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The
Sunday Fetch
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Edition 19
Halloween |
The week in dogs, with a spooky twist.
Good morning, dog lover.
Halloween is creeping into The Fetch this week,
bringing an ancient Egyptian mystery, some
seriously strange canine behavior, and a
skeleton with an unexpected dance partner.
And because every good spooky story deserves
a happy ending, we've got one of those, too.
Get comfortable. It's a good one.
The Lead · Halloween Special 8 million mummies. Most were dogs. Why were they buried there? Beneath the Egyptian desert lies a labyrinth of tunnels that once held an estimated eight million animal mummies. Most were dogs. Some were only days old. But this wasn't a giant pet cemetery. The reason so many dogs ended up underground reveals a fascinating — and unsettling — side of ancient Egypt.
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Quick Fetches
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Americans are about to spend $920 million on pet Halloween costumes. And the winner is... That's the projected spending on pet costumes this Halloween. And while some outfits get more elaborate every year, the latest rankings reveal that one surprisingly simple costume still takes the crown. See which costume topped the list → |
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This dog figured out how to make a Halloween skeleton dance. Meet Tyson, a curious husky mix who discovered that raising his paw makes a Halloween skeleton burst into music and dance. Now he keeps asking for an encore. Apparently, he's found his favorite spooky-season entertainment. Watch Tyson's dancing skeleton on Instagram → |
Dog Science
Can dogs really see ghosts?
Your dog suddenly freezes, ears perked up, staring at an empty hallway. You look too, but there's nothing there. Sound familiar? There's no scientific evidence dogs can see ghosts, but their extraordinary senses might explain why they sometimes act as though they can.
The sounds hiding inside your walls
Ever caught your dog listening intently to a wall while you hear nothing? Here's something fascinating: humans can generally hear frequencies up to around 20,000 hertz, while dogs can detect sounds as high as 45,000 hertz. A mouse scratching inside a wall, a squirrel in the attic, or a high-pitched electronic noise could all catch their attention while you remain completely unaware.
The invisible visitors they can smell
Here's another curious thought: your dog might be investigating someone who isn't even there anymore. Dogs can detect scent traces left behind by people and animals long after they've gone. That neighbor who visited earlier, or the cat that wandered through your garden? Your dog's nose might still be picking up clues from their visit. A little spooky, isn't it?
Worth knowing
An occasional mysterious stare isn't necessarily a reason to worry. But if your dog repeatedly stares into space, seems confused, or doesn't respond when you call them, it's worth checking with your veterinarian.
So next time your dog starts listening to an empty wall, don't call the ghost hunters just yet. There might be something far more ordinary going on.
Read the full spooky story →Everyday Care
Rainy-Day Essentials
Back from a rainy walk? Here's what you might be missing.
One spectacular shake in the hallway, a quick rub with the towel, and your dog is off to claim the sofa. Sound familiar? Here's the catch: a coat that feels dry on the surface can still be damp underneath, especially if your dog has thick or double fur.
Not every wet dog needs a hair dryer, and more rubbing isn't always the answer. What matters is knowing where moisture hides and when towel-drying is enough. There's even a simple way to check whether your dog is actually dry before you put that towel away.
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The Heartwarmer He led a Halloween dog parade. But his best moment was still to come. Five months before his big Halloween moment, Brunson was fighting to recover. The two-year-old dog had arrived at a shelter severely underweight and weak, spending five days in intensive care before slowly regaining his strength. By October, things looked very different. Dressed as a basketball player, Brunson was helping lead New York City's famous Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. For a dog who had been through so much, it was quite a comeback. But when the costumes came off, Brunson was still waiting for something no parade could give him. Then a woman walked into the shelter looking for a puppy. She had no idea Brunson was about to change her plans.
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The Pack Has Spoken
Last week, we asked about your dog's fall personality. Cozy Cuddler took the crown with 54.55%, while Leaf Chaser followed at 36.36%.
The verdict: this Halloween, the scariest thing for most of our pack might be someone stealing their favorite spot on the couch.
This week's question
What’s your dog’s biggest Halloween nightmare? 🎃👻
Cast your vote. The Pack verdict returns next Sunday.
One last thing before you go.
Imagine explaining Halloween to someone in ancient Egypt. We dress our dogs as pumpkins, spend a small fortune doing it, and still wonder whether they're seeing ghosts when they stare down an empty hallway. Actually, maybe that last part wouldn't sound so strange.
See you next Sunday, and until then, give a dog you love a little extra patience when the doorbell sets them off. Not everyone signed up for spooky season.
