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    Our Winter/Spring 2026 Print Edition is Here!💜
    Order your copy today ⬇️🐱🐶🐾📖

    ☀️🐾 What a fantastic way to kick off summer pet fe ☀️🐾 What a fantastic way to kick off summer pet festival season! 

Petapolooza was packed with adorable pets, fun activities, amazing local vendors, and so many wonderful people. From dock diving to the SuperDogs show and meeting so many of our readers and followers at our booth — we had an absolute blast. 💜

Thank you, Pickering, for the warm welcome 🐶🐱✨

Watch until the end to see some of our favourite furry moments from the event 😉🎥

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    🐶 Georgie is here to share 5 facts you might not k 🐶 Georgie is here to share 5 facts you might not know about one of his favourite treat brands: Cookie Pal 🐾

There’s a lot more behind these treats than just tasty cookies. 👀 Swipe right to learn more 👉

Which fact surprised you the most? Comment below✨

Want to learn more about Cookie Pal and the impact they’re making? Check out our blog at www.localpaws.ca/blog 💜

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    ✨ Community Feature ✨ Jersey is a confident, well ✨ Community Feature ✨

Jersey is a confident, well-socialized 66-pound Sheepadoodle with a fun, energetic personality. He loves being active—whether it’s going for walks, doing Canicross, or learning new tricks during training sessions. 🐾

Jersey is smart, eager to engage, and enjoys spending time around people and other dogs. Overall, he’s a happy, lively pup who thrives on activity and interaction. 🐶💜

— Nicole, Jersey’s mom

Want to see your fur baby featured next? ✨🐱🐶
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    🎨 PET PORTRAIT GIVEAWAY 🎨 Enter for a chance to w 🎨 PET PORTRAIT GIVEAWAY 🎨

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Prize: a 5×7 portrait ($100 value), created by the talented Julia @juliag.artistry 🖌️✨

A beautiful piece you can cherish forever 🥹💜

👉 Follow all 3 steps to enter: 
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⏰ Giveaway closes: Friday, May 1st at 11:59 PM EST 🏆 Winner announced on LocalPaws Magazine’s IG Story

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    🚫 Some everyday foods can be deadly for your pets 🚫 Some everyday foods can be deadly for your pets — even in small amounts. ⚠️🐾 

Swipe right to learn about these 5 highly toxic foods. You might be surprised by what’s on this list… 🙀

⚠️ Always read labels before sharing any food with your pet

⚠️ Store these foods out of reach (pets are more resourceful than we think!)

⚠️ Some pet foods, treats, and bone broths may contain garlic or onion — always check ingredients

✅ Save this post and share it with other pet parents — it could save a life. 💜🐾

Because our pets deserve to be happy, healthy, and safe. ✨🐱🐶

Thank you @caninehealthcanada and @felinehealthinternational for sharing this lifesaving tip ✨
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    There’s something so special about seeing your pet There’s something so special about seeing your pet brought to life through art. 🐾💜

Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Julia Giavedoni hand-paints each portrait from start to finish, with incredible attention to detail, expression, and the little things that make your pet “them”. ✨ Her work captures their true personality — creating a keepsake you can cherish forever. 🎨🖌️

Lana was captured so beautifully — every detail, every expression, and those eyes we love so much. 🥹💜

Thank you, Julia, for creating something we’ll treasure forever. 🎨🐾

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    A curious cat or dog may find themselves on the wr A curious cat or dog may find themselves on the wrong end of a skunk and suffer a nasty spray. 🦨

If this happens, this recipe—developed by chemist Paul Krebaum—is one of the most effective ways to neutralize the odour. ✅ Swipe right to learn more. 🐾

⚠️Important: Do not pre-mix and store this solution. It can build pressure and explode. Instead, keep the ingredients on hand and mix them fresh if needed.

⚠️Caution: While this solution is highly effective, it may cause irritation or even blindness if it gets into the eyes. Use with care around the face and head.

⚠️ Keep an eye on your pet to make sure they don’t lick the solution. 

✨ Save this post and share it with other pet parents. 🐱🐶

Tip brought to you by @caninehealthcanada and @felinehealthinternational ✨

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    Did your fur baby make it into our video? 👀🐾 Watch Did your fur baby make it into our video? 👀🐾
Watch till the end to find out! 🎥

What a fun weekend at the Spring @canadianpetexpo — and yes… our booth brought the party 🥳💜

It’s always the best time seeing our readers, meeting our followers, and making new furry (and human) friends. 🥰💜

See you at the next event 😉🐾
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    🥳 GIVEAWAY 🥳 Enter for a chance to win a custom p 🥳 GIVEAWAY 🥳

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👉 Follow all 3 steps to enter:

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⏰ Giveaway closes: Friday, April 10 at 11:59 PM EST
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    Pause for a second before you pick that plant for Pause for a second before you pick that plant for your home or garden. ⚠️🪴

Is it safe for your pets? 🙀

Some nurseries label plants as “pet-friendly,” but that information isn’t always accurate. Choosing the wrong plant can cause a lot of stress for both you and your fur babies. 😞🐱🐶🐰

That’s why we teamed up with @caninehealthcanada and @felinehealthinternational to bring you a list of common plants (indoor and outdoor) that are toxic to cats and dogs. ⚠️

Swipe right to see the list — and don’t forget to save this post or take screenshots so you have it handy the next time you’re shopping for plants. 🌿✅

Even if your dog or cat doesn’t usually chew on plants, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.✨

Happy and healthy pets = happy hoomans. 💜🐾

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    There’s something incredibly special about seeing There’s something incredibly special about seeing your pet’s personality captured in art. ✨ Not just a likeness — but the spark in their eyes, the softness in their expression, and the little details only you recognize.

After all, why fill our homes with generic artwork when we can celebrate the ones who mean the most to us?

Lana and Siya were captured perfectly by Caitlyn @made.for.milo 🥹✨

Now we get to keep them with us forever.
Because they’re never just pets — they’re family. ♥️🐾

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    From British Columbia farms to your dog’s bowl 🇨🇦🐶 From British Columbia farms to your dog’s bowl 🇨🇦🐶

Meet @wood.mountain.naturals — Georgie’s new obsession 😋

What goes into your pup’s bowl matters, and this one checks all the boxes for us:

✨ Made fresh in small batches in BC using locally sourced, human-grade farm ingredients

✨ Complete and balanced with essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients

✨ Fully transparent — once rehydrated, you can actually see every ingredient. No mystery fillers. No artificial additives. Just whole foods you can recognize.

✨ Gently dehydrated for convenience — lightweight, shelf-stable, and perfect for travel (just add water and serve)

🇨🇦 Made in Canada & female-owned

Simple, nourishing, and made with care — just the way we like it.✨😊✅

Learn more at woodmountainnaturals.com

Or visit them at booth 422 at the Spring @canadianpetexpo ✨
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