Global Pet Foods Healthy Pet Journal - Winter 2016 - Volume 7, Issue 1

Healthy Pet Journal Mind+Body+Soul+Spirit Sweat the Small Stuff K9 Coach Training Tips

Say Cheese!

Tips to maintain your pet’s Dental Health

Michael “Pinball” Show Us Clemons Your Heart Find out who inspires him

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Healthy Pet Journal PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

WINTER 2016

Happy New Year! Global Pet Foods is excited to kick off 2016 with our Show Us Your Heart Campaign. From February 12 – 28, we’re asking for your help to raise funds for hundreds of animal shelters and pet rescue groups across Canada. These funds will go towards caring for dogs, cats and many other animals who were either abandoned by people unable to care for them or rescued from abusive homes. The need is even greater now since animal shelters and pet rescue groups are overflowing with animals.

Every $1 donation you make will help to care for these homeless animals and together we can make a big difference in their lives.

We are very excited that Michael “Pinball” Clemons, one of the best known Toronto Argonaut player, has partnered with us for our Show Us Your Heart Campaign. Michael redefines the meaning of community involvement and has been recognized by many organizations for his tireless work with charities, schools and other community groups. We are truly honoured to have him on board with us for this campaign.

This year, we’re excited to celebrate Global Pet Foods’ 40th year anniversary! We’ve come a long way since our first store in Scarborough. There are now over 170 stores across Canada and it is our privilege to serve each and every one of our customers.

Pet health continues to be our key focus in 2016. As “Canada’s Healthy Choice for Pets”, Global Pet Foods’ mission is to help our customers improve and/or maintain the health of their pets. As the leading pet specialty retailer in Canada, we offer our customers superior brands of natural and holistic pet food and supplements, along with a wide array of pet supplies and accessories. Our Healthy Pet Care Specialists also have the knowledge to provide our clientele with exceptional pet care education and tips to assist them in caring for their pets.

Cancer and obesity rates in pets continue to skyrocket across the country. Overweight or obese cats and dogs are at an increased risk of having breathing problems, heart disease, arthritis and cancer. In the same way that it’s important to care for our own health, proper nutrition and exercise can also help to extend your pet’s life.

A new year provides us with a clean slate and an opportunity to implement positive changes where needed. May we recommit to be our best and lead an active, healthy lifestyle with our companion pets.

Warm regards,

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5 | Baby, it’s cold outside!

Pet care tips for the Winter Season

10 | K9 Coach

Gillian Ridgeway Sweat the small stuff

b o d y + S o u l + sp i r i t 10 | Say Cheese!

Tips to maintain your pet’s Dental Health

18 | Why dog get so itchy in the winter?

Get to the root of the problem with preventative measures and proper nutrition

20 | Celebrates our 40th year anniversary

We are proud to celebrate our 40th year anniversary with you!

22 | Michael “Pinball”

Clemons talks from the heart about

Charity and a hand-up, family and his inspiration.

Regular Features 6 | What’s new in store?

Jim Walker, President, Global Pet Foods

12 | Winter Essentials

32 | Store Locater

26 | Let’s Celebrate Healthy Pets!

Here’s how our readers keep their pets healthy this winter.

28 | Show Us Your Heart Donate to our National Fundraiser to help pets in need

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Baby,it’s cold outside!

Pet care tips for the Winter season

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nother new year provides us with a clean slate and a sense of renewal. We resolve to work harder, take steps to improve and/or maintain our health, have lots of fun, and spend more time with our family and friends. For most Canadians, January also equates to cold weather and snow. While we resolve to make improvements in our lives, it’s important that we also strive to improve the health and welfare of our pets, especially during the cold weather. Below are some tips to help you do just that!

Take care of their paws and skin

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Massaging paw protectants into your dog’s paw pads before going outside can help protect them from salt and other chemical agents. Boots provide even more coverage and can also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between their bare toes which can cause irritation.

Bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated paws. And after every walk, wash and dry your pet’s paws and stomach to remove ice, salt and chemicals. Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry heat of your home can result in your dog’s skin becoming itchy and flaky. Use a humidifier in the cold months to avoid your home from becoming too dry.

Use pet-friendly ice melts on your own driveway sidewalks whenever possible. A new food added benefits for healthier skin and coat may also be required.

Adjust food and water intake during the cold weather

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Pets who spend a lot of time outside in the winter will burn extra energy while trying to stay warm. Feeding them a little bit more during the cold weather months provides them muchneeded calories. Indoor pets, or those who only go outside for short walks during the cold months, need fewer calories to avoid weight gain. In light of the less physical activity, it is imperative that you adjust their feeding amounts and feed less food to avoid weight gain. All pets will require plenty of water to drink will help keep them well-hydrated and minimize dry skin problems. Water is the most important nutrient for life and fresh water is a must for your pet at all times. An animal can lose all of its fat and half of its protein and survive, but a loss of 10% of body water can cause serious illness. Fresh water should be made available to your pets all day, especially during the winter.

Pay attention to your pet’s special medical needs

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Cold weather will often aggravate existing medical conditions in dogs, particularly arthritis.

It is critical that you maintain the exercise regimen for your arthritic dog, however, don’t overdo it and pay attention to their body language. Dogs can easily sustain additional injuries, especially in deep snow and on ice or slippery surfaces, so be mindful of this when you’re outside with them. When you head back indoors, ensure that your dog has a warm, soft resting area to recuperate. Try gently massaging your pet’s painful joints to help restore blood flow, and invest in a good orthopedic bed. We recommend a maximum time of one hour of outdoor activity during the cold months, especially for senior dogs and those with health issues. Try adding a natural Hip & Joint supplement to their food or water, which will help to lubricate the joints and ease the discomfort of arthritis. Supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin can help relieve joint and muscle pain, promote new cartilage growth, and improve joint mobility. MSM (Methyl sulfonyl-methane) is an antioxidant, cell rejuvenator and joint healer. Fish oils supplements can help treat a wide range of issues from kidney disease and arthritis or high cholesterol. Just like people, dogs are more susceptible to other illnesses during the winter weather. If your dog has more health issues than just arthritis, you may want to keep the outdoor activity to a bare minimum (ie. head outside to pee) and exercise with them indoors.

Speak with one of the Healthy Pet Care Specialists at your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store if you have any questions or concerns about caring for your pets during the winter season. They can recommend a new food, supplements, or some great accessories, along with information and tips to help you maintain your pet’s health during the winter season.

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Whether you are aspiring to take your dog into the obedience ring or hoping to raise a well-mannered puppy, the question still remains: What is the optimum amount of training required for your pup?

