Welcome to October 2025

 Welcome to October!

 Are you ready for the cooler days? We sure are! We are also hoping that Mom slows down a little. She has had an over busy September and she has been mixing things up! Mom says she needs to remember to finish something before she starts doing something else...we agree! She is terrible at multi-tasking!

Here are the the events for The Month  

 

 Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

Keep shelter dogs in mind!  

Many people also assume that dogs end up at a shelter or rescue because of behavioural issues. This is simply not the case. Most dogs are great canine citizens and just need that chance to be with a family in a forever home. So many dogs in shelters are there due to other life circumstances outside of their control. Perhaps their Peeps have sudden financial problems, health issues, moving, or a lifestyle change, these woofies deserve a chance to be part of a loving home. 

  If you decide to welcome a shelter dog into your life, there are some major benefits to YOU: 
 

You’re giving second chances! You don’t just save one life when you adopt a rescue pet—you save two! By opening your home and heart to an animal in need, you’re not only giving them a forever family, but you’re also making space for another animal who needs a chance at a loving home. 
 

The costs are less than buying from a breeder. Fees are way lower than what a breeder charges, and many shelters cover initial vet fees, provide a complete medical history, and ensure your pet is spayed/neutered and fully vaccinated. 

Furry friends make the BEST friends! They are always there when you need them the most, and they will never judge you for being you. Plus, they’re always super excited to see you, even if you’ve been apart for just a minute.

 
Help you to stay active!  Your new furry buddy is the perfect excuse to get outside more and start a new routine! You may find yourself feeling better and more connected with nature. 
 

They provide unconditional love! The rewards of having a rescued pup in your life are incomparable – they’re full of love, affection, and loyalty that will never fade. So don’t be afraid to reach out and give these wonderful dogs the chance to show you just how much they can enrich your life.

  

Our Purrsonal Rescue!

 

Black Cat Awareness Month

 Black Cat Awareness Month is celebrated every October. It aims to raise awareness about the misconceptions surrounding black cats and promote their adoption. The month was founded in 2013 by Layla Morgan Wilde (Catwisdom101.com) to combat the stigma that black cats are unlucky.

Studies show black cats are adopted at a rate 50% lower than other colors. But on our street in our village, us tabbies are in the minority! 6 out of 10 houses have a black cat (or 2)! By participating in Black Cat Awareness Month, you can help change perceptions and give these wonderful animals the loving homes they deserve!

Marv and Furrends

 

 

National Pet Wellness Month

 National Pet Wellness Month is observed in October and aims to promote the health and well-being of pets. It encourages pet owners to schedule veterinary check-ups, review their pets' diets, and engage in regular exercise and preventive care.

This month Kozmo goes for a Thyroid check and his shots, Jo Jo will get a checkup and her shots. Mom will get the deworming meds in case we got any from the mice we have been catching and gnawing on. Nutcase had her checkup 4 months ago. Will you get checked out this month? 

Walk Your Dog Week

 

EVERY week at Casa De Marvelous is Walk  Your Dog Week! Nutmeg is trying to get Mom back in shape after her accident last year. Mom still needs to take her 4 wheel cart as her leg is now very crooked. Mom says the noise the plastic cart wheels are purrfect for scaring of the vicious deer! 

 

 

Black Dog Day

 

Some cultures view black cats and dogs as bringing luck, others view black animals as being intimidating, aggressive and violent. Because of these stereotypes, many adopters steer clear of dark dogs which results in higher rates of euthanasia amongst our black fur friends. 

But the truth is, black dogs are no different to dogs of any other color. Equally loyal and loving they want the same as any other pup and deserve to be part of a loving forever family who will appreciate everything they have to offer. 

 

 

October Events and What is SPECIAL this Month

 

 

October is a busy month! Please click on the above October Events badge to be taken to the October page. Here you can find the grphics sized to 300x300. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did in making them for the Cat Blogosphere and our Woofie Furrends!

First up, October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month is part of the ASPCA's Rescue Effect. Adopt One. Save Another. That's The Rescue Effect. When you adopt or foster an animal, you make an impact that ripples throughout shelters nationwide — saving that animal’s life makes room for others. Helping one animal is just the start. Mom says she has shared her life with 10 woofies. 6 of them have come from shelters.

Black Cat Awareness Month

 

Our very own 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.

Right now we have 2 black cats in our life. Mr Kozmo (who is actually a Tuxie) and Lucifer who we are trying to trap.

Pet Wellness Month

This month was designed as National Pet Wellness Month by the American Veterinary Medical Association. It was created as a way to help us, as pet owners, to stay mindful of all of the ways that we can keep our pets healthy. Our pets don’t have a way to tell us when they aren’t feeling well, so we need to support the overall health of our pets and learn how to identify problems as they arise.

This week is National Dog Week

Walk Your Dog Week aims to improve the health and well being of America's dogs and sends the message to unchain your dogs!"With more and more people becoming sedentary and gaining weight due to a lack of exercise, say's Colleen Paige, founder of the day. Too many dogs don't get the necessary outlet they need to stay physically and mentally healthy. I feel that part of the overpopulation of dogs in this country is hugely associated with our growing waistlines. Generally, the less a person exercises, the less their dog exercises. Having trained thousands of dogs, it's my estimation that at least 75% or more of dogs in shelters are there, due to a lack of exercise, which has resulted in serious behavior issues such as aggression, destruction and separation anxiety. Click HERE to learn more about Walk Your Dog Week!

Our Canine sister is a SUPER Walker! Her and Mom go walking usually 3 times a day. Not only does it keep them both slim and trim, but they know almost all our neighbors and all the dogs (and some of the cats) on their circuits.

Walking at 6 am to beat the heat in September