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Congratulations to the Pet Models for the 2018 calendar! During the month of July 2017 we invited Canadians to enter their pet’s best photo for a chance to be featured in the Global Pet Foods' 2018 Calendar. We received thousands of entries and it was a difficult decision to select the 13 photos that will be featured in our calendar. We extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to everyone who participated! Below are the 13 photos that have been selected to appear in our 2018 Global Pet Foods' Calendar. Calendars will be available for purchase in late Fall.
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EDITOR'S MESSAGE The summer seems to have flown right by and it’s hard to believe that the fall season is upon us. Autumn brings us football, Thanksgiving and Halloween – and a beautiful landscape of colours – green, orange, red, pink, yellow and brown! It’s such a beautiful time of year when we celebrate and break bread with family and/or friends. Fall is meant to be savoured and celebrated! We encourage you to take your pets out for a walk or to simply sit out in the backyard or at a neighbourhood park and take in the beauty around you. Revel in the season's beauty while enjoying it with your pets, family and/ or friends. Fall also brings us tasty and nutritious food like apples, pumpkins and sweet potatoes. You’ll find delicious treats containing these yummy ingredients for your pets at your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store. Speak to one of our Healthy Pet Care Specialists about choosing a healthy treat that your 4-legged sweet one(s) will love! We’re stocking up on all of the essential products that you’ll need to care for your pets during the fall. Since this season brings cooler temperatures as well, we can help you shop for coats and jackets,
boots, cozy beds and more for your pets. You’ll also find some fun outdoor and indoor toys, crates, dishes, collars and leashes, and even some sturdy cat trees that they'll enjoy. We're always ready and willing to answer any questions you have regarding your pet’s health. As Canada’s Healthy Choice for Pets, we are committed to providing you with the best selection of pet food and products to help your pets live their best lives. We'll recommend the best food and treats or a great accessory and fun toys to keep your pets active, healthy, and happy throughout the autumn months. This new season provides us all with another great opportunity to lead an active, healthy lifestyle with our companion pets and we have everything you’ll need to do so. May we all commit to doing just that. In the words of F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall.” Cheers!
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hile our schedules are busier during the fall months, it's also important that you’re maintaining your pet’s exercise schedule every day, in addition to managing your pet’s diet during the colder weather. Ideally, you should ensure that your dog is exercising twice each day. We recommend that you start your day by taking your dog out for their morning walk, and it’s a great time to include your kids or spouse on the walk too! At nighttime, keep you and your dog safe during your walk by accessorizing them with reflective gear or light-up collars and leashes, and stick to familiar routes in your neighbourhood. It’s important that dogs (and people!) exercise for a minimum of 45 minutes each day.
Staying warm requires extra calories which means that your pet may need more food or you may need to change to a brand that’s more suitable for them. Need assistance? Bring in the bag of food that you’re currently feeding to your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store for a nutritional assessment.
"It won’t be long before we’re all used to the new routine and everyone’s able to enjoy the Autumn season and all the joy that it brings." Healthy Pet Journal Fall 2017 5
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ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO KEEP YOUR PET HEALTHY AND LEAN? As of 2016, more than half of all dogs and cats are obese.* Over the last 10 years, one veterinarian chain recorded a 158 percent increase in obese dogs and a 169 percent increase in obese cats. Obesity is the most common nutritional disease in pets, and it can lead to health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, reduced joint health and shortened lifespans. So what can we do for our pets? Science suggests we should feed them according to their biological requirements as carnivores. Dogs and cats are built to consume protein from a variety of meats, and from the whole animal. The science is clear on that: the modern dog shares more than 99 percent of his DNA with his ancestor the wolf. Yet many of today’s pet foods are loaded with carbohydrates. They’re often labelled with the latest buzzword, like “grain-free,” which Pet Lovers believe is a healthy choice, but usually means high inclusions of carbohydrates, often high-glycemic. The science is clear on carbohydrates, too: Dogs and cats don’t require them – their preferred source of energy comes from proteins and fats – and yet carbohydrates from pet food are the main contributor to obesity in pets today.