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One may think that the answer is simple. The right amount of training is the amount needed to get the desired behaviour from your dog, but that turns into another issue in itself. The question then becomes “What is the desired behaviour, and does the ends justify the means”? Is the desired behaviour the end product or can we be happy with the progress as it unfolds?

Coach Sweat the small stuff

Let’s use the word “Stay” as an example. For me, when training a “beginner” puppy, my criteria for the word “Stay” would be to have him stay in the area that he is left in. This means that if my pup is left to stay in a sit on a mat, and without moving from that mat he chooses to lie down, my goal is accomplished. For others, the word “sit” might mean that he couldn’t move his body at all, including lying down.

As he becomes more accomplished at the task of staying put, the criteria for reward should be slowly raised.

Instead of being rewarded for being in his place, he would then gain a reward for not lying dying down. Now he has to work a bit harder but not all at once. The details would be slowly added as the puppy becomes more educated.

This may sound controversial or even backward to many dog owners. Surely, if you teach the pup to do it properly in the first place it would negate having to re-teach some of the lessons. While that might be true, there is a much bigger picture to keep in mind. The bigger picture I have witnessed is the over-training of young puppies, and the stress it may cause later on.

For example, if a person were learning Archery, wouldn’t a cheer be valid the first time they hit the board with the arrow? The art of learning how to hold the bow, how to maneuver your own body, and how to aim at and reach a target, takes time. At first there would be many arrows that find themselves on the floor. Picture the instructor waiting until the arrow hit the bullseye before ever praising the student. Motivation would wane and the student might even give up trying. All the steps towards hitting that bullseye need to be celebrated, and by doing so, the student would be encouraged to be more successful, and enjoy the process of learning.

It is the same with the dogs. By teaching a young pup to come to you, and as it comes in front to sit, the owner holds the collar by both sides and instructs the pup to sit straighter, you have decreased the motivation of that dog. Will the dog learn to come and sit in front nice and straight? Probably so, but many will come with ears and tail down, unmotivated and without any joy in learning.

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the exercise successfully before he has a full understanding of what you are teaching can easily take the spring out of his step.

Working with your dog should be fun for both the dog and the handler. If your puppy makes a mistake, forgiveness should come quickly from you. If the shoe were on the other paw, your dog would forgive you in a heartbeat. To me, seeing a dog work with joy in his body is the best gift of all.

Our spirits should soar when we see our dogs doing sports, or playing fetch at home, and see a light in their eyes.

It is important to take the time to let your pup enjoy his childhood. Teach him his lessons, but do so in a fun, upbeat manner. Teach him the overall concepts and add the details later. Your pup will get trained. It might take slightly longer, but the look on his face when he is learning will be well worth the wait.

K9 COACH GILLIAN RIDGEWAY is the Director of Who’s Walking Who Dog Training Centres in Toronto and Ajax,

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Dental care for your pets

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ou clearly recognize the importance and benefits of having a mouth full of healthy teeth and gums.

Did you know a lack of regular and attentive care to your pet’s teeth can result in serious health implications? Prevention is the key. Studies show that approximately 80% of dogs who receive little or no dental care will show signs of oral disease by age 3. Pets with poor oral health also have a higher risk of heart, kidney and liver problems, which can lead to their early death.

People often underestimate the steps that need to be taken with their pet’s teeth in order to maintain good health. To ensure that oral health problems do not interfere with your pet’s quality of life, pets should have their teeth brushed on a regular basis.

Don’t assume that you will know when your pet’s teeth are hurting him or her. Pets will continue to eat even if they have tooth pain simply due to hunger. If you are stressed about the process or are concerned about whether you are brushing your pet’s teeth properly, ask one of our Healthy Pet Care specialists at your neighborhood Global Pet Foods store to demonstrate the proper technique for daily brushing.

Signs & Symptoms of Dental diseases

Becoming a picky eater

Personality changes: Irritable & depressed

Red, swollen and/or bleeding gums

Eating on one side and dropping food

Bad breath

Rubbing their face on the ground, pawing at the mouth and drooling

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Please also note the following: 1.

Dental care is critical for your pet’s health. If you are not able to brush your dog’s teeth, there are other options when you’re in between vet visits. Consider using oral rinses made especially for dogs. You’ll find a wide variety of oral care products for cats and dogs at Global Pet Foods stores.

2. Never use human toothpaste because the foaming agents can pose health risks to pets.

3. Do not give your pet any type of candy, ever! Like chocolate, sorbitol-sweetened candy is toxic to dogs. Regular candy is bad for your pet’s teeth (and yours!).

4. Some toys, like nylon tennis balls, can erode the crowns of your dog’s teeth, so look for toys that provide some protection, like durable rubber dog toys.

5. While many brands of dry pet food incorporate dental benefits, give your pet special dental treats formulated to reduce tartar,

plaque build-up and stains is another option to help prevent oral health problems. Many people give their dogs a bone or rawhide as a way to help keep their teeth clean. While these can help keep your pets’ teeth cleaner, they may also cause tooth fractures, or result in your pet ingesting bone shards. Ask our Healthy Pet Care Specialists for assistance in selecting the right product and size of bone or chew for your pet. Also, keep an eye on your pets when they are chewing these products to ensure that they don’t choke on any pieces that may have broken off.

6. Contact your veterinarian if you note changes in your pet’s behaviour or health. The following usually indicates an issue that must be addressed by a professional: your pet stops eating, they have bad breath, they are drooling excessively, their gums are inflamed, or their teeth are visibily demaged or they’ve lost a tooth (or teeth). Failure to obtain professional care for dental problems can result in serious health problems.

Slurp N’ Fresh contains natural Yucca extract which is beneficial for your pet’s digestive tract.

Global Pet Foods carries many dental products From toothbrushes to rinses. Slurp N’ Fresh, a dental care product, is made in Canada. Slurp N’ Fresh uses a unique blend of natural plant extracts to eliminated odour causing compounds in the mouth which cause bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease. This all-natural product will eliminate bad breath, reduce plaque & tartar, and protect your pet’s natural oral environment. Clear, unscented, with NO alcohol, artificial flavors, coloring, dyes, or harmful chemicals. Economical to use each time you change your pet’s water. Slurp N’ Fresh also eliminates skunk spray from the mouth.

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Summary Looking after your pet’s teeth and gums is one key factor in keeping them healthy and happy for many years. You’ll find a wide variety of new and improved dental products for cats and dogs in your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store. Let our Healthy Pet Care Specialists help you improve and maintain your pets’ dental health. We want to see your pet’s smile!

