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18 August 2023

London Pawlooza 

By Local Paws In Events

Take your dog dock diving, go swimming in the Pawlooza pond, test your dog’s agility, run the lure course, goRead More

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Top Dog Wine and Wags Festival

By Local Paws In Events

This is a family-friendly event with many dog-friendly activities such as lure coursing and agility, plus you can have aRead More

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Summer/Fall 2025 Issue is Here!💛
Unlock Smart Strategies for a Healthier, Happier Pet🐱🐶🐾
Tag us or use #localpawsmagazine to get featured✨

🍂 Even though winter is right around the corner, w 🍂 Even though winter is right around the corner, we’re still hanging onto those cozy fall vibes!
Enjoy these adorable photos from some of our cutest readers: Rockey, Brodie, Baylee, and Rosie. 🐶🐱🧡

Which season does your fur baby love most — Fall or Winter? 🍁❄️
Cast your vote in our poll! 

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✨ Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made ou ✨ Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made our Christmas Canadian Pet Expo weekend extra special! ❤️🎄

Make sure to watch till the end… did your fur baby make it into our recap? 👀

What was your favourite part of the show? Let us know in the comments ✨🐾

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@leonidasabycat 
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@hey_it.s_fae 
@tb_the_pomeranian 
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@avo_the_chi 
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@its.earthtacular 
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🐾🎅 Christmas Canadian Pet Expo is almost here! 🙀 🐾🎅 Christmas Canadian Pet Expo is almost here! 🙀

Join us on Nov 22 & 23 for a weekend packed with festive fun for you and your furry companions.
🛍️From pet-focused vendors and 📸 photos with Santa to activities for the whole family — this event has it all! 😻🎄

Find LocalPaws Magazine at Booth 126 and pick up a gift bag for your fur babies. 🎁🐶🐱

📍 International Centre (free parking!)
🔗 More info: canadianpetexpo.ca
🐱🐶🐰🐾 Pets Welcome

See you soon 🤗

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Jovi and Jett’s favourite thing to do on a chilly Jovi and Jett’s favourite thing to do on a chilly day? ❄️
Catching up with the latest edition of LocalPaws Magazine! 📖😻

📸 @jovi_and_jett 💛

What does your fur baby love doing on cold, cozy days? 🐱🐶

Let us know in the comments! 💬✨

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✨🎄 $150 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎄✨ We’re spread ✨🎄 $150 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎄✨

We’re spreading some holiday cheer with our friends at the @canadianpetexpo — and you could win the ultimate Christmas prize pack! 🎅🐾

🎁 What you’ll win:
1️⃣ A $50 Gift Card to the pet store of your choice (sponsored by LocalPaws Magazine)
2️⃣ 4 Tickets to the Christmas Canadian Pet Expo ($100 total value)

🎄🎅🏻🐾🐱🐶🐰

👉 Follow all 3 steps to enter:
1️⃣ Follow both sponsors: @canadianpetexpo & @localpawsmagazine
2️⃣ Tag a friend who should join you at the Christmas Expo (1 tag = 1 entry)
3️⃣ Share this post to your Instagram Story & tag both sponsors

⏰ Giveaway closes: Wednesday, November 19th at 11:59 PM EST
🏆 Winner announced: Thursday, November 20th on LocalPaws Magazine’s IG Story

🇨🇦 Open to residents of Canada
🎁 Gift card must be redeemable in Canada
⚠️ This giveaway is not associated with Instagram
🚫 Unfollowing after the giveaway ends = disqualification from future giveaways
🚨 Stay safe! We never ask for personal or banking info, we don’t ask you to click on links or fill out any forms, and we only have one Instagram account.

Good luck! 🎅🎁🐾✨
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🚨Attention Pet Lovers… 🐱🐶🐰🚨 Your Ultimate Pawliday 🚨Attention Pet Lovers… 🐱🐶🐰🚨
Your Ultimate Pawliday Gift Guide is HERE! 🎅🏻🎁🐾🥳

Discover our top categories:
🎁 Gifts, Treats & Essentials
📖 Heartwarming Reads & Keepsakes
🐾 Services That Pamper & Inspire

A guide carefully curated for pet lovers across Canada — don’t miss it! 🇨🇦🙀

👉 Link in bio or visit 🔗 localpaws.ca/holiday

#localpawsmagazine #holidaygiftguide #holidaygiftguides #petgiftguide #petgiftideas #catgifts #doggifts #catsofcanada #dogsofcanada🇨🇦 #pawliday #pawlidays
Ottawa, you filled our hearts last weekend ❤️🐾 We Ottawa, you filled our hearts last weekend ❤️🐾

We had the most amazing time at the @ottpetexpo — reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new friends, and feeling all the love this incredible community has for pets (and for LocalPaws! 🥹).

