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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Are you as thrilled as we are that summer is finally upon us? Whether you are looking forward to a “staycation” or packing up the family to head out of town for a planned vacation, there’s a lot to see and do across our beautiful country.

We encourage you to plan ahead for your pending travel, especially if you’re taking your pets with you so that they can have as much fun as you. Summer is a beautiful time of the year and there are wonderful experiences to be had in every town and city across Canada. At the very least, we recommend that you take your kids and/or your pets on a day trip within your community to create some long-lived family memories.

Global Pet Foods stores across Canada have stocked up on all of the summer essentials that you’ll need to care for your pets. From fun toys to cool leashes, collars and harnesses, and from travel products to supplements, we have what they’ll need to enjoy the season.

This issue also features some great products for your pets that you’ll find in your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store. The summer 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.

And finally, we want to wish everyone a very happy Canada Day! We are the largest Canadian-owned pet specialty retail chain and we’re very proud to be Canadian! We are excited to be celebrating our 40th year anniversary this year and whether you are new to shopping at Global Pet Foods, or have been a long time customer, we truly appreciate your patronage.

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As Canada’s Healthy Choice for Pets, we are committed to providing you with the best service, the best pet products, and the tools and tips you'll need to help your pets live their best lives.

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Tips to keep your pets cool and safe this summer

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For those of us who long for the delights of summer, many of us are rejoicing that the season is finally here! Beautiful gardens, outdoor sports, enjoying an ice cream treat after dinner, summer vacations up to the cottage, camping across the country, or hanging out in the backyard or in a park – it’s a season that appeals to us for many different reasons. But summer can be very challenging for our pets and negatively affect their health if precautions are not taken to care for them during the heat. Here are some key tips to help keep your pets cool and safe this summer: Water, water, water everywhere:

Pets need protection from the sun:

Indoors or outside, pets need access to lots of cool, fresh water all the time during the summer months. Check your pet’s water bowl several times each day to make sure that it’s always full. Use an automatic waterer when you’re not home. Fill portable water bottles with cold water (pack them in an ice cooler) and take them with you when you head outside.

Whether you’re at the park, the beach, the cottage or hanging out in the backyard, we can’t stress enough just how important it is to ensure that your pets have clean, fresh, cool water during the summer!

Even though your pet’s fur helps to protect their skin from the sun, your pet can get sunburned, particularly if she has light skin and hair. Dogs and cats can suffer in the same way from sunburns as humans do, and they can also be at risk for skin cancer. Keep your pet out of the sun between 10 am and 4 pm, and when you do go outside with your pet, rub a bit of sunblock on unprotected areas like the tips of the ears, the skin around the lips, and the tip of the nose. Avoid direct sunlight when you can.

Never leave your pet in the car (ever!):

Avoid products with chemicals:

Now that the warm weather is here, never, ever leave your pet in the car - ever. The air in a parked car doesn’t circulate and the temperature can rise within minutes to a point where it can become life threatening.

Even if the windows are cracked open and you park in the shade, cars heat up like ovens and can be unbearable and result in death. Please leave your pets at home if you can’t take them to places where they can accompany you.

Commonly used flea and tick products, mouse and rat baits, and lawn and garden products, such as mulch and insecticides, can be harmful to cats and dogs if ingested, so keep them out of reach. When walking your dog, steer clear of areas that you suspect have been sprayed with insecticides or other chemicals. Keep citronella candles, oil products and insect coils out of pets’ reach as well. Call your veterinarian immediately if you suspect that your pet has ingested a poisonous substance. Wipe your dogs’ paws and underbelly when you go back inside.

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Treats or Praise?

It is still a common concern from dog owners everywhere. The question is always “if I train my dog using food, will I always have to carry a waist bag full of tasty treats to the park?”

The answer is no.

The use of food to teach skills to your dog can be temporary. Using it to mark what you are looking for such as a fast sit, and then weaning it off as the dog becomes more proficient, is the most efficient way to utilize food in your training.

But why food? Why not a good old fashioned pat on the head? The reason is a simple one. Based on the theory that the more a behavior is rewarded, the more likely it is to occur, I’m sure we would all agree that a pat on the head is frequently given out for free. If we are to assume that a reward means something special, then it becomes clear that using praise only as a reward, when teaching a skill, gets a bit fuzzy. The dictionary term for the word reward is “something given or done in return for service or achievement, a gift or prize”.

So, if we were to use praise only during the initial stages of training, in theory we would need to keep our hands off our dogs, except during training sessions, and that is just too darn hard. The line would become blurred. As dog lovers, we all touch and pat our pups because we love them and want to express that. As dog trainers we need to help them to understand what we want, and that is when food becomes our friend. Think

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of it like compliments. If you were showered with them, they would not have the same meaning as the single compliment you get from your brother-in-law, muttered under his breath when you do something nice. Praise, pats, hugs and belly rubs should all be given in abundance and reserved for those times when you are just hanging out with your best buddy. Of course, this is all for the early stages of training and praise should be incorporated into training once your dog fully understands what has been taught.

So the question shouldn’t be whether you use treats as an initial training tool. After all, even a leash is a training tool and we all start out using one of those. The question should be how we use them to our full advantage.

Skills are words that we teach our dogs that are concrete. Words such as sit, down, stay and come.

Luring your pup is one tried and true positive reinforcement method. Let’s use the word “down” (meaning lie down, not get off me), as an example.

