Global Pet Foods Healthy Pet Journal May 2012

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Under Water HGTV’s Rehab helps Sandra heal your dog Rinomato on Life and her Dog Nessie

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Green is Good for

Spring/Summer 2012

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

One very satisfying thing about my job here at Global Pet Foods, is being able to write cheques made out to hundreds of charities in need of support. It’s also very satisfying working with so many passionate Franchisees and Associates across Canada who continue to set new fundraising records with you, for our annual Show Us Your Heart campaign.

This year, together with Hill’s Pet Nutrition and your generous donations, we raised a whopping $154,000 for animal charities across Canada! I am proud to say that since its inception, Show Us Your Heart has raised over $400,000 for homeless animals. Thank you for your continued support and for showing your hearts to such a worthy cause!

2012 also marks the first year of our Heroic Heart Service Award, which was inspired by the incredible animal caregivers we meet during Show Us Your Heart. They are the true unsung heroes who work tirelessly to love, care and protect pets in need. The Heroic Heart Service Award is our way of recognizing individuals in the community who go above and beyond the call of duty to help so many unwanted and homeless animals. Read about this year’s Heroic Heart winners in our SPIRIT section.

Do you remember the joy of getting a new puppy and with it all the excitement, fun and challenges that come with this responsibility? My family and I are embarking on a new journey: Puppyhood - with an adorable pup named Max. Starting June 1st, we’re launching a new social media series to take you along my Puppyhood journey. Every Wednesday and Friday on Facebook and Twitter I’ll be posting and tweeting tales of life with Max - from the thrill of bringing our puppy home, to sleepless nights house-training. I hope you’ll follow along and join the conversation on my twitter page @Puppyhood.

Warm Regards,

Jim Walker, President, Global Pet Foods

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– Little Jackson demos some great ‘green’ goods. p12 DIY organic weed buster – try these five easy solutions for a true petfriendly garden and lawn.

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p15 Strap on your cat’s harness and leash – Oliver and his feline friends take us on an adventure! p16 Gentle, natural, water therapy – read about the innumerable benefits of this alternative treatment for dogs.

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p20 Celebrity Interview with HGTV’s Sandra Rinomato – find out more about this multitalented star and what her dog Nessie won’t eat! p22 Professional tips on canoeing with your dog – explore a beautiful body of water with your best friend on board.

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Healthy Pet Journal FROM THE

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Editor: Jody Stockfish Contributors: Alexandra Brill In-House Veterinarian: Dr. Paul McCutcheon Graphic Design & Layout: Flamingo Graphics Inc. Alison Bennie

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURES! This year, Global Pet Foods participated at the Green Living Show. It’s a reflection of the growing stock of environmentally-friendly products they have on their shelves. It puts my MIND at ease knowing there is so much innovation both in the creation and production of these eco-pet goods. Check out the fun photo shoot in our MIND section with pup Jackson, whose new favourite toy is called a Hot Pink Boogey.

For me, water is a panacea, a cure-all for so many things. I do my best meditating when I’m swimming and I find nothing better to wash away the day’s stresses than a good soak in a hot bath. Paddling a canoe is also very calming and a great way to connect with mother nature. You’ll find some thorough tips in our SOUL section from Dog Paddling Adventure expert Kathryn Howell, on how to take your pal out on the water.

If your dog suffers from hip dysplasia or joint pain, then you’ll definitely want to read more about water therapy for dogs in our BODY section. Joanne Fagnou heads up the Alternative Therapy program at a veterinarian clinic in Newmarket, Ontario. She describes how water therapy works and the innumerable benefits of this natural method for dogs.

And just when you thought hiking, biking and camping was only for dogs, all you cat lovers out there will want to head to your local Global Pet Foods store to check out gear for cats after reading The Adventures of Oliver and Friends in our BODY section. It is quite a remarkable read!

We welcome Sandra Rinomato, Host of HGTV’s Buy Herself.

Sandra is an award-winning real-estate agent and top rated television personality on HGTV. Her passion for helping single women navigate their way through the real estate process is the focus of her newest hit show. Learn more about this hard working gal and her awesome dog, Nessie.

And last but not least, we end with profiles of this year’s first annual Heroic Heart Service Awards. It’s Global Pet Foods’ way of honouring the people who sacrifice so much of their lives in order to make life better for unwanted and homeless animals.

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News & Entertainment Heartwarming Feedback

Show Us Your Heart campaign raises a record $154,000 for homeless pets!

Global Pet Foods and Hill’s Science Diet are proud to announce the 2012 Show Us Your Heart campaign raised a record $154,000 for local animal shelters across Canada.

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To the Wonderful People at Global Pet Foods!!!

I am so happy and so grateful to you!

I received 3 incredible cheques in the mail today and I cannot begin to express my thanks. Never has something amazing like this mattered so much as it does right now. We'd practically drained our funding since Clementine's arrival around Christmas. I thought I might have to close our doors until we get back on our feet again. Little Jerry Maguire needs surgery to remove a mass on his face, Harvey's recent dental surgery needs paying, and the other palliative care BOB beagles need the security of funds held in trust for them should emergencies arise.

You've taken all that worry away. With Woofstock just around the corner and the hope of many of our friends and supporters raising pledges for the Rescue Me Walk on our behalf, we'll be back on top! In the meantime, these cheques are like pennies from heaven! BIG pennies!!!

From February 1-14 Global Pet Foods and Hill’s Science Diet asked Canadian pet parents to show their hearts to homeless animals by making a donation at any Global Pet Foods store, texting ‘Heart’ on their mobile phones ($5 donation), or by donating online through PayPal. Global Pet Foods and Hill’s Science Diet then matched the first dollar of each in-store donation. All proceeds will be donated to local animal shelters and pet charities.

“We’d like to thank our incredibly generous customers for continuing to support Show Us Your Heart and helping us set another record,” said Jim Walker, President of Global Pet Foods.

“These funds will go a long way to help local shelters and pet charities provide better care for homeless pets.”

Since its inception, Show Us Your Heart has raised more than $400,000 for homeless pets!

From the bottom of my beagle-loving heart and on behalf of Jerry and the rest of our homeless howlers, thank you for this life-saving program. Global Pet Foods is nose & tails above the rest!!!

