{"id":5588,"date":"2022-04-18T06:32:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T06:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/"},"modified":"2022-04-19T09:46:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T09:46:43","slug":"why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do shelters not adopt out black cats in October?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Why_do_shelters_not_adopt_out_black_cats_in_October\" title=\"Why do shelters not adopt out black cats in October?\">Why do shelters not adopt out black cats in October?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#How_do_you_protect_black_cats_on_Halloween\" title=\"How do you protect black cats on Halloween?\">How do you protect black cats on Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Do_black_cats_get_harmed_on_Halloween\" title=\"Do black cats get harmed on Halloween?\">Do black cats get harmed on Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Can_you_adopt_a_black_cat_on_Halloween\" title=\"Can you adopt a black cat on Halloween?\">Can you adopt a black cat on Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Are_black_cats_adopted_in_October\" title=\"Are black cats adopted in October?\">Are black cats adopted in October?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Why_is_October_bad_for_black_cats\" title=\"Why is October bad for black cats?\">Why is October bad for black cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#What_happens_to_black_cats_on_Halloween\" title=\"What happens to black cats on Halloween?\">What happens to black cats on Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Do_people_sacrifice_black_cats_during_October\" title=\"Do people sacrifice black cats during October?\">Do people sacrifice black cats during October?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Do_black_cats_get_hurt_on_Halloween\" title=\"Do black cats get hurt on Halloween?\">Do black cats get hurt on Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Why_black_cats_are_unsafe_during_Halloween\" title=\"Why black cats are unsafe during Halloween?\">Why black cats are unsafe during Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Are_black_cats_killed_around_Halloween\" title=\"Are black cats killed around Halloween?\">Are black cats killed around Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Should_you_keep_your_black_cat_in_on_Halloween\" title=\"Should you keep your black cat in on Halloween?\">Should you keep your black cat in on Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Can_you_adopt_the_black_cat_during_October\" title=\"Can you adopt the black cat during October?\">Can you adopt the black cat during October?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Why_cant_I_adopt_a_black_cat_around_Halloween\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t I adopt a black cat around Halloween?\">Why can&#8217;t I adopt a black cat around Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Is_it_illegal_to_buy_black_cats_on_Halloween\" title=\"Is it illegal to buy black cats on Halloween?\">Is it illegal to buy black cats on Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Is_October_a_bad_month_for_black_cats\" title=\"Is October a bad month for black cats?\">Is October a bad month for black cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Are_black_cats_sold_in_October\" title=\"Are black cats sold in October?\">Are black cats sold in October?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Do_black_cats_get_killed_in_October\" title=\"Do black cats get killed in October?\">Do black cats get killed in October?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Are_black_cats_part_of_Halloween\" title=\"Are black cats part of Halloween?\">Are black cats part of Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Why_dont_they_sell_black_cats_in_October\" title=\"Why don&#8217;t they sell black cats in October?\">Why don&#8217;t they sell black cats in October?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Why_are_black_cats_unlucky_on_Halloween\" title=\"Why are black cats unlucky on Halloween?\">Why are black cats unlucky on Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#What_do_they_do_to_black_cats_on_Halloween\" title=\"What do they do to black cats on Halloween?\">What do they do to black cats on Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Do_people_sacrifice_black_cats_at_Halloween\" title=\"Do people sacrifice black cats at Halloween?\">Do people sacrifice black cats at Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#Why_do_people_sacrifice_black_cats_during_Halloween\" title=\"Why do people sacrifice black cats during Halloween?\">Why do people sacrifice black cats during Halloween?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-not-adopt-out-black-cats-in-october\/#What_happens_to_black_cats_during_Halloween\" title=\"What happens to black cats during Halloween?\">What happens to black cats during Halloween?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_shelters_not_adopt_out_black_cats_in_October\"><\/span>Why do shelters not adopt out black cats in October?