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      Local Paws | 2 September 2025

      According to the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention, as of 2022, 61% of cats and 59% of dogs were considered ...


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      We don’t grieve in straight lines. We grieve in loops—through routines that suddenly feel hollow, through rooms that echo with ...


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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✨

    🐾✨ 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 🚨

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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 team ✨🐾 $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) 

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👉 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’ 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! 📅 🐾 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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    🚨EVENT🚨 Free Admission! 🙀 All breeds wel 🚨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 @canadiandachshundrescue 💙🧡

See you there! 🤗

📅 August 9 | 11 AM - 3 PM
📍Confederation Park, Hamilton, ON
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    ☀️ Meet Annie, Jude, and the adorable trio Mil ☀️ 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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    We’re headed to @dorchesterpetfest 🐾🎉 Joi We’re headed to @dorchesterpetfest 🐾🎉

Join us for a fun-filled weekend where pets of all kinds are welcome — dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and even small animals! 🐶🐱🐰🦜🦎

Enjoy free pet activities, local vendors, tasty food, live entertainment, and more — all in support of animal rescues. 💜

📅 July 26–27 
📍 Dorchester Fairgrounds, Dorchester, ON
🎟️ Tickets available online or at the gate: 🔗www.dorchesterpetfest.com

Bring the whole pack and come say hi to the LocalPaws crew! 🐾🤗
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Join us for two days of fun at Pawsitively Elgin Pet Festival! 🥳🐩🐕 @pawsitivelydogfest ✨

Happening on July 19th (10 AM – 5 PM) and July 20th (10 AM – 3 PM) at beautiful Pinafore Park, this event is packed with outdoor fun, activities, food, shopping, and of course—adorable dogs and sunshine.☀️🐶

Don’t forget to stop by the LocalPaws Magazine booth to pick up a gift bag and win exciting prizes! 🐾🛍️🎁 

See you there. 😎
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    🎉🎉Hot off the press! Our Summer/Fall 2025 ed 🎉🎉Hot off the press! Our Summer/Fall 2025 edition is here! 🥳
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💛 Packed with life-changing tips & expert insights, exclusive deals, new product launches, and more — this is one issue you won’t want to miss! 🐶🐱✨
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📸 Shout out to @camillewestphotography for this stunning duo shot 💛

✨Furry models: Astro and Griffin. @chaos_crew_k9s 🩶🖤 
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    Catnip or silvervine - which one does your cat go Catnip or silvervine - which one does your cat go wild for? 🐱🌿

Most cat parents are familiar with catnip—from dried leaves to sprays and even bubbles! But have you heard of its lesser-known cousin, silvervine? 🤔

In our latest blog, we break down what makes these feline faves so irresistible, how they impact your cat’s behaviour, and tips on when (and how) to use them for the ultimate enrichment and fun. 🌿✨

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

How does your cat react to catnip or silvervine? Tell us in the comments! 😻👇

Article by Krista, fear-free, force-free, and positive reinforcement Certified Cat Behaviour Consultant @felinebehaviourcoach 🩷

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