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Nail trimming is an essential grooming task that helps to maintain your pet’s nail health. As with human nails, pets’ nails grow constantly. Some dogs wear down their nails naturally from walking on pavement, gravel or concrete but since the majority of dogs live indoors, they don’t spend enough time on these surfaces to keep their nails short. This is especially the case with small dogs like Chihuahuas and Miniature Dachshunds. Long nails can result in breakage and bleeding, and when the nail grows back into the paw it can cause sores, infections, and tremendous pain for your dog. Failing to trim your dog’s nail can also affect their ability to walk properly and interfere with their normal paw movement. Nail trimming also provides you with an opportunity to check their nails for any abnormalities which may need to be brought to your vet’s attention. And finally, it also helps to keep your floors and furniture safe from snags and scratches! Many people are fearful or simply dislike trimming their dogs’ nails, and while many dogs dislike nail trims too, it doesn’t have to be this way. Any person can learn how to properly trim their pet’s nails, and most dogs can be trained to tolerate it. Continued on next page
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How soon should I begin trimming my puppy's/dog's nails? You should start handling your dog’s paws from the moment you bring him or her home. He or she should get used to the sensation and associate it with a positive experience, such as attention (cuddling) or toys and treats. Hold your dog’s paws and play with their toes several times a day in a very fun manner. Praise him or her and reward them with treats when they tolerate the handling. Ease into paw handling. Start by touching your dog’s paws gently. If he doesn’t pull away or resist, start massaging the paw and gently pressing on his nails. Depending on your dog’s age and temperament, it may take a few sessions before he’s used to paw handling. Repeat this exercise a few times daily until your dog stops reacting to paw handling.
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It’s hard to hit a moving target, and you don’t want to accidentally cut your dog’s nail quick. Some dogs will simply not sit still for nail trims, even with extra people helping. You can try working with your dog to gradually desensitize him to the nail trims. Reward him if he tolerates minimal paw handling, then gradually work your way up to nail trims.
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Before you begin your dog’s nail trim, you’ll need the proper tools. Nail trimmers are required and while there are a few styles of nail trimmers available, the right choice will depend on the size of your dog’s nails and your own preference. There are many types of nail trimmers and clippers available at Global Pet Foods stores and our Healthy Pet Care Specialists can assist you with purchasing the right tools for your pet.
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Cutting your dog’s nails Once you are in a good position, you can begin cutting the nails. Grasp your dog’s paw firmly, but without squeezing. Hold the trimmers with your dominant hand and grasp the paw with your other hand. For optimum control, place your thumb on the bottom of the foot pad and your fingers on the top of the foot near the nail bed. Line up your trimmers by placing the edge of the blade upon the nail at the imaginary “cut line.” Squeeze the trimmers in one swift, deliberate motion. Do not cut the nails if your dog is moving, which may be easier said than done! You should always take your time when trimming nails to avoid cutting the quick. If your dog yelps in pain and the nail begins to bleed, you most likely have cut into the nail quick. NOTE: This area contains blood vessels and will result in a lot of pain for your animal if cut. White nails are invariably easier to trim than black nails as the quick is a light pink and can be distinguished without much difficulty. Don’t panic - this is not an emergency. Use some corn starch or flour from your pantry (it is not as effective as styptic powder but it still helps). Use a cotton ball, tissue or paper towel to wipe away as much blood as possible. Get a pinch of the powder and quickly pack it onto the nail tip. Though cutting into the quick will cause a sharp pain, the pain won`t last long and shouldn’t affect your dog’s ability to walk. Give your dog a break and reward him before moving on to the other nails. Use caution with the remaining nails, only cutting off small amounts at a time. Because the nail quicks grow with the nails, very long nails might also have very long quicks. Over time, you can encourage the quicks to shrink back by trimming a small amount of the nail tips every two weeks for a few months.
