Gotcha Day and Pet Birthday Ideas (Safe for Dogs and Cats)
A gotcha day is the anniversary of the day you adopted your pet. Celebrate it, or a birthday, with what your dog or cat already loves: a favourite walk, a new toy, a play...
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Guides
Our guides to choosing, gifting and keeping a figurine of your pet.
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Custom Pet Bobblehead or Figurine? What to Order in Canada
Choose a bobblehead if you want something playful that moves and have room for a bigger piece (about 15 to 26 cm for sculpted ones). Choose a figurine for a small, still keepsake (about...
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How to Help a Child Grieve the Loss of a Pet (by Age)
Tell your child the truth in simple words ("Max died, his body stopped working"), avoid "put to sleep", say it's not their fault, and let them take part in a small goodbye that fits...
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Dog Dad Gift Ideas: Gifts He'll Actually Use
A dog dad usually wants two things: something with his dog on it, and gear that makes walks and drives easier. Ideas for Father's Day (June 20, 2027 in Canada), birthdays, or gifts "from...
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What to Say to Someone Who Lost Their Pet
Use the pet's name, say you're sorry, and share one specific memory if you have one. Short is fine. Avoid "it was just a pet," "you can get another one," and anything that questions...
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What to Do With Your Pet's Ashes: 12 Gentle Ideas (Canada)
There's no wrong choice and no deadline. Most people keep their pet's ashes at home, bury them or plant something with them, scatter them in a place their pet loved, or keep a small...
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Gifts for a New Puppy or Kitten Owner (Québec Guide)
For someone who just adopted a puppy or kitten, the best gift is one they will use in the first week: a bed or hiding spots, safe toys, a brush, a second litter box,...
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Turn Your Pet Into a Cartoon: AI App, Artist or Figurine?
To turn your dog or cat into a cartoon, you have three options: an AI app does it for free or close to it in a minute, an illustrator draws it for about $40...
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Gifts for Your Vet: Thank-You, Retirement, After Euthanasia
Yes, you can give your vet a small gift: in Québec, the veterinarians' code of ethics expressly allows "customary thanks" and "gifts of modest value." The most appreciated gift is still a handwritten card;...
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What to Do When Your Pet Dies at Home in Québec
If your pet has just died at home, nothing has to happen in the next hour. Keep them cool, then call your vet clinic (or a 24-hour emergency vet if it is closed) or...
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Holiday Gifts and Tips for Dog Walkers, Sitters and Groomers
The usual holiday thank-you is up to one week's pay for a dog walker and up to the price of one session for a groomer, in cash or a gift card, with a short...
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How to Photograph Your Pet With a Phone, Even Black or White
To take a good phone photo of your cat or dog, get down to their eye level, use soft window light without flash, and tap their eyes to focus. For black or white fur,...