Hugs & Tailwags, Marna Gale BIG ON BEAGLES (B.O.B) An Assistance Agency for Beagles Experiencing Troubled Times www.bigonbeagles.ca 416-693-5590 (B.O.B. Hotline)

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News & Entertainment Summer Reading The Art of Racing in the Rain

by Garth Stein Editor’s Note: A good friend of mine recently told me about The Art of Racing in the Rain. He knows I like books that are read through the voice of animals.

Beautiful Joe (1893) by Canadian Author Margaret Marshall Saunders and Black Beauty (1877) by English author Anna Sewell are two of my very favourites. This much more modern take on a dog’s life, published in 2008, is an enjoyable read and one I recommend. “A heartwrenching love story and a moving tale of redemption narrated in the opinionated and insightful voice of an extraordinary mutt, Enzo,” say Garth Stein’s publishers.

“A novel that touches its readers so deeply that it changes the way they look at their own lives.”

PUBLISHER’S SYNOPSIS: Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-

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What’s New In-Store?

A little bit of everything is nothing.

At Back to Basics we believe a truly instinctual diet means less is more. So unlike other pet food manufacturers that dress up their ingredient panels with a bunch of stuff dogs just don’t need, we use meaningful amounts of high-quality ingredients – every one of them thoughtfully chosen to make a difference in the health and wellbeing of every dog. That’s why we start with real organ meat like hearts and livers which are what dogs would instinctively choose to eat in the wild – not only because they’re the most nutrient dense, but also because they’re the most palatable.

We then add in carefully selected green carbohydrates to complement our protein sources.

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coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast.

Using the techniques needed on the racetrack, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.

On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side.

A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life...as only a dog could tell it.

News & Entertainment Must-have Functional and Fashionable Products for your Loveable Mutts!

Protect your small-sized pooch with a Fou Fou Dog Reversible Raincoat! One side features a funky bone print pattern, while the other is a solid colour with a decorative functional pocket. Each coat has a hood for added protection from the rain, and a Velcro closure. So go ahead! Sing and dance in the rain with your dog, while they stay dry and look good doing it!

Fou Fou Dog designs are available at Global Pet Foods.

Available Colours: Yellow/Red, Purple/Fuchsia, White/Silver Sizes: XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, 2XLarge

Soggy Dog Seat Covers were created by Christine Lamb and inspired by her black Labrador Shayda, whose main mission in life (besides eating) is to thoroughly investigate every mud puddle she sees. Necessity was definitely the driver behind this great, Canadian creation! Soggy Dog products are directed at making the dirty and soggy parts of your life clean and dry.

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Water repellent Hair, sand and dirt shake off Machine wash and dry Deep, fitted elastic corners Durable Work in cargo areas Sizes to fit all vehicles Seconds to install and remove

Ask for Canadian-made Soggy Dog at your local Global Pet Foods store.

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West Paw Design a Global Leader in

Earth-friendly Products and

Sustainable Manufacturing Named after a Johnny and June Carter Cash song, cute little Jackson was chosen to be the model for our ‘green’ toy-tester photo shoot, featuring products by West Paw Design. West Paw is an authentic leader in the creation and production of recycled and earth-friendly products for cats and dogs and all of their designs are made in the U.S.A. Put your mind at greater ease, knowing there are innovative solutions to producing ‘green’ pet products. Find these and many other quality eco-conscious products at your local Global Pet Foods store.

Play Hard, Chew Hard and Have Fun Doin’ It When you toss West Paw’s Tizzi dog toy spirals through the air, the game of fetch takes on a dynamic new spin.

Twist Tizzi's handles together for maximum flight or untwist to hide dog treats inside. Whether puppy playtime is on land or in the water, this floatable, earthfriendly toy is ready for takeoff!

Like all of the dog toys in West Paw’s top-selling Zogoflex Line, Tizzi is guaranteed against dog damage, 100% recyclable, non-toxic, buoyant and dishwasher safe.

With all the fun action, Jackson’s ready for a snooze. Who knew pop bottles could be so soft?

Hot Pink Boogey is Jackson’s Favourite Fuzzy Friend!

Who can resist a stuffed dog toy named Boogey? Unlike the Boogey monster, this handcrafted, bright pink, fuzzy and completely adorable squeaky toy won’t hide under beds. Your dog will be too busy having fun with Boogey around and outside the house – just like wee Jackson, who is cuter than a pepper sprout!

Hot Pink Boogey is made with a long-lasting squeaker, 100% recycled polyfill and will entertain your pooch for hours! Don't let the soft, furry fabric fool you – this is one strong dog toy!

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We’d love to see your dog in action using one of these toys.

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Recycled material is used throughout all of WestPaw’s beds and toys. They use premium 100% recycled IntelliLoft® longstaple fill in all their stuffed beds. Made from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, WestPaw’s exclusive IntelliLoft fibre fill diverts over 200 tons of plastic bottles from landfills every year!

West Paw Design also offers pillow beds made from cotton that has been grown free from pesticides and chemical fertilizers and all of their cat toys feature U.S. grown organic catnip.

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Homemade Pet-Friendly

Weed Eliminators

Photos: Christina Thibert

Simple, healthful, and close to nature that’s one definition of the word organic, and certainly applies to these homemade, pet-friendly weed-destroying solutions offered by professional gardener, Heather Rhoades. Now your mind can rest easy, knowing there are gentler solutions to your gardening needs. To your pet’s good health!

Boiling Water If you have an area that you need to clear weeds out of on a wholesale level, such as a driveway or sidewalk or just a large weedy patch where no plants you wish to keep are growing, consider using boiling water. Boiling water is certainly a pet-safe weed killer and it will instantly kill any plant it comes in contact with by literally cooking the plant in the ground. But be careful, boiling water will kill all plants, not just the weeds.

Vinegar Vinegar works well as pet-friendly weed killer. All you need to do is spray the vinegar on the plants you wish to kill. For tougher weeds, you may need to reapply the vinegar several times before the plant completely dies.

Salt If you have an area that you do not wish to have plants growing, like a brick path or patio, salt works well as a pet-safe weed control. Putting salt in an area will make the soil unsuitable for plants and weeds to grow in.

