Would You Believe it's October ALREADY?

 

October! 

Its the 10th Month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. The "Eight" Month: The name comes from octo, the Latin word for eight. It was the eighth month in Romulus's old Roman calendar before January and February were added.

Old English Names: Ancestors in England once called it Winmonath (wine month) for grape pressing or Winterfylleth (winter full moon) for the arrival of winter.

It sits right in the middle of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and the middle of spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

Halloween: Celebrated globally on October 31st with costumes, parties, and trick-or-treating.

Thanksgiving: Canada celebrates thanksgiving on the second Monday of the month. This is October 12th this year.

Us in the CatBlogosphere celebrate a number of events!

Furst are the Month long events! This month we celebrate:

Adopting Shelter Dogs, Dogs and Fostering Dogs! 

In 1981, the American Humane Association founded Adopt A Dog Month. How you can contribute

Adopt: If your home and routine are ready for a long-term commitment, visit a local rescue or humane society.

Foster: If you cannot adopt permanently, temporary fostering helps shelters care for more animals.

Volunteer: Offer your time to walk dogs, socialize with them, or help out at shelter events.

Donate: Give supplies like food, bedding, and toys, or make a financial contribution to support rescue operations.

Black Cat Awareness Month!

In 2013 after its creator, Layla Morgan Wilde, a holistic cat expert, pet industry consultant, and founder of the popular blog Cat Wisdom 101, noticed that there was nothing dedicated to our sable feline companions on a national level. So, she launched the non-profit initiative Black Cats Tell All to promote black cat adoption. Such an observation was welcomed by animal lovers, as superstitions surrounding black cats have run rampant for centuries.

Click here to go to Cat Wisdom 101!

Pet Wellness Month

This month was designed as National Pet Wellness Month by the American Veterinary Medical Association. 

What it is: A dedicated month-long observance to promote the physical, mental, and preventative health of companion animals.

Emphasizes: This month promotes balanced nutrition, regular exercise, routine veterinary check-ups, dental hygiene, and mental enrichment. It also highlighting the importance of senior pet care and biannual or annual veterinary wellness exams to catch potential health issues early.

And today is

Black Dog Day!

Did you know that black dogs are often the last to be adopted in shelters? That’s why we celebrate National Black Dog Day each October to spread awareness that every pup deserves a fur-ever home.

Many shelters and rescues across the world have reported that black or dark-colored dogs struggle to get adopted compared to lighter-colored pets.