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13 April 2025

KW Pet Expo

By Local Paws In Pet Events & Community

Waterloo Region’s biggest pet festival is back — and we’ll be there!Join us at the KW Pet Expo on AprilRead More

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Summer/Fall 2025 Issue is Here!💛
Unlock Smart Strategies for a Healthier, Happier Pet🐱🐶🐾
Save Big On Pet Essentials This Season🎁 Holiday Gift Guide ⬇️

Mealtime shouldn’t be rushed — or boring. If your

As we wrap up 2025, we just want to say thank you

As we wrap up 2025, we just want to say thank you 💞
To our readers, followers, and every pet parent who supports LocalPaws — you truly made this year so special for us. ✨

Your love, encouragement, and the joy you share with us (and your furry family members!) keep us inspired every single day. 🫶

We’re so grateful to be part of such a wonderful, pet-loving community, and we can’t wait to make 2026 an even more pawsome year together 🐾✨

Enjoy these adorable moments featuring our readers: Peni, Juno, Rocco, Jovi & Jett, and Storm 💛
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All dressed up and ready to sleigh 🎄✨ Meet our fe

All dressed up and ready to sleigh 🎄✨

Meet our festive friends — Denver, Winston, Nala, Tayson, Bella, and Kane — bringing all the holiday cheer! 🐱🐶🐾

Wishing all of our furry friends and their humans a very Merry Christmas filled with love, cuddles, and cozy moments ❤️🐾🎅🏻

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While it’s tempting to share festive foods with ou

While it’s tempting to share festive foods with our furry family members, many holiday staples can pose serious health risks due to high fat, excess salt, toxic ingredients, or hidden sweeteners. 🙀

The good news? There are safer ways to include your pets in the celebration 🐾

👉 Swipe through the next slides to see:
❌ Foods to avoid sharing this Christmas
✅ Safe, pet-friendly alternatives that won’t ruin the holidays (or their tummies)

Because a happy holiday is one where everyone stays safe — paws included 🎄🐶🐱

Save this post and share it with pet lovers in your network 🐾✨

Tip by Kelly, Animal Nutritionist @tomandsawyer 🩵

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From toxic plants and tempting decorations to real

From toxic plants and tempting decorations to real and artificial Christmas trees, these common holiday hazards can quickly turn stressful (or dangerous) for curious cats. 🎄🙀

Being aware is the first step to keeping your feline safe, calm, and comfortable throughout the season. ✔️🐈‍⬛

In our latest blog, Krista, a Certified Cat Behaviour Consultant, shares practical tips to help cat parents create a safe, stress-free holiday — from avoiding seasonal hazards to managing routines when guests visit or when you’re away. 🐈

👉 Read the full guide at www.localpaws.ca/blog or via the link in our bio.

Save this post and share it with other cat lovers ✨🐱

@felinebehaviourcoach 💕
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❄️ Meet Skye, Fig & Newton, and Benji — our adorab

❄️ Meet Skye, Fig & Newton, and Benji — our adorable readers enjoying snowy days in their own special way! 🐶🐱🐾

What does your fur baby love most about winter? ❄️ Tell us in the comments.

• Playing in the snow outside ❄️🐾
• Watching the snowfall from indoors 👀☃️
• Skipping the cold & staying cozy on the couch 🛋️💤

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What an amazing way to wrap up 2025! ✨ Pet Lovers

What an amazing way to wrap up 2025! ✨ Pet Lovers Market brought festive fun, adorable visitors, and so many smiles. 🎄🐾🐱🐶🐾

Watch till the end to see if your fur baby made the video! 👀 @petloversmrkt ✨

Thank you for all the love and support this year — we can’t wait to see you again in 2026! 🎉🫶

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⚠️ How careful are you when it comes to someone el

⚠️ How careful are you when it comes to someone else caring for your pets in your absence?🐱🐶🐰🐾

Ever wondered if your sitter or dog walker is a trained professional… or just someone doing it as a hobby?🤔Before you hand over your keys and your pet’s routine, make sure you know exactly who you’re trusting.🙀

Our 12-point essential checklist helps you separate true professionals from unprepared hobbyists — covering everything from background checks and insurance to emergency plans, communication, training methods, and more. ✔️🏡

Your pet’s safety and wellbeing deserve more than guesswork.✨

👉 Head to our blog to read the full article and learn what each point really means — and what industry standards look like.

🔗 www.localpaws.ca/blog (or click link in bio)

Article by Megan Despard, professional and certified pet sitter and dog walker @love4wigglesandwhiskers ✨

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🎄🐾 Our Last Pet Festival of the Year! 🐾🎄 Join us

🎄🐾 Our Last Pet Festival of the Year! 🐾🎄

Join us on December 7th for the Pet Lovers’ Market — the ultimate holiday shopping day for pets and the people who adore them! ❤️✨

Expect a vibrant marketplace filled with:
🦴 Handcrafted treats
🧸 Unique toys
🐕 Stylish collars
🏡 Home décor & art
👕 Pet-themed apparel
…and so many one-of-a-kind finds you won’t see anywhere else!

Bring your pets, bring your friends, and get ready for festive fun — and parking is free! 🎁🐶🐱

📍 Ancaster Fairgrounds, ON
🗓️ December 7, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM

See you there 🤗🐾 @petloversmrkt ♥️
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🍂 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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🐾🎅 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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