When luring your dog, the first step is to have him sit. Using a treat close to his nose, you draw the treat down to his toes and slowly out. As he follows it to the

floor, most often he folds his legs under, lies down and gets the treat.

The problem results when your dog will only lie down for a treat. The scenario we often see in our classes is our clients saying the word “down” , weeks after he was originally taught, and the dog looking up as if he never heard the word before in his life! The client will then repeat the word a few times, shrug and offer the treat, at which time the dog gladly lies down. Very frustrating, I’m sure. It is at that point that dog owners think that using treats for training was not the best idea.

On the contrary…it is how you wean them off the treats that is important. It is now time to get the treats out of our hands and have our dogs work a bit harder for their reward. The way to do this on “down” is to use the treat in your hand as a lure first, let the dog lie down and wait a few seconds before they get it. Do this so you progress to luring them down, you stand up, wait and then give the treat.

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In primary school we are given gold stars at the top of our page for correct spelling in grade 3 and by grade 10, this is assumed. We are not praised or rewarded for our ABC’s in high school. You get the picture. We are rewarded mainly for new or improved behavior.

Let’s transfer that to dog training. Yes, treat them for going down as a youngster but as they progress, tell them they are good and move along to the next level. Hopefully, you will help your dog reach his maximum potential by continuing his education. This may include getting involved in trick training, agility, advanced obedience or flyball.

Isn’t it a lot nicer and kinder to toss our dogs a few treats? Above all else, let’s avoid intentional physical or emotional harm to our dogs. In the grand scheme of things, it is simply not a big deal to toss a biscuit to our friends when they come to us.

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not just about the grains.

Many of our customers request a grain-free food for their pets and we attribute that to a lot of marketing (print and television) that advertises a variety of brands of pet food that are “grain-free”. Some people believe that their pets need a grain-free food for health purposes based on the belief that grains are “bad”. While some pets do well on grain-free diets, keep in mind that these diets were developed more in response to consumer (the humans!) preference than to the actual nutritional needs of our pets.

One of the misconceptions about grain free dog food is that it’s low in carbohydrates. Unfortunately, since potatoes, sweet potatoes, green peas and tapioca will often replace the grains in grain-free dog foods (kibble), this means that the grain-free pet food contains a higher level of carbohydrates than other pet foods that do contain grains. Dogs and cats need to utilize animal proteins (meat!) and fats as their primary fuel, with low glycemic fruits and vegetables as a secondary fuel. If you’re feeding your pet a food that contains a high amount of carbohydrates such as corn, white rice and potatoes, please note that these ingredients are high in starch which can increase your pet’s blood sugar levels and may result in your pet experiencing some health issues.

Amino acids are a crucial component of every cell in your dog's body. Essential amino acids from high quality animal protein build healthy cells, organs, muscles, enzymes and hormones. Further, dogs require essential amino acids to handle all their metabolic and energy requirements. Since their bodies are only able to produce some of them, the other amino acids must come from their diet. The protein sources should provide a wide spectrum of amino acids such as chicken, turkey, duck, eggs, fish, beef, 8

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bison, lamb, venison, elk and goat. Dietary fat provides energy, essential vitamins and fatty acids. Fatty acids from animal sources are important for healing, normal cell membrane synthesis, reproduction and a healthy skin and coat.

Cats also require meat to survive because the protein in animal tissue has a complete amino acid profile and amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Plant proteins do not contain all the amino acids critical for the health of obligate carnivores, and unlike humans who have the physiological ability to turn plant proteins into the missing pieces needed for a complete amino acid profile, cats don’t have that capacity. One of the amino acids missing in plants is taurine, which is found in animal muscle meat, in particular the heart and liver. Taurine deficiency can cause serious health problems in cats, including cardiovascular disease and blindness. The biological value (BV) of a protein measures the bioavailability of its amino acid content.

Better quality proteins have higher biological values, meaning they are easier for the body to digest, absorb, and use properly. Proteins from animal muscle meats typically have high BVs, whereas proteins from snouts, beaks, feet and tails have zero biological value because they are wholly indigestible.

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It's all about the meat...

BODY Your pet’s food must provide complete and balanced nutrition, and the quality of the protein you feed your pet is very important. If the food contains an excesses or a deficiency of specific nutrients, your pet my suffer as a result.

This is true regardless of whether the food contains grains or not.

Pet food manufacturers realize that, since consumers have started paying attention to the ingredient list on their pet’s bag of food, they want to see meat as the first ingredient on the label. Unfortunately, even if fresh chicken is noted at the top of the ingredient list, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the food in the bag is ideal for your pet.

Like human packaged food, pet food must list the ingredients by weight, starting with the heaviest. If you see “Chicken” or “Turkey” at the top of the list, this means that it’s raw, and it’s listed first because it was weighed before it was dehydrated. Meat in its natural form is about 75% water (so it weighs more because fresh meat is heavy!). If the next ingredients listed are rice, corn, barley and/or potatoes, than the meat listed first could be less than 20% of what's actually in the finished formula. This means that your pet is eating more carbs, and, as noted above, many carbs are high in starch which, as noted previously can increase your pet’s blood sugar levels which may result in your pet having health issues.