🎥 Here’s a little glimpse of all the joy, smiles, and furry cuddles at the LocalPaws Magazine booth. 🥰 Thank you for stopping by, supporting us, and sharing your stories with us.

We can’t wait to see you again next year! 🐶🐱✨

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Meet Kindred 🌻, Dodo 🐱, and River 🐶. 🤔Who do you Meet Kindred 🌻, Dodo 🐱, and River 🐶.

🤔Who do you think won the photo contest and appeared in LocalPaws Magazine? 🌟 Cast your vote in our poll!

Want to see your fur baby featured next? 📸 
Submit their photo today — they might be our next star! ✨📧 localpawsmagazine@gmail.com

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✨🐾 $150 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🐾✨ We’ve teamed up with o ✨🐾 $150 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🐾✨

We’ve teamed up with our friends at the Ottawa Pet Expo to bring you the ultimate prize pack this October!🍂🥳🧡

🎁 What you’ll win:
1️⃣ A $50 Gift Card to the pet store of your choice (sponsored by LocalPaws Magazine), and 
2️⃣ 4 Tickets to the Ottawa Pet Expo ($100 total value) 

🐱🐶🐰🦜🦎🐠🪴

👉 How to enter: 
1️⃣ Follow both sponsors @ottpetexpo and @localpawsmagazine 
2️⃣ Tag a friend who should join you at the expo (1 tag = 1 entry)
3️⃣ Share this post to your Instagram story & tag both sponsors

⏰ Giveaway closes: Friday, October 17th at 11:59 PM EST.
🏆 Winner will be announced on LocalPaws Magazine’s Instagram page.
🇨🇦 Open to residents of Canada. 
🎁 Gift card must be redeemable in Canada.
⚠️ Giveaway is not associated with Instagram. 

🚫Unfollowing after the giveaway = disqualifies you from entering our future giveaways and contests. 

❌ We don’t ask for your personal or bank account information. We don’t ask you to click on any link. We don’t have a second Instagram page. Beware of scammers. 🚨

Good luck 🥳🐱🐶🐰🦜🦎🪴

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#localpawsmagazine #ottawa #ottawapetexpo #canadianpetexpo #giveaway #dogsofcanada #catsofcanada #canadiangiveaway #dogsofottawa #catsofottawa #dogfriendlyottawa #todoottawa #ottawaevents #ottawatourism
🦃 Thanksgiving is coming up, and with the table fi 🦃 Thanksgiving is coming up, and with the table filled with roasted turkey, savoury stuffing, mashed potatoes, and sweet desserts, it’s tempting to share a few bites with our furry companions. 🍽️🐾🐱🐶

But before you slip them a treat under the table, find out which holiday favourites are safe ✅ and which can cause harm 🚫🙀.

👩🏻‍⚕️Animal nutritionist Kelly Gredner breaks down what’s safe, what to avoid, and how to keep your pets happy and healthy this Thanksgiving. 🍂💛

👉 Click the link in bio or visit www.localpaws.ca/blog to read the full article. 

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Does your cat dash under the bed (or sofa!) at the Does your cat dash under the bed (or sofa!) at the sight of a carrier? 😿 You’re not alone! Carriers can be stressful, but with patience and positive reinforcement, they can become safe, cozy spaces your cat feels comfortable in. 🏠💖

Our latest blog shares step-by-step tips for making vet trips and travel easier—from building trust at home to reducing stress on the road—so every journey feels calmer for you both. ✅🐾

 👉 Check the link in bio or visit www.localpaws.ca/blog to read more. 

Article by Krista, a fear-free, force-free and positive reinforcement Certified Cat Behaviour Consultant @felinebehaviourcoach ✨ 

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🐾✨ Throwback to the Fall Canadian Pet Expo! ✨🐾 La 🐾✨ Throwback to the Fall Canadian Pet Expo! ✨🐾

Last weekend was an absolute blast at the LocalPaws Magazine booth. 💛🥳

We loved meeting so many amazing pet parents (and of course, your adorable fur babies 🐶🐱🐰).

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi, grab a goodie bag, and share the love. 💌 

Until next time—here’s a little recap of the fun moments that made our weekend so special. 🥰🎥
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