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But sadly, due to <b>superstition and folklore, black cats are less likely to get adopted than other cats, as they&#8217;re supposedly bad luck. Likewise, most shelters won&#8217;t even adopt out their black cats during the spookiest month of the year for incredibly disturbing reasons this is why October has become Black Cat <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_protect_black_cats_on_Halloween\"><\/span>How do you protect black cats on Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep Them <b>Indoors Away From Trick-Or-Treaters<\/b> That&#8217;s a tip for all cats and their humans. It&#8217;s always better to take a chair and your iPod and just have a little party on your own front porch or stoop to reduce stress on your kitties while they stay in a safe, secure room in your home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_black_cats_get_harmed_on_Halloween\"><\/span>Do black cats get harmed on Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But the reality is, black cats don&#8217;t actually face increased danger because of Halloween. It&#8217;s just an urban legend. That&#8217;s pure myth, Becky Robinson, president and founder of Alley Cat Allies, told USA TODAY. She said <b>there is no data to prove black cats are being harmed during this season<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_adopt_a_black_cat_on_Halloween\"><\/span>Can you adopt a black cat on Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to bust the black cat myth at Halloween: <b>there is no reason for animal shelters and rescues to avoid adopting out black cats near Halloween, under the mistaken belief that people with evil intentions will use them for ritualized abuse or sacrifice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_cats_adopted_in_October\"><\/span>Are black cats adopted in October?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many shelters do tend to observe an even higher percentage of black cats in autumn as kitten season begins to wind down, so it is particularly important that these cats and kittens don&#8217;t miss out on any opportunities to find their new homes. Tweet this! <b>October is a great month to adopt a black cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_October_bad_for_black_cats\"><\/span>Why is October bad for black cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The month of October is especially difficult for black cats and kittens <b>because their fur color is often associated with Halloween, witches, bad luck and evil. These outdated superstitions and myths linger today and many people use this as a reason to abuse black cats, abandon them and use them as props for Halloween.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_black_cats_on_Halloween\"><\/span>What happens to black cats on Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among superstitions, one of the oldest and most enduring is that <b>crossing paths with a black cat will bring on bad luck. The dark-colored felines have also been folded into modern Halloween symbols, giving them the (unearned) reputation of being spooky.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_people_sacrifice_black_cats_during_October\"><\/span>Do people sacrifice black cats during October?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is little evidence to support the notion that black cats or any cats are <b>sacrificed in association with Satanic rituals during the month of October.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_black_cats_get_hurt_on_Halloween\"><\/span>Do black cats get hurt on Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But the reality is, <b>black cats don&#8217;t actually face increased danger because of Halloween. It&#8217;s just an urban legend. That&#8217;s pure myth, Becky Robinson, president and founder of Alley Cat Allies, told USA TODAY. She said there is no data to prove black cats are being harmed during this season.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_black_cats_are_unsafe_during_Halloween\"><\/span>Why black cats are unsafe during Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Medieval France and Spain, black cats were <b>considered bringers of bad luck and curses to any human they came near, and were associated with witchcraft. Many Medieval Germans believed themselves to be cursed if a black cat crossed their path from left to right. In Japan, they are also considered to bring good luck.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_cats_killed_around_Halloween\"><\/span>Are black cats killed around Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Halloween is all about safe scares that evoke laughs along with screams. One of the most gruesome stories that goes around at this time of year is that <b>black cats are routinely tortured and killed on Halloween by modern-day witches or satanic cult members.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_keep_your_black_cat_in_on_Halloween\"><\/span>Should you keep your black cat in on Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among superstitions, one of the oldest and most enduring is that <b>crossing paths with a black cat will bring on bad luck. The dark-colored felines have also been folded into modern Halloween symbols, giving them the (unearned) reputation of being spooky.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_adopt_the_black_cat_during_October\"><\/span>Can you adopt the black cat during October?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>October is a great month to adopt a black cat. These cats are often overlooked this time of year due to superstitions and urban myths. Every animal in a shelter needs a loving home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_I_adopt_a_black_cat_around_Halloween\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t I adopt a black cat around Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But sadly, due to <b>superstition and folklore, black cats are less likely to get adopted than other cats, as they&#8217;re supposedly bad luck. Likewise, most shelters won&#8217;t even adopt out their black cats during the spookiest month of the year for incredibly disturbing reasons this is why October has become Black Cat <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_buy_black_cats_on_Halloween\"><\/span>Is