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Print and digital pet magazine 🐱🐶🐰An informative resource for pet parents🐾 Proudly Canadian🇨🇦

11/14/2025

✨🎄 $150 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎄✨

We’re spreading some holiday cheer with our friends at the — 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: &
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! 🎅🎁🐾✨

10/23/2025

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! ✨📧 [email protected]

10/01/2025

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 ✨

09/11/2025

🚨 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 🤗

09/07/2025

✨🐾 $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 and
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.

Good luck 🥳🐱🐶🐰🦜🦎🪴

08/29/2025

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. ⬇️

08/21/2025

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! 💭

08/15/2025

🐾 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 🤗🩷

08/07/2025

🚨EVENT🚨

Free Admission! 🙀 All breeds welcome. 🐾🐶

Join us for a tail-wagging day at Wiener-Paw-Looza Hamilton. Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring vendors, delicious barbecue, wiener dog races, costume contests, games, a silent auction, and prizes to win. ☀️🐕🐶🐾🛍️

All proceeds raised will support dogs cared for by 💙🧡

See you there! 🤗

📅 August 9 | 11 AM - 3 PM
📍Confederation Park, Hamilton, ON

08/05/2025

☀️ Meet Annie, Jude, and the adorable trio Milo, Boo & Decius - our cute readers who are having a blast this summer! 🐾🐶🐱

🏖️ From beach adventures to cozy indoor hangs, these furry friends are living their best lives. 😎

🤔 What’s your fur baby’s favourite summer activity? Tell us in the comments - and don’t forget to vote for your favourites! 💛🩷

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