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Essentials GW Natural Icemelter • Powerful to -23ºC (-9ºF) • Concentrated Power • Safe on Lawns & Plants

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• Large surface area adds oxygen to water: for fresher, tastier water.

• Multi-stage filtration absorbs water impurities.

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Cat Crib • This ingenious space-saving pet hammock attaches under chairs or tables.

• Use wasted space underneath your chair and eliminate clutter from bulky pet beds.

• Attaches securely by fully adjustable Velcro and removes easily for storage or travel.

AFP K-Nite Toys • Safety comes first with these K-Nite accessories and toys!

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• Always supervise your dog during play.

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Why do dogs get so itchy

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our animals’ skin is always sloughing off and renewing itself, just like our own. Have you noticed however, that as soon as we turn on the furnace in the fall our skin gets more dry, and both you and your pets start to scratch and itch more frequently? You can apply creams and lotions but relief does not last as these external measures don’t cure dry flaky skin.

Don’t despair! You can get to the root of this

‘Winter itch’ is likely the result of a combination

problem with some preventative measurements

of factors, none of them dangerous, but all of them

and proper nutrition which are noted at the end of

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this article. But first, let’s get educated about that amazing organ protecting our insides: SKIN.

The outermost layer, called the epidermis, makes the skin impermeable and protects the body

Skin becomes dry, flaky and itchy due to a

from bacterial invasion and other environmental

number of factors, including: (1) old skin failing

assaults. Also called the stratum corneum, the

to slough properly (sometimes it just needs to be

epidermis is composed of 3 major components

brushed); (2) underlying chronic illness including

that together create a physical wall enclosing

diabetes or hypothyroidism; (3) poor diet denying

the entire surface of the body, protecting it and

skin cells the nutrients required to replace

preventing moisture loss.

themselves properly; or (4) environmental stress.

Details of the 3 major components of the epidermis are noted on the left

Corneocytes: Flattened, dead skin cells mainly composed of keratin plus other compounds called natural moisturizing factors (NMFs). Keratin is a humectant (which means it holds water) that gives skin its strength. NMFs are also humectants that not only hold water but also attract it. So because they are also water-soluble, the skin dries out if you shower or swim too long or wash your hands too much.

Desmosomes: The proteins that hold the corneocytes together.

Intercellular lipids: Fats comprised of ceramides, free fatty acids and cholesterol. In the stratum corneum, their role is to prevent the loss of NMFs from within the corneocytes. These lipids have another super important function: they combine with sweat to form the crucial thin layer of ‘acid mantle’—the chemical barrier that kills bacteria and regulates moisture loss. Lipids also lubricate the skin and are a major factor in giving it a smooth texture.

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For the stratum corneum to properly protect the body, it must be

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elastic and flexible, which is only possible when the skin is properly

To ensure the body has a ready supply of those all-important

hydrated to between 20-35%. Each day, it loses approximately one

Intercellular lipids that give the skin smoothness, restores the acid

pint of water through transepidermal water loss, the continuous

mantle and promotes proper exfoliation, it is crucial to feed good

process by which water leaves the body and enters the atmosphere

quality FATS to your animal. This means foods naturally high

via evaporation. However, when humidity drops, as it does in cold-

in ‘good fats’ including the kind found in avocado, clean meats,

weather months, there’s a dramatic increase in transepidermal

eggs, fish and sprouted flax. The sprouted seeds mix in Flora4

water loss as the dry air pulls moisture from the skin. When the

Ground Sprouted Seeds is rich in Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

skin’s water content drops below 10%, it begins drying out, causing

ALA is a type of Omega 3 fat found in plant foods which cannot

itchiness and flakiness. With less water in the skin, the production

be manufactured by the body. Once consumed, ALAs can be

of NMFs becomes impaired and lipid levels fall, setting in motion a

converted into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic

vicious cycle that is hard to remedy. With less water and fewer lipids

acid (DHA) – the kind of fat that creates those critical intercellular

to lubricate and protect it, the skin no longer exfoliates properly,

lipids. A scoop per day of Flora4 mixed into your animal’s food,

resulting in a buildup of dead cells on the skin’s surface, making it

whether you are feeding Carna4, a Raw Foods diet, or anything

look flaky. Dry flaky skin can no longer properly heal itself, resulting

else –will make a huge difference in relieving and preventing itchy

in destruction of the protective acid mantle, which then leads to

dry skin all year round. Try some for yourself too –Flora4 is 100%

infections…and round and round it goes.

organic human-grade food, so don’t hesitate to put some in your

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own yogurt on those cold winter mornings when you’re feeling a

Common Sense Measures You can minimize discomfort

in your animal by applying

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moisturizers that can bring temporary relief by covering fissures in the skin, which helps to restore the barrier function of the epidermis. However you’ll be wise to follow some other simple practices for the prevention of the itch in the first place: 99 Give your animal fewer baths, and reduce water temperatures during winter. This is an essential step for those with dry skin, but should be followed for pets with healthy skin, as well. As mentioned previously, water leaches NMFs from the skin and affects its lipid content.

99 Make sure your animal drinks enough water and has a clean full bowl at all times.

99 Avoid the use of harsh soaps and detergents. These ingredients remove the skin’s acid mantle, thus increasing the rate of transepidermal water loss. Use alcohol-free glycerin soaps.

99 Use a cool-mist humidifier in the home to maintain proper humidity levels. This will help skin maintain hydration by slowing the rate of transepidermal water loss.

Find Carna4 and Flora4 in your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store.

About Maria Maria Ringo is a Homeopathic Practitioner and co-founder of Carna4 Hand Crafted Dog Food, a small, ethical company producing synthetic-free whole foods for pets; and Sojourner Farms, one of the first commercially available raw food diets for dogs. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her family and may be reached at maria@nthm.ca

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Save 15% When you spend $60 or more on Winter Accessories*

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An interview with

Michael “Pinball” Clemons I n the rich 134-year history of the Toronto Argonauts, there are many football heroes who have brought pride to the city of Toronto and the Double Blue, but it is difficult to find a more popular name in team history than Michael Clemons. Born and raised in Florida, the William and Mary economics graduate began his career in the CFL in 1989 after a brief stint in the National Football League. As a player, Clemons compiled a brilliant CFL career with the Toronto Argonauts, including a profootball record for most career combined yards with 25,396. On September 15, 2000, Pinball hung up his Double Blue jersey after 12 brilliant seasons to move directly into the position of Head Coach. He retired with 12 all-time team records to his credit, including career receptions (682).