If you’re really uncomfortable with trimming your pet’s nails, then we recommend you take your pet to a certified dog trimmer. Many Global Pet Foods stores offer nail trimming and hold nail trimming events in their stores so speak to one of the Healthy Pet Care Specialists at your neighbourhood store. Find a Global Pet Foods store near you at www.globalpetfoods.com/store-locations Healthy Pet Journal Fall 2017 9
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hate to see it go but summer is almost over, even though it’s hot and sunny as I write this. Not that many years ago most pet owners would now be getting the house ready for the autumn ‘blowing coat season’, the 2nd shedding of the year, after the first one in the spring. Blowing coat was just one of those things healthy dogs did cyclically, and when it happened the dog looked awful…patches of short new hair next to older tufts of hair ready to drop out. Every fall we would brush and bathe our pets and
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wait for the cycle to complete, knowing that a lovely thick winter coat would grow in eventually. Shedding is a natural occurrence for all animals with hair, even humans. Each hair has a life cycle with three distinct phases. First, a fast growing (anagen) phase occurs till the hair gets as long as it will get. Then comes a second, short phase that finishes that growth (catogen), followed by a no-growth phase (telogen), after which the hair falls out. Every animal is unique in how long each phase lasts, which means each animal sheds
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differently, though there are similar tendencies among breeds. For example, in dogs that shed a lot, the two growing phases are shorter. Thus we have observed that the more frequently your dog needs a haircut, the less it will shed.
Most dogs still shed the most in spring and fall due to the length of the days, proving that circadian rhythms still have some influence.
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As we look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving on October 9, we are thankful for our pets. Having a pet is good for the soul – and our mind, body and spirit! Results from research and numerous studies regarding the health benefits that humans receive from having a pet indicates that it’s greater than we realize. Many health professionals agree that the impact of having a companion pet is significant as it relates to people and their wellbeing. Pets play a key factor in helping to improve our health and may even help us to live longer. There are a number of mental and physical health benefits that pets provide children, adults and seniors. Living with a pet can help to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Interaction with a family pet can aid in developing a child's physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills. Pets also help to foster social interaction among people, particularly seniors, who often struggle with maintaining relationships with friends, whether that's due to poor health or distance. Having a pet means that we are moving around the house 22 Healthy Pet Journal Fall 2017
caring for them. It also means that we are exercising. Dogs need exercise daily so we have to get up and head out the door to take him/her outdoors, even if it's for a romp in the backyard. And last, but certainly not least, our pets provide us with unconditional love and affection. Children reap the benefits of having a pet while growing up. A good relationship with a pet also helps in the development of non-verbal communication, compassion, and empathy. We encourage pet adoption from a local rescue group or an animal shelter. We can assist a new pet parent with selecting a holistic pet food that will contribute to the ongoing health of the pet. We also encourage people to bring their children to their neighbourhood Global Pet Foods stores to ask as many questions as they want about caring for their pet. We will help them find the best toys or accessories for their new friend. We know that you'll agree that when our pets sit or lay down beside us and we reach over to pet them, it calms us and we can simply focus on that moment. Having a pet helps to sooth our soul.
SPIRIT ow that summer is but a distant memory, the changing seasons means that we have to modify our companion pet's schedule. Below are some common problems and a few solutions to help you care for your dog during the changing of the seasons. PROBLEM: Activity levels change for dogs due to back-to-school routines, shorter daylight hours, and cooler weather. SOLUTIONS: 1. Adjust your dog’s feeding amounts to accommodate less physical activity to avoid weight gain. 2. Reflective collars and leashes are important to have for evening walks. Visit your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods stores for Spotlights or Reflective lights that can be attached to your dog's collars at night so that people in their cars will see you. PROBLEM: Dry Skin/Scaly issues arise due to the drier and cooler weather. Symptoms include: dry, flaking skin; irritation; loss of hair; dry, dull coat; lumps or bumps on or under the skin; red, scaly, or scabby patches; excessive licking and scratching. SOLUTIONS: There are a few things that can help alleviate skin problems. Change your dog’s diet to a food that provides a richer source of Omegas, add fish oil (Omegas 3 - 6) to their diet and use topical conditioners on affected areas. Speak to one of the Healthy Pet Care Specialists at your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store for an appropriate food or supplement(s) recommendation that can help to alleviate the symptoms. PROBLEM: Some breeds of dogs have a seasonal shedding season in the spring when they lose their winter coats. Then, when the winter rolls around, the dogs shed a second time to remove the summer coat and grow their winter coat. Some dogs shed a lot. What can you do to help get the hair loss under control? SOLUTIONS: Grooming is the key. The more hair you remove the less you will see it all over your house. Brushing your dog once a day will greatly reduce the unwanted hair all over your clothes, carpet and furniture, especially during shedding seasons. Ensure that you complete a full brush out of your dog’s coat to get rid of any loose fur and bathe your dog before your dog's winter undercoat begins to grow in. It is not normal for your dog’s coat to thin as he ages. If your dog's hair loss is abnormal you will see bald spots and if this happends we recommend you schedule an appointment with a licensed veterinarian. 24 Healthy Pet Journal Fall 2017
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Pictured here are Mina (left) and her adopted son Loki (right). Rhys lets them run and hide under the bed. The fall season means a brush down, a bath and lots of laying around in the fading rays of sunshine.
