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January, 2004
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Happy New Year!
I hope you had a happy, safe, and relaxing holiday season
and got to spend time with both your two and four-legged
loved ones.
It never fails to amaze me how many people create elaborate
gifts or surprises for their pets. How about it -- did you
get presents for your pets, or do something special for
them this holiday season? Tell us about it!
survey@petfriendly.ca
All four of the furry PetFriendly Canada 'support staff'
were flooded with treats, toys, and attention. It was
great fun watching them enjoy themselves... pets sure
know how to 'live for the moment'!
On another note, you might recall that back in November I
asked you to write us a quick note to let us know who you
travel with. It's not much of a surprise to find out that
over 95% of the people who responded travel with dogs (one
of our readers travels with a service dog, who has been
made welcome wherever they go... even on a ship!). The
remaining respondants travel with cats. Many dog owners
have cats at home, but choose to leave them with a pet-
sitter or in a kennel while they're away.
It's a new year, with time for new adventures. We're
glad to have you here for another year with the PET FRIENDLY
newsletter.
See you next month!
Angela, Editor
+ Rundle, Tonka, Kimo, and Jasper (the furry support staff)
P.S. You can find a convenient list of pet-travel
tips and articles at our new site:
www.pawsitivepets.com
FEATURED PET QUOTES:
"Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center
of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith
and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without
doubt the best deal man has ever made." (Robert Caras)
"There is indeed, no single quality of the cat that man
could not emulate to his advantage." (Carl Van Vechten)
FEATURED: COLD-WEATHER PET SAFETY TIPS
Many pets love to go for a romp in the snow... but with
the cold weather, some extra precautions should be taken
to ensure the safety and well-being of our pets:
- Keep your pet warm. Do not leave them outside for
extended periods in the cold weather, as hypothermia
and frostbite are real hazards. Watch for shivering.
Some pets may require a sweater or jacket to help keep
them warm when walking in the cold.
- Keep antifreeze out of your pet's reach. Pets are
attracted to the taste of antifreeze, yet it's extremely
poisonous! Amounts as little as a teaspoon can be lethal.
Clean spills immediately. If you suspect your pet has
ingested antifreeze, contact your vet immediately.
- Help keep your pets' paws free of snow, ice, and
winter chemicals. Snow collected in between your dog's
paw pads can be painful -- just like if we were to walk
with pebbles in our shoes! Chemicals such road salt can
irritate their paws and cause upset stomachs if ingested.
Dog 'booties' are one way to protect your pooch's paws.
- Be aware of your surroundings when walking the pooch.
For example:
- Keep pets away from frozen lakes or rivers. It's
difficult to tell how thick or thin the ice is, and
pets (and people!) have been known to fall through.
- Stay especially alert in areas actively used for
winter activities such as tobogganing, skiing,
snowmobiling, etc. to avoid collisions between
them and your pet.
- Watch for ice -- senior pets or pets with mobility
problems may find it hard to navigate safely on
slippery surfaces. Take a different path, or assist
them if needed.
- Adjust food intake to suit your pet's winter activity
level. For instance, if your dog doesn't get as much
exercise in the cold winter months, feed him a little
less to prevent him from putting on extra weight.
Enjoy the beauty of the winter season!
PHOTOS FROM OUR READERS:
Trina the Husky...aka: Bed Bug
- Dana and Mike
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"This is Duke, a standard poodle, just
before summer and his first poodle cut. He just turned
1 year in June, he looks very smart now since his new
'du but he's still a clown!"
- The Bruner Family
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Want to show off your pet? Share your cute, funny, or
touching photos with our pet-loving crowd. Email your
photos in .JPG format, along with a brief caption, your location,
and your name, to:
newsletter@petfriendly.ca
FEATURED: MONTREAL, QUEBEC
The multicultural city of Montreal is framed by Mont Royal
and the St. Lawrence River. It offers a wide variety of
cultural events, natural attractions, and historical
attractions to suit the whole family. Some of the most
popular attractions include:
- Parc Jean-Drapeau is a popular place for couples and
families, offering Quebec's largest amusement park as
well as a spectacular fireworks competition. There is
also a beach, biking, sailing, skating, and many other
outdoor activities.
- Don't forget to pay a visit to the famous Basilique
Notre-Dame de Montreal, located in "Old Montreal".
more info).
- Take a trip to one of the many nature parks in the
area. Mount Royal Park is a must-visit, featureing
walking and cycling trails and opportunities to view
plants and birds.
- The Montreal Biodome features four natural ecosystems
where birds, mammals and fish fly, climb and swim
through their natural habitats (more info).
Likewise, don't miss Environment Canada's Biosphere,
an architectural masterpiece and the only museum of water
in North America (more info).
- The Sucrerie de la Montagne is a great place for
families, located between Montreal and Ottawa. This
'sugar shack' offers hay-rides in horse-drawn carriage,
guided tours to the sugar shack and the hundred-year-
old bakery (more info).
- Granby Zoo and Amazoo Water Park, home to more than 160
species. The Amazoo Water Park is home to the largest
wave pool in Quebec! Located approx. 45 minutes from
Montreal (more info).
- Outdoor recreational activites include: biking, white-
water rafting and other water sports, golf, tennis,
hiking, bird-watching, spelunking, climbing, skating,
and skiing.
- Other attractions in Montreal include: guide tours of
all types (bike, rail, bus, flying, boat), a wealth of
museums, historical and architectural wonders, theatre,
cinema, festivals, fine dining, and more.
Call Tourism Quebec at 1-877-BONJOUR, or visit them
at http://www.bonjourquebec.com/.
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