Ideally, you want to see a specific meat is what you want to see first on the label AND a specific meat or meat meal noted 2nd, 3rd and even 4th on the ingredient lists. Even if a meat, ie. Chicken is noted first on the ingredient list, but the 2nd, 3rd and subsequent ingredients are grains, don't be fooled into believing that you’re buying a primarily meat-based food. You’re actually buying a primarily grain-based food.

Dogs and cats need protein and meat is protein.

There are three questions you need to ask before buying a pet food: 1.

How much meat is in the food?

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How much fresh meat is in the food?

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How many meats are in the food?

Feeding a grain-free diet may be a good option for your pet. However, it’s important that you choose grain-free diet for your pet that includes complete and balanced nutrition. It is the nutrient profile of the pet food that is important, not just the individual ingredients in the food.

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And here’s why knowing your meat math is the key!

Global Pet Foods carries different types of dry pet foods that caters to the nutritional needs of pets and those with specific health issues, i.e allergies, digestion, hip & joint, skin & coat., and examples are noted below:

Limited Ingredients Diet (Hypoallergenic ) Contains single source protein, i.e venison and single source carbohydrate, i.e sweet potato.

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Contains one or more protein, i.e lamb meal, fresh salmon and carbohydrate, i.e lentils, green peas and sweet potatoes.

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Formulated to meet the nutritional requireements for pets at different life stages, i.e Puppy/Kittens, Adults, Mature/Senior.

Every pet needs daily and interesting activity, fresh air, clean water, exercise, lots of love, and a food that provides them with superior nutrition to help them maintain a long and healthy life.

We pride ourselves on carrying a wide array of pet foods for dogs and cats, small animals and bird, and you’ll find the best foods available on the market in our stores.

You want the best for your pet. We do too. Visit your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store and speak to one of our Healthy Pet Care Specialists who can educate you about the features and benefits of each brand of pet food available.

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Summer Allergies and Diet Maria Ringo, B.GS, DHMHS CCH HOM

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Food Intolerance There is a growing list of foods While the symptoms are similar to allergy, food intolerance occurs when an ingredient or compound in to which our pets are said to be a food irritates a dog’s digestive system or cannot be properly digested. An IgE allergy response is not allergic, mainly proteins, but now the triggered but inflammation is, and the problem here may not be allergies at all but inflammation itself.

If you have an allergy, your immune system overreacts to an allergen by producing antibodies called suspects include corn, soy, wheat, NOTE: Immunoglobulin E (IgE). dairy, oat, quinoa, turkey, rice, Food intolerances are often a delayed response and therefore difficult to properly diagnose. The trigger fish, egg, peanut, and potato. Why may be any substance that occurs in food processing methods or is added during processing. While food would a dog, a natural omnivore allergies can be triggered by the tiniest amount of the food in question, food intolerances are sometimes built to eat lots of meat, develop an dose-related and may not occur unless the animal consumes a large portion. allergy to turkey or duck, foods that Seemingly random symptoms can be signs of either a food allergy or intolerance in a dog; they one would think would be deeply are not always digestive symptoms. These include chronic ear inflammation, itching, paw biting, poor coat quality, obsessive licking, scooting, and hot spots. These may occur with or without embedded in its DNA to catch and vomiting and diarrhea. eat? Is it really a food allergy or is it Food Sensitivities something else?

In addition to the possibility of food intolerance we have food sensitivities which are described as abnormal reactions to food or food components that do not involve the immune system, but the body as a whole. Food sensitivities are much more common than allergies. A sensitive dog might be able to consume a food occasionally without feeling ill, but will sporadically develop symptoms such as yeasty ears or diarrhea. And once the inflammatory response has been triggered in a sensitized animal, the ongoing inflammation cycle can mask positive or negative changes to the diet or environment if these are not maintained long enough, so it is often hard to tell what is really affecting the animal.

Inflammation is a normal bodily response to anything the body perceives as foreign, and thank goodness for it. The body is constantly using the inflammatory process to kill and/or expel intruders! However, being bombarded by substances the body has deemed foreign results in constant inflammation, and the small intestine is the epicenter of damage when unnatural foods such as extruded meat or vegetable ‘meals’, ‘isolates’ and other synthetic substances such as vitamin premix are a regular part of the dog’s diet. Worse still, 70% of the body’s immune system resides in the lining of the small intestine! This is why frequent infections that seem completely unrelated to the digestive tract are common in animals with food intolerance. As inflammation progresses, immunocytes lining the mucosa are continually damaged, reducing the first line of immunity in the body, leading to problems with the kidneys, thyroid, pancreas, and liver, all of which has become disturbingly high in North American pets.

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BODY Putting all this together: there are likely many autoimmune diseases, including allergies, that are actually symptoms of this immune system erosion. When the body encounters unnatural substances continually it becomes chronically inflamed, unable to support healing and renewal, leading to chronic inability to rebound, leading to possible changes to DNA and an erosion of functional ability. Are you starting to see the connection between illness, food intolerance, a depressed immune system…and the huge role a good natural diet plays in prevention?

Each of the steps in making your dog’s food requires some form of processing, which carries a risk of introducing a foreign substance that the body detects as an invader. Could it be that your dog is sensitized to something about the protein that is causing the reaction, rather than the protein itself?

Look at the many processing and handling points for your dog’s food, which apply to all kinds, cooked or raw, even meat you buy at the butchers: Pathogen exposure in manufacturing facility Heat /acid from extrusion CAFO farmed meat Synthetic chemicals added for flavor, preservation, color, or to bump up the GA Freezing/thawing cycle during transport

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If you can’t pronounce it don’t feed it, not in a supplement, not in a treat, not in a diet.

