Listen at your own risk: 5 dark and scary podcasts to get you in the Halloween mood
Ghost stories around the campfire and murder mysteries in the dark! That's what Halloween should be all about; being scared. Especially when you're an adult. There's not much I like more than a truly scary story. I've been reading horror since I was a kid, beginning with In a Dark Dark Room, then graduating to RL Stine's Goosebumps and Fear Street. I still love reading horror, but I don't often have time to indulge my lust for all things frightening. That's where podcasts come in!
I can listen to an episode of a podcast while I'm walking Hazel, house cleaning, taking a shower or snoozing my alarm clock. Podcasts make it easy to enjoy spooky stories- and no better time to enjoy them than spooky season. These are my top five scary podcasts about murder, horror, and things that go bump in the night. Listen if you dare!
Canadian's give thanks: Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, especially those who are isolated this year
I hope you all had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! The pandemic has made it difficult for families to get together this weekend. I know how isolating it can be living alone and not being able to visit family. Virtual visits and phone calls just aren't the same. I missed the hugs, the homecooked meal, and the playtime with my nephew. To all of you who are alone this holiday season, I want to send you my love. It's tough but we will get through this. Hold your pets and cherish the moments that you have with the people you love. Find ways to visit from afar. But most of all, stay safe.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
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Halloween
horror TV: Supernatural TV shows and horror anthology series to
give you a scare this Halloween
Looking for something spooky to watch this Halloween? Why
not binge watch one of these horrific TV shows! This is a list of supernatural
and horror themed TV shows, mini-series and anthology series. This Halloween I
will be re-watching the new and totally awesome Stranger Things series on Netflix. I think I might re-visit the
Murder House in the first season of American Horror Story. What TV show will you be watching this
Halloween?
October 2 is National Cat Day!
To see more black cat facts visit Petco!
#NationalCatDay
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Horror
movie night: Witch, satanic and cult collection
A cackle in the distance; a spell cast in the night. It's
no secret to anyone who knows me that I LOVE witches! I love everything about witches;
spell casting, demon raising and cultish covens. When I was a teen my friends and I were obsessed with The Craft. Grab your book of shadows and
get spooked by these satanic and spellbinding thrillers! This list contains
horror movies that are perfect for planning a creepy night of demons, witches
and exorcisms. Good or bad, these movies are made to entertain- whether your
laughing at how terrible they are or scream in horror.
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Horror
movie night: Vampire and blood sucker collection
A bat swoops down from the sky as you feel cold fingers
wrap around your neck one by one. His seductive gaze draws you in and hypnotizes
you, and you don’t realize his long fangs are sinking deep into your neck. What
is Halloween without a spooky vampire movie! This is a list of old and new
vampire horror films to scare the fangs off of you! Good or bad, these films
are just what vampire horror movie lovers crave and are full of blood for the
drinking. So toss Twilight out the window and see vampires as they were meant
to be seen- kings of the undead.
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Horror
movie night: Spirits, ghosts and ghoul’s collection
A shadow in the night, the sound of rattling chains and a tortured voice
wailing when you are all alone. What is Halloween without a good ghost story? This
horror movie list is a collection of new and old films about ghostly encounters
and supernatural happenings. Good or bad, all of these movies have a paranormal
theme. Viewers beware- these spirits are in for a scare!
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National
Black Dog Day: October 1st educates about Black
Dog Syndrome
The first day of October marks National Black Dog Day. Many
shelters and pet adoption organizations credit black dogs with being the least
adoptable pets, with their lack of adoptability based only on their colour. Petfinder
published an article on this matter stating that “in a survey, Petfinder member
shelter and rescue groups reported that most pets are listed for 12.5 weeks on
Petfinder, whereas, less-adoptable pets (such as black, senior, and special
needs pets) spend almost four times as long on Petfinder.”
So why is there this Black Dog Syndrome (BDS)? According to
Petfinder it could potentially be based on several variables, such as unclear
facial features and dimly lit kennels not providing potential pet owners with a
quality photo of the pet. Petfinder also believes it could be due to the ‘genericness’
of black pets. Their article even states that negative portrayals of black pets
in the media and pop-culture could be impacting the adoptability of black dogs.
Think The Omen, Sherlock Holmes; The
Hound of the Baskervilles and even the Harry
Potter series. Even the ‘Beware of Dog’ sign pictures a threatening, black
dog. With black cats tied to superstitions, witches and bad luck, any black pet
is subject to scrutiny from potential pet owners.
The National Black Dog Day
website, with a headline that reads ‘Black
dogs are filled with light,’ is trying to raise awareness about BDS and
educate pet owners that black dogs are just the same as any other dog. For
National Black Dog Day, I would like to share 3 beautiful adoptable black dogs
that are on Petfinder right now. Please share this story to help them find a
forever home, and to raise awareness about BDS. There is absolutely no reason
why a dog should be less likely to be adopted based only on the colour of its
fur.
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| Photo's of adoptable dogs via Petfinder |
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Give
thanks: 5 reasons why people with pets live happier, longer
lives
Canadian’s will
gather round the dinner table Oct. 13 to celebrate Thanksgiving with family-
and in many homes in North America the family members include pets. According
to a 2013 survey by Ipsos- a leading market research company in Canada-
57% of Canadian's own a pet. In the United States 67% of households have a pet
to call their own. Pet parents giving thanks to their pets may not know the
amazing gifts that their pets are giving them every day.
Countless
studies have been conducted to determine a pets influence on its owner's
overall health. Research has shown that pets can do all sorts of things to
improve their owner’s health and even help people live longer. Some pets assist
people with disabilities while others soothes people suffering from depression.
Either way there is plenty to give thanks to when it comes to pet.
Check
out these 5 reasons to give thanks for the family pets. Find out how just
owning a pet can benefit the entire family and keep them happy and healthy for
the holidays and all their other days.
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Furry fall fun!
Did you celebrate these pet holidays in October? Find out the fun you missed!
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Tips to keep your pets safe this Halloween
The mistake you could be making this Halloween that could
cost your pet its life- read more!
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Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin!
Make your pooch a special Halloween treat using
pumpkin as the key ingredient! Try one of these quick and easy recipes!
Have a safe and purrrfect Halloween!
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Go pumpkin picking with these adorable dogs!
Happy Caturday!
Be the pumpkin....
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