New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- The Spanish town of Terrassa in Catalonia has temporarily stopped black cat adoptions. The measures have been taken to prevent harm or misuse during Halloween 2025.

From October 6 to November 10, local shelters will reject requests to adopt or foster black cats. It is a safety step against possible "rituals" or cruelty, the BBC reported.

According to Deputy Mayor Noel Duque, such requests rise sharply around Halloween. Although no local abuse cases were found, animal groups warned of incidents elsewhere.

"We try to prevent people from adopting because it's trendy or impulsive. And, in cases like these, which we know exist, to prevent any macabre practices," the BBC quoted Duque as saying.

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