Known for a personality that is as electric as his style of play on the field was, Clemons redefines the meaning of community involvement and has been recognized by many organizations for his tireless work with charities, schools and other community groups. Mike was awarded the Order of Ontario in 2001. In 2007, he fulfilled a longtime ambition by launching the Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons Foundation to quicken academic excellence, infuse depth of character, promote health and vitality, and inspire generosity in our youth. In February 2006, Clemons was named Chair of the Youth Challenge Fund

by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. In 2005, he was an integral part of launching The Argos Foundation – Stop The Violence and was later named to its Board.

Whether in uniform, on the sidelines, or in the front office, Pinball has always been and continues to be one of Canada’s favourite personalities. Clemons and his wife Diane, who became Canadian citizens in April, 2015, along with their treasured daughters, Rachel, Raven, and Rylie, are proud to call Oakville home.

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Are you still involved with football in terms of coaching?

I am no longer coaching. I loved coaching but I left it when my oldest daughter started high school as it was the last four years that all three of our girls would be home together. I made the conscious decision that this was the most important thing for our family and I’d make the same decision one thousand times out of a thousand.

You and your wife do so much to inspire people – both young and old – to live their best lives. Were you raised in a family that practiced this or was this something that you developed as an adult, and if so, what was the spark?

Both Diane and I were raised in very caring, nurturing, benevolent environments, and both of us came from modest backgrounds. In both of our cases, our mothers set the tone for the family. It’s a spirit that we both carry with us today. While our communities were not rich in traditional wealth, there was an abundance of caring and sharing.

Diane grew up in Clearwater, Florida and I was raised in Dunedin, Florida before moving to Clearwater when I was in high school. That is where I met Diane.

A tremendous foundation was laid through the strength of our families that didn’t just teach us, but consistently and openly demonstrated the value of helping others.

You started the Michael “Pinball” Clemons Foundation in 2009? What is the purpose of this Foundation?

As we grow and mature, we should no longer be choosing between good and bad, but good and best. So our goal at the Foundation is not just to do good things, but to make every effort to do the best things. We believe that means helping young people at home and around the world who are living in the most challenging environments. Our goal is to give them a hand up, not a hand out.

That’s why most of what we do is grounded in education. We believe that education is the number one determinate of our life, health, wealth, freedom and family.

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Are your three children involved with your Foundation?

Do they help out with some of your charitable initiatives?

We have three beautiful daughters - Rachel, Raven, and Rylie.

Our children will be accompanying us on a trip to Kenya during the Christmas holidays (2015). We have consistently sprinkled opportunities for our children to engage in the mini-projects that mean so much to us. However, we try not to smother them with our passion so that we can leave room for them to process, learn and ultimately make their own choices.

Are you an animal lover?

My first pet was a toy poodle and his name was Toscar. We got him when he was two weeks old. Toscar was a little black Toy Poodle, with curly hair. He was the cutest dog in the world! With my abbreviated stature and Toscar being a Toy Poodle, we were a perfect fit. My mother and my great-great-great-grandmother (who outlived my great-grandmother and great-greatgrandmother!) and I lived together. Although Toscar was blind, he would often find a way to escape from the house during the day when I was at school. One day he got out and he didn’t come back; we think that someone took him. I was scarred for life. I love animals but I never got a pet again until we had children.

Riley, our youngest daughter, is one who loves everything that moves. She just adores every living creature (including people!).

Riley really has a big heart and has a lot of love for all kinds of pets. Due to Riley’s love of pets, we adopted a Morkie, but discovered that my oldest daughter, Rachel, is allergic to pets.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t keep Roxy on a full time basis as it’s very hard on Rachel when we have a dog full time in the house due to her allergies. Now we have Roxy one weekend about every other month and spoil her rotten. We’ve had hamsters and goldfish (lots of fish!), but it’s just not the same as having a dog.

Dogs are really our pet of choice. Next year, Rachel may move out to attend post-secondary school, and then we will be able to have Roxy live with us full-time.

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Who inspires you and why?

Life, and more specifically, people inspire me. I love it when someone takes the extra minute to hold a door open for somebody else, or delivers great customer service. I believe that my efforts are overrated and I get too much credit for my philanthropic deeds. The reality is that our family has more than it needs and we give out of excess.

The true heroes in our community are those who give out of scarcity on a daily basis and get no credit for it. Maybe the purpose of my platform is to ensure that the real every day heroes get their credit.

What was the motivation for you to be the spokesperson for our Show Us Your Heart Campaign?

The team makes the dream! I had the privilege of meeting the Global Pet Foods team a year ago and I appreciated them for the manner in which they operate their business and their approach for putting the health of their customers’ pets first. Combine that with my daughter’s passion for pets, this was the motivating factor for me to get onboard with them. I’ve also become acquainted with Don Cherry, who was previously a spokesperson for the Global Pet Foods’ Show Us Your Heart Campaign, and now that I am involved with Don’s Pet Rescue Foundation, I will be working more closely with Don too!

Life, and more specifically, people, inspire me.

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Global Pet Foods We are proud to celebrate our 40th year anniversary in

2016

Since 1976 Global Pet Foods has grown into an industry leader in the specialty pet food and supplies category with more than 170 stores across Canada.

As an avid pet lover, Jim Walker began a pet food delivery service in 1992, and decided to look into buying a franchise just one year later. He decided that Global Pet Foods was an ideal fit for him. He opened his first store in Toronto (Forest Hill) in 1993 before opening a second franchise location in the Toronto neighborhood of Rosedale one year later. In 1995, Jim Walker, purchased Global Pet Foods, and then acquired Ryan Pet Foods in 1997. Dino Fragaglia joined Global Pet Foods as a partner in 2003 and Paul Thomson became a partner in 2005. Jim, Dino and Paul continue to be actively involved in the business today.

The Global Pet Foods’ mission in 1976 is the same mission to this day: caring for pets must include these four elements: Mind+Body+Soul+Spirit. By offering a unique and wide selection of wholesome pet food, supplements, accessories and supplies that encompass these four elements, we are committed to helping pet parents make informed decisions for the total health and well-being of their companion pets.

The first Global Pet Foods store in Scarborough, Ontario

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From left to right: Paul, Dino and Jim

Thank you for your patronage over the past 40 years!

Acquired the Ryan’s Pet Foods chain in 1997

Global Pet Foods is the largest Canadian-owned pet specialty retailer with over 170 stores across Canada. Global Pet Foods stores are locally owned and operated.

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Congratulations to our

Heroic Heart Pet Service Award

GLOBAL PET FOODS

Heroic Heart Pet Service

Outstanding Volunteers!

award Four volunteers across Canada were selected from all nominations made during the month of September, 2015.

