Guest blog: The hardest part about loving a pet is saying goodbye Guest blog by Alisha Henson. So excited to welcome her and her dogs Mason and Megs to the Paws For Reaction extended family! For...

Taking a break: Cottage life won't be the same without Keira  I'm going on hiatus! One week one the water, then another week spent with friends. No wifi, no work, no rules. And...

Pet Peeve: Why is my dog eating poop? How to stop my dog from eating poop    My beautiful and lovable dog Hazel has a dark secret. She's a poop eater. That's right,...

Guest blog: I made a dog treat bigger than my dog!   Guest blog by Travis DeRose. So excited to welcome him and his dog Murphy to the Paws For Reaction extended family! It...

Top Five Friday: Five reasons why I love my veterinarian  It's no secret- my dog has spent a LOT of time at the vet. I've spent more money on Hazel's health care than...

Vinyl Dayz are here to stay: Shop owner of my favourite record store shares about his dream job Leaning back on my leather sofa with a cup of green tea steaming from an...

An industry under attack: Before you start harassing a veterinary hospital, you should read this    When I start writing posts like this I know I'm going to ruffle some feathers. I get...

National Book Lovers Day: 10 favourite books I've read in the past 10 years This post contains affiliate links This holiday has got me LITerary! Today is National Book Lovers Day, and that is...

Ask a vet: Which vaccines should my pet get? What is my pet's vaccine schedule? Dr. Carlie Paquette and her dog Bea As a result of the global pandemic, there is one thing...

Let sleeping dogs lie: Sit and stay at this pet-friendly AirnBn-Beagle People will be itching to travel once the COVID-19 travel restrictions are lifted, and dog owners can scratch that itch by visiting...

Ottawa Event: Robbie Craig's Northern Projects Art Show August 8-9 Canadian artist Robbie Craig is visiting the nation's capital to showcase his creations.  Robbie Craig's Northern Projects will host an art show on Saturday,...

National Colouring Book Day: My three favourite adult colouring books This post contains affiliate links When I'm bored or stressed, I like to pull out a colouring book, some pencil crayons, and pretend...

Before & After: Meet this month's Paws For Reaction featured pets! It's transformation time! This month I asked my Paws peeps to send in Before & After photos of their pets! Grooming, growth,...

Wild Wednesday: Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre is so much more than just a rehabilitation Centre The Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre was founded over 30 years ago by husband and wife Gary and Donna DuBreuil after they found...

Book Review: One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus This post contains affiliate links Karen M. McManus followed her book One of Us is Lying by taking us back to Bayview in the sequel One...

Top Five Friday: Five fun pet water fountains for cats   This post contains affiliate links to cool stuff. Cool- get it! LOL! I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my...

July featured pets: Send a 'Before & After' photo of your pet to be featured on Paws For Reaction   Did you get your pet as a puppy or kitten? Are they all grown up...

Wild Wednesday: Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a leader in wildlife rehabilitation for over 40 years If you're looking for a place that cares for all creatures, big and small, there's no other...

July featured pets: Send a 'Before & After' photo of your pet to be featured on Paws For Reaction   Did you get your pet as a puppy or kitten? Are they all grown up...

Big dog, bigger discrimination: Large dogs are commonly discriminated against for no good reason Discrimination is not exclusive to the human world. People project their biases and discrimination onto the dog world in...

Top Five Friday: My five favourite Ontario Parks I visited with Keira This week's Friday Five is a special memorial edition. I'd like to pay a tribute to my beloved Keira who I lost...

Ontario needs your help: Species at risk in the Greater Golden Horseshoe set to lose their homes There is a struggle between green and gold taking place in our province that you may not...

Wild Wednesday: Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre is the only rehabilitation Centre in the area dedicated exclusively to wild birds If you've found an injured or orphaned bird in the Ottawa region, this is...

Tribute: In loving memory of Keira 2008-2020 Yesterday I lost my best friend, Hazel lost her big sister and the world lost a gentle soul. I had to make the difficult and sad...

Pet Hydration Awareness Month: Does my pet have a drinking problem? Why is my pet drinking so much? Ontario has been hit by a heatwave and it's not going away any time soon....

Barking for the bylaw: Six best facemasks for dog lovers This post contains affiliate links This week Ottawa Public Health passed a bylaw mandating the use of facemasks by people visiting indoor public...