DUKE Chrissy gives Duke lots of love and attention by taking him for long walks and daily swims in the river
As Canada’s Healthy Choice for Pets, we take the health of our customers’ pets seriously and we love to see our customers take the health of their pets seriously too. Whether it’s choosing a diet with the best ingredients, buying a healthy treat, a new and fun toy, or ensuring that they have everything needed to enjoy the four seasons, we want to help your pet live his or her life to the fullest! We celebrate those customers who are really committed to doing just that. Featured are some beautiful pets along with a description of what their caregivers are doing to ensure the total health and wellbeing of their companion pets.
ODIN Jessica keeps Odin healthy by bringing him to local dog parks to play and run as much as he can!
LOLA-SOPHIA Heather keeps Lola healthy, by letting her sit outside on a leash to watch nature and get lots of fresh air. Throughout the fall Lola loves to sit in the leaves and take in all the sights. She loves being brushed every day, which keeps her coat healthy. Healthy Pet Journal Fall 2017 27
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3191 Strandherd Drive (Strandherd Drive & Woodroffe Avenue)
613-825-5615
BELLEVILLE
110 North Front Street (King George Plaza)
613-966-8100
OTTAWA
1200 Wellington Street (Wellington & Hamilton)
613-695-8884
BOLTON
356 Queen Street South (Queen St. & Allan Drive)
905-857-7623
OTTAWA
1675 Tenth Line Road (Tenth Line Road & Charlemagne Blvd.)
613-837-0350
BOWMANVILLE
2316 Highway 2 (Hwy 2 & Green Road)
905-623-4302
OTTAWA
6081 Hazeldean Road (Main Street & Hazeldean Road)
613-836-3023
BRADFORD
170 Holland Street West (Holland Street & Toronto Street)
905-775-4640
OTTAWA
228 Hunt Club Road
613-736-6726
BRAMPTON
10886 Hurontario Street (Hurontario Street & Wanless Drive)
905-495-4455
PETERBOROUGH
1154 Chemong Road (Portage Plaza)
705-743-2727
BRAMPTON
17 Worthington Avenue - Fortinos Plaza (Brisdale & Bovaird)
905-495-5531
PICKERING
1822 Whites Road (Strouds Lane & Whites Road)
905-831-4554
BRAMPTON
2933 Queen Street East
905-793-2899
RICHMOND HILL
1070 Major Mackenzie Drive East (Major Mackenzie & Bayview)
905-508-8895
BRANTFORD
39 King George Road (King George & HWY 403)
519-759-8531
RICHMOND HILL
126 Tower Hill Road (Tower Hill Road & Yonge Street)
905-883-4729
BROOKLIN
200 Carnwith Drive East (East Village Common)
905-425-1899
SCARBOROUGH
166 Bennett Road West Hill (Lawrence Ave. E & Bennett Rd.)
416-286-5673
BURLINGTON
450 Appleby Line (Appleby Line & New Street)
905-639-5969
SCARBOROUGH
1575 Ellesmere Road (Ellesmere & McCowan)
416-289-6255
BURLINGTON
3550 Dundas Street (Dundas Street & Walkers Line)
905-319-1999
SCARBOROUGH
1900 Eglinton Avenue East (Eglinton & Warden)
416-759-3331
CAMBRIDGE
970 Franklin Boulevard (Franklin & Elgin Street)
519-624-2555
SCARBOROUGH
2369 Brimley Road (Brimley Road & Sheppard Avenue East)
416-298-0028
CAMBRIDGE
940 Jamieson Parkway
519-651-1056
SCARBOROUGH
122 Ellesmere Road
416-443-0788
COBOURG
471 Division Street (Division Street & Munroe Street)
905-373-1984
SCARBOROUGH
2975 Kingston Road (Cliffcrest Plaza)