The first step towards getting to the root of your dog’s food intolerance is to get rid of the chemicals.

If you can’t pronounce it don’t feed it, not in a supplement, not in a treat, not in a diet. If your commercial food needs to rely on a vitamin premix to boost the nutrition on the label, there is not enough nutrition in its ingredients. Finding new foods with the same old synthetic ingredients will not solve the problem: Your dog will find it easier to take that novel protein only for a while, then you’ll be moving on to another.

Secondly, like people, dogs need to get their nutrients from actual food, not inedible industrial foodstuffs such as ‘soy protein isolate’ or clay. Buy a product that contains only 100% human-grade (also called table-grade) meats and whole foods.

Finally, take extra care to avoid a build-up of pathogenic bacteria in your dog’s intestinal tract.

Bacteria will collect, mainly in the gut, and wait for critical mass before they coordinate as a community to attack. If your dog’s health is unraveling, it is hugely important to feed food-based probiotics such as Flora4 Sprouted Seed raw food topper to bolster the ‘good’ probiotic bacteria that can kick out the bad ones in this constant battle.

Chronic inflammation is like a spinning roulette wheel - it doesn’t stop when you take your hand off, so give your dog’s immune system time to repair itself. Full recovery of other organ systems will take time as well. Your dog will go through a healing crisis or two before she becomes a happy, healthy animal again.

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PROFILE | MARIA RINGO 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 Healthy Pet Journal Summer 2016 13

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The Dangers of the Summer Sun The “dog days” of summer can be deadly for dogs, or any animals for that matter, that are left outside for long periods of time in the hot sun and extreme heat. Pets are at risk for heat exhaustion or even worse, heatstroke.

Heatstroke is a very serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.

Once the signs of heatstroke are detected, there is very little time for medical attention before serious damage – or even death – can occur.

Dogs and cats do not sweat through their skin like humans. Once they get hot, instead of sweating, dogs will pant to cool themselves down. Panting helps to circulate the necessary air through a dog’s body, and helps him to cool down. But if dogs “overheat” they are at risk for heatstroke.

NOTE: Short-nosed breeds such as Pugs and Bulldogs, large, heavy-coated breeds, and dogs with heart or respiratory problems are at a greater risk for heatstroke.

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Their stomachs may get upset resulting in vomiting and/or diarrhea (which may be bloody)

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Dog collapses and/or loses consciousness

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Their heartbeat is much faster than normal

If you suspect that your dog is suffering from heatstroke then you must take action quickly but calmly!

Move your dog out of the heat and away from the sun immediately.

Begin cooling your dog with cool water by placing wet washcloths on the foot pads and around the head. Continue to use fresh, cool rags.

Avoid covering the entire body with wet towels as they may trap the heat in.

DO NOT use ice or ice water! Extreme cold can cause the blood vessels to constrict, preventing the core of your dog’s body from cooling and actually causing the internal temperature to further rise.

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Signs of Heatstroke Hot skin; body temperatures of 40 – 43 ºC

1 Rapid, prolonged, or recurrent panting

2 Twitching muscle

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Dog staggers while walking, appears disoriented or has a dazed expression

Unwilling or unable to get up

6 Dark, red tongue and/or gums Sticky or dry tongue and/or gums, thick saliva; may froth at mouth

In addition, over-cooling can cause hypothermia, resulting in other health issues. When the body temperature reaches 39 degrees Celsius, stop cooling. At this point, your dog’s body should continue to cool down on its own.

Offer your dog cool water but do not force it into your dog’s mouth and don’t let him drink excessive amounts.

Call or visit a certified veterinarian right away, even if your dog seems better. There may be internal damage as a result, so an examination is strongly recommended. Treatment may include further cooling techniques, intravenous fluid therapy to counter shock, or medication to prevent or reverse brain damage, if needed.

Healthy Tips: Do you know where your nearest emergency veterinarian clinic is?

Is there a 24-hour clinic close to where you live? If you don’t know, now is an excellent time to find out.

Post the information on your fridge and add the contact details to your smartphone. Don’t wait until you have an emergency with your pet to look for the nearest services.

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Natural Clumping Wood Litter Natural Soft Step™ Clumping Wood Litter 8.4 lb - 9lb Box *Coupon valid at Global Pet Foods stores only.

Not valid with any other offer.

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Sales receipt must be attached to coupon for store redemption.

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Summer Accessories When you spend $60 or more *Coupon valid at Global Pet Foods stores only.

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Nature’s Variety® Small Breed Kibble 4 lb+ Raw Formula 3.5 lb+ *Coupon valid at Global Pet Foods stores only.

Not valid with any other offer.

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Sales receipt must be attached to coupon for store redemption.

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Vesper™ Cat Furniture Zeus™ Dog Toys *Coupon valid at Global Pet Foods stores only.

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Natural Clumping Wood Litter Natural Soft Step™ Clumping Wood Litter 8.4 lb - 9lb Box *Coupon valid at Global Pet Foods stores only.

Not valid with any other offer.

Cannot be downloaded, copied or duplicated. Limit 1 coupon per person.

Sales receipt must be attached to coupon for store redemption.

Offer expires August 31, 2016.

