Almost Autumnal Adventures with Astrid

Though the weather is starting to cool down, slowly but surely, we're still surrounded by lots and lots of greenery. Astrid knows all about that from her beloved walks.

Don't worry, though, because we have found at least one piece of evidence that autumn is trying to find its way here.

In case you can't tell, that's Astrid's 3-toed back right foot. I love getting photos of her 3-toed foot. She lost that fourth toe to cancer 7 years ago this month, but she kicked that big C to the door and now has an adorable 3-toed foot to show for it. You go, girl.

Happy Wednesday, friends!

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Not So Spooky Doodles of the Day

Today's new Halloween doodles are sort of basic ones, as in they don't have any fun background scenery. Because of that, we're sharing 2 of them. So, here's a cute little kitty zombie and a creepy kitty pumpkin.

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Tip of the Day

As we mentioned yesterday, we're dedicating October to tips all about Halloween. We already discussed keeping wreaths, garland, and other similar Halloween decor either pet-friendly or out of your furbaby's reach. Today, we're expanding on this with a tip that we've covered in a variety of ways in past tips. We're talking, yet again, about candles. This time of year, candles often become more popular because of cool weather, and because of the delicious scents often associated with this season of autumn. What's more, candles often come into play when we carve jack-o'-lanterns. Jack-o'-lanterns can pose just as much of a risk as open candle flames. Curious paws or faces, or even wagging tails, could be burned candles out in the open or those in a pumpkin. Fire could also result if a kitty or pup knocks over a candle, or a jack-o'-lantern containing a candle.

For the above reasons and more, light plain candles or those in jack-o'-lanterns only if they are safely out of reach of your furbaby, even if that means lighting them in a room not accessible to your kitty or pup. It is also of course best that candles or jack-o'-lanterns be left lit only if you are available to monitor the situation. If you are not able to keep an eye on a candle, jack-o'-lantern, and nearby furbabies, then do not leave any flames lit.

Candles and jack-o'-lanterns can make for very festive decor. However, flames can of course pose a risk to your furbaby, and also to your home in general. Therefore, always put the safety of your furbaby and everyone else in the home first when it comes to fiery festivities this time of year.