Made in Canada: Understanding food labels in Canada to make it easier to buy CanadianSo we're in a trade war, it seems. Donald Trump's tariffs will have some blowback but in the meantime,...

Buyer Beware: Negative reviews of The Oodie from customers are pouring inAs I mentioned in my article about The Oodie's predatory sales tactics and poor customer service, there appears to be a disconnect between...

Buyer Beware: The Oodie customer's complaints go unanswered as many ask "Is The Oodie a scam?" Well folks, this isn't my regular content but since it's right before the holiday season and many folks...

 I'm fundraising for Farley Month! The Farley Foundation helps low-income pet owners in Ontario by subsidizing the cost of urgent veterinary care for sick or injured pets. This is a cause that I'm...

Please VOTE for Hazel! Hazel the disabled Saint Bernese dog is a throwback to the 90s' as a limited-edition TY Beanie Baby! Turning 10 this January, she is considered vintage, so it's a...

August is Pride Month in Ottawa and although controversy rained on the Pride Parade the celebration shined through the storm because that's how rainbows are made! In Ottawa, we get to celebrate Pride...

Image provided by Kate Parkes at Elevation PicturesBones of Crows: Forced into residential school, Aline Spears is plunged into a fight for survival that shapes her family for generationsOn Friday, June 2nd, 2023, a feature...

Invest in our Planet: Embrace the 5 Rs of recycling on Earth DayWe grew up being taught the three Rs- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. That's where it all began. Fast forward to the...

Happy International Women's Day: Defining what being a woman means to you is a unique and personal journeyWomanhood is such an unpredictable journey. I continue to learn from the women in the past...

The truth about brewers rice: What is brewers rice in dog food?Reading the back of a bag of dog food can be confusing. Some ingredients are easy to identify- meats, fruits, and vegetables. Even some...

In love with love: Today isn't about romance, it's about LOVEI have a public service announcement to make, brought to you by someone who doesn't live her life 'as expected.' I'll keep it...

Ask a vet: How do I improve my dog's dental health and prevent dental disease?It's time to flip that lip, cause it's National Pet Dental Health Month! If I'm being honest, every month...

Frito feet: Why do my dog's paws smell like corn chips? And should I be worried?Frito feet! I know it sounds corny, but if your dog's paws smell like corn chips, then your...

 Wishing Hazel a happy 8th birthday!Hazel is sweet as the biggest piece of birthday cake! I was in Orlando, Florida attending the VMX 2023 Veterinary Conference and spent a week away from Hazel....

New Year, new you: Non-fiction books that inspired me to feel better and be better PLUS Level up with my 2023 resolution reading list!The past few years have been 'work on me' years. I...

Wishing you hopeful holidays: We may not all suffer the same this season, but we can heal togetherThis Christmas I feel something I haven't felt in the past few years; calm. The past few...

This post contains affiliate links to pawsitively adorable dog products, and I will becompensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Bum wiggle-worthy dog gifts: Canadian-made Christmas and holiday dog collars that...

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking one of my linksHill's for the holidays: Making sure our pets are well groomed, well fed, and...

'Make More Merry' with Petco: Certified dog trainer Darris Cooper shares holiday safety tips and his top picks for dog gifts Let the festive season begin! Holiday festivities include gift shopping, and although we may...

Remembrance Day: Honouring military members and their loved ones on this day of reflection Today is Remembrance Day and Paws For Reaction extends sincere thanks to each and every person (and animal!) who fought, died, sacrificed,...

Guest blog by Adeline Ee. Paws For Reaction is so lucky to have such an amazing writer & animal lover join extended our family!Guest blog: Three native Ontario bee species in decline and how you can...

This blog was originally published by Ontario Nature. Guest blog by Anne Bell, Director of Conservation and Education at Ontario Nature.Ontario Nature reveals government failure: Ontario’s record on protecting species at risk is devastating...

Wild Wednesday: Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre shares what you need to know about bird flu and how they are copingThis year my conversation about conservation with the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre (OVWBCC)...

Wild Wednesday: Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is not foxing around when it comes to wildlife rescue No one gives more fox about wildlife than the incredible folks who work in wildlife conservation! The team at...

Guest blog: What do I do if my dog and I encounter wildlife on a hike?Guest blog by Adeline Ee. Paws For Reaction is so lucky to have such an amazing writer & animal...

Wild Wednesday: Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is rehabilitating five adorable moose calvesWhen I reached out to my fur-iends at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and asked “Do you have any interesting animals in your care...