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These dogs want to celebrate Christmas with you!
Check
out these
dogs trying to pass themselves off as Santa Claus! Who is the funniest?
Who is the cutest? Take a look and find out. Do you have a photo of
your dog dressed up as Santa Clause? Tweet us @PawsForReaction ! Share it with us on Facebook!
Thank you to all of our amazing readers! Keira and I are forever grateful! Have a very Merry Christmas from Paws For Reaction!
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Festive felines: Cats celebrating Christmas
These kitties are
anxiously awaiting Santa Claus and are sure to put you in the Christmas mood! Sometimes it is hard to tell if they
are enjoying Christmas or not. Either way, they are adorable! Do you have a photo of your cat celebrating Christmas? Tweet us @PawsForReaction! Share it with us on Facebook!
Small animal pets wishing you a Merry Christmas
Check
out these small animal pets celebrating Christmas! These little guys
will get you in the holiday mood! Do you have photos of your own
Christmas critters? Tweet us @PawsForReaction ! Share it with us on Facebook!
Merry critter Christmas!
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Like the hat wasn't bad enough now they keep calling me baby.
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Santa Paws: Santa Claus goes to the dogs this Christmas
Check
out these
dogs trying to pass themselves off as Santa Claus! Who is the funniest?
Who is the cutest? Take a look and find out. Do you have a photo of
your dog dressed up as Santa Clause? Tweet us @PawsForReaction! Share it with us on Facebook!
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Christmas dog cookies: 7 holiday dog treat recipes
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The king of Christmas sweets is defiantly the Christmas
cookie. They come in all shapes, sizes, and flavours- each evoking the holiday
spirit in their own way. Would Santa Claus be able to make it around the world
in one night if it weren't for all of those Christmas cookies fueling him?
Holiday dreams are built on cookies! Why shouldn't your dog be able to join in
on the fun?
Try one of these 7 recipes for Christmas cookies that are
dog friendly. Instead of using the same old dog bone cookie cutter to make these
treats try something more festive. Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter or a
snowflake to make your dog treats. Your dog will love chomping down on a yummy
snowman.
Bake an extra batch to give out to your dog owner friends
and coworkers this holiday season. Homemade dog treats make great Christmas
gifts- just pick up a decorative Christmas box and wrap some cookies in wax
paper to put inside. Finish it off with a bow and a nice gift tag. Not only is
it a personal and thoughtful gift but it is also inexpensive.
Check out these 7
holiday-inspired dog treat recipes and do-it-yourself this Christmas! Don’t
forget to let all cookies cool down before serving them to any pet.
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Day of the Horse promotes ethical treatment of horses
In 2004 Congress decided that December 14 would be
National Day of the Horse. This special day dedicated to our regal animal
friends encourages people “to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the
economy, history, and character of the United States” as was stated in a resolution by Congress.
"Without horses, the economy, history, and character of the United States would be profoundly different. Whereas horses continue to permeate the society of the United States, as witnessed on movie screens, on open land, and in our own backyards," the resolution reads.
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December 13 is Monkey Day! Celebrate these adorable creatures by doing monkey things like eating bananas and fruit, swinging from trees and grooming your loved ones. But please for the love of primates DO NOT throw you poop at anyone!
Just kidding! Monkey Day is about the ethical treatment of monkeys- in captivity and in the wild. Click read more to check out photos we posted in honor of the ethical treatment of Monkeys. Visit Paws For Reaction for more pet news. Hope you have fun monkeying around on Monkey Day!
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Don't forget to wash your hands!
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Mixed breeds top the Pets Best list of top 10 dogs breeds of 2014
The results are in at Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC (Pets Best) and the mixed breed reigns supreme. The leading U.S. pet insurance agency announced its annual list of top 10 dog breeds on Dec. 9. The data is collected from pets enrolled with the agency- which includes 234 different dog breeds.
Snow dogs: These pets are enjoying the winter weather
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Holiday dog toys: Top 5 Christmas gifts for your dog
Are you looking for a fun dog toy to gift to your pet
this Christmas? Look no further! These funny toys and Christmas themed stuffed
play-things are sure to not only entertain your pooch but the whole
Christmas party. Paws For Reaction has handpicked five dog toys that will make
perfect Christmas gifts for your pet this holiday season. We will link you to fantastic sales and deals on dog toys that your pet will rejoice over on Christmas morning.
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Winter paw care is important for our canine family
members. The hard snow and ice make outdoor travel a deadly obstacle course for
dogs. Cuts and soars can develop on the pads and their poor little
"feet" can be in pain- and you may not even know it.
There are some
products out there- along with some tips and tricks- to help you take extra
special care of your dog’s paws in this cold weather. Winter playtime may need
to be reduced but the fun doesn't have to be.