Congratulations to these outstanding volunteers!

Four cheques in the amount of $1,000 will be directed towards a specific expense incurred for caring for the animals, such as veterinary care, on behalf of each of the outstanding volunteers and the Animal Shelters or Rescue Groups they represent.

Twelve bags of Nature’s Harvest™ Pet Food will also be donated to the Shelter or Rescue Group.

Jessie Martin

Susan Hertel

Saint John, New Brunswick Ca-r-ma (Cat Rescue Maritimes)

Calgary, Alberta Alberta Spay & Neuter Task Force

Jessie Martin is the kindest hearted individual when it comes to cats. She takes in the most abused and sick cats and takes care of them till they find their forever homes or pass to the Rainbow Bridge. She bottle feeds the orphan kittens depriving herself of sleep so they are taken care of. No one deserves to win more than Jessie, she is the ultimate cat rescuer.

Susan Hertel gives her heart and soul to each animal. She grooms pets on weekend events that she volunteers for as often as she can. It’s incredible how many animals need mats and dirt caused sores shaved off and cleaned! She does rescue fostering, assisting animals to recover physically and work through the terror they’ve often endured. Susan says they give her more than she gives them!

Genevieve Boucher Ottawa, Ontario Under My Wing Pug Rescue Genevieve Boucher is such a giving and humble person. She is the founder of this Ottawa, Ontario based rescue group and works tirelessly to find not just homes, but the absolute perfect homes, for pugs that might have been surrendered by their owners, found as strays, or abandoned at animal shelters. Genevieve welcomes and lovingly embraces each and every pug in need. No one is turned away. She always goes above and beyond to get her pug’s happily ensconced in their adoptive home.

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Bonnie Hitchen Sainte-Angèle-de-Monnoir, Quebec SPCA de Montérégie Bonnie Hitchen is a tireless advocate for dogs and cats in need. She is a regular at the shelter, managing the pet sponsorship program, helping with administration for the fosters, helping to clean and organize the shelter, walking dogs, and taking them out for a day to have a break from the shelter. She as committed outside the shelter. She always has feline fosters in her home. If there is any dog adoption event, it’s Bonnie who leads the charge to make sure that the SPCA Montérégie is represented and her beloved shelter dogs will not miss a chance to find a home. In her circle there are many of us that devote a lot of time to helping animals, but we all know that Bonnie is special. She has a profound kindness and sensitivity to animals in need. It’s not easy to be in rescue with a soft heart like hers, but she never gives up. She never complains. No job is too much. Her motto is “it’s for the animals”. She is a very special woman.

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Let's Celebrate As Canada’s Healthy Choice for Pets, we take the health of our customers’ pets seriously and we love to see our customers

Healthy Pets!

four seasons, we want to help your pet live his or her life to the fullest! We celebrate those customers who are really committed

take the health of their pets seriously too. Whether it’s choosing

to doing just that. Below are some of our furry customers and a

a diet with the best ingredients, buying a healthy treat, a new and

description of what their parents are doing to ensure the total health

fun toy, or ensuring that they have everything needed to enjoy the

and wellbeing of their companion pets.

Jennifer will keep Zoey, a Siberian Husky, healthy this winter by feeding her a high quality pet food and making sure that she get plenty of water. This will ensure that she can manage exercising outdoors in the winter, as she loves the cold temperature and the snow. She will also make shre that Zoey wears boots to protect her paw pads from the salt. Rapala, the Hound-mix puppy’s needs are different so he will go out more frequently but for shorter amounts of time wrapped in his winter blanket.

Cecillia says that she will keep Kato healthy with a good diet and will ensure that he gets lots of exercise. She will reward him with lots of love and his favorite jerky treats.

Linda will keep Cibelle healthy this winter by keeping her inside when its too cold, taking her out for daily walk, and feeding her a quality pet food and all natural treats.

Ruby is a chocolate lab that will be turning 5 years old in February. Erin will keep Ruby healthy throughout the winter

by playing fetch with

her outside. She will also play indoor games with Ruby during winter storms and extreme cold days to keep her mind sharp.

Erin buys Ruby’s pet food from her neighborhood Global Pet Foods store. Ruby loves to play in the winter snow!

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Avril will keep her puppy, Maisie, healthy this winter by continuing to feed her the best high quality pet food, brushing her teeth, taking her on lots of short walks, and making time for backyard play. Keeping Maisie mentally healthy is important to Avril as well, especially since Maisie is a Border Collie. Avril has lots of interactive puzzles and other indoor agility games to keep Maisie busy.

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Panda, although not a huge fan

Spirit

Marcie will keep Everli Quinn healthy with a good quality pet food from Global Pet Foods! She will also add omega-3 supplements and coconut oil to her food which also boosts her health. Marcie will take Everli outside for daily walks this winter (but won’t keep her out too long because she is still small) and brush her daily.

of winter, stays fit and happy with his raw diet purchased from Global Foods. Panda’s brother, Teddy, is able to get Panda outside and running around, which is great exercise.

This is a photo of Nellie (Pom mix) and

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Fabienne says that Teddy

Bernie (Beagle mix). Sapphire will

loves winter so its not hard to

keep them both healthy by ensuring

get him outside and playing in

that they get lots of exercise - both for

the snow! Leaping and running

their minds and their bodies. Sapphire

through the snow with his

takes one of their favorite toy and hides

brother, Panda, is what keeps

it in the snow outside. They will then

Teddy healthy!

spend 15-25 minutes running around

Missy will keep Ronin warm inside

looking for it and she celebrates when

on cold winter days, playing with

they find it. Not only is it good exercise,

his toys! Ronin will get his exercise

it’s also fun to watch!

through short trips into the backyard on chilly days and longer walks in the dog park on warmer days. Missy will also maintain Ronin’s evening walk with the family.

Sherie will keep Laky The Lucky

Kelsey will keep Cash and Tia healthy over the winter months in

healthy by ensuring that he has

the same manner as she does now. She will make sure they get lots of

daily exercise with a one hour walk

play time outside, even if it’s for short periods during the really cold

twice each day and by feeding him a

days. Kelsey has numerous enrichment toys to keep them both busy

healthy diet.

and stimulated while indoors.

Sasha is a true “all weather” dog.

Andrea will keep Darla (and her other puppies) healthy during the winter months by keeping them off the ice and salt so that they don’t get hurt.