Sugar Believe it or not, sugar is also a pet-friendly weed killer.

It puts the soil organisms into overdrive and the soil becomes temporarily unsuitable for plants. It is great for killing weed trees, bushes or vines that are hard to pull out. Simply pour some sugar at the base of the plant you want removed. If you are concerned about the sugar becoming an attraction to pests, mix it with equal parts chili pepper to deter those possible pests.

Cornmeal Sometimes the most effective pet safe weed killers are the ones that stop the weeds before they appear.

Cornmeal has a chemical in it that acts as a preemergent on plant seeds. That means that it will prevent the seed from germinating. Sprinkling cornmeal in an area you want to keep weeds out of will not harm the existing plants but will prevent weeds from growing.

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Recipe For Homemade Petsafe Weed Killer The nice thing about these solutions is that any of them can be combined to make more effective pet-safe weed killers. Just mix them together. If the mixture is liquid and you want to use a spray bottle, add a touch of dish soap. The dish soap will help the liquid stick to the weed.

Our pets are our friends and we don’t want to do anything to harm them. Using products that are available in your house to make pet-safe weed killers is less expensive, just as effective and much safer than using the dangerous chemicals sold in stores.

This article was reprinted with permission from www.gardeningknowhow.com

Simple ingredients, time and tradition are the base for Nature’s Harvest Artisan Biscuits.

Nature’s Harvest is extremely proud to be part of your family’s choice for pet nutrition. We understand that your dog’s health plays an important role in your family’s daily life - The best things take thought and care, that’s why we rely on nature to bring the ingredients together and our artisan bakers to manage the process in craft batches. Nature’s Harvest strives to maintain the highest quality and maximum freshness, we thank you for putting your trust in all of our products.

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The Great Feline Adventures of Oliver and Friends!

If you’ve ever considered taking your cat for a walk, a hike, a bike ride or on vacation but did not know how, Terin Wright’s adventures with her seven cats will certainly make you want to try! Here are a few ways you can get fit and have fun with your feline friend.

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Dr. Paul McCutcheon is founder and director of the East York Animal Clinic in Toronto.

BIKING IN A BASKET I have a basket on the front of my bike and use it when I'm only taking one cat a time. The trailer is for when I want to take more than one cat. I use the basket for shorter rides like to the coffee shop or just down the road to visit friends. Oliver likes the front basket more than any of my other cats. I think he likes to be the leader and he likes to put his paws up on the sides of it and look all around.

BIKING IN A TRAILER I load them up in the trailer and we just go for a ride.

They love it! Sometimes we bike to a park and I let them get out of the trailer and walk around on their leashes. I use the trailer for longer rides. We don't

Summer Heat and Your Cat Relaxing in the warm summer sun is an enjoyable pastime for many of our cats; but danger lurks under some circumstances. Overheating is a definite vulnerability. Cats wear a fur coat and they don’t regulate their heat through sweating like their human companions. The respiratory system is their regulation device. Geriatric and obese cats are especially vulnerable to inefficient heat regulation. If you notice your cat panting excessively, looking anxious and confused in a warm environment, overheating is the likely distress. If he appears very warm to touch, wrap him in a cool water soaked towel (ice water bathes may cause excessive shock to the system), and get him to a veterinarian immediately. Heat stroke is a devastating progression that may occur and is too often fatal. Intravenous fluids and intensive care necessitate.

The intense summer sun and ultraviolet rays are problematic especially for light coloured cats. The face and ear tips are especially vulnerable, and cancer development is a potential.

You may want to take your cat swimming. Some enjoy it and do a great dog paddle! Always provide an exit ramp from a swimming pool; they can’t climb out unassisted. Strict supervision is a must!

Enjoy the summer, provide your cat with plenty of fresh water to prevent dehydration, and be aware of the potential dangers in your environment.

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Hydrotherapy: A key ingredient in canine rehabilitation Like many of their human counterparts, animals suffer from a number of orthopaedic and neurological ailments which can benefit from physical rehabilitation.

For the young active dog, knee injuries, and breed related orthopedic problems such as hip and elbow dysplasia, and patellar luxations (loose kneecaps) form a large majority of cases seen by veterinarians certified in rehabilitation, either for primary treatment, or postoperative rehabilitation. For senior pets, arthritis, and geriatric muscle loss are common, often resulting in dogs having problems with hardwood floors, or stairs. For the pet who has had the misfortune (or breed related tendencies) to slip intervertebral discs and become paralyzed or weakened following decompressive spinal surgery, rehabilitation can mean the difference in walking again or staying cart-bound. Many veterinarians in Canada now recognize the importance of canine hydrotherapy. For the many patients that present to Dr. Joanne Fagnou of the rehabilitation service at the 404

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Veterinary Referral Hospital in Newmarket, Ontario, hydrotherapy provides an optimal environment to address the many needs of such patients.

Like any good recipe, you need a skilled chef to put together all the ingredients - individual patient assessment by a veterinarian certified in rehabilitation serves to identify key problem areas - muscle or joint dysfunction and areas of muscle spasm known as ‘trigger points’, which are often major underlying problems which perpetuate lameness and dysfunction in many patients. Other modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound, moist heat, low level laser therapy and acupuncture, as well as home-based exercise protocols, may be tailored to the individual patient’s protocol, in addition to hydrotherapy.

Hydrotherapy can serve to achieve a number of goals in each individual patient. For patients with hind leg

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MIND BODY SOUL SPIRIT underfoot again provides an important stimulation for repetitive gait patterning in neurological patients (patients with disc disease, strokes, or degenerative myelopathy).

Unlike the underwater treadmill environment, free swimming in a pool does not provide the same degree of hind end strengthening, but, does allow for wonderful recruitment of front leg muscles, as well as the ‘core’ abdominal and paraspinal muscles. Many patients can benefit from both modes of hydrotherapy, and crosstraining protocols are commonly employed at many rehabilitation facilities. If you feel your pet may benefit from hydrotherapy, consult your veterinarian, who can direct you to a rehabilitation centre where an assessment and protocol can be tailored to suit your pet’s individual needs. For more information on the 404 Veterinary Referral Hospital, go to www.404vet.com

complaints, nothing beats the underwater treadmill as an environment for strengthening of hind leg muscles, without the weight bearing burden of walking on land.

