Adventures with Angel Astrid the Dino Dog

Over the past few weeks, I've shared some flashbacks of my sweet angel pup Astrid wearing the jack-o'-lantern sweater I got her a couple years ago. Way before that, though, Astrid used to wear a dinosaur costume every Halloween. She outgrew it when she got a bit chunky, even after my seamstress of a mom altered it for her a few times. But, I do have some photos to share of her wearing it on a walk one Halloween day many years ago.

The costume had a head attachment, but pup Astrid wasn't a big fan of it and so I didn't make her wear it.

The collar part of this costume would also light up. I know I have a photo of that somewhere, but I can't find it at this moment. Either way, my precious pup was so very adorable in her dino costume, and people in the neighborhood always got a kick out of seeing her in it.

Wishing you all a frightfully festive Wednesday!

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Spooky Doodle of the Day

Today's doodle is one I just finished the other day, knowing I'd be sharing the flashback photos above. So, here's my scribbled up version of pup Astrid the dino dog. Doodled up pup Astrid was a bit more willing to wear the head of the costume.

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Tip of the Day

Yesterday, we mentioned keeping your kitty or pup in a safe area of the home 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.