Summer Accessories When you spend $60 or more *Coupon valid at Global Pet Foods stores only.

Not valid with any other offer.

Cannot be downloaded, copied or duplicated.

Limit 1 coupon per person.

Sales receipt must be attached to coupon for store redemption.

Offer expires August 31, 2016.

Nature’s Variety® Small Breed Kibble 4 lb+ Raw Formula 3.5 lb+ *Coupon valid at Global Pet Foods stores only.

Not valid with any other offer.

Cannot be downloaded, copied or duplicated. Limit 1 coupon per person.

Sales receipt must be attached to coupon for store redemption.

Offer expires August 31, 2016.

Vesper™ Cat Furniture Zeus™ Dog Toys *Coupon valid at Global Pet Foods stores only.

Not valid with any other offer.

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Sales receipt must be attached to coupon for store redemption.

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DOG TOYS

6 GREAT TOYS TO CHOOSE FROM

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SOUL

Joy?

Why do our pets bring us so much

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With over 170 Global Pet Foods stores across Canada, we see firsthand as to just how much joy pets bring to our customers (and to us!).

From the way that people pick out the “right” bed for their dog, a new toy for the cat, or ask the common question of our Healthy Pet Care Specialists, “Is this a good food for my pet?”, we know that our customers want the best for their pets. And we are more than happy to help because we want the best for your pets too.

We love to see the joy your pets bring you. It’s one of the key reasons why we love what we do.

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SOUL The bond between people and their pets is really unlike no other bond. Yes, children bring their parents and extended family joy too. But children grow up and, in most cases, lead independent lives, whereas our pets depend on us for their entire lifetime. We are their sole providers and caregivers.

There’s no question of the tremendous pain that people go through when their pets are ill or have passed over the “Rainbow Bridge”. It is the same pain akin to losing a spouse or a child. For most people, they cannot imagine their lives without their pets. Our pets bring joy to our lives.

Why do our pets bring us so much joy?

Our pets do not discriminate Our gender, race, appearance, wealth (or lack thereof), where we live, what we do, or how we dress means absolutely nothing to our pets. They just love us - plain and simple – unconditionally. Unconditional love is very difficult to find in humans.

Our pets teach us to live for today As humans, we wish for things that we don’t have, or spend time regretting what we have done or not done. We spend a lot of time worrying, don’t we? Our pets? They live for today!

Every day is a new day and they simply live it and they love living it with us, whether it’s curled up beside us or sitting on our laps, or going for a walk. What a great world it would be if we lived like our pets!

Our pets are forgiving Our pets are forgiving. There is rarely a conflict among packs of animals. They solve their problems and move on. They don’t hold grudges or worry about what happened yesterday.

Yes, dogs and cats may have excellent memories, but veterinarian and animal behaviourist, Alexandra Horowtiz states that the cerebral cortex in a dog’s brain, the part responsible for higherorder though functions and language, is not sufficiently developed to support human-like conceptual thinking. The same anatomical feature which makes our dogs incapable of feeling guilt also allows them to forgive easily because they don’t have the framework of language to help them structure and retrieve memories in any detail.

There isn’t a better feeling than when we come home and our pets are so excited to see us. Our pets greet us every day as if we have been away for days or years.

It’s a great feeling, isn’t it?

Watching our fish tank at night relaxes us. Petting our ferret, rabbit, hamster, lizard, puppy or dog, kitten or cat, calms us.

Our pets love us unconditionally. And that brings us joy.

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SPIRIT

Locally

Owned & Operated Did you know that Global Pet Foods is the largest Canadian-owned Pet Specialty retailer? We opened our first store in 1976 in Ontario, and to date, we have more than 170 stores across Canada.

The majority of our stores are franchised and independently owned and operated by people who are doting pet lovers, agility enthusiasts, animal advocates, and trainers who have a wealth of knowledge about pet nutrition and pet care.

You’ll find many Canadian-made pet foods, treats, and a wide variety of supplies and accessories at your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store.

Why does shopping local matter?

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Creates jobs in your local community Contributes to your neighbourhood’s prosperity Keeps dollars close to your home Keeps decision-making power close to your home Small businesses employ close to 50% of Canada’s private sector workforce (source: Industry Canada, 2013) Small businesses drive close to 30% of Canada’s GDP (source: Industry Canada, 2013)

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Community participation

Our franchisees and their employees share your community’s interest and are personally invested in the welfare and future of your neighbourhoods. Our franchisees are active in your community through local events and charity fundraisers.

Staying true to our roots Being Canadian is important to us and we know it’s important to you too. As a small business, we pride ourselves on knowing our customers by name, including their pets! We’re committed to providing our customers with Best in Class service!

You want the best for your pets. We do too! Let us help you make informed decisions regarding the proper nutrition and care that will not only improve the overall health of your pets, but extend their lives.

Our Healthy Pet Care Specialists can provide you with expert advice to recommend the best brand of pet food, supplement, treat, toy, or other pet products – along with great pet care tips – so that your companion pets are happy and healthy!

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Pet Food brands available at Global Pet Foods ~ Made by Canadians for Canadians ~

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We’re passionate about Healthy Choices for your pets!

Most of us have cute baby names for our pets, no matter how rough and tough they may be. One thing our pets have in common with a human baby is that they are entirely dependent upon us for their meals and nutrition. Unlike babies, their dependence lasts a lifetime.