416-266-1881
COLLINGWOOD
20 Balsam Street (HWY 26 & Balsam Street)
705-446-9539
SHELBURNE
226 First Avenue East (Main Street & Owen Sound Street)
519-925-3471
DUNDAS
119 Osler Drive (Osler Drive & Grant Avenue)
905-628-8700
ST. CATHARINES
400 Scott Street (Scott Street & Niagara)
905-646-0508
ETOBICOKE
452 Rathburn Road (Rathburn & West Mall)
416-621-2745
*ST. CATHARINES
344 Glendale Avenue
905-680-0880
ETOBICOKE
270 The Kingsway (Humbertown Plaza)
416-234-0056
ST. THOMAS
900 Talbot Street
519 207 3663
ETOBICOKE
1278 The Queensway (Kipling & The Queensway)
647-341-5202
STONEY CREEK
184 Highway 8 (Gateshead Plaza)
905-662-2415
FERGUS
600 Scotland Street (Scotland Street & Belsyde Avenue)
519-787-7079
STONEY CREEK
2273 Rymal Road East (Rymal Corners Plaza)
905-578-3500
GEORGETOWN
280 Guelph Street (Guelph Street & Mountainview)
905-873-7086
STOUFFVILLE
5892 Main Street (Main Street & 9th Line)
905-640-4400
**GUELPH
19 Victoria Road North (Grange Victoria Plaza)
519-822-6922
STRATFORD
684 Ontario Street (Ontario Street & Burritt Street)
519-305-5000
GUELPH
5 Clair Road West (Clair Road & Gordon)
519-823-3004
THORNHILL
70 Doncaster Avenue (Yonge & Steeles)
905-771-9227
GUELPH
715 Wellington Street West (Wellington St. W and Imperial Road)
519-265-8966
THORNHILL
9200 Bathurst Street (Rutherford Village)
905-597-3353
HAMILTON
50 Dundurn Street South (Dundurn & Main Street W)
905-528-2775
TORONTO
2019 Yonge Street (Yonge & Davisville)
416-487-6267
HAMILTON
989 Fennell Avenue East (Fennell & Upper Gage)
905-575-9422
TORONTO
2100 Bloor Street West (Bloor & High Park)
416-604-9272
HAMILTON
1400 Upper James Street (StoneChurch & Upper James)
905-383-2224
TORONTO
381 Eglinton Avenue West (Eglinton & Avenue Road)
416-482-4995
KANATA
700 Eagleson Road (Eagleson & Stonehaven)
613-599-0660
TORONTO
75 Hanna Avenue (King Street West & Atlantic Avene)
416-534-7368
KESWICK
443 Queensway South (Queensway & Glenwoods)
905-476-0575
TORONTO
1747 Queen Street East (Queen Street East & Kingston Road)
416-686-9468
KING CITY
1700 King Road (King Side Road & Dufferin)
905-833-7387
TORONTO
173 Dupont Street (Dupont & St.George)
416-964-0450
**KINGSTON
1111 Princess Street (Princess & Sir John A. MacDonald)
613-548-8048
TORONTO
1947 Avenue Road (Avenue Road & Felbrigg Avenue)
416-783-8836
KITCHENER
700 Strasburg Road (Forest Glen Shopping Centre)
519-749-2821
***TORONTO
133 Danforth Avenue (Danforth & Broadview Avenue)
416-463-7387
KITCHENER
669 Belmont Avenue West (Belmont Avenue & Glasgow Street)
519-571-4444
TORONTO
808 York Mills Road (Leslie & York Mills Road)
416-449-7900
LINDSAY
370 Kent Street West (Kent Street West & HWY 35)
705-324-9794
TORONTO
125 Lower Jarvis Street (St. Lawrence Market)
416-368-4222
LONDON
395 Wellington Road (North of Commissioners)
519-686-7387
TRENTON
470 2nd Dug Hill Road (Dundas & 2nd Dug Hill Road)
613-392-9191
LONDON
509 Commissioners Road West (Wonderland & Commissioners)
519-474-3647
UNIONVILLE
4721 Highway 7 East (HWY 7 and Kennedy Road)
905-475-5777
LONDON
911 Southdale Road West
519-652-3643
UXBRIDGE
2B Welwood Drive (Brock Road & Welwood)
905-862-3262
MARKHAM
5990 16th Avenue (16th Avenue & Markham Road)
