The Use of Animals in Spells & the Occult: Can Someone Tell Me Why?

With the arrival of Halloween season, there comes the very real concern of animals being used in rituals. After the issue of keeping animals from harm, comes the issue of why.  Why are animals used for certain spells and rituals? Are some animals more at risk of falling victim to such practices?  Are there ever times where animals are "required" for certain rituals, but don't have to be harmed or killed?  And what types of groups engage in such behavior?  In this episode, we explore all the following questions in our search for answers and in an effort to keep more animals safe this Halloween season.