Actually the bigger problem is people who adopt as a "prop" for Halloween and then returning it back to the shelter or worse (death or ditch)... Yes there is a problem, though it isn't actual groups who are the ones who harm the kitties, but people who believe the hooey and think it makes them cool or something... It's a reason to keep an eye on your black darlings.

A pagan or Wiccan would NEVER hurt an animal, any animal. We love all of nature and respect the energy and interconnectedness of all life. I can't speak for what Satanists do to animals because they are part of the Christian pantheon, but I am sick and tired of ignorant people saying pagans hurt animals. We do not.

definitely not true Wiccans. we cherish ALL living creatures. i have a black cat that was abused, had to have her tail amputated, then spent over four years in a no kill shelter. she is my family's baby. we couldn't possibly love her more...and yes, i'm Wiccan.

I am a non-theistic Satanist, and I know many in the Pagan/Wiccan communities. NONE of these groups conduct ritual sacrifice. In fact, most modern Satanists are atheists are have no belief in supernatural entities. A core belief in Wicca is that what energy you send out - good or evil -- comes back to your threefold. There is no "black magic" in Wicca. The people most likely to kill black cats on Halloween are, IMHO, people raised in a poisoned "christian" environment.

true! when I adopted my cat I had originally had my eye on a black on the woman said no then my dad was like why so I explained to him then the manager came out and said yes but I already found my grey tabby !

Wiccan, witches or pagans do not do this. Black cats are revered by them.

I have 3 black cats currently, and have had at least 36 over the past 44 years, simply because I LOVE black casts, to me they are one of the most beautiful colors out there. I have also had a few other colors like calico, tabby, and siamese, but black is by far my favorite. It started when I was a little girl and my mom made a deal with the local animal shelter to foster their three black cats through October, for the safety reasons. Soon after, every black cat that came into the shelter automatically went to my mother...and so it began... now it seems I have taken over the tradition and once again I now am the proud kitty mom of three at the moment, and I am sure there will be many many more to come. LOVE the black kitties and wish them only the love and happiness they so richly deserve. I feel honored to be a big part of the community and to be mommy to so many "unwanted" kitties. I dont think I would have it any other way! From Ember, Hades and Luna, Happy Halloween Everyone!

Golden rule for wiccans and pagans is: Harm NONE do as ye will. Satanics I think they would, I don't know for sure but Wicca and pagan I know for sure. If a person claiming to be either does sacrifice, by rules is no longer considered a Wiccan or pagan.

Kay wiccans and pagans don't sacrifice any animals for rituals if a person does that they are no longer considered Wiccan or pagan. Golden rule is harm NONE do as he will.

Wiccans have reverence for all life, so those who think that of us are sadly misinformed (or just bigots). I'm a Wiccan priestess, and my 15 year old furry black Drifter (who drifted into my life after being dumped in the desert 13 years ago) will tell you that rumor is c**p. But he and our 3 other kitties live indoors only so they will stay safe.

Wiccan/pagans don't sacrifice animals. They don't want that animals being a prop or idiotic people killing them for fun. People as a whole are jerks. Especially those that assume they have knowledge on subjects that they don't.

As someone who is a pagan and rehabilitates animals and has had black cats I adored as my own children, I have to say , you are totally full of s**t. Black cats are considered mystical and special to any witch.

Most wiccans or pagan groups would probably worship them as Gods. Your story is full of s**t!

what non sense!!!

Sorry to disappoint but i'm wiccan, have been all my life, and never have i EVER seen anyone adopt black cats or animal other animal as such for 'sacrifice'?! I speak on behalf of all wiccans and pagans, please do your research before you falsely accusing. Blessed be )0(

Excuse me, but don't name religion you know nothing about. Wicca is perfectly safe and is surrounded by wildlife and nature, we wiccans would never do such things. So please research before you make relevant claims.

Excuse me; WICCAN AND PAGANS DO NOT SACRIFICE BLACK CATS, OR ANYTHING FOR THAT MATTER!!! That b******t is pure folk lore and exactly what's expected from people who don't understand and REFUSE TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES. oh, and I'm pretty sure I know exactly what I'm talking about because I am a High Priestess. In fact, most Wiccan and Pagan's familiar ARE BLACK CATS!!! Please stop spreading these speculations and rumors because they are all blatant lies.

Most Pagan and all Wiccan groups do not do animal sacrifices, you drooling ignoramus.

Since when did peaceful Wiccan groups start doing animal sacrifices, you ignoramus??

Of course. Now if we could only get rid of those kids who think animal abuse is cool...

HAHA! they don't stay still for very long. it requires a lot of patience :)

thank you :)