She will also make sure that they don’t spend too much time outside during

She loves to swim but also loves

the bitter cold days! She’ll also keep

the snow. Shannon keeps her

Darla happy with lots of visits to her

healthy during the winter by

neighborhood Global Pet Foods store!

taking her for walks and playing fetch in the snow. Shannon has a couple of toys that are great for winter play in the park. Even though she is a lab, Sasha freegrazes and never eats human food. Shannon adjusts her intake according to her exercises and her weight has never fluctuated more then a pound or two.

Cecilia plans on keeping Yoshi, and her other rescue dogs, healthy by feeding them raw food purchased from Global Pet Foods.

She will also take them for long hikes in the forest near her home in Ontario.

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Show Us Your Heart P

2016

ets are a constant source of inspiration. They motivate us to brave the cold on dark winter mornings and stay active. They fuel our spirits with their unconditional love and trust. Jim Walker, President of Global Pet Foods, was lucky enough to have Bear and Abby, two rescue dogs, that inspired him to switch careers and later, start a national fundraiser to help homeless animals.

Jim and his wife found Bear, a long-haired German Shepherd, through an online rescue network called Adopt-A-Dog/Save-A-Life.

At the time Jim was traveling a lot and his wife wanted a big dog that would make her feel more comfortable when she was home alone. A puppy didn’t fit that bill, so they decided to adopt a rescued pet instead.

When they met Bear, they instantly fell in love with him. He was this big, huge, hairy dog that weighed 120 pounds, but had a sweet, gentle disposition. He was also extremely well behaved, which left them wondering why anyone would ever have abandoned him. Bear was the perfect companion.

Bear lived a long and happy life with Jim and his family.

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The shelter explained that Bear had inflammatory bowel disease and his pet parents found it too difficult to care for him. That didn’t scare Jim off. They took Bear home and learned everything they could about pet nutrition and eventually found the right diet to manage his condition. They were amazed that through proper nutrition, Bear’s overall health improved significantly, and drastically improved his quality of life.

He wanted to support smaller, community-based organizations -the local shelters and groups that don’t receive government funding or have their own fundraising departments.

His transformation inspired Jim to switch careers and open a Global Pet Foods store in 1992 as a franchisee. Jim moved on to become the President of Global Pet Foods in 1995 and has remained President to this day.

In 2006 the Global Pet Foods annual fundraiser, Show Us Your Heart, was born. Every February, each Global Pet Foods store selects a local shelter in its community to support. We then ask pet parents to donate a dollar and we match the first dollar of their donation. All proceeds go back to the local shelters.

But it was his second dog, Abby, who inspired Jim to help shelters give incredible animals, like Bear and Abby, a second chance.

Abby was found in a dumpster on an especially cold fall day along with a litter of puppies. One of only two puppies to survive, Abby, barely a day old, was picked up by the Humane Society. A friend at the Humane Society knew that Jim was looking for a dog after Bear passed away and called him immediately.

When Jim and his wife brought Abby home, he started thinking about how Global Pet Foods could give back to shelters as a company.

These shelters do all the work, often on their own dime and through the blood, sweat and tears of volunteers. So they decided that Global Pet Foods should become their fundraising department.

With the help of our generous customers, Global Pet Foods has now raised over $1,000,000 for animal shelters and pet rescue groups across Canada. Those funds have helped shelters pay vet bills, buy supplies and keep their doors open -- all in the quest to find forever homes for dogs like Bear and Abby.

Show Us Your Heart isn’t just any ordinary store fundraiser. It’s a chance to directly give back to animal caregivers who give their whole hearts to help homeless pets each day.

From February 12 - 28, 2016 let’s put our money where our hearts are and help homeless pets in need with the end result of finding them their forever homes!

In-Store Donation

Online Contest

To donate, visit any Global Pet Foods store between February 12th and 28th. All proceeds will go to local animal shelters, pet rescue groups or other pet related charities.

Enter our “Show Us Your Pet” contest online for a chance to win some great prizes!

Donate as little as $1 to our Show Us Your Heart™ fundraiser, and Global Pet Foods will match your donation.

Buy a $5 or more paper heart and Global Pet Foods will donate $1 and give you 10 Bonus AIR MILES® Reward Miles.

Simply upload your pet’s photo at www.globalpetfoods.com, tell us what your pet means to your heart (100 words or less).

For full details, visit www.globalpetfoods.com Your local pet shelter could use a helping hand.

All proceeds go to your local animal shelter or pet rescue group.

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519-853-8833

NORTH BAY

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705-472-3331

AJAX

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NORTH YORK

280 Sheppard Ave. East (Sheppard & Willowdale)

416-222-8253

AJAX

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ALLISTON

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519-942-8187

ANCASTER

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ORILLIA

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705-326-7474

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OSHAWA

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905-723-5428

BARRIE

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705-792-4152

OSHAWA

600 Grandview St. South (Grandview & Bloor St)

905-245-0247

BARRIE

181 Livingstone St East (Livingstone & St. Vincent St. )

705-733-9002

OSHAWA

789 Taunton Rd. East (Taunton & Harmony)

905-721-0199

BELLEVILLE

110 North Front St (King George Plaza)

613-966-8100

OTTAWA

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613-422-6741

BOLTON

356 Queen St South (Queen St & Allan Dr )

905-857-7623

OTTAWA

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613-744-0230

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2316 Highway 2, Unit k1(Hwy 2 & Green Rd. )

905-623-4302

OTTAWA

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613-726-7622

BRADFORD

170 Holland St. West(Holland St. & Toronto St. )

905-775-4640

OTTAWA

3191 Strandherd Dr (Strandherd Dr. & Woodroffe Ave)

613-825-5615

BRAMPTON

10886 Hurontario St. (Hurontario St. & Wanless Dr.)

905-495-4455

OTTAWA

1200 Wellington St (Wellington & Hamilton)

613-695-8884

BRAMPTON

17 Worthington Avenue(Brisdale & Bovaird (Fortinos Plaza))

905-495-5531

OTTAWA

1675 Tenth Line Rd (Tenth Line Rd. & Charlemagne Blvd)

613-837-0350

*BRAMPTON

2933 Queen St. East (beside Payless ShoeSource)

905-793-2899

OTTAWA

6081 Hazeldean Rd (Main St. & Hazeldean Rd)

613-836-3023

BRANTFORD

39 King George Rd (King George & HWY 403)

519-759-8531

PETERBOROUGH 1154 Chemong Rd (Portage Plaza)