905-471-5593
WASAGA
3 Market Lane (Stonebridge Plaza - Near Walmart)
705-429-2224
MIDLAND
268 King Street (King Street & Hugal Avenue)
705-527-4432
WATERDOWN
255 Dundas Street West (Dundas & Hamilton Street North)
905-689-3377
MILTON
400 Main Street East (Ontario Street & Main Street East)
905-878-9808
WATERLOO
425 University Avenue East (University Downs Plaza)
519-579-9494
MILTON
1030 Kennedy Circle (Kennedy Circle & Louis St.Laurent Ave.)
905-864-9738
WATERLOO
450 Columbia Street West (Laurelwoods Shopping Centre)
519-725-4343
MISSISSAUGA
224 Lakeshore Road West (Lakeshore & Mississauga Road S)
905-278-4112
WHITBY
910 Dundas Street West (Highway 2 & McQuay)
905-493-6474
MISSISSAUGA
1170 Burnhamthorpe Road W. (Creditview & Burnhamthorpe W.)
905-501-0411
WOODSTOCK
385 Springbank Avenue (Springbank & Devonshire)
519-539-0111
MISSISSAUGA
6590 Meadowvale Town Centre Circ. (Meadowvale Town Centre)
905-819-9255
WOODBRIDGE
7887 Weston Road (Weston Road & Highway 7)
905-851-4297
MISSISSAUGA
2901 Eglinton Avenue West (Eglinton & Winston Churchill)
905-369-0577
MISSISSAUGA
1525 Bristol Road West (Creditview and Bristol Road West)
905-816-0330
MISSISSAUGA
1865 Lakeshore Road West (Clarkson Village)
905-822-1617
NOVA SCOTIA
NEWMARKET
130 Davis Drive (Yonge & Davis Drive)
905-898-7910
BEDFORD
30 Damascus Street (Bedford Commons)
902-835-2250
NEWMARKET
17730 Leslie Street (Leslie & Davis Drive)
905-853-9550
DARTMOUTH
100 Main Street - Westphal Plaza (Main Street & Gordon Avenue)
902-434-8361
NIAGARA FALLS
3643 Portage Road (Portage Road & Thorold Stone Road)
905-356-3555
HALIFAX
209 Chain Lake Drive (Chain Lake Road & Washmill Lake)
902-876-0894
NORTH BAY
34 Champlain Street (Algonquin & Highway 17/11)
705-472-3331
NEW GLASGOW
91 Lawrence Boulevard - Albion Park Plaza (Lawrence Blvd.)
902-755-5609
NORTH YORK
280 Sheppard Avenue East (Sheppard & Willowdale)
416-222-8253
NEW MINAS
8934 Commercial Street (New Minas Plaza)
902-681-0757
OAKVILLE
1011 Upper Middle Road (Upper Middle Road & Eighth Line)
905-339-1503
SYDNEY
20 Sydney Port Access Road (Grand Lake Crossings)
902-567-5457
ORANGEVILLE
47 Broadway (Broadway & Highway 10)
519-942-8187
TRURO
68 Robie Street (Fundy Trail Mall)
902-895-4646
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9 Champlain Street (Champlain Street & Wheeler Boulevard)
506-854-8316
FREDERICTON
1111 Regent Street (Regent Street & Priestman)
506-455-1133
FREDERICTON
102 Main Street (Nashawaaksis Plaza)
506-472-3407
MONCTON
1049 Mountain Road (Mountain Road & Mapleton Road)
506-859-8595
SAINT JOHN
80 McAllister Drive
506-652-2622
SAINT JOHN
600 Fairville Boulevard
506-653-8661
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CHARLOTTETOWN
405 University Avenue (University Avenue & Kirkwood Drive)
902-368-1326
SUMMERSIDE
454 Granville Street (Granville Street Plaza)
902-724-1326
AIRDRIE
400 Main Street North (Main Street Centre)
403-945-3663
AIRDRIE
1800 Market Street Southeast (Kingsview Market Square Plaza)
403-980-8816
CALGARY
8561 8A Avenue Southwest (West 85th)
