Tonks Tuesday: Too Cute to Spook

Hello, friends! I know I say this all the time on repeat, but I really am trying to get back to writing all of my posts ahead of time and getting them scheduled. Every time I think I've found a good way to juggle my full-time job along with household chores and my personal passions, which include blogging as well as drawing and writing, I drop the ball. Right now things at my full-time job are especially overwhelming, for a variety of reasons. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I am looking to ultimately leave this work place, but for now I feel like I'm just living that saying that goes something like, "I work hard so my cat can have a better life." My kitties and pup are indeed what keep me going right now, because their health and happiness are my priority.

I'm sorry for my rambling, which happens far too often. This post is already late enough, so let's get to the real star, shall we? It's Tuesday, which around here is Tonks Tuesday. The calico herself of course has some more not-so-spooky fun times to share.

Woops. This here human cut off part of my Tonks's head in that photo of her and her toys that are honestly just too cute to spook. Let's try that again.

That little cat-o'-lantern basket Tonks is eyeing there will co-star in a bunch of our upcoming Halloween posts. Honestly, Tonks had an extra special cute photo shoot with it, and those photos will be shared on Halloween itself.

Happy Tuesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I actually have a number of new Halloween doodles done and ready to share, except for the fact that I haven't scanned them. And there are even more spooky and kooky doodles I'm working on that will be finished this month. Since none of those are scanned and uploaded, though, how about another one of my favorite flashback Halloween doodles?

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Tip of the Day

Today's Halloween tip is about bats. Bats may be a staple in Halloween lore and decor, but the reality is that they are one of the primary carriers of rabies. What's more, bats leave very small bites that might go unnoticed, especially on kitties or pups with fur that can hide such minuscule bite marks. For such reasons, do be aware and cautious of the presence of bats, such as if you and your furbaby are walking through a park with trees near nightfall.

Bats are not always found outside, though. Bats can sometimes find their ways into buildings, including attics or other areas of homes. If you live in a house or apartment where bats are discovered, keep your furbaby away (and also, of course, try to keep yourself safe), and certainly do not allow your furbaby to chase or play with any bats. A bat can bite quickly and without notice, and rabies could potentially be transferred that quickly if the bat at hand is infected with it. If a bat is unable to be safely escorted out through a window, or in another safe means that does not mean direct handling, then contact animal control or another relevant organization for the safe removal of bats.