At hip deep in water, a dog weighs only 39% of its land based weight, unloading joints significantly. In this environment, a patient will move a joint more freely through its available range of motion (due to the enhanced comfort of a joint space which is no longer compressed by the patient’s weight), heightened by the principles of buoyancy where everything floats up to the water surface (for example, an arthritic knee will flex more in the water due to the fact the foot is carried up to the surface more readily). All of this translates into better joint nutrition for any arthritic joint. The unique properties of having a treadmill underfoot simultaneously results in greater hip extension (the foot is pulled more into hip extension than it would be on land) which results in much needed lengthening of tense hip flexor muscles in many patients with hip dysplasia.

For patients with some paralysis following disc herniation surgery, the treadmill is a vital component of a patient’s first tentative steps - what might not be evident as voluntary action to a leg burdened by gravity outside a water environment, translates into greater movement in the aquatic environment of the underwater treadmill, and the treadmill running

About the Author: Dr. Joanne Fagnou graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002.

After obtaining certification as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) from the University of Tennessee, she also sought and completed training and examinations in veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS). She oversees the rehabilitation service at the 404 Veterinary Referral Hospital in Newmarket, Ontario, which also offers veterinary specialists in the disciplines of surgery, internal medicine, cardiology and dermatology.

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always bike right from home. The trailer folds up so sometimes we pack it up and take it to different places like the downtown waterfront or nature parks and bike around there. It gives us somewhere new to explore and the cats love getting to see new places.

My other cats, including Oliver, love the back trailer as well. The shyer ones like the trailer because I think they feel safer and yet they can still see the outside world. We get a lot of double-takes when we take them biking!

People can't believe I'm out biking with cats! The cats are indoor only, so taking them biking or outside on leashes is the only way they get to be outside; it's the safest way.

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change of scenery. When we are on trails, I unzip the stroller and the cats like to sit up and look around. They jump out when they are ready to walk and then jump back in when they get tired or if they get scared. They always have a harness and leash on!

HANGIN’ AROUND THE HOUSE We bring all seven cats out on their leashes on the front porch when we are in the front yard or on their leashes in the backyard when we are there. They have a set of leash tie-outs in both yards. If they see us outside and want to come out, they sit by a window or door and meow. When they see their harness, they jump on the counter and wait for me to put it on them.

My cats are well traveled! They have been to Virginia, Alabama, Toronto, and Michigan. We travel with them whenever possible. When I take them camping in the summer, we always stay in cabins because I don't feel safe having them in a tent. We bring our bike trailer with us too!

As you can see my cats are well spoiled and well loved!

Some people think I'm crazy for doing what I do with my cats but I always tell them "people do this stuff with their dogs, why can't I do it with my cats?!� I want other people to see that you can be active and have fun with your cats!

WALKIES!

Be sure to check out your local Global Pet Foods store for harnesses, leashes and strollers, so that you and your cat can get started on your own Great Feline Adventures!

I take all the cats for walks in their pet stroller. Sometimes we walk right from home and sometimes we load the stroller up in the car and drive somewhere else for a

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Celebrity Interview Sandra Rinomato is one of Canada’s top Realtors and TV Personalities. Born and raised in Toronto, Sandra has a track record of getting more than 98% of the asking price for homes, ranging from modest properties to million dollar estates.

In 2006, Sandra was cast as the Host of HGTV’s popular program titled ‘Property Virgins’, which was consistently the networks number one show. After 130 episodes, Sandra decided that it was time to move on to a new challenge, resulting in ‘Buy Herself’, which debuted on HGTV Canada on April 16th, 2012.

In this new series, Sandra helps women who are buying property on their own, navigate their way through the real estate jungle. New episodes air every Monday evening at 10:00 P.M.

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Sandra has also opened up her own full service brokerage called Sandra Rinomato Realty Inc. With offices in Toronto’s west end, Sandra continues to help people achieve the dream of owning their own home.

Sandra’s first book is entitled ‘Realty Check: The Real Scoop on Real Estate’ and is available at most book retailers nationwide.

HPJ: When and how did you and Gary get Nessie?

SR: My husband really wanted a dog and had begged for three years for us to have one. I hadn’t had a dog since childhood, and although I was excited about the thought, I knew it meant a lot of responsibility. Only after leaving Property Virgins was I able to actually be open to the possibility, and be excited about it, knowing that I would be back in Toronto full time.

Gary and I both loved Old English Sheep dogs, so in February of 2008 we went to look at some in Welland, Ontario. Almost immediately, I knew that in my heart I was sold, but I wasn’t going to tell my husband until I saw how he interacted with them, since he was allergic. I had done my research and after learning about their personality, characteristics and that they were hypo-allergenic,

MIND BODY SOUL SPIRIT I could barely contain myself. It had been years since my childhood dog, and I was excited for our new addition into the family. In February 2008, at eight weeks old, we picked up our girl Nessie!

HPJ: How old is Nessie now?

SR: Two and a half HPJ: Why are you and Nessie such a great match?

SR: Nessie is a real Diva, which is a lot of fun for me. She attracts a ton of attention. Whenever we are in South Beach, Florida, we can’t go a block without people stopping to ask questions. Nessie just eats it up! She has the ability to just go with the flow.

HPJ: How do you and Gary divide caring for Nessie?

SR: We have been so lucky to be able to bring Nessie to the office with us every day. So for the most part it has been pretty equal. Gary takes her for a play date every morning with the neighbourhood dogs at our local park for an hour and a half. I like to have my evenings with her curled up and brushing her coat. Even though I love to go for my power walks…Nessie not so much.

HPJ: What is the biggest challenge of being a pet parent?

SR: Nessie spends a lot of time in our basement lying on the cold ceramic floors in the laundry room.

SR: Travel arrangements are difficult. Having a pet is a HUGE responsibility, and being able to dedicate time to care for them. We have been lucky enough and able to have her around us 24 hours a day, which to be honest works for both of us. Nessie also has family who comes to the rescue and takes her in for us. They love her and she loves them, which eases our separation anxiety! We have it, she doesn’t!

