During the September 10th, 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump accused Haitian immigrants living in Springfield, Ohio, of eating cats and dogs, thereby stirring up political controversy once again.1 While I live only thirty-five minutes from Springfield, in Dayton, OH, I cannot take a position on Trump’s statement one way or the other as I have seen conflicting reports on the issue.2 However, what is going on in Springfield does raise some question as to how many of these immigrants are involved with Voodoo, which is practiced by an estimated 60 percent of the population of Haiti.3 Are Voodoo animal sacrificial practices a cause for concern for pet owners in Springfield?
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