Astrid's Adventures in Cat Sitting

I mentioned earlier this week how I'm watching my parents' 12 cats while they're on vacation. I live just a couple doors down from my parents, so I often pop in to see their kitties on the way home from pup Astrid's walks. So, of course Astrid is helping me take care of the kitties.

That there is Trapper. He's actually my Thimble's litter mate, and he loves Astrid. Sometimes he shows his love in weird ways, but he really is one of Astrid's number one fans.

Happy Wednesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Today's doodle is not only a flashback, but also a Halloween one. This is because it's sort of in the same vein as a new series of doodles I've been working on, and so when I thought of this old doodle, I figured why not just share it.

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Tip of the Day

Today's autumn pet safety tip is all about those cool fall temperatures. When the weather starts to cool, take into consideration what steps you might have to take to ensure that your furbaby stays warm. Don't forget that cooler weather can be felt both outdoors and indoors.

If it's growing cold outside, monitor your pup or kitty when outdoors, and don't leave them outdoors for long periods of time. In addition, if you care for strays, ferals, or other outdoor kitties of pups, do your best to ensure they have some form of shelter in which to stay out of the wind and to stay as warm as possible. Even a storage container or a Styrofoam cooler turned upside, with a hole cut in the side as an entrance, can allow for some warmth on cool days. You can add blankets or straw to help strays, ferals, and other outdoor cats or dogs huddle up and stay warm in such a shelter. Do keep in mind, though, that blankets can become damp and cold if rained on, which is why straw might be an ideal option for helping outdoor furbabies stay warm in a shelter.

Of course, don't forget that even our indoor furbabies can feel the drop in temperature this time of year. Floors can go from being cool respites on hot summer days to being drafty and chilly in the autumn. For this reason, try to ensure that your cat or dog has somewhere off of the floor to sleep, especially in these cooler seasons. You can put out extra blankets or pet beds for them to warmly nap on. Especially as we get further into autumn, safe and pet-friendly heating blankets or heated pet beds could also be put out for your furbaby. Then again, you can also help your kitty or pup stay warm with some extra lap time.