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The author's dog wearing a simple and safe Halloween costume. Patti Lawson Halloween is around the corner, and people everywhere are looking forward to being scared (almost) to death and dressing up in silly and frightening costumes. The same is not true for dogs, however. The mischief and pranks for which the holiday is infamous present a myriad of potential safety challenges that can take dogs and their owners completely by surprise. If you want to include your dog in your Halloween celebration, make it an event that is safe and enjoyable for both of you. Here are some tips: 1. People love Halloween candy and so do dogs, but while candy is a great treat for us, dog owners need to make ...
It's almost Halloween, and we can't get enough of pets in outlandish outfits. Especially cats. Cats wearing costumes is funny, funny stuff. We love seeing their expressive little faces and imagining what they're actually thinking. http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=933018&pid=933017&uts=1288383315 http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/media_gallery/v1/ke_media_gallery_wrapper.swf Cats in Costume When we see costumed cats, we can't help but wonder what they're thinking. Sometimes, though, it's easy to see just what's on their minds. In case you don't read kitty cat body language ...
You've spent loads of time perfecting costumes and special Halloween snacks for yourself and your family, but has someone been left out of the action? Although sharing your sweet treats with your furry friend is a bad idea, there is a way to get your pet in on the festivities: a new Halloween-themed toy! PetSmart.com JW Pet Arachnoid Ball, $9.99 at PetSmart Our toy-testing dogs went crazy for these! They're easy to throw, and we dig how super cute they are. The dogs seemed to like the different layers of rubber and the remarkably loud squeaking. Though described as durable, we suggest human supervision around power-chewing pooches. DogToys.com Mini Plush Tootsie Pop, $1.99 at ...
Chad A. DeMartino Name: Marco Location: New York, N.Y. Age: 2 Favorite Treat: Dried liver treats. Favorite Toy: Squeaky pig. Likes: Jumping, the beach, dogs bigger than he is, acting like a person, and his own float in the pool. Dislikes: The rain, large waves at the beach, and when people sit on his float on the pool. Weird Quirks: Before Marco goes out for a walk in the morning, he has to take some food from his bowl with him. Fun Fact: Marco goes to bed promptly at 11 every night. Congratulations to our submitter, Chad. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets While nothing can beat a picture of a dog in a ...
jupiterimages Is your kitty's Halloween costume cute or creepy? Are you dressing your dog as Dracula or a dinosaur? However you and your pets plan to celebrate this spooky season, we want to see your furry friends' costumes! In fact, we're looking for 10 of the best pet Halloween pictures to feature in a special post on Paw Nation. Think you've got a great shot of your four-legged buddy dressed up for a night of trick-or-treating? Submit it to our Paw Nation Flickr pool by November 2 and you might just see your pet in our Halloween gallery! For more fun information on Halloween costumes, be sure to tune in to Holidash! ...
Instead of doing the normal trick-or-treating this year, why not celebrate Halloween with a little fun at the zoo? Zoos around the country are holding Halloween-themed parties, special events and more Perfect for the family or an evening out with the animals, here are a few events that promise to be a spooktacular time. Bronx Zoo If you're in the New York City area, you can't miss Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo. Held weekends in October, this event includes a number of events for the family, including puppet shows, hay rides, a costume parade and a spooky extinct animal graveyard. Be sure not to miss the 3-D Haunted Safari that takes you through a bat cave, the belly of a snake and a ...