Global Pet Foods is very proud to be the largest Canadian-owned pet specialty retail chain owner. Being Canadian is very important to us and having Canadian-sourced pet food, treats and Canadian made accessories and supplies even moreso. We've noted the Canadian pet food brands that are available at Global Pet Foods stores across Canada and we're confident that pet lovers across the country will appreciate buying Canadian for their pets. Some of these pet foods brands are sold around the world and are top notch quality. More importantly, these brands provide superior nutrition for your pets.

Global Pet Foods is always on the search for new and innovative pet food and treats for your fourlegged family members. So whether you have a genteel indoor cat, a young and vigorous working dog, or energetic small animal, our stores will always have a wide selection of products to meet your pet’s nutritional needs, and suit their individual tastes. Our excellent selection means that your pet will always be healthy and happy!

Are you a new Global Pet Foods customer?

Visit your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store and register for our Free Food Program today!

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SPIRIT

Celebrating

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. Below are some of our furry customers and a description of what their parents are doing to ensure the total health and wellbeing of their companion pets.

Rocky This is Rocky and he loves to run and jump.

He is always active. In the summer, Annette will go to parks, forest trails, and to the beach with Rocky. Rocky loves his kiddie pool when they're in the backyard! His diet is healthy with a combination of kibble and raw. He loves his dinners and the combination keeps him super healthy!

Cash and Tia Kelsey keeps Cash and Tia healthy by feeding quality Canadian food from Global Pet Foods so they have the energy to join Kelsey for her horseback riding, hiking, and biking activities (they live on an acreage). Cash and Tia will cool off in the summer heat by heading to the pond for a dip.

Paisley This is Paisley. Glenda keeps her healthy and happy by feeding her a grain-free food that is purchased at Global Pet Foods. Glenda also bought the collars and leads from there as well so she can take Paisley for lots of walks!

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Loki Let's meet Loki!

Loki loves it when Line returns from the Global Pet Foods store with his treats and food, along with any toys she purchased for him. Loki is Line's gentleman, directly protective when needed but gentle with children.

Morris Morris is a rescue kitty. Moray will maintain his health by keeping him indoors, well loved, and feeding him a healthy diet.

Fresco This is Fresco! Isabel keeps Fresco fit and trim by going for early morning swims.

Cassius Christina keeps Cassius healthy by feeding him raw food and exercising him 3 times a day. In the summer he's more active in the water due to the heat and less impact on his joints.

Coal This is Coal. Kathy keeps him healthy by walking him regularly.

He's 18 months old and loves to soak up all the mud puddles. He has elbow dysplasia in his front legs but Kathy has it under control!

Kathy feeds Coal an Omega-3 supplement and quality food from Global Pet Foods.

SPIRIT Sadie This is Sadie. Joy will keep Sadie happy and healthy this summer by ensuring she exercises a lot and has playtime in the pool.

Joy will keep Sadie cool by giving her unlimited water and shade!

Sophie This is Sophie. Joy will keep Sophie happy by playing with her a lot near the pool. Joy will provide a lot of water and shade to keep Sophie hydrated during summer.

Nala This is Porchya's fur baby, Nala, with her youngest child. Nala will be 4 years old in August.

She is a Sheppard/Shar-pei mix. Porchya will keep her healthy by feeding a quality food from Global Pet Foods, daily walks and plenty of cold fresh water to keep her hydrated! Porchya will also make sure that the backyard has the canopy out to give Nala a nice shady spot when outside.

Duckie

Willy Roy

Duckie is a 6 year old beagle mix. Marie and Duckie love going hiking, trips to the park, canoeing, swimming, and agility classes.

Marie feeds Duckie Go! dog food and dried or fresh liver treats.

This is Willy Roy, a West Highland White Terrier. Karie will keep Willy Roy fit by taking him on long hikes in the forest, taking him swimming, agility exercises, and playing tug of war. Karie will also ensure that Willy Roy's diet is healthy. Willy Roy is a rescue dog and has issues with his back so Karie takes him swimming a lot and that helps him and keeps his backend toned and pain-free.

Averi, Emme and Everli Quinn Meet Averi, Emme and Everli Quinn! Marcie will keep them happy this summer with lots of rides, fun in the kiddie pool, walks in the park and play-dates! Marcie will keep them cool with cooling vests, lots of water and rest in the shade!

Jada This is Jada, who is 9 years old. Six months ago she had a blood sugar level of 25 and was diagnosed as a diabetic. Penny feeds Jada a grain-free diet (dry and cans). Fortunately, Jada lost three pounds and now has a normal blood sugar level. Penny is grateful to Global Pet Foods for carrying such wonderful and healthy products.

Emily Sarah takes her beautiful and healthy Emily for daily walks and playtime with toys. Sarah feeds Emily quality dog food and treats from Global Pet Foods.

Logan Logan, enjoys a healthy diet of ACANA dog food, along with Paris high quality treats from Global Pet Foods. Victoria will make sure Paris stay active and During the summer Amy and Logan will hit healthy by taking her for lots of hikes and up the walking trails training activities. around Moncton, NB with lots of water to stay hydrated.

