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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✨

🚨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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🦃 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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🚨 Event Alert 🚨 🐱🐶🐰🦜🐹🦎🐠🪴 The biggest pet festiva

🚨 Event Alert 🚨

🐱🐶🐰🦜🐹🦎🐠🪴

The biggest pet festival of the year is almost here—Canadian Pet Expo, Aquatic Expo, Reptile Expo, and Plant Expo, all under one roof! 🥳

Enjoy a weekend full of family fun: vendor marketplace, TICA Cat Show, Canine Fun Zone, dock diving, treat hunts, creative grooming, and so much more!

📅 September 13 & 14
📍 International Centre, Mississauga

Visit LocalPaws Magazine at booth 186 and snag a $50 goodie bag for your cats and dogs! 🐾🐱🐶

See you soon 🤗
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✨🐾 $200 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🐾✨ We’ve teamed up with o

✨🐾 $200 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🐾✨

We’ve teamed up with our friends at the Canadian Pet Expo to bring you the ultimate prize pack in our very first Fall Giveaway!🍂🥳

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

🐱🐶🐰🦜🦎🐠🪴

👉 How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow both sponsors @canadianpetexpo 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: Thursday, September 11th at 11:59 PM EST.
🏆 Winner announced: Friday, September 12th on our 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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Just like people, pets have unique personalities -

Just like people, pets have unique personalities - some obvious, some a little mysterious. 🐾 🐱🐶🐰

Ever wondered how to unlock your pet’s personality? 🤔
Dive into our latest blog to learn how to better understand your fur baby, support their needs, and strengthen your bond.

Click the link in bio or visit 🔗www.localpaws.ca/blog to read more. 🤓

Happy Pets, Happy Homes. 🏡❤️

🐱🐶 What’s your pet’s personality type? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️

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Meet Knyx, the 9-year-old Chihuahua/Pug mix who’s

Meet Knyx, the 9-year-old Chihuahua/Pug mix who’s living her best summer life! With her stylish shades and diva attitude, she loves floating in the pool and soaking up the sunshine. ☀️🕶️🐾

Knyx is not only adorable but also a perfect reminder to enjoy the little moments with our furry friends. 💗🐶🐱🐾

What’s your fur baby’s favourite summer activity? Let us know in the comments! 💭
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🐾 Mark your calendars—Pawlooza is back! 📅 August

🐾 Mark your calendars—Pawlooza is back!

📅 August 16, 2025 | 🕤 9:30 AM – 5 PM
📍 Plunkett Estate, London, ON

Get ready for Canada’s favourite dog festival! 🎉 Treat your pup to a full day of fun—dock diving, swimming in the Pawlooza pond, agility courses, lure runs, the off-leash FunZone, trick & obedience tips, agility demos, and so much more. 🐶💦

With 140+ vendors, a silent auction, and tons of free samples, it’s the ultimate one-day celebration for you and your dog. 🛍️🐾

More info: 🔗 pawlooza.com

See you there 🤗🩷
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