Looking for February featured pets: Submit your pet to be featured in a custom ValentineMy furry Valentine! That's Hazel! The reason's I love Hazel are endless, but one thing I love the most...
January 31, 2021
Paws For Reaction is looking for guest bloggers
Do you have a story to tell? Share your story on Paws For ReactionThis year more than ever, I've been providing an outlet for people in the community to share their stories. I've teamed...
January 28, 2021
Hanging with Hazel: Working from home dog
Hanging with Hazel: The ups and downs of working from homeYou all know me- I'm Hazel. I'm having the best time being a big city dog. Mum is disappointed that the rona is...
Frosted festivities: How to celebrate National Cupcake Day during the pandemic? How sweet it is to save animals! Heather Jobe, the Community Development Coordinator at the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre, wants you to "sprinkle the love...
The pet food industry's dirty secret: Ingredient splitting, "real" meat, all-natural, and a ban on by-productsDo you think the concept of fake news is a recent thing? The retail pet food industry has...
January 21, 2021
Happy birthday Hazel!
Happy 6th birthday to Hazel! Here are some highlights from Hazel's birthday celebration! ...
The end is coming: A New Year's message of overcoming 2020 The world is letting out a collective sigh of relief as 2020 comes to a close. We have some small glimmers of hope...
Guest blog by Imani Hamilton.So excited to welcome her to the Paws For Reaction extended family! This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking...
December 24, 2020
Santa Paws is coming to town: Merry Christmas!
Bark the halls: Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Hazel This holiday season we were gifted with further Covid-19 lockdowns in Ontario. I know for folks in assisted living facilities, small business owners, non-essential workers,...
Feeding Ottawa's fur-families: Ottawa Paw Pantry is dedicated to supporting community pets in needFood banks have been a lifeline for people struggling to make ends meet. I'm not immune to struggle- I have used the...
Guest blog: Living with my one-eyed, three-legged catGuest blog by Kathy M. Finley.So excited to welcome her to the Paws For Reaction extended family!While in the midst of a bitter divorce and a stressful...
December 13, 2020
OSPCA Christmas campaigns a success for pets & community
Paw it forward: OSPCA Howliday campaigns helping pets and people in the Renfrew County community There are many creatures stirring this holiday season, and some of those creatures need your help. Do you remember...
December 09, 2020
12 ways you can give back to your community this holiday season
The 12 ways of Christmas: 12 ways you can support animals, wildlife, and children in need On the first day of Christmas, my community gave to me a helping hand and a second chance....
December 07, 2020
Holiday hazards for your pet: Safety tips to keep pets safe during Christmas season
Toxic food, dangerous decorations, and problematic parties: How to keep your pet safe from dangerous holiday hazardsI enjoy holiday food and festivities! As much as I know Hazel loves her advent calendar and opening...
December 05, 2020
Holiday help: Ways to help wild birds find food, shelter, & medical care in the winter
Under your wing: How you can help wild birds survive the winterSeason's Tweetings! Birds fly into your life providing majestic beauty and songs to brighten your day. During the winter months, birds need extra...
December 02, 2020
Support small business: The best Christmas gifts for dogs and cats
This post contains affiliate links to cool stuff!Handmade Holiday: The ULTIMATE holiday gift guide for your pet Shopping online is more popular because of the Covid-19 pandemic, just like shopping locally has become more crucial....
Two for Tuesday: I'm asking you to do these two things on Giving Tuesday to support local wildlife Giving won't be easy for some people this year. Many Ontario citizens have suffered financial hardship...
November 30, 2020
Fall Reading List: One By One by Ruth Ware
Book review: Ruth Ware's books keep climbing up the bestseller list, One By OneThis post contains affiliate links!Ruth Ware has done it again! She keeps crafting creative mysteries and plots that propel the...
Guest blog: What it's really like to be a professional dog walkerGuest blog by Louise St-Pierre. So excited to welcome her to the Paws For Reaction extended family!I have learned a lot from my...
Christmas mourning: How to cope with your first holiday season after losing a petI'm forcing myself to be festive this year. I've had times in my life when I skipped Christmas altogether. "I'm not Christmasing...
November 24, 2020
Why pet insurance is important for senior pets
National Senior Pet Month: Everything you need to know about senior pets and pet insurance I love the grey fur that appears around a senior dog's eyes as they age, the mark that they've experienced...
November 22, 2020
Helping holiday paws: Support local businesses & animals in need during the COVID-19 pandemic
Paws to Support Local: How you can give back to local businesses and animals in need at the same timeAre you able to lend a helping paw to a pet in need? Or...
November 20, 2020
Holiday craft: Canning lid Christmas tree ornament ideas
Deck the DIY gift ideas: Homemade mason jar lid Christmas tree ornaments Christmas isn't just a time for giving; it's also a time for crafting! I love mixing the two and making my family homemade...
Book review: A Southern supernatural thriller about a seedy swamp and all its creaturesThis post contains affiliate linksAndy Davidson's The Boatman's Daughter paints a dark and bloody tale of the painful lives of...
iAdopt for the Holidays: 'Tis the season to find a forever homeIt's that time of year again- the season of giving, and I have an excellent way to give. It's a win-win! iAdopt for...
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PAWS FOR REACTION is celebrating 13 years! Ottawa-based pet care and nutrition, environmental, and lifestyle blog- always searching for the best in pet care, eco-friendly products and fun local events! Come explore with Hazel, the Saint Bernese, as she lives her best, food-driven, outdoor-loving, asymmetrical, #DogLife
ABOUT ME: I have nine years of experience working in veterinary medicine. I'm a Climate Reality Project Leader and have spent years volunteering with organizations including OSPCA, Farley Foundation, Ontario Nature, Future Ground Network, and Girl Guides of Canada.
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