Halloween is a favorite holiday for people, but not for pets. Decorations, costumes, trick-or-treaters, and costume parades can be frightening – and sometimes dangerous – for our pets.

Halloween is a favorite holiday for people, but not for pets. Decorations, costumes, trick-or-treaters, and costume parades can be frightening – and sometimes dangerous – for our pets.

Rising prices have created challenges for people struggling to afford the basics, such as pet food and veterinary care. Many pet owners are scrambling to find affordable and timely care, including spay/neuter appointments, routine and preventive vet care, and emergency medical help for their pets.

The COVID-19 pandemic created a difficult time for many, and for NYC pet owners struggling with food insecurity and diminished resources for pet care, some local organizations stepped up to help.