Ghostly Tonks Tuesday

Today, Tonks has some more spooky playtime to share with you all.

You might be able to tell on that there abused well-loved, scraggly old ghost toy, but catnip was indeed involved in this play session.

As you can see, the beloved cat-o'-lantern basket toy is close by. Tonks rarely lets it get far from her sight when playing.

Tonks is hoping you all have your own frightfully festive playtime!

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Not So Spooky Doodle of the Day

I realized I haven't drawn nearly enough cat-o'-lanterns this spooky season, so I remedied that in today's new Halloween doodle.

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Tip of the Day

Yesterday, we mentioned keeping your kitty or pup in a safe area of the home, away from the door, in order to avoid any escapes out the front door during Halloween night festivities. Today, we're offering some additional methods you might be able to use to help keep a furbaby as safe, happy, and comfortable as possible on Halloween night. These tips are the most beneficial to furbabies who are scared of the doorbell, knocks at the door, and any other noises and happenings that Halloween might bring with it.

To begin, you can help make a nervous or uncertain furbaby feel more secure during the hustle and bustle of trick-or-treaters by closing windows and drawing blinds or curtains, to mask some of the sights and sounds of the spooky festivities. In addition, you can play music or turn on the TV or a movie to help further drown out sounds that might alarm a kitty or pup. Some furbabies might even be distracted by some treats, or by a play session with you or an interactive toy. In some cases, a cat or dog with higher levels of anxiety might benefit from the use of calming products like a pheromone spray or diffuser, or even a Thundershirt or similar makeshift item to make them feel secure. Or, some cats and dogs would simply do well to have access to a safe hiding place in a safe area of the home, where they can ride out Halloween night. The important thing is to consider your particular kitty or pup's personality and behaviors, and then, as needed, determine what distractions or other techniques might best help them feel safe and secure on Halloween night.