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Costumed Creatures! Peep Sweet Halloween Pics From All of You

Pet Community — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:02 -0800

Howl-o-ween and Meow-lo-ween have come and gone but I had to share all the sweet (and spooky) costumes we saw in our community. From toads to hedgehogs, peep the wild costumes shared with PetSugar's Dress Up Extravaganza and remember you can still share absolutely any ensembles year-round.

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Happy Halloween From North!

PetSugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:00:07 -0700

Seems only fitting that my little food scavenger was fitted up as a pirate! Thanks to my mom, North didn't have to go costume-less today - and he thought not one, but two ensembles last year meant he would have a break in '09?! Not quite, little boy. Next week, we'll be rounding up all of your costumes so, if you're snapping pics, add them to the group. Happy Howl-o-ween and Meow-lo-ween everybody!

Ten Animals That Will Spook You This Halloween!

PetSugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:11 -0700

This being All Hallows' Eve, I thought it would be fun to round up the creepy, spooky, and scary animals of the planet. Not only will some of these make your skin crawl, but I don't think I'd want to meet any of them in a dark alley if you know what I mean! Check out the creepiest animals ever in this slideshow. Happy Halloween!

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Ways to Keep Halloween Fun, Not Frightful, For Furry Friends

PetSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:30:52 -0700

The decorations are up and the candy's bought, but have your prepped your pets for this big day? Remember never force an animal into an outfit and keep him out of harm's way.

Who are you? Where am I? Costumes are scary and seeing Mom and Dad in masks or other bizarre ensembles can freak out your furry family (and kids). Similarly, all those spooky decorations, especially those that move and talk are equally frightful for observant pups.
No loose animals today. Don't leave pets in your yard on Halloween and bring indoor/outdoor cats inside. Disguises can cause people to behave differently and you don't want a pet to be teased, injured, scared (or worse!) by pranksters tonight.

Get two more tips when you read more.

Crowd control. If your pet will accompany your family trick-or-treating or to a parade, watch out for tiny pups under big feet. Make sure your dog is OK with strangers and noise before you set out and return home immediately if you see pooch is stressed. If you're throwing a pet-friendly bash, keep candy and chocolate away and follow these tips.
Minimal stress spots only. I know North freaks out at the doorbell and, if I lived in an area with trick-o-treaters, I would drop him off at a pet hotel for the night. If you think a pooch will get panicked by the constant buzzer, or frustrated that he can't go out, either sequester him in another part of the house away from candy or place a sign on the doorbell asking for knocks only, please.

Go Batty For This Bat Fact or Bat Myth Quiz!

PetSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:10:09 -0700

Tricky creatures to figure out due to all the myths and relative difficulty to spot in the wild, can you find the bat facts inside the bat fiction? These flying foxes were rescued and wrapped up - the babes don't look that scary now, do they? Test yourself and start this quiz 'cause it's bat-tastic!

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Lemurs and Monkeys and Meerkats Enjoy Halloween, Oh My!

PetSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:23 -0700

Halloween's tomorrow but the creatures of Bristol Zoo got their pumpkin treats a little early. These freshly carved jack-o'-lanterns were explored - and devoured - by creatures from raccoons to ring-tailed lemurs. Luckily for us, zoo photographers snapped the action before the pumpkin carcasses were properly disposed.

Don't just take my word for it, see for yourself when you read more.

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Howl-o-ween Hoodies For Year-Round Dress Up Fun

PetSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:30:22 -0700

It's costume crunch time! If you're worried the outfit of your (pet's) dreams won't arrive by Saturday, think outside the strictly Halloween box and go for a sweatshirt that can keep him warm and cute all year long.

Donned by pooches for weeks before and weeks after Oct. 31, it's just a playful substitute for a warm sweater no matter the season. NYC's pet-pampering superstore Trixie + Peanut has a sweet selection of hoodies I've gathered in the widget below (and don't forget to share pics of your pets all spiffed out with our special dress up group, too)!

Howl-o-ween Puppies Dressed as Cats (Literally)

PetSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:35:57 -0700

It's really cutting it close if you've yet to come up with a costume for your furry friend. When thinking about easy costumes for pets, I immediately thought of my go-to getup for years: cat ears. Simple enough for this Halloween grinch, but a tail . . . no, thanks.

Which brought back the memory of those cute pooches on Conan playing Puppies Dressed as Cats. If you're crafty, you can simply sew black felt bits on a existing black hoodie or to see some premade kitty costumes for the canines, read more.

Share Your Pets' Best Halloween Costumes!

PetSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:30:51 -0700

I admit it: sometimes I dress up my pooch for picture's sake. After all, those wild outfits bring fits of giggles to friends and family and Halloween is the best example - I oink, oink, oinked at him all day last year and I still can't get enough!

Four paws up for PetSugar's Dress-Up Extravaganza, a place to share pictures any time your furball wears a fun ensemble, from Halloween and beyond. Even people who wouldn't ordinarily outfit a dog make an exception for a holiday's furry photo opp so this group lets everyone else in on your guilty pleasure.

To learn how to join and contribute your cute pics from past years', or any dressed-up occasion, just read more.

I know this looks like a lot of steps, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze!

First of all, join PetSugar's Dress-Up Extravaganza.
Click the "New Post" button on the top right.
Enter a Title - like your pet's name - and click "Insert Image" to upload a picture of your pal.
If you'd like, you can add more details about your animal in the body section.
When you're all done, click "Create Post" to submit content.

So join the group and share photos of your adorable pets! I'll be posting a recap of all the cute outfits next week!

The 7 Reasons Halloween Is Huge in 2009, Part 1: TV, Movies, and Celebrity Baby Trick-or-Treaters!

Molly — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:05:16 -0700

We had so much fun with our PopSugar Rush Vampire Special, so we're back with more - this time it's all about what makes this Halloween even bigger and better than ever! In part one, we've got our favorite vampires, the TV shows with the best Halloween episodes, the reason that scary movies are everywhere - hint, the Twilight craze helps! - and our favorite celebrity kids all dressed up for trick-or-treating. Watch the 7 Reasons Halloween Is Huge in 2009, Part 1 now, and check out part two on Thursday!