Enjoy autumn together, with our seasonal fall activities for pets
Looking for fun autumn activities to do with your pets? Check out our top fall seasonal ideas for cats, dogs, and you, of course.
From the falling leaves, to the brisk winds, it seems autumn is well and truly on its way. Although it's been a fantastic summer, there's no denying that the autumn season is perfect for spending time with your best waggy friends, now that you're not melting every time you step out of the door. There's plenty of fall fun that you can enjoy alongside your cats and dogs, so here's our favourite autumn activities for you and your pets.
Our first amazingly autumnal activity to celebrate the new season in style involves long walks, fresh air, and something tasty to bring home with you.
Pumpkin Patch Exploring
When the seasons change, there's nothing like this classic fall activity to get you excited for the time of year. Pumpkins are for more than just Halloween: they make delicious soups, tasty baked goods, or just perfectly themed autumn decor. To really make the most of these veggies, choosing your own from a pumpkin patch is a wonderful seasonal experience, that can only be enjoyed this time of year. So, what better way to make it a truly special activity than inviting along your best fluffy friend. Most pumpkin patches are pet friendly (but be sure to check before-hand) and provide lots of smells, sights, and fun for your four-legged pal whilst you choose your very own pumpkin or two. Don't forget to snap some picture perfect moments with your pet, as there's bound to be lots of brilliant photo opportunities. Bring along a some of our Turkey Loaf or Chicken with Carrot Pâté to help encourage a happy grin from your dog or cat to remember for times to come.
If you fancy another produce picking adventure, read on for a fruiter escapade.
Apple Picking
If you're not a fan of pumpkin, or prefer a more versatile produce to pick, check out what local farms and orchards near you offer apple picking. Much like pumpkin picking, this is an activity perfect for pets, as dogs and cats can explore the great outdoors whilst you enjoy the season, and find some delicious fruit to bring home. You can use your personally selected apples for yummy baked goods such as pies or crumbles, autumnal decorations, or just as a tasty snack. This is a fall activity the whole family can enjoy, and once again, don't forget to capture those happy moments. For pets with pickier palates, try our Lamb Kebab for dogs, or Chicken with Beef Chunks for cats, as a reward for posing perfectly.
Up next, we have an activity for when the weather isn't playing ball, and you've got a creative itch to scratch.
Autumnal Painting
Who doesn't love refreshing their home decor this time of year? Whether you like a spooky Halloween look, or a cosy autumn vibe, we've got a paw-fect activity for you and your pets to enjoy. To bring out your cat or dog's inner artist, take some paper, paints, and either a clear plastic bag or poly pocket. Choose an array of fall or favourite paint colours, and blob these on to the paper in any pattern you like. When you're happy with the colours and arrangement, pop the paper carefully into the plastic bag/pocket. Sprinkle a little of our Salmon Traybake for dogs, or Salmon Traybake for cats over the top, and encourage your pet to go for it! As they chomp and stomp with happiness, watch them create a masterpiece under their paws, as they move the paint around. For extra artistic flair, use some of their favourite toys to encourage them to bat and jump around the paper, creating even more chaos underneath. If you'd like to learn about more activities to stimulate your pet indoors, read our recent blog post about stimulating your indoor cat. When you're happy, carefully remove the paper from the pocket, and you've got your very own autumnal pet-made painting, that is truly the cat's meow.
If you're a bit peckish after all of that crafting, whip up something special for you and your furry friend with this next activity.
Baking Sweet and Spooky Treats
For another cosy, indoor activity, why not break out the mixing bowl and create some yummy treats that both you and your pets can enjoy? There's a huge variety of baked goods you can create for your cat or dog, that mimic biscuits and cookies so they can enjoy the season with you. An easy recipe is to mash 200g of flour, a pinch of salt, 1 egg, 100ml of milk, and our Chicken Dinner for dogs, or Chicken Mousse for cats, all together in a bowl. Add more milk or flour to the dough if it is too sticky or too dry to handle. Roll into small bowls, or cut into biscuits with a spooky or fall themed cookie cutter, and bake for 30 mins on a lined baking tray at 180C fan. Let the biscuits cool before your paw-some pal tucks in, and make some for yourself with less chicken and more cinnamon, for a tasty human seasonal treat. If you've enjoyed this recipe and fancy some more pet baking, check out our recipes for delicious roast dinners, suiting both humans and dogs alike.
Rounding off our list is a classic autumn activity to embrace the spookier side of the season. Grab your blankets and popcorn, it's movie time.
Spooky Movie Marathons
If you're a Halloween movie buff, or just like a light-hearted spooky film, there's nothing like a movie marathon to ring in the season. This activity is a brilliant one to enjoy with your pets, as you can not only cosy up for warm cuddles, but you've also got a buddy beside you in case things get too spooky. Bring out the blankets and pillows and build yourself a cosy den to snuggle up in with your cats and dogs. If you made our treats from earlier, this is the perfect opportunity to crack out those seasonal snacks. Otherwise, it's got to be popcorn for you, a tasty bowl of our Chicken Dinner for your dogs, and a delicious serving of our Chicken Casserole for your cats.
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