HPJ: What is the biggest adventure you and Nessie have had together?

HPJ: How do you keep Nessie healthy?

SR: Along with her time in the morning with Gary, Nessie has used her good looks to get a few extra walks from the staff at the office…work it Nessie!

HPJ: Does Nessie have a special diet? Kibble, raw, wet, grain-free?

SR: Nessie loves to come with us on road trips to Florida.

She also participated in my photo shoot in NYC for HGTV U.S.

Nessie loves: Babies, she loves to lick their feet, she is very protective of them and keeps other dogs away from the stroller.

Nessie won’t eat: There is nothing Nessie won’t eat!

SR: We try to keep Nessie’s diet of high quality.

Sometimes when I cook for her I use simple natural organic food. She also loves her kibble and wet food, on occasion.

If Nessie were a celebrity she would be:

HPJ: Is Nessie an outdoorsy cottage dog or urban pooch?

Nessie has taught me:

SR: Well we don’t have a cottage, and keeping her clean and free of burrs is a little difficult. Nessie loves to bark at the waves, but only to get her feet wet.

Life is one big party.

HPJ: Are there any summer activities that Nessie loves?

SR: She loves to run and be chased, VERY PLAYFUL. She has also herded sheep and quite enjoyed that.

Beyonce because of her gorgeous hair, and booty bounce!

I have taught Nessie: There is a time and a place for everything.

Nessie’s best trick: Working the room.

HPJ: How does Nessie stay cool in the summer?

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Canoeing with

your Dog

What could be more nourishing for the soul than a tranquil paddle in Canada’s pristine wilderness, watching a spectacular sunset with your best friend at your side?

Inspired by their dog Jessie, outdoor enthusiasts, Eren and Kathryn Howell started their unique dog paddling business more than a decade ago. They offer everything from day trips at Toronto’s Harbourfront to varied multiday adventures that combine hiking and canoeing in some of the world’s most beautiful parks. From granite cliffs, to waterfalls and breathtaking vistas – you can ‘drink’ it all in with the company of your own dog.

Kathryn has taken the time to create some tips for Healthy Pet Journal readers interested in trying their own dog paddling adventure. Her expertise and knowledge in the field is second to none. Have a fun and safe summer with your dog.

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LIFE-SAVING LIFEJACKET FOR YOUR DOG A lifejacket is an essential piece of safety equipment for your four-legged friend. It provides a huge margin of security in case of a tip, emergency, or simply a long swim after a stick. It is also very helpful in the boat because the large handle on the back of the jacket helps to control the dog and will really come in handy when you have to pull him back into the canoe, if he falls or jumps overboard.

Lastly, when the life jacket is wet, it keeps your dog cool on a hot day by trapping moisture and blocking the sun’s strong rays. Be sure to have a proper fitting life jacket for yourself as well, otherwise, you put your life and your dog’s life at risk.

PREPARING YOUR DOG TO GET IN THE BOAT Always remember the expression ”a tired dog is a good dog”. Heading out for a walk before you get into the boat is the best thing you can do to ensure a good day is had by all. Don’t forget that your furry friend has been watching you pack at home with excitement, sat patiently for a long car ride, and now finds herself in a stimulating environment. Let her roam off leash for a while and explore the shoreline, go for a nice long swim, or play fetch before trying to get out on the water.

Convincing your dog that jumping into this awkward vessel is a good thing is easier than one might expect.

Ninety-percent of the time your pooch will trust you and hop right in, especially if you have a couple of choice treats to offer him as an enticement. Generally, you

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should get the dog in first and then you can join her while your canoe partner stabilizes the canoe at the shoreline. Let Fido explore all the corners of the canoe before heading out. A few practice ins and outs to let your pal realize it is quite easy sometimes helps the more anxious dogs. Now that everybody is familiar and cozy, you can launch your ship!

DOG PADDLING 101 When canoeing with your dog, there are a few basic principles about paddling in general that will make your experience much more enjoyable (dry!). A low centre of gravity is a good thing. All of our boats are outfitted with kneepads on the hull floor in front of each seat, but a

folded extra towel will work just fine. By keeping your bum on the seat and your knees on the ground, you have created three points of contact with your boat and are now as locked into your canoe as is possible without straps. This has increased the stability of your boat in an enormous way, and the first time your dog jumps onto the gunwales (the top ‘rails’ along the canoe), you will notice the difference. This stable position may become uncomfortable for your knees or ankles after a while, so take calm moments to rest up and sit fully on the seat and stretch out your legs. This is also a perfect time to pass around some yummy snacks for everyone on board.

While on the water, there are a couple of spots in the canoe where dogs tend to position themselves. Many

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MIND BODY SOUL SPIRIT dogs (our Jessie included) seem to enjoy hanging out in the bow (front) of the canoe. This area of the boat is quite narrow, but your pup may enjoy being close to the bow paddler, and even having her backside resting in between or on your legs. The other common space is right in front of the stern (rear) paddler, this time either on a soft clothes pack, or on the floor between your legs.

Either one is good, but if your dog is big (80lbs+), the bow may become too crowded. If your dog is large and sitting high on the packs, it will affect your stability. The floor is the best place for a large dog, at least until you become more comfortable.

of all dumps occur within five feet of landing on shore.

This can happen because of two simple occurrences. One, the human element becomes careless and loses focus, and ends up wet right at the mucky shoreline. Either that, or the dog becomes too excited about the prospect of running in the bush, peeing, and chasing squirrels, and clumsily jumps out and takes the relaxed paddler with them. Either way, be aware of this possibility as your journey comes to an end, and you will have fewer funny stories to tell, and more dry car rides home

Once you get out on the water, things generally begin to fall into place. Your dog may see the canoe as a great big convertible, and may want to lean over and take a few sips of water before enjoying the view. Make your first leg of the journey a reasonably short one, depending on the weather and your canine’s performance, perhaps no more than one hour. And until you are completely comfortable in the boat together it is a good idea to stay reasonably close to shore, within a one-minute paddle or so. If you were to capsize (uncommon, but a paddling reality just the same) a one-minute paddle becomes a 10minute swim while towing the boat with your clothes on.

Ideally, you have chosen to paddle with another boat, and they can retrieve your loose gear, paddles, and other waterproof floatables, while you concentrate on getting you and your dog safely to shore.

