If you live that pumpkin spice life, then the arrival of sweater weather probably makes you giddy. After all, the autumnal equinox signals purveyors of artisanal pumpkin crafts to fill their store aisles with the aromas and flavors of America's most beloved gourd. But is pumpkin good for your pets? And if your pup or kitty has a love for pumpkin spice, does that make them basic too?

Yes, Your Pet Is Basic If They Like Pumpkin Spice

Whether it's actually an excuse for school children across the U.S. or simply a tired go-to gag for comedy writers, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn't uttered "the dog ate my homework" at one time or another. But where does this phrase come from?

Do Dogs Really Eat Homework?

Almost every pet parent has an embarrassing story about coming home to their dog or cat parading around the house with a mouthful of something gross from the garbage can. Most owners are careful to ensure their dogs don't have access to used sanitary products and that cats cannot reach things they shouldn't eat, but that one time when company comes over for a visit, your pooch is found in the hallway noshing on dirty underwear.

Why Do Dogs Eat Disgusting Things?

Okay, you've been lingering way too long on photos of your friends' dogs on Instagram and driving by dog parks that aren't on your way home. Face it, you want a snuggle buddy but aren't quite sure if you're ready for one, and even if you were, you have no clue how to find the dog you've been daydreaming about.

How To Adopt The Dog Of Your Dreams

Images of black cats are among the most iconic Halloween symbols of spookiness, and its haunted status is closely tied to an ancient superstition of unluckiness that still persists today. But where did this weird belief come from, and why is it still embraced?

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