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My loving mutt Keira is wishing you a very happy National Mutt Day. Dec. 2 is National Mutt Day and Keira is a proud Saint Bernard mixed with a Saint Bernese. Mixed breeds can be just as beautiful, sweet and intelligent as pure breed dogs and often live healthier lives. Some studies have shown that mutts or mixed breed dogs are healthier on average because the health issues that are genetic in certain breeds are diluted or 'watered down' by mixing it with another breed.
This
holiday season celebrates animals of all kinds with these pet themed
holidays
Paws For Reaction: For pet parents
This holiday season is going to the dogs, monkeys and the horses! December ushers in the cold of the snow and the warmth of the holidays- but did you know that there are pet holidays and awareness weeks in December? Add to the celebration by spoiling your furry family members a little more this Christmas.
December 2nd is National Mutt Day and is a day worth celebrating. Mixed breeds are often healthier and are wonderful pets. This pet holiday was initiated by the Animal Miracle Foundation as an effort to help place 10, 000 shelter dogs.
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Paws For Reaction: For pet parents
This holiday season is going to the dogs, monkeys and the horses! December ushers in the cold of the snow and the warmth of the holidays- but did you know that there are pet holidays and awareness weeks in December? Add to the celebration by spoiling your furry family members a little more this Christmas.
December 2nd is National Mutt Day and is a day worth celebrating. Mixed breeds are often healthier and are wonderful pets. This pet holiday was initiated by the Animal Miracle Foundation as an effort to help place 10, 000 shelter dogs.
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Give
thanks: 5 reasons why people with pets live happier, longer
lives
Canadian’s will gather round the dinner table Oct. 13 to celebrate Thanksgiving with family- and in many homes in North America the family members include pets. According to a 2013 survey by Ipsos- a leading market research company in Canada- 57% of Canadian's own a pet. In the United States 67% of households have a pet to call their own. Pet parents giving thanks to their pets may not know the amazing gifts that their pets are giving them every day.
Countless studies have been conducted to determine a pets influence on its owner's overall health. Research has shown that pets can do all sorts of things to improve their owner’s health and even help people live longer. Some pets assist people with disabilities while others soothes people suffering from depression. Either way there is plenty to give thanks to when it comes to pet.
Check out these 5 reasons to give thanks for the family pets. Find out how just owning a pet can benefit the entire family and keep them happy and healthy for the holidays and all their other days.
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Keira dog enjoys the first snowfall at Pansy Patch Park in Pembroke, Ontario
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| Winter is here! It is Keira's favorite time of year- the time when a mountain dog can really shine! |
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We would like to wish all of our fellow Canadian's the best Remembrance Day! Thank you to all of those who fight our country- on the ground, in the air and at sea- we appreciate all the work you do. We also want to reflect on the past and soldiers that we have lost- especially the ones who fought so long ago to shape this country. We salute you!
Do you want to learn more about the animals who fought for our freedom? Find out more!
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Paws For Reaction may be located in Canada but we are lucky to have so many amazing readers from the USA! Today is Veterans Day in the United States and we want to take a special moment to thank all the American soldiers who put their life on the line for freedom. Thank you to all of you- on the ground, in the air and at sea- we appreciate all the work you do. We also want to reflect on the past and soldiers that we have lost- especially the ones who fought so long ago. We salute you!
Check out photos of American soldiers and their army dogs!
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| Sully enjoying a birthday SUP session on the Ottawa River. Photo by Courtney Sinclair Copyright© |
Extraordinary pet: Sully's adventure is just beginning
Sully is just over two years old but this dog has seen more adventure than most dogs 10 times his age. That’s because this hound mix has met his match- outdoor adventure and nature enthusiast Courtney Sinclair. Courtney fell in love with Sully’s goofy spirit in a heartbeat and they have explored the Canadian wilderness together ever since.
Courtney fell for Sully’s kind eyes and big ears when a
teammate and OSPCA employee brought him to one of their rugby games in hopes of
getting him adopted. He as a clumsy puppy and absolutely adorable- Courtney was
in love.
They now live together in a house on the waterfront. Sully’s
journey with Courtney takes him all over the Ottawa Valley through scenic
forests and along glistening rivers. Sully lives right smack in the middle of
some of the most beautiful Provincial Parks in Ontario. He loves all of the
wildlife he gets to experience and he even gets to chase the occasional
squirrel or two.
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Deep in the heart of the Ottawa Valley you can sometimes catch a glimpse of Courtney Sinclair gliding across the top of a calm, pristine river on her stand up paddle (SUP) board. Courtney began her SUP journey last summer on the waters surrounding Algonquin Park, ON and her home in Mansfield, QC. It was a new skill to master and a fresh way to get in touch with nature. Little did she know her new water sport was going to change her and her dog’s life.
Sully was just a puppy when Courtney rescued him from the
Renfrew County OSPCA. The hound mix quickly became Courtney’s outdoor companion
and joined her on her many explorations- most of which happened near the water.
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