Halloween is a time of spooky decorations and spine-chilling tales. It is also very much centered around animals that ...

Despite their intriguing pasts, black cats — my personal favorites — have come a long way. Today, they are symbols of mystery and intrigue, making them an icon in Halloween decor.

Halloween stories and decorations depict the superstition that black cats, bats and spiders are bad luck or evil. Like most celebrations, this holiday has roots in ancient belief dating all the ...

El Paso Animal Control and the El Paso Humane Society suspended the adoption of black or white dogs and cats in October 2005 "to prevent animal abuse during Halloween," El Paso Times archives showed.