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Find your local GLOBAL PET FOODS store: ONTARIO

OAKVILLE

1011 Upper Middle Road (Upper Middle Road & Eighth Line)

905-339-1503

**ORANGEVILLE

47 Broadway (Broadway & Highway 10)

519-942-8187

310 Harwood Avenue South (Harwood & HWY 401/ Bayly St. E) 905-428-7387

ORILLIA

55 Front Street North

705-326-7474

AJAX

1965 Salem Road North (Salem Road & Taunton Road)

905-427-7387

OSHAWA

575 Thornton Road North (Thornton & Rossland)

905-723-5428

ALLISTON

113 Victoria Street West (Victoria Street & Paris Street)

705-434-3311

OSHAWA

600 Grandview Street South (Grandview & Bloor Street)

905-245-0247

ANCASTER

73 Wilson Street West (Wilson & Fiddler’s Green Road)

905-304-0020

OSHAWA

789 Taunton Road East (Taunton & Harmony)

905-721-0199

AURORA

15440 Bayview Avenue (Bayview & Aurora Sideroad)

905-727-3448

OTTAWA

1176 Bank Street (Bank Street & Grove Avenue)

613-422-6741

BARRIE

420 Essa Road (Essa Road & Veterans Drive)

705-792-4152

OTTAWA

1021 Cyrville Road

613-744-0230

BARRIE

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

705-733-9002

OTTAWA

2150 Robertson Road (Bell’s Corner Robertson Centre)

613-726-7622

BELLEVILLE

110 North Front Street (King George Plaza)

613-966-8100

OTTAWA

3191 Strandherd Drive (Strandherd Drive & Woodroffe Avenue)

613-825-5615

BOLTON

356 Queen Street South (Queen St. & Allan Drive)

905-857-7623

OTTAWA

1200 Wellington Street (Wellington & Hamilton)

613-695-8884

**BOWMANVILLE

2316 Highway 2 (Hwy 2 & Green Road)

905-623-4302

OTTAWA

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

613-837-0350

BRADFORD

170 Holland Street West (Holland Street & Toronto Street)

905-775-4640

OTTAWA

6081 Hazeldean Road (Main Street & Hazeldean Road)

613-836-3023

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 (beside Payless ShoeSource)

