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Our Summer/Fall 2026 Print Edition is Here!💚🧡
Order your copy today ⬇️🐱🐶🐾📖

⚠️Many litter products are marketed around conveni

⚠️Many litter products are marketed around convenience—odour control, easy scooping, or long-lasting performance. While those features are important, your cat’s health should always come first. 🐱

👉 Swipe through to see which litter types we recommend avoiding and the safer alternatives worth considering.

🍃And if you want to know what we actually use after nearly a decade of testing different natural litters, read our full blog.

🔗 Link in bio or visit www.localpaws.ca/blog

Save this post and send it to another cat parent. Because healthier, happier cats = happier humans. 💚

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✨Pet of the Month✨ Cosmo is a Seal Lynx Point Ben

✨Pet of the Month✨

Cosmo is a Seal Lynx Point Bengal who will celebrate his second birthday this September. 🩵 Full of love and adventure, he enjoys everything from cuddling and going for car rides to shopping trips and walks with his family.🐾

Smart, curious, and full of personality, Cosmo adores his cat siblings and human family. 🐱He’s a true mama’s boy who is rarely far from his mom’s side, always wanting to be part of whatever she’s doing. Living the spoiled life suits Cosmo perfectly, and his joyful spirit brings happiness to everyone around him.🥹♥️

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☀️ SUMMER GIVEAWAY – $200 VALUE ☀️ 🐶 Dior is back

☀️ SUMMER GIVEAWAY – $200 VALUE ☀️

🐶 Dior is back with another fun giveaway! ☀️😎

She’s teamed up with @cookiepaltreats to spoil two lucky pups with this pawsome prize pack. 💜🐾

🎉 Each winner will receive:

🐾 227g Original Bacon-Style Treats 🥓

🐾 227g Bacon-Style with Cheese Treats 🥓🧀

🐾 227g Bacon-Style with Peanut Treats 🥓🥜

🐾 Travel Bag Set ✨
(Includes a shoulder bag for you, plus a treat bag and portable food & water bowls for your pup)

🐾 Travel Bottle ✨
(To help keep both you and your pup hydrated on the go)

🐾 Soft & Cozy Pet Blanket ✨

🐾 Frisbee ✨

👉 Follow ALL 3 steps to enter:

1️⃣ Follow @cookiepaltreats & @localpawsmagazine
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (1 tag = 1 entry)
3️⃣ Share this post to your Instagram Story and tag both accounts (if your account is private, send LocalPaws a screenshot)

⏰ Giveaway closes: Tuesday, August 4 at 11:59 PM EST
🏆 Winner announced: on LocalPaws Magazine’s Instagram Story

🚨 IMPORTANT 🚨

🇨🇦 Open to residents of Canada
⚠️ This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram.
🚫 Unfollowing after the giveaway ends will result in disqualification from future giveaways.
🚨 Stay safe! We will never ask for personal or banking information, ask you to click on suspicious links, or ask you to fill out forms. We only have one official Instagram account.

Good luck! 🥳💜🎁🐾✨

🐶 Furry model: @dior20_11 ✨

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🐾 What a fantastic day at @dorchesterpetfest ! 🥰☀️

🐾 What a fantastic day at @dorchesterpetfest ! 🥰☀️

This was our fourth year being part of this wonderful event, and once again, you made it so special. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth—we loved seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new furry friends! 💜🐶

🎥 Watch until the end and enjoy some of our favourite moments from the day. Did your fur baby make it into the video? 👀

We can’t wait to meet you again at our upcoming events. 😻 Follow @localpawsmagazine and stay tuned. ✨

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🐾 When it comes to new treats, Dior takes her job

🐾 When it comes to new treats, Dior takes her job very seriously. 😌🐶

Today, she’s taste testing Bacon-Style treats by MadeBetter in three flavours: Original, Cheese, and Peanut! 🥓🧀🥜

🎥 Watch until the end for Dior’s final verdict. ⭐🐾

Bonus? These treats also help support your pup’s bone and joint health, gut health, and healthy skin and coat. ✅

Available now at PetSmart & Dollarama, and coming soon to Metro and other retailers near you. 🥳

To learn more, visit 🔗cookiepal.ca

Fun fact: @cookiepaltreats is the sister company of MadeGood. 🇨🇦♥️🐾

🐶 @dior20_11 ✨

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🎉 The wait is over! Our Summer/Fall 2026 Issue is

🎉 The wait is over! Our Summer/Fall 2026 Issue is here! 🎉

🐱🐶 Featuring our first-ever outdoor cat and dog cover duo — a vision we’ve been dreaming of and one that came to life thanks to the incredible work of Romain @rg_dogpic and our stunning cover models Apollo and Peach. ✨ @wandering.with.apollo @a.peach.and.a.lark ✨🥹💚🧡

This issue brings together expert advice, trusted products, and inspiring stories from the pet community. You’ll also meet Canada’s most adventurous cat and discover more stories, savings, and features waiting inside. 🐾👀

📖 Get your copy today and have it delivered right to your door across Canada 🇨🇦🚗

👉 Link in bio or visit www.localpaws.ca/subscription

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🐾 What a fantastic day at the @pawsitivelydogfest

🐾 What a fantastic day at the @pawsitivelydogfest ! 🐶☀️

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit us in Pinafore Park. It was a beautiful day, and seeing so many happy pups (and their amazing humans!) made it even more special. 💜

Watch until the end to enjoy some of our favourite moments from the day. 👀 Did your fur baby make it into the video?

