New York City animal shelters are on high alert for anyone itching to adopt a black cat this month — because clueless dopes bring them to Halloween parties as props. “If someone calls on Oct. 30 and ...

Halloween decorations may seem harmless, but animal care experts are warning that some could be dangerous and cause major problems for wildlife. The item experts are most warning of is fake spider ...

With Halloween a few weeks away, wildlife experts throughout the country want the public to know there's a decoration that could pose hazards for birds, bugs and other animals when it's set up outside ...

As the countdown to Halloween begins, I’ve been stocking up on candy and dusting off the spooky décor to ready my house and yard for a night of trick-or-treating. My young daughter loves the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ghouls, goblins, roaring dragons, giant spiders, skeletons and zombies are just some of the visually haunting treats to take in at ...

Fake spider webs might delight trick-or-treaters on Halloween, but those decorations — and other trappings of the holiday — can be a real threat to animals, experts warn. “Every year, wildlife and ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Animal habitats at Discovery Cove are tricked out for the spooky season. Zoological specialists helped the animals get in the spirit with animal-safe treats and decorations. From ...

Fake cobwebs and some other spooky, outdoor Halloween decorations meant as harmless fun can do real damage to wildlife. Halloween spending has skyrocketed in recent years, and the National Retail ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Everyone deserves a little spooky Halloween spirit, and the Shedd Aquarium and Brookfield Zoo made sure even their animals got in on the festivities. The enrichment teams at both ...