The Black Cat Phenom is to Halloween as Ray Rice is to the NFL
Courtesy spcaLA Halloween is the event that prompts Americans to collectively reflect and debate the issue of animal cruelty, specifically, cruelty to black cats. This, in itself, may not be a bad thing. The sad fact is that animal abuse happens year-round, to all types of animals whether in families, as part of organized commercial abuse or as victims or pranks on the street. If it takes the urban legend of legions of Satanists targeting black cats to remind us that animal cruelty exists, then so be it. Halloween is dangerous for all animals. While abusers might feel more comfortable targeting a loose black cat or other animal on Halloween night, the biggest dangers for pets on Halloween are far less salacious: chocolate, an often-opened door, guests in terrifying costumes, and pets dressed in costumes that are not meant for them. Do your pets (and yourself) a favor - give them Halloween night off. Settle your pets into a quiet room in your home, with dim l...