Black Cats and Halloween Fears: MSPCA-Angell Debunks the Superstitions

A common practice in the animal rescue world has some people scratching their heads this time of year. Many rescues and shelters hold off adoptions of black cats in October, concerned that they'll be adopted for nefarious purposes or abandoned after Halloween. Is this superstition-based decision really necessary? Mike Keiley, Vice President of the Animal Protection Division at MSPCA-Angell in Jamaica Plain, says absolutely not! He talks with Nichole this week about the misconceptions surrounding black cats, and how you can help them connect these cats with loving forever homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.