it illegal to buy black cats on Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For ages, they have been believed to be bad luck and to be used in rituals. Because of these superstitions, <b>some people believe animal shelters ban black cat adoptions on all hallows eve. Jennifer Galloway, the Executive Director of the Florida Gulf Coast Humane Society, says this is all a myth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_October_a_bad_month_for_black_cats\"><\/span>Is October a bad month for black cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The month of <b>October is especially difficult for black cats and kittens because their fur color is often associated with Halloween, witches, bad luck and evil. Most of the cats and kittens that we rescue are sick, injured or both. They are usually in need of immediate medical care and emergency foster homes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_cats_sold_in_October\"><\/span>Are black cats sold in October?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a weak stomach, you may want to skip this: for years, it&#8217;s been rumored that people like to sacrifice black cats during the month of <b>October. That&#8217;s why many shelters often won&#8217;t adopt out black cats on or around Halloween some just skip the entire month of October.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_black_cats_get_killed_in_October\"><\/span>Do black cats get killed in October?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The month of <b>October is especially difficult for black cats and kittens because their fur color is often associated with Halloween, witches, bad luck and evil. Most of the cats and kittens that we rescue are sick, injured or both. They are usually in need of immediate medical care and emergency foster homes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_cats_part_of_Halloween\"><\/span>Are black cats part of Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From stories of them being abused, used for satanic rituals and even abandoned or killed, people have said animal shelters should not let people adopt black cats during the month of October. She said <b>there is no data to prove black cats are being harmed during this season.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_dont_they_sell_black_cats_in_October\"><\/span>Why don&#8217;t they sell black cats in October?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The month of <b>October is especially difficult for black cats and kittens because their fur color is often associated with Halloween, witches, bad luck and evil. Most of the cats and kittens that we rescue are sick, injured or both. They are usually in need of immediate medical care and emergency foster homes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_black_cats_unlucky_on_Halloween\"><\/span>Why are black cats unlucky on Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But sadly, due to superstition and folklore, <b>black cats are less likely to get adopted than other cats, as they&#8217;re supposedly bad luck. Likewise, most shelters won&#8217;t even adopt out their black cats during the spookiest month of the year for incredibly disturbing reasons this is why October has become Black Cat <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_they_do_to_black_cats_on_Halloween\"><\/span>What do they do to black cats on Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Halloween is all about safe scares that evoke laughs along with screams. One of the most gruesome stories that goes around at this time of year is that <b>black cats are routinely tortured and killed on Halloween by modern-day witches or satanic cult members.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_people_sacrifice_black_cats_at_Halloween\"><\/span>Do people sacrifice black cats at Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From stories of them being abused, used for satanic rituals and even abandoned or killed, people have said animal shelters should not let people adopt black cats during the month of October. She said <b>there is no data to prove black cats are being harmed during this season.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_sacrifice_black_cats_during_Halloween\"><\/span>Why do people sacrifice black cats during Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black cats are often sacrificed. There is a more down-to-Earth, if no less cruel, reason that some shelters are uneasy giving black cats away during the leadup to Halloween: they don&#8217;t want them to become costume accessories.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_black_cats_during_Halloween\"><\/span>What happens to black cats during Halloween?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Halloween is all about safe scares that evoke laughs along with screams. One of the most gruesome stories that goes around at this time of year is that <b>black cats are routinely tortured and killed on Halloween by modern-day witches or satanic cult members.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why do shelters not adopt out black cats in October?How do you protect black cats on Halloween?Do black cats get harmed on Halloween?Can you adopt a black cat on Halloween?Are black cats adopted in October?Why is October bad for black cats?What happens to black cats on Halloween?Do people sacrifice black cats during&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5588"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5588"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5588\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67086,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5588\/revisions\/67086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}