Getting out with your dog for an adventure is always a good time, be patient and have fun with it! Your dog may take a few minutes to get used to the boat but let them take their time and enjoy it without the pressure of having to sit in one spot and still for the boat ride. In our experience, once they realize that the canoe is the means to getting somewhere fun (like a campsite) they will quickly realize how great it is to be in the canoe!

HOW TO AVOID THE BIG DIP One of the final ‘rules’ of going dog paddling is this: 95%

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Dog Paddling Adventures is the only outfitter in North America that offers unique adventures with dogs. When they are not paddling and planning healthy and yummy campfire food for their human and canine clients in the summer, ‘co-chefs’ Kathryn and Eren are planning their hiking trips and winter skijoring excursions.

Check out some more great photos and follow Dog Paddling Adventures on Facebook. www.facebook.com/dogpaddlingadventures Call them at 905-237-DOGS (3647)

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Animal Rescue Volunteers Honoured For Their Heroic Hearts 2012 Heroic Heart Award Winners Global Pet Foods and Hill’s Science Diet are proud to present the 2012 winners of the first Heroic Heart Pet Service Award for outstanding care and compassion for homeless pets.

“We were moved and inspired by the hundreds of incredible stories of volunteers who have selflessly dedicated their lives to helping animals in need,” said Jim Walker, President of Global Pet Foods.

“Through our annual Show Us Your Heart fundraiser we actively support local animal charities and shelters across Canada. Now through the Heroic Heart award we are proud to recognize the unsung heroes behind these important organizations.”

From March 1 - 31, Global Pet Foods and Hill’s Science Diet invited pet parents to nominate a local pet hero by filling out a ballot and sharing a brief story (250 words or less) describing how the nominee has demonstrated outstanding care and compassion for homeless pets.

Nominations were made at Global Pet Foods stores and online through facebook.com/GlobalPetFoods.

A panel of judges carefully reviewed all nominees’ Heroic Heart stories and selected one award recipient from each region of Canada: Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Heroic Heart award winners will receive a much deserved spa day and a one-year supply of Hill’s Science Diet pet food donated to their shelter of choice.

Debra Michel Oops-a-Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary Society Calgary, AB “Debra co-founded Oops-a-Dazy Rescue and Sanctuary Society in 2004.

Oops-a-Dazy takes in all kinds of animals from bunnies and hamsters to dogs, cats, horses, chickens and pigs and Debra participates in the care of all of them. Not only does Debra work tirelessly with these animals, she also organizes and participates in amazing fundraising events. What makes Debra even more amazing is that she is doing all of this incredible work while battling cancer.”

Amy Murdoch Cause 4 Paws Feline Rescue Montreal, QC “Amy has dedicated the last 19 years of her life to the welfare of animals. During those years Amy has volunteered at shelters across Canada and most recently at Cause 4 Paws Feline Rescue. At Cause 4 Paws - Amy works hard each day to find cats forever homes. Amy has rehabilitated feral cats, puppy mill dogs, fawns, birds, raccoons, coyotes, and gophers. You name it and Amy has probably brought it home, sick or injured, and nursed it back to health.”nursed it back to health.”

Marna Gale Big On Beagles Rescue Toronto, ON “Since Marna founded Big On Beagles (BOB) Rescue in 2000, she has rescued and found homes for 111 Beagles!

BOB is a small organization funded solely through donations and Marna’s blood, sweat and tears.”

Nicole Thebeau Kent County Animal Rescue Aldouane, NB “Four years ago, Nicole saw a huge need in the Kent County area of New Brunswick for an animal shelter for abandoned, neglected and abused animals. In response she founded Kent County Animal Rescue. Nicole is on call to help any animal in need 24/7. She puts in all of her time, energy and money to help helpless and forgotten animals.”

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your local Global Pet Foods Store CANADA

