Monthly Newsletter
For The Love of Animals is an independently owned and family operated pet supply store.
Welcome to our December newsletter.
Welcome to our December newsletter. This month I've included tips on how to protect your pet during the holidays, as well as an interview we did with Toronto Observer's reporter, Michelle Grace. We have some exciting events happening to help us celebrate our 2nd anniversary! We also announce our special holiday hours and the arrival of holiday gifts for that special pet in your life.
We're celebrating our 2nd anniversary at For the Love of Animals!
Wow, it's hard to believe that two years ago, on December 12, we opened our doors, and what an exciting 2 years it's been! Thanks to our many customers, we've been able to grow and learn substantially. Come help us celebrate our 2nd anniversary, we have 2 exciting events happening:
Anniversary Contest
Come visit us between December 1 to December 12 and fill out a ballot for a chance to win 1 of 3 $25.00 gift certificates. Contest ends at closing December 12. Full details are on our web site.
Special 3 day anniversary sale - December 10 to December 12 only
To celebrate our 2nd anniversary, all toys, food and accessories will be 20% off on Saturday December 10 to Monday December 12. Sale excludes already discounted items and custom orders.
Hope to see you there!
Holiday items have arrived
We've brought in quite a few holiday gifts for your pets. Currently we have everything from holiday stuffed animals, holiday treats and holiday themed toys. Come check it out and pick up something for that special pet in your life.
Holiday hours - please note the late openings:
Saturday December 24 - 12 pm to 7 pm
Sunday & Monday December 25 & 26 - Closed
Tuesday & Wednesday December 27 & 28 - 12 pm to 7 pm
Thursday & Friday December 29 to 30 - 12 pm to 8 pm
Saturday December 31 - 12 pm to 7 pm
Sunday January 01 - Closed
Regular hours resume on Monday January 02, 2012
From our family to yours, we wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday!
We're in the news!
On November 11th we were in the Toronto Observer. I had the chance to talk to reporter Michelle Grace on how to prepare your pet for the winter. Michelle's article is based off of 2 articles I wrote last year on winter and holiday safety. We also had the pleasure of working with Cooper, Sage and Shelby, as well as their Mom, Sharon Jarvis who is an amazing volunteer with Pomeranian & Small Breed Rescue. You can read the full article here.
Keeping Your Pet Safe During The Holidays
With family and friends visiting and routines changing, it's easy to be sidetracked when it comes to supervising our pets. Dogs and cats don't know what's bad for them, so it is up to us to ensure they remain safe during the holidays. There are so many new and different things to check out, and cats aren't the only ones that are curious.
Top 8 dangers to pets
- Holiday foods, including candy, nuts and chocolate. It is recommended that you don't change your pets diet at holiday time
- Unattended alcoholic drinks & guest medications left within reach
- Floral arrangements & holiday plants including Poinsettias, Mistletoe, especially mistletoe berries, holly, hibiscus, lilies and tree needles
- Tree ornaments, especially tinsel and glass ornaments, ornament hooks & Christmas tree water
- Electrical cords and batteries
- Ribbons & plastic wrappings, Styrofoam packaging
- Lit candles cause burns and fires, never leave a lit candle unattended
- Securely tie your tree to the wall do avoid rambunctious or excited cats or dogs from knocking the tree over
Most importantly, enjoy the holidays with your pet!
Subscribing to our newsletter
If our newsletter was forwarded to you, why not subscribe and never miss an issue. To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, send an email to info@loveofanimals.ca with "subscribe" in the subject. Be assured that your email address will never be given out or sold.
That wraps it up for this months newsletter. We hope to see you at the store soon!
Marilyn Murray ~ Owner