Due to superstitious beliefs, black cats in shelters are often euthanized. During certain times of the year, many shelters will refuse to take in, or will even sometimes immediately euthanize black cats. With Fall approaching, and having once worked with a shelter that would euthanize any black cat turned in during the month of October, I felt the need to get this out there. Adopting a cat of any color, including black, can give you an amazing companion for many years.