Stay tuned for our upcoming events—we can’t wait to see you again soon! 🐾✨

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✨🐾 Heroes with Paws Spotlight 🐾✨ Some heroes don’

✨🐾 Heroes with Paws Spotlight 🐾✨

Some heroes don’t wear capes—they have four paws, a wagging tail, and hearts full of love.🐕🐾

Meet Oliver—a gentle Old English Sheepdog whose weekly visits bring comfort, smiles, and hope to residents, patients, families, and healthcare staff alike.💜

Together with his handler, Alison, Oliver is making a meaningful difference one visit at a time. His story is a beautiful reminder of the incredible bond between people and therapy dogs—and the healing power of a wagging tail. 🥹

Read Oliver’s heartwarming story on our blog.

@oes_oliver 🌟

🔗 Link in bio or visit www.localpaws.ca/blog

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🐱 Has your cat suddenly started acting differently

🐱 Has your cat suddenly started acting differently?

Swatting when you try to pet them... hiding more than usual... hissing, growling, or using the bathroom outside the litter box? 🐈

Before you assume it’s “bad” behaviour, consider this: what if your cat is actually trying to tell you something? 🤔

In our latest blog, Krista @felinebehaviourcoach , a Certified Cat Behaviour Consultant, explains why many behaviour changes are actually cries for help—and what every cat parent should know. 🐈‍⬛

Read the full article through the link in our bio (🔗Expert Tips) or visit www.localpaws.ca/blog 💜

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✨🐶 What a fantastic way to spend the weekend! @wi

✨🐶 What a fantastic way to spend the weekend!

@wienerfestburford was an absolute blast. From adorable Dachshunds to pups of every breed, it was a wonderful day celebrating our furry friends and the amazing pet community. 💜

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello—we loved seeing familiar faces, meeting new friends, and sharing the day with you! 🥰

🎥Watch our recap video and see if your fur baby made it in. 👀

Stay tuned for more upcoming events! 🐾🥳

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🌟 Pet of the Month 🌟 Meet Earl — a little dog wit

🌟 Pet of the Month 🌟

Meet Earl — a little dog with a big personality! 🐶💜

“Earl is our 2-year-old Merle Chihuahua, and he is full of energy and personality. He is incredibly friendly and loves meeting new people and other dogs wherever he goes. Earl enjoys playing, running around, and keeping us on our toes every day.

He has a sassy little personality that always makes us laugh and brings so much joy into our lives. Since joining our family, he has truly made life brighter and happier every single day.”

— Vanessa, Earl’s Mom 🐾

🐶 @earlthemerlechihuahua ✨

📸 @double.a.foto ✨

Want to see your cat or dog featured next?🐶🐱
Send us their photo and story at localpawsmagazine@gmail.com 💜🐾

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☀️ ULTIMATE SUMMER GIVEAWAY ☀️ Dior is teaming up

☀️ ULTIMATE SUMMER GIVEAWAY ☀️

Dior is teaming up with @cookiepaltreats to spoil two lucky pups with her favourite treats and travel essentials! 🐶💜

🎉 TWO winners will each receive a prize pack valued at $100:

✨250g Blueberry & Pumpkin Soft Cookies

✨250g Apple & Peanut Butter Soft Cookies

✨Travel Bag Set
(Includes a shoulder bag for you, plus a treat bag and portable food & water bowls for your pup)

✨Travel Bottle
(To help keep both you and your pup hydrated on the go)

✨Soft & Cozy Pet Blanket

👉 Follow all 3 steps to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @cookiepaltreats & @localpawsmagazine
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (1 tag = 1 entry)
3️⃣ Share this post to your Instagram Story & tag both accounts (if your page is private, send LocalPaws a screenshot)

⏰ Giveaway closes: Sunday, June 28th at 11:59 PM EST
🏆 Winner announced on LocalPaws Magazine’s IG Story

🚨 IMPORTANT 🚨
🇨🇦 Open to residents of Canada
⚠️ This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram
🚫 Unfollowing after the giveaway will result in disqualification from future giveaways
🚨 Stay safe! We never ask for personal or banking information, never ask you to click on links or fill out forms, and we only have one Instagram account.

Good luck! 🥳💜🎁🐾✨

Furry model 🐶 @dior20_11 ✨

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