Nobody panic, but Christmas is right around the corner. We can’t forget about our fur babies come the 25th, so I hit up a few of our local pet stores and got some suggestions. Make sure you go visit all our friends and cross the last couple of names off your shopping list.
What: Dog Beds
Who: Bowsers Pet Products out of Mississauga, Ontario
Where: Pounce and Hound, 2720 Richter St
Why: These ultra luxurious beds for our dogs are both functional and fashionable. They are designed with interior decor in mind, so you don’t have to hide the dog bed when you have guests over. The cushions inside are separate, so when you take the cover off to wash it, reassembly is a breeze. The fabric is Oeko-Tex certified, which means it is tested and does not contain any harmful substances or materials.
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What: Polar Trex Dog Boots
Who: Ruffwear out of Bend, Oregon
Where: Pounce and Hound, 2720 Richter St
Why: Like everything Ruffwear puts out, these boots are designed for ultimate functionality. They’re breathable, warm, waterproof, and provide the best traction. They’re basically a really great running shoe for active pups. The bonus? The adjustable fit means your dog isn’t going to run right out of them.
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What: Dog Treats
Who: Kettle Craft out of our very own backyard, Kelowna, BC
Where: Bone and Biscuit, 136 – 1876 Cooper Rd
Why: This family run company sources ingredients locally to make treats your pet will obsess over. With both big and small bite sizes, we have found them to be a great training tool. And, yes, there are cat treats too! We love supporting local, and your pets will just love the delicious treats.
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What: Dog Treats, with purpose
Who: The Granville Island Pet Treatery out of Vancouver, BC
Where: Bone and Biscuit, 136 – 1876 Cooper Rd
Why: Before we get into the benefits for your pets, let’s talk about the benefits for the homeless pets: this company donates 1% of all sales to the BCSPCA. On top of that, they hand make human grade, Good Health Certified treats formulated to keep pets healthy, safe, and happy. They’re team includes medical herbalists, pet nutritionists, and holistic vets. They’ve got you covered for allergies, stress, digestion, joint support, oral health… you name it. I highly suggest you go talk to Lauren and Sheldon (owners of Bone and Biscuit) about this line. Don’t worry, kitties, there is a line for you too! And these treats are interchangeable between breeds!
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What: Collars
Who: Furry Beads out of Vancouver, BC
Where: Tail Blazers, 1790 KLO Rd
Why: Handmade with top quality products, including 300 lb strength, vinyl coated, stainless steel cable, and lead free wooden beads. This collar is waterproof, rustproof, stain proof, and stink proof! You can purchase a premade collar or design your own!
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What: Calming Chews
Who: TrueLeaf Pet out of Vernon, BC
Where: Tail Blazers, 1790 KLO Rd
Why: This company is hemp based, which contains omegas and fatty acids with tons of benefits to your pet including proper functioning of the nervous system and balancing inflammation. The calming chews have chamomile extract, lemon balm extract, and L-theanine, sweet potato, honey, coconut oil, and chickpeas (to name a few). With all the activity around the holidays, a treat with specific calming properties doesn’t seem like a bad idea for your pet’s stocking.
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What: Jump for Joynts Joint Support
Who: Adored Beast Apothecary out of Nova Scotia
Where: Tail Blazers, 1790 KLO Rd
Why: This mobility support is formulated to help with injury, arthritis, and as a preventative for possible future issues. Perfect for a dog with any mobility issues or agility dogs! The founder of the company opened the first licensed holistic vet clinic in Canada!
What: Green Lipped Mussel Powder
Who: Irrawsistible Pet Food out of Vancouver, BC
Where: Tail Blazers, 1790 KLO Rd
Why: We want you to give what to your dog? This is another helper in the joint support category. This natural anti inflammatory is rich in omega fatty acids and minerals that help to reduce pain. They’re also a great source of glucosamine and chondroitin which are critical building blocks in bones and cartilage!
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What: Photoshoot
Who: The Okanagan Pet Project
Where: Anywhere in Kelowna, BC
Why: Who doesn’t want frame worthy pictures of their pets? I’ll be booking photos right into the new year and I’m happy to sell you a gift certificate as a stocking stuffer. I’ve been running a December promo this month. You can find it by clicking the present icon at the top of the website. Can’t wait to meet you and your beloveds!
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Love local, shop local! Go say hi to our amazing resident experts, tell them I sent yah. Merry Christmas from the crew at the Okanagan Pet Project! Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and Instagram @okpetproject, and, as always, you can read more articles like this on our website www.okpetproject.com.
