Black cats in particular may be at risk from pranks or other cruelty related incidents. Too many strangers in unusual garb can be scary for a dog or cat. Make sure your dog or cat is wearing proper identification. If for any reason they escape, you increase the chances that they will be returned to you. Chocolate is poisonous to a lot of animals, and wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed.
Curious kittens run the risk of being burned.
Don't dress the dog or cat in costume unless you know he or she loves it. It can put too much stress on the animal. The Sun was aware that the whole premise of this letter was based on a lie, yet they chose to lend credibility to the absurd allegations by printing them in their newspaper. It is absolute nonsense that any legislative campaign was promised that their candidate would appear in the Kitsap Local Voters' Guide. The State Guide has always been the resource for candidates for state office in the General Election.