OAKVILLE

1011 Upper Middle Rd., Unit E5, (Upper Middle Rd & Eighth Line)

905-339-1503

ORANGEVILLE

47 Broadway, (Broadway & HWY 10)

519-942-8187

ONTARIO

OSHAWA

575 Thornton Rd. North, Unit 12, (Thornton & Rossland)

905-723-5428

OSHAWA

600 Grandview St. South, Unit 6, (Grandview & Bloor St.)

905-245-0247

ACTON

8 Main Street

519-853-8833

AJAX

314 Harwood Ave. South, (Harwood & HWY 401)

905-428-7387

AJAX

1965 Salem Road North, (Salem Rd & Taunton Rd)

905-427-7387

ALLISTON

113 Victoria St. West, (Victoria St. & Paris St.)

705-434-3311

ANCASTER

73 Wilson St.West, Unit 25C, (Wilson &Fiddler's Green Rd)

905-304-0020

AURORA

15440 Bayview Ave, (Bayview & Aurora Sideroad)

905-727-3448

BARRIE

420 Essa Road, (Essa Rd & Veterans Dr.)

705-792-4152

BARRIE

181 Livingstone St. East, Unit 13

705-733-9002

BELLEVILLE

110 North Front Street, Unit A0005

613-966-8100

BOLTON

356 Queen St. South, (Queen St & Allan Dr )

905-857-7623

BOWMANVILLE

2316 Highway 2, Unit K1

905-623-4302

BRADFORD

170 Holland St.West, P.O.Box 924

905-775-4640

BRAMPTON

2901 Queen St. East, Unit 4, (Airport Rd. & Queen St.)

905-792-7387

BRAMPTON

10886 Hurontario St., Unit A4, (Hwy10 & Wanless Ave)

905-495-4455

BRAMPTON

17 Worthington Ave., Unit 20

905-495-5531

BRANTFORD

39 King George Rd., (King George & HWY 403)

519-759-8531

BROOKLIN

200 Carnwith Drive East, Unit 4

905-425-1899

BURLINGTON

450 Appleby Line, (Appleby Line & New Street)

905-639-5969

BURLINGTON

3550 Dundas St., (Dundas St. & Walkers Line)

905-319-1999

BURLINGTON

595 Plains Rd. East, (King Rd. & Plains Rd.)

905-681-9899

CAMBRIDGE

970 Franklin Blvd., Unit D9, (Franklin & Elgin St.)

519-624-2555

COBOURG

471 Division St., (Division St. & Munroe St.)

905-373-1984

COLLINGWOOD

20 Balsam St, Unit 9, (HWY 26 & Balsam St.)

705-446-9539

DUNDAS

119 Osler Dr, Unit 9, (Osler Dr. & Dundas St.)

905-628-8700

ETOBICOKE

452 Rathburn Rd., Unit 5, (Rathburn & West Mall)

416-621-2745

ETOBICOKE

270 The Kingsway, Unit 27, (Humbertown Plaza)

416-234-0056

ETOBICOKE

1278 The Queensway, (Kipling & The Queensway)

647-341-5202

FERGUS

600 Scotland, (Scotland & Belsyde Ave)

519-787-7079

GEORGETOWN

280 Guelph St. Unit 9, (Guelph St. & Mountainview)

905-873-7086

GUELPH

19 Victoria Rd. North, (Grange Victoria Plaza)

519-822-6922

GUELPH

5 Clair Rd. West, (Clair Rd. & Gordon)

519-823-3004

GUELPH

715 Wellington St. West, Unit A2 & A3

519-265-8966

HAMILTON

50 Dundurn St. South, (Dundurn & Main St. West)

905-528-2775

HAMILTON

989 Fennell Ave. East, (Fennell & Upper Gage)

905-575-9422

KANATA

700 Eagleson Road, Unit 105

613-599-0660

KESWICK

443 Queensway South, Unit 25, (Queensway & Glenwoods)

905-476-0575

KINGSTON

1111 Princess St, Unit 2, (Princess & Sir John A. MacDonald)

613-548-8048

KITCHENER

700 Strasburg Rd, Unit 13, (Homer Watson Blvd & Block Line)

519-749-2821

KITCHENER

669 Belmont Ave. West, (Belmont Ave. & Glasgow St.)

519-571-4444

LINDSAY

370 Kent St. West, (Kent St. West & HWY 35)

705-324-9794

LONDON

509 Commissioners Rd. West, (Wonderland & Commissioners)

519-474-3647

LONDON

395 Wellington Rd., Unit 18B, (Wellington North of Commissioners)

519-686-7387

MARKHAM

5990 16th Avenue, Unit 208, (16th Ave. & Markham Rd)

905-471-5593

MIDLAND

258 King Street, (King St. & Hugal Ave)

705-527-4432

MILTON

400 Main St. East, (Ontario St. & Main St. East)

905-878-9808

MILTON

1030 Kennedy Circle, (Kennedy Circle & Louis St. Laurent Ave)

905-864-9738

ALBERTA

MISSISSAUGA

6590 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, (Meadowvale Town Centre)

905-819-9255

AIRDRIE

110-400 Main St. North, (Main Street Centre)

403-945-3663

MISSISSAUGA

1170 Burnhamthorpe Rd. West #32, (Creditview & Burnhamthorpe W.)

905-501-0411

AIRDRIE

115 - 1800 Market Street, SE

403-980-8816

MISSISSAUGA

224 Lakeshore Rd. West, (Lakeshore & Mississauga Rd. South)

905-278-4112

CALGARY

761 Northmount Drive NW

403-457-1914

2101, 33 Avenue SW

403-452-7297

OSHAWA

789 Taunton Rd. East, (Taunton & Harmony)

905-721-0199

OTTAWA

1675 Tenth Line Rd., Unit 2B, (Tenth Line Rd. & Charlemagne Blvd)

613-837-0350

OTTAWA

3191 Strandherd Dr., (Strandherd Dr. & Woodroffe Ave.)

613-825-5615

OTTAWA

6081 Hazeldean Rd., Unit 4, (Main St. & Hazeldean Rd.)

613-836-3023

OTTAWA

1176 Bank Street

613-422-6741

OTTAWA

1200 Wellington Street

613-695-8884

OTTAWA

1029 St. Laurent Blvd.

613-744-0230

PETERBOROUGH

1154 Chemong Rd., Unit C3, (Portage Plaza)

705-743-2727

PICKERING

1822 Whites Rd., Unit 5, (Strouds Ln & Whites Rd.)

905-831-4554

PORT PERRY

1888 Scugog St., Unit 6, (Scugog St. & Simcoe St.)

905-982-0444

RICHMOND HILL

1070 Major Mackenzie Dr. East, Unit 109, (Major Mackenzie & Bayview) 905-508-8895

RICHMOND HILL

126 Tower Hill Road, Unit 9, (Tower Hill Rd & Young St.)

905-883-4729

SCARBOROUGH

3110 Kingston Rd., (Kingston Rd. & Fenwood Heights)

416-265-1047

SCARBOROUGH

166 Bennett Rd., West Hill, (Lawrence Ave East & Bennett Rd.)

416-286-5673

SCARBOROUGH

1595 Ellesmere Rd., (Ellesmere & McCowan)

416-289-6255

SCARBOROUGH

1900 Eglinton Ave. East, (Eglinton & Warden)

416-759-3331

SHELBURNE

226 First Ave East, (Main St. & Owen Sound St.)

519-925-3471

ST.CATHARINES

400 Scott Street, (Scott St. & Niagara)

905-646-0508

STONEY CREEK

184 HWY 8, (HWY 8 & Gray Rd.)

905-662-2415

STONEY CREEK

2273 Rymal Road East, Unit 8

905-578-3500

STOUFFVILLE

5892 Main St., Unit 304, (Main St. & 9th Line)

905-640-4400

STRATFORD

684 Ontario Street

519-305-5000

THORNHILL

70 Doncaster Ave., (Yonge & Steeles)

905-771-9227

TORONTO

2019 Yonge St., (Yonge & Davisville)

416-487-6267

TORONTO

381 Eglinton Ave. West, (Eglinton & Avenue Rd.)

416-482-4995

TORONTO

1947 Avenue Rd., Unit 101, (Avenue Rd & Felbrigg Ave)

416-783-8836

TORONTO

2100 Bloor St. West, (Bloor & High Park)

416-604-9272

TORONTO

75 Hanna Ave., (King St. West & Atlantic Ave)

416-534-7368

TORONTO

1753 Queen St. East, (Queen St. East & Kingston Rd)

416-686-9468

TORONTO

171-173 Dupont St., (Dupont & St.George)

