Bob and Scaredy Cat are enjoying a nature walk in the park when at the end of the trail they find a pile of leaves. Bob being Bob, his playful side comes out and he starts tossing them around. “Weeeee!!!” he exclaims! “Fall is my favorite season”! Scaredy Cat, not being overly fond of wet leaves landing on him, starts wondering aloud why some people especially like fall. He prefers the warmer and longer days of Summer although there are some things that he likes about the fall season, such as the holidays celebrating with his friends and hooman. Bob then tells Scaredy Cat that he loves fall for so many more reasons. For starters, the leaves on the trees are changing to beautiful vibrant colors of oranges, reds, and yellows. Some people call them tree stars. The season is great for cooling off and the perfect time to break out the hot cocoa or take a road trip enjoying the colorful scenery. It's perfect for fishing and camping too. Bob then adds that fall has mental health benefits too. This peaked Scaredy Cat’s curiosity as he declares, "Oh really?" Bob adds, “The cooler temperatures and spectacular foliage encourages us to spend time in nature, which has related to improvements in our happiness, wellbeing, relationships, and sense of having a life purpose and routines. For those that don't like summer clothes and swimsuits, covering up is a great comfort. Scaredy Cat never thought about fall in that way. The pair turn around to head home and while they enjoy the scenery, Scaredy Cat asks Bob to tell him more about why he loves fall.

In this week’s art challenge, we want you to tell us why your pets love fall. Do they particularly enjoy decorating with the colors of the season? Do they look forward to the gatherings with friends and family celebrating the holidays that occur at this time of the year? Or how about cozying up with a cuddly blanket, an enjoyable book while sitting in front of a fire? On the fun side of things, there’s always putting the fallen leaves into a gigantic pile and then running and jumping into the pile! And for those that are totally looking forward to it, let’s not forget that it’s also “Pumpkin Spice” season! If it can be made into pumpkin spice flavor, it probably exists in ways we probably wouldn’t imagine. For more ideas on why Fall is beneficial for ones mindset, you can find more here: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychological-rea...

Here's the basics:
* Your submission MUST be related to the theme.
* You must submit your art to the PnF art gallery - only entries there will be counted. https://www.pets-n-friends.com/community.php?id=20
* Put "Why I Love Fall” in the title or description
* The entry with the most votes will be declared the winner.
* To vote, click the "vote" button - you may vote for as many entries as you want.
* Voting will be open immediately.
* This challenge will be open from now until around 12:00am October 4, 2022 (around 8:00pm Tuesday night in the USA)