705-743-2727

BROOKLIN

200 Carnwith Drive East (East Village Common)

905-425-1899

PICKERING

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

905-831-4554

BURLINGTON

450 Appleby Line (Appleby Line & New St. )

905-639-5969

RICHMOND HILL

1070 Major Mackenzie Dr. East (Major Mackenzie & Bayview)

905-508-8895

BURLINGTON

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

905-319-1999

RICHMOND HILL

126 Tower Hill Rd. (Tower Hill Rd & Young St)

905-883-4729

BURLINGTON

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

905-681-9899

SCARBOROUGH

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

416-286-5673

CAMBRIDGE

970 Franklin Boulevard (Franklin & Elgin St. )

519-624-2555

SCARBOROUGH

1595 Ellesmere Rd (Ellesmere & McCowan)

416-289-6255

*CAMBRIDGE

940 Jamieson Parkway

519-651-1056

SCARBOROUGH

1900 Eglinton Ave. East (Eglinton & Warden)

416-759-3331

COBOURG

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

905-373-1984

SCARBOROUGH

2369 Brimley Rd. (Brimley Rd. & Sheppard Ave. East)

416-298-0028

COLLINGWOOD

20 Balsam St (HWY 26 & Balsam St. )

705-446-9539

SCARBOROUGH

122 Ellesmere Rd.

416-443-0788

DUNDAS

119 Osler Dr (Osler Dr. & Grant Ave.)

905-628-8700

SCARBOROUGH

2975 Kingston Rd. (Cliffcrest Plaza)

416-266-1881

ETOBICOKE

452 Rathburn Rd (Rathburn & West Mall)

416-621-2745

SHELBURNE

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

519-925-3471

ETOBICOKE

270 The Kingsway (Humbertown Plaza)

416-234-0056

St. CATHARINES

400 Scott St. (Scott St. & Niagara)

905-646-0508

ETOBICOKE

1278 The Queensway (Kipling & The Queensway)

647-341-5202

St. THOMAS

900 Talbot St. (900 Talbot St. )

519 207 3663

FERGUS

600 Scotland St. (Scotland St. & Belsyde Ave)

519-787-7079

STONEY CREEK

184 HWY 8 (Gateshead Plaza)

905-662-2415

GEORGETOWN

280 Guelph St. (Guelph St. & Mountainview)

905-873-7086

STONEY CREEK

2273 Rymal Rd. East (Rymal Corners Plaza)

905-578-3500

GUELPH

19 Victoria Rd. North (Grange Victoria Plaza)

519-822-6922

STOUFFVILLE

5892 Main St (Main St. & 9th Line)

905-640-4400

GUELPH

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

519-823-3004

STRATFORD

684 Ontario St. (Ontario St. & Burritt St. )

519-305-5000

GUELPH

715 Wellington St. West (Wellington St W and Imperial Rd)

519-265-8966

THORNHILL

70 Doncaster Ave (Yonge & Steeles)

905-771-9227

HAMILTON

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

905-528-2775

THORNHILL

9200 Bathurst St. (Rutherford Village)

905-597-3353

HAMILTON

989 Fennell Ave. East (Fennell & Upper Gage)

905-575-9422

TORONTO

2019 Yonge St (Yonge & Davisville)

416-487-6267

HAMILTON

1400 Upper James St. (StoneChurch & Upper James)

905-383-2224

TORONTO

2100 Bloor St. West (Bloor & High Park)

416-604-9272

KANATA

700 Eagleson Rd. (Eagleson & Stonehaven)

613-599-0660

TORONTO

381 Eglinton Ave West (Eglinton & Avenue Rd)

416-482-4995

KESWICK

443 Queensway South (Queensway & Glenwoods)

905-476-0575

TORONTO

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

416-534-7368

*KING CITY

1700 King Rd. (King Side Rd. & Dufferin)

905-833-7387

TORONTO

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

416-686-9468

KINGSTON

1111 Princess St. (Princess & Sir John A. MacDonald)

613-548-8048

TORONTO

173 Dupont St (Dupont & St. George)

416-964-0450

KITCHENER

700 Strasburg Rd. (Homer Watson Blvd & Block Line)

519-749-2821

TORONTO

1947 Avenue Rd. (Avenue Rd & Felbrigg Ave)

416-783-8836

KITCHENER

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

519-571-4444

TORONTO

243 Danforth Ave, (Danforth & BRd. view)

416-463-7387

LINDSAY

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

705-324-9794

TORONTO

808 York Mills Rd. (Leslie & York Mills Rd. )

416-449-7900

LONDON

395 Wellington Rd. (Wellington North of Commissioners)

519-686-7387

TORONTO

125 Lower Jarvis St. (St. Lawrence Market)

416-368-4222

LONDON

509 Commissioners Rd. West (Wonderland & Commissioners) 519-474-3647

TRENTON

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

613-392-9191

LONDON

911 Southdale Rd. West, Unit 2

UXBRIDGE

2B Welwood Drive (Brock Rd & Welwood)

905-862-3262

MAPLE

2810 Major Mackenzie Dr, Unit 13(Major Mackenzie & Jane St) 905-832-3304

WASAGA

3 Market Lane (Stonebridge Plaza -Near Walmart)

705-429-2224

MARKHAM

5990 16th Ave(16th Ave. & Markham Rd)

905-471-5593

WATERDOWN

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

905-689-3377

MARKHAM

4721 Highway 7 East (HWY 7 and Kennedy Rd.)

905-475-5777

WATERLOO

425 University Ave. East (University Downs Plaza)

519-579-9494

MIDLAND

268 King St. (King St. & Hugal Ave)

705-527-4432

WATERLOO

450 Columbia St. West (Laurelwoods Shopping Centre)

519-725-4343

MILTON

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

905-878-9808

WHITBY

910 Dundas St. West (HWY 2 & McQuay)

905-493-6474

MILTON

1030 Kennedy Circle (Kennedy Circle & Louis St. Laurent Ave) 905-864-9738

WOODSTOCK

385 Springbank Ave. (Springbank & Devonshire)

519-539-0111

MISSISSAUGA

224 Lakeshore Rd. W. (Lakeshore & Mississauga Rd. South)

WOODBRIDGE

7887 Weston Rd. (Weston Rd & HWY 7)

905-851-4297

MISSISSAUGA

1170 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. (Creditview & Burnhamthorpe W.) 905-501-0411

