Thank you to Patty McLaughlin of the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre for illuminating the Raven for the Paws For Reaction readers!Halloween's haunted animals: The truth about the ominous and dark trickster; the...
October 20, 2020
Fall Reading list: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Book review: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires is the vampire book you didn't know you neededI kicked off my spooky Fall reading list with a bang- or a bite I should...
October featured pets: Send in a photo of your pet wearing a Halloween costume to be featured It's the most wonderful time of the year! I'm not talking about Christmas- it's spooky season! Halloween...
Ask an RVT: 10 things I love the most about being a registered veterinary technician My years of experience working in the veterinary medicine industry taught me many things. One thing I learned on...
October 12, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Canadian's give thanks: Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, especially those who are isolated this yearI hope you all had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! The pandemic has made it difficult for families to...
October 10, 2020
Send in a photo of your pet wearing a Halloween costume
October featured pets: Send in a photo of your pet wearing a Halloween costume to be featured on Paws For ReactionIt's the most wonderful time of the year! I'm not talking about Christmas- it's...
Climate community: 24 Hours of Reality broadcast changes in 2020Every year I look forward to the 24 Hours of Reality broadcast, hosted by Al Gore and Climate Reality Project. The pandemic has changed...
Guest blog: My Reiki journey; a discovery of healing energies and the power within Guest blog by Robyn Thomas. So excited to welcome her to the Paws For Reaction extended family! Many are unaware of Reiki...
October 03, 2020
I had my dog blessed by the Catholic church
Piqued my curiosity: I had my dog blessed by a Catholic priest I was walking my dog by a Catholic church in my neighbourhood when a nice lady commented on how beautiful Hazel is....
September 28, 2020
September 28 is World Rabies Day
Rabies risks: Thinking about not vaccinating your pet against rabies? Here's what you need to knowI'm one of the many folks across the world anxiously waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines are one...
September 25, 2020
September 25 is a Global Day for Climate Action: What does that have to do with toilet paper?
Help at home: It's a day of Global Climate Action, but what can we do in Ontario while sitting on our butts?It's a day of Global Climate Action and I'm here to talk...
Put their paws in capable hands: Have questions to ask a pet sitter? I've got the answers- because I asked!If you live in the Ottawa Valley and need to travel but can't take your...
September 05, 2020
Book Review: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Pages of poetry: Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is like a long summer that you never want to endThis post contains affiliate linksLike a book, all good things must come to...
My biggest mistake as a pet owner: I should have purchased pet insurance for Hazel, here's why!I made a HUGE mistake! As pet owners, sometimes we make mistakes when trying to do the best...
August 28, 2020
August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
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...
August 21, 2020
Hey Paws peeps! I'm going on vacation!
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...
August 07, 2020
Ask a vet: What vaccines should my dog and cat get? What is my pet's vaccine schedule?
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,...
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