403-240-1443
CALGARY
761 Northmount Drive Northwest (Northmount Dr. & 14th St.)
403-457-1914
CALGARY
5149 Country Hills Boulevard Northwest (Country Hills Village)
403-454-7387
CALGARY
2101 - 33 Avenue Southwest (Marda Loop Shopping Plaza)
403-452-7297
CALGARY
285 Shawville Boulevard S.E (Shawnessy Shopping Centre)
587-353-9373
CAMROSE
5706 48th Avenue (48th Avenue & 56 Street)
780-608-2024
COCHRANE
320 1st West (1st Street & 3 Avenue)
403-932-3132
DRAYTON VALLEY
4930 55th Avenue
780-514-3752
EDMONTON
6655 178th Street (Callingwood)
780-481-3347
EDMONTON
276 Manning Crossing
780-457-3647
EDMONTON
10103 117 Street Northwest (Jasper Ave)
780-454-0808
EDMONTON
2027A 111 Street Northwest (23rd Avenue & 111 Street)
780-705-8868
GRANDE PRAIRIE
10530 117 Avenue (Royal Oaks Plaza)
780-357-2100
LEDUC
5103 50th Avenue
780-980-8711
RED DEER
3701 50 Avenue (Canyon Plaza Mall)
403-309-3232
RED DEER-NORTH
6320 50 Avenue (Village Mall)
403-352-7797
SHERWOOD PARK
993 Fir Street (Village Market Shopping Centre)
587-269-0220
ST. ALBERT
1 Hebert Road (Hebert Road & Highway 2)
780-458-7775
SYLVAN LAKE
40 Hewlett Park Landing
403-887-2024
WETASKIWIN
4523 - 56 Street (Auto Mile)
780-361-2024
WHITECOURT
4331 - 52 Avenue (Whitecourt Power Centre)
780-778-5470
ALBERTA
MANITOBA WINNIPEG
1220 St. Mary’s Road (Shoppes of St.Vital at Avalon Road)
204-414-7387
WINNIPEG
1855 Grant Avenue (Kenaston Village Mall)
204-416-7100
BRITISH COLUMBIA KELOWNA
2339 Highway 97 North (Dillworth Shopping Centre)
250-861-3663
QUEBEC BOUCHERVILLE
450 Boulevard de Mortagne
450-906-3494
BROSSARD
8200 Blvd. Taschereau
450 812-2562
GATINEAU
1160 Blvd. St-Joseph (Faubourg du Vieux Port)
819-205-0200
GATINEAU
203 Chemin d’Aylmer
819-557-4868
GATINEAU
460 Boul. Greber
819-205-2900
ILE PERROT
475 Grand Boulevard (Don Quichotte Plaza)
514-453-4000
*MASCOUCHE
1100 Montee Masson Local 11
450-918-7170
MONTREAL
5326 Chemin Queen Mary (Decarie Blvd. & Coolbrook St.)
514 482-0100
MONTREAL
10410 Lajeunesse
514-507-8131
MONTREAL
4528 St. Laurent Boulevard
514-285-0500
PIERREFONDS
14905 Boulevard Pierrefonds (Boul. Pierrefonds & Rue St. Pierre)
514-696-0111
POINTE CLAIRE
245F St. Jean Boulevard (St. Jean Boul. & Donegani Ave)
514-694-2152
QUEBEC
965 Rue Nordique (Beauport Plaza)
418-914-4266
ST EUSTACHE
136 25th Avenue (Centre 25ième)
450-974-2777
STE-ROSE
683 Boul. Cure-Labelle
450-963-2153
***VAUDREUIL-DORION
3232 Harwood Blvd.
450-455-0262
VAUDREUIL-DORION
585 St. Charles Avenue (Centre Dachat Vaudreuil)
450-424-4545
Franchisee: Marco Ariganello Owns the Global Pet Foods store in King City, Ontario
Put your love of pets to work for you. Join the largest Canadian-owned Pet Specialty Retail Chain! Global Pet Foods is the fastest growing pet specialty food and supply franchise. Our familyoriented company is inviting energetic, pet-loving and business-minded people who want to own and operate a Global Pet Foods store. Global Pet Foods franchisees come from a variety of backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common – they love pets, and in turn, they care about customers and their pets. Opening your own franchise business doesn’t have to be complicated. We take all the preopening hard work out of being an entrepreneur and walk you through every step of the way.
For more information about becoming a Global Pet Foods Franchisee: Email: franchises@franchisebancorp.com or Phone: 1.866.463.4124
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