July 29, 2021
SUBMIT YOUR PET'S PHOTO: We'll create your pet's online dating profile & find the perfect match!
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...
July 28, 2021
July is Wild About Wildlife Month: Featuring Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary #WildWednesday
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...
July 21, 2021
July is Wild About Wildlife Month: Featuring Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary #WildWednesday
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...
July 14, 2021
July is Wild About Wildlife Month: Featuring the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre for #WildWednesday
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."...
July 12, 2021
Your pet could be featured: Send in your pet's online dating profile and find the perfect match!
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....
Whimsy in the wild: Modern Flower Child connects nature and fashion Photos via Modern Flower Child. This post contains affiliate links.I wear my love for nature like I wear my heart; on my sleeve. When...
July is Wild About Wildlife Month: Wild Wednesday celebrates local wildlife conservationAre you feeling wild? You should be! Wednesday is Wild About Wildlife Month! Paws For Reaction is showing some love for local wildlife rescue...
Wonderland whimsy: Talking Flowers are the perfect home decor to create a floral fantasy Photos via SutherlandDollArt on Etsy This post contains affiliate links.Imagine getting lost in a Wonderland of colourful talking flowers? Growing up,...
Guest blog: Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month With These Dog AccessoriesAnother LGBTQ+ Pride Month is upon us, and we are so excited to celebrate safely amongst our friends, family, and allies. Pet parents love to...
June 21, 2021
Mass graves found at Indian Residential Schools spark anger on National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Children of residential schools were silenced and we need to speak upThe summer solstice arrived today with the rising sun. The sun also brought us National Indigenous Peoples Day, a...
Guest blog: Black-owned pet businesses to support on Juneteenth and every dayWe want to celebrate Juneteenth 2021 by highlighting some amazing black-owned pet businesses and their founders. These founders have created brands and...
June 07, 2021
June 8 is Pet Memorial Day: Remembering Keira
She was a once in a lifetime dog: Remembering Keira on Pet Memorial DayThey say grief doesn't shrink, we just grow to accommodate it. I still haven't grown enough to make space for...
May 25, 2021
I got my first COVID-19 vaccine!
Pet perspectives: Why a canine parvovirus outbreak made me want to get my COVID-19 vaccineI’ve been thinking a lot about today. My mind returns to when I worked through a canine parvovirus outbreak....
60 ways to support small businesses during the pandemic: What to do to support local stores during Covid-19, and what not to doThere's a lot of things about the pandemic and lockdown we...
April 24, 2021
It's World Veterinary Day: Celebrating 6 years in the surprising career of veterinary medicine
World Veterinary Day: I never believed I had what it takes to work in veterinary medicineWhen I was studying print journalism and photography my life consisted of photographing and interviewing indie bands, hanging backstage...
Happy Earth Day: Environmental stories for dog owners, animal lovers, and climate activistsIt's the greenest day of the year- Earth Day! This is the second Earth Day, April 22nd, we've celebrated during the COVID-19...
Covid-19 and climate change: Pandemic's positive impacts on pollution were temporary, but damaging effects will be lastingClimate change took a backseat in the media as the planet's greatest threat when the Covid-19 pandemic...
Brown bag goes green: One Tree Planted for every compostable bag of Northern Biscuits to lower your carbon pawprintLooking for a way to reduce your carbon pawprint that your dog will wag her tail about? Hazel's...
Cleaning the Capital: Campaign on hold but litter collection doesn't have to beI was excited to register for the Cleaning the Capital spring campaign and participate in city-wide trash collection during Earth Month....
Food for thought: What's your carbon foodprint and how can you reduce it?Here's something for you to chew on. One of the easiest ways to fight climate change is with a diet change....
Earth Day children's book list: Picture books about climate change for the next generation of environmental activists Books are one of the most reused items in existence. We buy used books, borrow books...
Easter fact and fun: Hoppy Easter ideas from your favourite Saint Bernese, Hazel! Hello, I'm Hazel! I saw three rabbits the other night, so I figured it must be Easter. I'm woofing all of you...
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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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