Good Luck or Myths?

By Arianna Reyes, Writer | October 22, 2025

Photo campaign "Black brings luck" courtesy of Associate Press

This Halloween falls on Friday the 31st, with many adults, teens and children excited for the three day Halloweekend. Many parties are happening, seeing new costumes but some pet owners aren't so excited and rather worried.

Black cats falling victim to strangers abuse and cruelty. During Halloween black cats are usually found with open wounds and life-threatening injuries. this has cause many shelters and humane societies to refuse to let adoptions happen altogether.

A belief that originated in Europe during the middle ages, when they became associated with witches and evil spirits.

In many posters, folklores etc. A black cat always seems to accompany the witch either by her side flying on a broom. When witches were being tracked and hunted down it was a superstition that the idea of a black cat crossing your path was a sign of bad luck or a message from the devil.

Some countries and religions still consider the superstition to this day but other counties such as Japan consider black cats to be good luck.

This myth started back in the 13th Century with a document from the Catholic Church which linked black cats to Satan.

But with recent years these superstitions have calmed down and been getting less and less known. Many people worry about wanting to go out to Halloween Horror Nights, Knott's Scary Farm, etc.

Many pet owners are aware of these types of troubles and not wanting to let their pets out anymore. Although cats are still being affected during Halloween with increased traffic, especially during night people can't see that well.

This Halloween we suggest and wat to keep your cats safe and be aware of what goes on.