• Annenberg PetSpace: Free Día de los Muertos pet‑memorial gathering — Community ofrenda and blessing to honor late pets; open to the public with photo tributes. From NBCLosAngeles.com.

• Canadian PHAC: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to dog food/treats — PHAC reports 27 confirmed cases linked to pet foods/treats across multiple provinces; hygiene guidance provided. From Canada.ca.

• As costs soar, LA County shelters see more owner surrenders — Rising pet food and vet-care costs are driving surrenders and straining shelter capacity in Los Angeles County. From Spectrum1.com.

• Nulo donates 100,000 meals to Humane World for Animals — CSR initiative providing pet meals to support families and shelters, including assistance for the LA area. From PetFoodIndustry.com.

• PetSmart invites pets to trick‑or‑treat in stores — In‑store Halloween ‘trick‑or‑treat’ stations and photo ops for pets at participating PetSmart locations. From Yahoo.com.

• Dr. W. Marvin Mackie’s ‘Quick Spay’ innovation remembered — Profile of the late LA veterinarian whose high‑efficiency spay technique transformed shelter medicine. From CityWatchLA.com.

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