416-964-0450

TORONTO

243 Danforth Ave., (Danforth & Broadview)

416-463-7387

TORONTO

808 York Mills Road, Unit 6, (Leslie & York Mills Road)

416-449-7900

TORONTO

125 Lower Jarvis Street

416-368-4222

TRENTON

470 2nd Dug Hill Rd., (Dundas & 2nd Dug Hill Rd)

613-392-9191

UXBRIDGE

2 Welwood Dr., (Brock Rd. & Welwood)

905-862-3262

VAUGHAN

2810 Major Mackenzie Dr., Unit 13, (Major Mackenzie & Jane St.)

905-832-3304

WASAGA BEACH

3 Market Lane, (Stonebridge Plaza -Near Walmart)

705-429-2224

WATERDOWN

255 Dundas St. West, (Dundas & Hamilton St. North)

905-689-3377

WATERLOO

425 University Ave. East, Unit 14, (University Ave & Bridge St.)

519-579-9494

WATERLOO

440-450 Columbia Street West

519-725-4343

WHITBY

910 Dundas St. West, Unit 106

905-493-6474

WOODBRIDGE

7887 Weston Rd., Unit 4, (Weston Rd & HWY 7)

905-851-4297

WOODSTOCK

385 Springbank Ave. (Springbank & Devonshire)

519-539-0111

MISSISSAUGA

2901 Eglinton Ave. West, Unit 9, (Eglinton & Winston Churchill)

905-369-0577

CALGARY

MISSISSAUGA

2425 Truscott Drive

289-805-6623

CAMROSE

5706 48th Avenue, (48th Ave & 56 Street)

780-608-2024

320 1st West Street

403-932-3132

102-4930 55th Avenue

780-514-3752

NEWMARKET

130 Davis Dr., (Yonge & Davis Dr.)

905-898-7910

COCHRANE

NEWMARKET

17730 Leslie St., Unit 2, (Leslie & Davis Dr.)

905-853-9550

DRAYTON VALLEY

NIAGARA FALLS

3643 Portage Rd. Unit 5, (Portage Rd. & Thorold Stone Rd.)

905-356-3555

NORTH BAY

406 Lakeshore Dr., (Lakeshore Dr. & Marshall Ave.East)

705-472-2698

NORTH BAY

40 Champlain St.

705-475-1330

NORTH YORK

280 Sheppard Ave. East, Unit 105, (Sheppard & Willowdale)

416-222-8253

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EDMONTON

6655 178th Street, Unit 228

EDMONTON GRANDE PRAIRIE LEDUC

QUEBEC - Pitou, Minou & Compagnons BOUCHERVILLE

450 Boulevard de Montagne

450-906-3494

780-481-3347

BROSSARD

8200 Blvd. Taschereau, Unit 1265

450 812-2562

Heritage Village 2027 A -111 Street, (23rd Ave & 111 Street)

780-989-8813

ÎLE PERROT

475 Grand Boulevard, Suite 38, (Grand Boul. & Rue Lucien Manning)

514-453-4000

106-11012 100 Street

780-357-2100

MONTRÉAL

5326 Chemin Queen Mary

514 482-0100

#103-5101 50th Avenue

780-980-8711

PIERREFONDS

14905 Boulevard Pierrefonds, (Boul. Pierrefonds & Rue St. Pierre)

514-696-0111

PEACE RIVER

8002F 102 Avenue

780-624-2949

POINTE CLAIRE

245F St. Jean Boulevard (St. Jean Boul. & Donegani Ave.)

514-694-2152

RED DEER

3701 50th Avenue Unit 11, (50th Ave & 32nd St - Canyon Plaza Mall)

403-309-3232

ST-EUSTACHE

136 25th Avenue, Unit 2A, (Centre 25ième)

450-974-2777

RED DEER-NORTH

6320 50th Avenue #43, (Village Mall)

403-352-7797

STE-ROSE

683 Boul. Cure-Labelle

450-963-2153

ST. ALBERT

1 Hebert Rd., Unit 100, (Herbert Rd. & HWY 2)

780-458-7775

VAUDREUIL-DORION

3100 Harwood, Unit 110, (Centre 25ième D'achat Hudson)

450-455-0262

WETASKIWIN

4523-56 Street, (Auto Mile)

780-361-2024

VAUDREUIL-DORION

585 St. Charles Ave

450-424-4545

WHITECOURT

#2 4331 - 52nd Avenue

780-778-5470

531 Nelson Road, Unit 13, (Nelson Rd. & Mcormond Dr.)

306-244-6225

SASKATCHEWAN BRITISH COLUMBIA

SASKATOON

2339 Hwy 97 N

250-861-3663

DIEPPE

9 Champlain St.

506-854-8316

FREDERICTON

1111 Regent St., Unit 11, (Regent St. & Priestman)

506-455-1133

MONCTON

1126 Mountain Rd, (Mountain Rd. & Mapleton Rd.)

506-859-8595

SAINT JOHN

80 McAllister Dr., Unit 5

506-652-2622

CONNECTICUT

SAINT JOHN

600 Fairville Blvd.

506-653-8661

DARIEN

25 Old Kings Highway North

203-202-9546

STAMFORD

579 Newfield Avenue

203-883-8822

KELOWNA

450-424-454

NEW BRUNSWICK

USA

NOVA SCOTIA BEDFORD

30 Damascus St., Unit 107, (Bedford Commons)

902-835-2250

DARTMOUTH

100 Main St., - Westphal Plaza (Main St. & Gordon Ave.)

902-434-8361

HALIFAX

201 Chain Lake Rd., Unit 9, (Chain Lake Rd. & Washmill Lake)

902-876-0894

NEW MINAS

8927 Commercial Street, (Kings Centre)

902-681-0757

SYDNEY

20 Sydney Port Access Road

902-567-5457

TRURO

68 Robie Street, Unit 0175-B

902-895-4646

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CHARLOTTETOWN

405 University Ave., (University Ave. & Belvedere Ave.)

902-368-1326

SUMMERSIDE

454 Granville Street

902-724-1326

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