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The Meaning Behind Your Pet’s Behaviour
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When “Bad” Behaviour Is Really a Cry for Help
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Keeping Dogs Safe and Active This Summer
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Our Winter/Spring 2026 Print Edition is Here!💜
Order your copy today ⬇️🐱🐶🐾📖

✨🐾 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.

🔗 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 ✨

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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

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🇨🇦 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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📸 What if one photo could help a dog find a home?

📸 What if one photo could help a dog find a home?

Some dogs are overlooked simply because they haven’t been seen in the right way. 🥺 Intake photos often don’t capture a dog’s true, bright personality — and that can lower their chances of adoption.

🐶 That’s why Maxine @happypawspetstudio created The Adoptable Lens Project. ✨

Through this volunteer initiative, she donates her time and photography skills to photograph rescue dogs across Southern Ontario, creating vibrant portraits that showcase each dog’s unique personality and help them stand out to potential adopters. 💜

A single photo can change how a dog is seen — and sometimes, it can change their future. 🏡

🐾 Read the full story on our blog.

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

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Before you let your cat roam freely outdoors, know

Before you let your cat roam freely outdoors, know that it comes with real risks. ⚠️ 🐈

The risks don’t stop with your cat. Free-roaming cats can impact local wildlife by hunting birds and other species, and their presence can create stress and conflict among neighbouring cats.

🙀In some cases, indoor cats may redirect their frustration toward their feline companions after spotting an unfamiliar cat outside.

The good news? There are ways to give cats the best of both worlds. 💜

Swipe right to learn more. 🐾

Save this post and share it with a fellow cat parent. ✅

A happy and safe cat = happy humans 🐱✨

Tip brought to you in collaboration with Kristin @auntkittycatcoach ✨

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🌟 Reader Feature 🌟 Meet some of the adorable read

🌟 Reader Feature 🌟

Meet some of the adorable readers of LocalPaws Magazine: Cali, Jake, Stormi, Beau, and Coco 🐶🐱💜

Who’s your favourite? let us know in the comments👇✨

Want to see your fur baby featured next? 🐱🐶
Email us their photo at localpawsmagazine@gmail.com 🐾

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🌟 Community Story 🌟 Halo didn’t have the easiest

🌟 Community Story 🌟

Halo didn’t have the easiest start in life. Rescued from a hoarding situation and once too scared to trust, he’s now grown into an affectionate, curious companion who follows his family everywhere. 🐾💜🐈‍⬛

His journey is a powerful reminder of the patience, love, and understanding rescue pets need to truly shine. ✨

Read Halo’s heartwarming story and see how far he’s come.

🔗Link in bio 🐱

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☀️🐾 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? ✨🐱🐶
Send us their photo and story at localpawsmagazine@gmail.com

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