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

BURLINGTON

595 Plains Road East (King Road & Plains Road)

905-681-9899

SCARBOROUGH

2369 Brimley Road (Brimley Road & Sheppard Avenue East)

416-298-0028

CAMBRIDGE

970 Franklin Boulevard (Franklin & Elgin Street)

519-624-2555

SCARBOROUGH

122 Ellesmere Road

416-443-0788

CAMBRIDGE

940 Jamieson Parkway

519-651-1056

SCARBOROUGH

2975 Kingston Road (Cliffcrest Plaza)

416-266-1881

COBOURG

471 Division Street (Division Street & Munroe Street)

905-373-1984

SHELBURNE

226 First Avenue East (Main Street & Owen Sound Street)

519-925-3471

COLLINGWOOD

20 Balsam Street (HWY 26 & Balsam Street)

705-446-9539

ST. CATHARINES

400 Scott Street (Scott Street & Niagara)

905-646-0508

**DUNDAS

119 Osler Drive (Osler Drive & Grant Avenue)

905-628-8700

ST. THOMAS

900 Talbot Street

519 207 3663

ETOBICOKE

452 Rathburn Road (Rathburn & West Mall)

416-621-2745

STONEY CREEK

184 Highway 8 (Gateshead Plaza)

905-662-2415

ETOBICOKE

270 The Kingsway (Humbertown Plaza)

416-234-0056

STONEY CREEK

2273 Rymal Road East (Rymal Corners Plaza)

905-578-3500

ETOBICOKE

1278 The Queensway (Kipling & The Queensway)

647-341-5202

**STOUFFVILLE

5892 Main Street (Main Street & 9th Line)

905-640-4400

**FERGUS

600 Scotland Street (Scotland Street & Belsyde Avenue)

519-787-7079

STRATFORD

684 Ontario Street (Ontario Street & Burritt Street)

519-305-5000

GEORGETOWN

280 Guelph Street (Guelph Street & Mountainview)

905-873-7086

THORNHILL

70 Doncaster Avenue (Yonge & Steeles)

905-771-9227

GUELPH

19 Victoria Road North (Grange Victoria Plaza)

519-822-6922

THORNHILL

9200 Bathurst Street (Rutherford Village)

905-597-3353

GUELPH

5 Clair Road West (Clair Road & Gordon)

519-823-3004

TORONTO

2019 Yonge Street (Yonge & Davisville)

416-487-6267

GUELPH

715 Wellington Street West (Wellington St. W and Imperial Road) 519-265-8966

TORONTO

2100 Bloor Street West (Bloor & High Park)

416-604-9272

HAMILTON

50 Dundurn Street South (Dundurn & Main Street W)

905-528-2775

TORONTO

381 Eglinton Avenue West (Eglinton & Avenue Road)

416-482-4995

HAMILTON

989 Fennell Avenue East (Fennell & Upper Gage)

905-575-9422

TORONTO

75 Hanna Avenue (King Street West & Atlantic Avene)

416-534-7368

HAMILTON

1400 Upper James Street (StoneChurch & Upper James)

905-383-2224

TORONTO

1753 Queen Street East (Queen Street East & Kingston Road)

416-686-9468

KANATA

700 Eagleson Road (Eagleson & Stonehaven)

613-599-0660

TORONTO

173 Dupont Street (Dupont & St.George)

416-964-0450

KESWICK

443 Queensway South (Queensway & Glenwoods)

905-476-0575

TORONTO

1947 Avenue Road (Avenue Road & Felbrigg Avenue)

416-783-8836

KING CITY

1700 King Road (King Side Road & Dufferin)

905-833-7387

TORONTO

243 Danforth Avenue (Danforth & Broadview Avenue)

416-463-7387

KINGSTON

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

613-548-8048

TORONTO

808 York Mills Road (Leslie & York Mills Road)

416-449-7900

KITCHENER

700 Strasburg Road (Forest Glen Shopping Centre)

519-749-2821

TORONTO

125 Lower Jarvis Street (St. Lawrence Market)

416-368-4222

KITCHENER

669 Belmont Avenue West (Belmont Avenue & Glasgow Street)

519-571-4444

TRENTON

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

613-392-9191

LINDSAY

370 Kent Street West (Kent Street West & HWY 35)

705-324-9794

UNIONVILLE

4721 Highway 7 East (HWY 7 and Kennedy Road)

905-475-5777

LONDON

395 Wellington Road (North of Commissioners)

519-686-7387

UXBRIDGE

2B Welwood Drive (Brock Road & Welwood)

905-862-3262

LONDON

509 Commissioners Road West (Wonderland & Commissioners) 519-474-3647

WASAGA

3 Market Lane (Stonebridge Plaza - Near Walmart)

705-429-2224

LONDON

911 Southdale Road West

519-652-3643

WATERDOWN

255 Dundas Street West (Dundas & Hamilton Street North)

905-689-3377

MAPLE

2810 Major Mackenzie Drive (Major Mackenzie & Jane Street)

905-832-3304

WATERLOO

425 University Avenue East (University Downs Plaza)

519-579-9494

MARKHAM

5990 16th Avenue (16th Avenue & Markham Road)

905-471-5593

WATERLOO

450 Columbia Street West (Laurelwoods Shopping Centre)

519-725-4343

**MIDLAND

268 King Street (King Street & Hugal Avenue)

705-527-4432

WHITBY

910 Dundas Street West (Highway 2 & McQuay)

905-493-6474

MILTON

400 Main Street East (Ontario Street & Main Street East)

905-878-9808

WOODSTOCK

385 Springbank Avenue (Springbank & Devonshire)

519-539-0111

MILTON

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

905-864-9738

WOODBRIDGE

7887 Weston Road (Weston Road & Highway 7)

905-851-4297

MISSISSAUGA

224 Lakeshore Road West (Lakeshore & Mississauga Road S)

905-278-4112

MISSISSAUGA

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

MISSISSAUGA

6590 Meadowvale Town Centre Circ. (Meadowvale Town Centre) 905-819-9255

NOVA SCOTIA

MISSISSAUGA

2901 Eglinton Avenue West (Eglinton & Winston Churchill)

905-369-0577

BEDFORD

30 Damascus Street (Bedford Commons)

MISSISSAUGA

1525 Bristol Road West (Creditview and Bristol Road West)

905-816-0330

DARTMOUTH

100 Main Street - Westphal Plaza (Main Street & Gordon Avenue) 902-434-8361

NEWMARKET

130 Davis Drive (Yonge & Davis Drive)

905-898-7910

HALIFAX

209 Chain Lake Road (Chain Lake Road & Washmill Lake)

902-876-0894

NEWMARKET

17730 Leslie Street (Leslie & Davis Drive)

905-853-9550

NEW GLASGOW

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

902-755-5609

NIAGARA FALLS

3643 Portage Road (Portage Road & Thorold Stone Road)

905-356-3555

NEW MINAS

8927 Commercial Street (Kings Centre)

902-681-0757

NORTH BAY

34 Champlain Street (Algonquin & Highway 17/11)

705-472-3331

SYDNEY

20 Sydney Port Access Road (Grand Lake Crossings)

902-567-5457

NORTH YORK

280 Sheppard Avenue East (Sheppard & Willowdale)

416-222-8253

TRURO

68 Robie Street (Fundy Trail Mall)

902-895-4646

ACTON

8 Main Street North (Main Street & Mill Street E)

AJAX

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519-853-8833

902-835-2250

Over 170 stores across Canada.

NEW BRUNSWICK DIEPPE

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 & Belvedere Avenue)

902-368-1326

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

5101 50th Avenue

780-980-8711

RED DEER

3701 50 Avenue (Canyon Plaza Mall)

403-309-3232

SUMMERSIDE

ALBERTA

RED DEER-NORTH 6320 50 Avenue (Village Mall)

403-352-7797

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

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

MANITOBA

BRITISH COLUMBIA 2339 Highway 97 North (Dillworth Shopping Centre)

250-861-3663

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

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 CITY

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

TERREBONNE

1341 Grande Allee (Boul Grande Alle and Rue Levis)

450-471-1967

VAUDREUIL-DORION

3100 Harwood (Centre 25ieme D’achat Hudson)

450-455-0262

VAUDREUIL-DORION

585 St. Charles Avenue (Centre Dachat Vaudreuil)

450-424-4545

KELOWNA

QUEBEC

*New Store **Under new Management

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 pre-opening 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 Healthy Pet Journal Summer 2016 31

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Satisfies the daily needs of fussy felines and the aesthetic tastes of cat lovers.

ELEGANT YET PRACTICAL CAT FURNITURE