**MISSISSAUGA

6590 Meadowvale Town Centre Cir (Meadowvale Town Centre) 905-819-9255

MISSISSAUGA

2901 Eglinton Ave. West, Unit 9 (Eglinton & Winston Churchill) 905-369-0577

**BEDFORD

30 Damascus St. (Bedford Commons)

902-835-2250

MISSISSAUGA

2425 Truscott Drive(Truscott & Seagull Dr.)

289-805-6623

**DARTMOUTH

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

902-434-8361

MISSISSAUGA

1525 Bristol Rd. West (Creditview and Bristol Rd. West)

905-816-0330

**HALIFAX

209 Chain Lake Rd. (Chain Lake Rd. & Washmill Lake)

902-876-0894

905-898-7910

NEW GLASGOW

91 Lawrence Blvd. (Lawrence Blvd. (Albion Park Plaza))

902-755-5609

905-853-9550

NEW MINAS

8927 Commercial St. (Kings Centre)

902-681-0757

905-356-3555

SYDNEY

20 Sydney Port Access Rd. (Grand Lake Crossings)

902-567-5457

TRURO

68 Robie St. , Unit 0175-B(Fundy Trail Mall)

902-895-4646

NEWMARKET NEWMARKET

130 Davis Dr, Box 40 (Yonge & Davis Dr) 17730 Leslie St, Unit 2 (Leslie & Davis Dr)

**NIAGARA FALLS 3643 Portage Rd. (Portage Rd. & Thorold Stone Rd)

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NOVA SCOTIA

Find your local Global Pet Foods Store NEW BRUNSWICK DIEPPE

9 Champlain St(Champlain St. & Wheeler Blvd.)

506-854-8316

FREDERICTON

1111 Regent St. Unit 16(Regent St. & Priestman)

506-455-1133

MONCTON

1049 Mountain Rd (Mountain Rd. & Mapleton Rd)

506-859-8595

SAINT JOHN

80 McAllister Dr.

506-652-2622

SAINT JOHN

600 Fairville Blvd

506-653-8661

Put your love of pets to work for you.

Join the largest Canadian-owned Pet Specialty Retail Chain!

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CHARLOTTETOWN 405 University Ave (University Ave. & Belvedere Ave)

902-368-1326

SUMMERSIDE

454 Granville St. , Unit 15B(Granville St. Plaza)

902-724-1326

AIRDRIE

400 Main St. North(Main St. Centre)

403-945-3663

AIRDRIE

1800 Market St. , SE(Kingsview Market Square Plaza)

403-980-8816

CALGARY

8561 8A Avenue S. W.(West 85th)

403-240-1443

CALGARY

761 Northmount Drive NW(Northmount Dr. & 14th St. )

403-457-1914

*CALGARY

5149 Country Hills Blvd NW(Country Hills Village)

403-454-7387

CALGARY

33 Avenue SW(Marda Loop Shopping Plaza)

403-452-7297

CALGARY

285 Shawville Blvd. S.E, Unit 44(Shawnessy Shopping Centre) 587-353-9373

CAMROSE

5706 48th Avenue (48th Ave & 56 St. )

780-608-2024

COCHRANE

320 1st West(1st St. & 3 Ave)

403-932-3132

ALBERTA

DRAYTON VALLEY 102-4930 55th Avenue()

780-514-3752

EDMONTON

6655 178th St. , Unit 228 (Callingwood)

780-481-3347

EDMONTON

276 Manning Crossing()

780-457-3647

EDMONTON

10103 117 St. NW(Jasper Ave)

780-454-0808

EDMONTON

2027A 111 ST NW (23rd Ave & 111 St. )

780-705-8868

GRANDE PRAIRIE 10530 117 Avenue (Centre 100 Plaza)

780-357-2100

LEDUC

5101 50th Avenue

780-980-8711

PEACE RIVER

8002F 102 Avenue

780-624-2949

RED DEER

3701 50 Avenue (50th Ave & 32nd St.)

403-309-3232

RED DEER-NORTH 6320 50 Ave (Village Mall)

403-352-7797

St. ALBERT

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

780-458-7775

SYLVAN LAKE

Bay 1, 40 Hewlett Park Landing

403-887-2024

WETASKIWIN

4523-56 St. (Auto Mile)

780-361-2024

WHITECOURT

4331 - 52 Avenue(Whitecourt Power Centre)

780-778-5470

WINNIPEG

1220 St. Mary’s Rd. (Shoppes of St. Vital at Avalon Rd. )

204-414-7387

WINNIPEG

1855 Grant Avenue (Kenaston Village Mall)

204-416-7100

MANITOBA

BRITISH COLUMBIA KELOWNA

340-2339 Highway 97 N (Dillworth Shopping Centre)

250-861-3663

ILE PERROT

475 Grand Boulevard (Don Quichotte Plaza)

514-453-4000

POINTE CLAIRE

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

514-694-2152

VAUDREUIL-DORION

3100 Harwood (Centre 25ieme D’achat Hudson)

450-455-0262

VAUDREUIL-DORION

585 St. Charles Ave (Centre Dachat Vaudreuil)

450-424-4545

PIERREFONDS

14905 Boulevard Pierrefonds (Boul. Pierrefonds & Rue St. pierre)

514-696-0111

STE-ROSE

683 Boul. Cure-Labelle

450-963-2153

ST EUSTACHE

136 25th Avenue (Centre 25ième)

450-974-2777

MONTREAL

5326 Chemin Queen Mary (Decarie Blvd. & Coolbrook St. )

514 482-0100

BROSSARD

8200 Blvd. Taschereau

450 812-2562

BOUCHERVILLE

450 Boulevard de Mortagne

450-906-3494

TERREBONNE

1341 Grande Allee (Boul Grande Alle and Rue Levis)

450-471-1967

MONTREAL

10410 Lajeunesse

514-507-8131

QUEBEC CITY

965 Rue Nordique (Beauport Plaza)

418-914-4266

GATINEAU

1160 Blvd. St-Joseph (Faubourg du Vieux Port)

819-205-0200

GATINEAU

203 chemin d’Aylmer

819-557-4868

*GATINEAU

460 Boul. Greber Local D

819-205-2900

MONTREAL

4528 St. Laurent Blvd

514-285-0500

QUEBEC

*New Store **Under new Management

Franchisee: Jeff Kelly Owns Dieppe, Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John McAllister, and Saint John Fairville NB

Global Pet Foods is the fastest growing pet specialty food and supply franchise. Our family-oriented company is inviting energetic, pet-loving and business-minded people who want to own and operate a Global Pet Foods store.

Our friendly, family-style franchise system keeps the Global Pet Foods brand expanding rapidly across Canada with a loyal and established customer base. Full training is provided along with continuous marketing and advertising support.

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 pre-opening hard work out of being an entrepreneur and walk you through every step of the way. We offer unprecedented support to all of our franchise owners while encouraging them to personalize their business for their market.

For more information about becoming a Global Pet Foods Franchisee: Email: franchises@franchisebancorp.com or Phone: 1.866.463.4124 Volume 7 ISSUE No 1

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