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Animal welfare organizations issue alerts regarding ritual risks for cats
Animal welfare organizations and government agencies in Argentina, Mexico, and Mexico are issuing warnings to protect cats from potential harm during October. The alerts follow concerns that black and white cats may be targeted for use in rituals or superstitions associated with Halloween and Day of the Dead.
In Cañuelas, Argentina, a black kitten was discovered inside a box surrounded by candles and red ribbons, prompting suspicions of animal abuse and ritualistic activity. The Patitas Rescatadas shelter is coordinating efforts to rescue the animal while keeping the exact location confidential to ensure its safety.
In Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, the Dirección de Atención y Bienestar Animal (DABA) has suspended all feline adoptions for the month of October. This preventive measure aims to stop individuals from adopting kittens for ritualistic purposes. The agency currently holds 35 kittens in its care and will resume adoptions one week after Day of the Dead.
Additionally, in Sinaloa, Mexico, the Fundación Mayla has urged pet owners to keep their cats indoors and supervised, particularly those with black or white fur, to mitigate the risk of theft or harm during this season.
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Alfredo Díaz Mejía · Alma Edith Arredondo Salinas · Dirección de Atención y Bienestar Animal · Fundación Mayla · Patitas Rescatadas
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fundación Mayla issued a warning to residents in Sinaloa to protect black and white cats during October. lineadirectaportal.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] DABA currently has 35 kittens in its care awaiting adoption. diario.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A black kitten was found in a box with candles and red ribbons in Cañuelas, Argentina. www.canal13sanjuan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dirección de Atención y Bienestar Animal (DABA) suspended feline adoptions for the month of October in Ciudad Juárez. diario.mx