Storm safety prep for you and your pets: What do I do during a tornado?Ottawa is facing another severe thunderstorm today, Thursday, June 16, 2022, and meteorologists report that the storm will have...
This post contains affiliate links for the books featured and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking one of my linksReading with Pride: I'm unapologetically proud of this LGBTQ+ inclusive...
Paws For Reaction: The blog, the dog, and so much more!Graphic by DeliveryRankIt's always nice to be appreciated! It has been such an exciting year for Hazel and me. We are celebrating the...
Preparing for a puppy: How to puppy-proof your home and yard  Guest blog by Adeline Ee. So excited to welcome her to the Paws For Reaction extended family!Are you preparing for the arrival of your...
Paws for a cause: We stand with the people and pets of Ukraine- and so can you!Watching the tragedy in Ukraine unfold has been gutwrenching, and it is impossible to ignore. The people...
Keira's legacy: Remembering Keira on her home dayThe day I brought Keira home was one of the happiest days of my life. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of Paws For Reaction....
How to keep pets safe during the Ottawa Occupation: Pets are suffering from anxiety due to excessive noise pollutionThis post contains affiliate links to products I've recommended to help keep your pet calm,...
Adorable dog and cat online dating profiles seeking the perfect 'mate' for a Valentine's dateAre you for some fluffy and flirty fun? What would your pet's dating profile say? Would it be sweet, funny, sassy?...
Smooch your pooch: The ultimate Valentine's Day gift guide for dogs! This post contains affiliate links to pawsitively adorable dog products, and I will becompensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my...
Seven years a senior: Happy 7th birthday to Hazel the Saint BerneseThere's nothing I love more than seeing joy spark across Hazel's overly expressive face. Today, Hazel's birthday is one of her most...
Merry Christmas: Ottawa veterinary practices are suffering during the holidaysHazel and I wish everyone a very Furry Christmas! It's been a busy December for us and it will only get busier if we...
Listen at your own risk: 5 dark and scary podcasts to get you in the Halloween moodGhost stories around the campfire and murder mysteries in the dark! That's what Halloween should be all about;...
Fall Reading List: And Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell is a tearful and terrifying tale This post contains affiliate links!I rarely cry read a book that makes me cry, despite being someone...
Commitment to truth and action: Their tiny voices woke the country They were the first of our nation. Caretakers of the land. Their voices were buried, but now they are heard. Their history is...
The bark is the best: Happy National Dog Day!Today we have something to bark about! It's National Dog Day! Dogs make everything better! I can't imagine living in a home without a light...
Northern art: Artist Robbie Craig visits Ottawa to showcase Canadian inspired artCanadian artist Robbie Craig is bringing some much-needed northern inspiration to the chill out this Ottawa heatwave! Robbie Craig's Northern Projects will host an...
Guest blog: How to design the perfect pet nook for your furry friendGuest blog by Rocio Espinoza. So excited to welcome her to the Paws For Reaction extended family!This post contains affiliate links, and...
Thank you for celebrating Wild About Wildlife Month: Wild Wednesday raised awareness about local wildlife conservationI went a little wild this month. July is Wild About Wildlife Month, so there's no better time to...
Your pet could be featured: What would your pet's online dating profile say?Last chance to get in on the flirty fun! What would your pet's dating profile say? Would it be sweet, funny, sassy? What...
Wild Wednesday: The pandemic won't stop Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary from rewilding animals When I was on the phone with Linda Laurus, Executive Director for Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, she asked me to hold for a moment. I...
Flutter into a fantasy: Alchemy Wild Glass hangs whimsy in the windowPhotos via Alchemy Wild Glass. This post contains affiliate links. Sometimes we're fortunate to witness whimsical things while gazing out the window, but imagine...
Wild Wednesday: Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is keeping wildlife wild and bears beary happyAspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is going big things with big wildlife! Since we featured the Sanctuary last year on Wild Wednesday,...
Whimsy in bloom: Flower art by Oxeye Floral Co. blossoms with life and colourPhotos via Oxeye Floral Co. This post contains affiliate links.Whimsy blooms brightly in the Oxeye Floral Co. pressed flower art. Inspired...
 Wild Wednesday: Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre is spreading its wings and flying to a new locationWe wake to their song and watch their beauty paint the sky. Birds are a part of...
Remembering an unforgettable dog: It's been a year since we said goodbye to Keira I read a quote recently that resonated with me. It said, "Grief does not shrink, we expand to accommodate it."...
Your pet's online dating profile: What would your pet say to try to find a mate?Hazel's been single for far too long. She's looking for someone (beside's me) to share her life with....