Spaw for Pets

10/24/2024

Hi friends. I need to find a few things, and I'd rather buy used stuff so, here's what I need:

First, it's coming into winter, and I will be needing to make some fire starter cups soon, but to do so I need wax. If you could save up all your wax scraps from candles for me, that would be greatly appreciated;

Second, I'm looking for about 45 inches of lower kitchen cabinets / bathroom vanity to fill a space that I'd considered putting seats in, but have changed my mind. I have zero intention of having someone join me in the bus, so I have no need for passenger seats. This space will be better used getting kitchen things off my counter top, making the space look less cluttered.

Let me know if you see or have either of these asks. Thanks!

09/30/2024

WoooooHooooo! Trip booked!

January 2 through January 16th (2 WEEKS!!) I will be in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! Flying out of TO on a direct flight to Puerto Vallarta, and the same / reverse on return (non-stop PV to TO). I do not like stops or plane transfers, so I've avoided those.

This is my first solo, international travel, and while I'm excited about it, I'm also a tad nervous. The good thing is, I'm going to a place where I know someone! Luke LaRue and his husband reside very close to Puerto Vallarta, so I'll have people I know, just in case. Get ready, Luke! ;) I'm also looking very forward to meeting Luke's partner, Randy, finally!

I have also booked cancellation insurance and such. I'm not interested in losing the money for this vacation. I've been there before, and it's financially painful, so I've avoided that too.

Of course, I will be unable to groom dogs during that period, so we'll have to arrange our schedule to accommodate everyone as much as possible. Fortunately, there's still plenty of time, and nothing already booked ahead.

While there, I'll look at RV parks for places that I might be able to take the bus to in winter 2026.

I'm SO excited!!

09/04/2024

05/21/2024

I think this is a GREAT idea!

May long weekend reminder for all of us campers! Jot down your campsite # and cell on a dollarstore tag, and attach to your pupper’s collar with other tags. Even the most responsible of us can have a doggo who slips a leash or gets startled and bolts. Even if no cell service in the camp area, this allows other to bring the rascally runner back to your site.

05/17/2024

Good morning friends. I will be offline for the weekend, as I'm going to visit my sister in Toronto, and I'm not taking my laptop.

I'm available via text, if you have my cell number. If you don't, you don't need to talk to me that badly that it can't wait until Monday. :P (I don't have social media on my phone.)

For my Canadian friends, enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend, and the day off on Monday. For my American friends, enjoy your weekend, and Monday (?). LOL

05/06/2024

05/04/2024

Look what was just brought in, locally grown herbs. Limited stock available. We've got Winter Thyme, Red Yarrow and Lemon Balm.
Sold with 100% proceeds donated to local rescues,
- $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00

While your here, check out our monthly sales;

Red Meat Blend & Chicken Lamb are 20% off all sizes



Dehydrated treats;

- DH Rabbit Ears 1kg bags Only - 50% off

- DH Chicken feet - 50% Off

- DH Duck Hearts - 25% Off

Whole Raw;

- Raw Chicken drumsticks 10pk for $8.00 or 44lb case for $66.00 (While Supplies last!)

- Raw Rabbit Tenders 2pk - 25% off

- Raw Rabbit Heads - 50% off

Also Our Go Dog Retrieval Toys are 25% Off too (In store while supplies last)

05/03/2024

Treu wanted to take a second to thank you for booking most of Doug's week up next week, but she wanted to let you know there are still a few spaces open, before his next surgery. They are as follows:

Wednesday, May 8th at 10 am; and
Friday, May 10th at 10 am.

Hit him up here on Facebook, or call Raw For Pets at 519-207-2480 to get one of those last few appointments, pre-surgery (May 14th).

Doug will be out until May 27th, returning to regular hours, and there is nothing currently booked for that week back. Hit him up!

04/24/2024

My afternoon involved meeting my new friend, Lexi. She is also a former puppy mill Momma, who has a fantastic family who loves her very much. Even though she's been out of the puppy mill for a few years, she's still quite nervous, so Mom warned me to watch her, especially in the bath.

Lexi also has some skin issues going on, so Mom supplied the medicated shampoo from the vet to use. We did, but next time I'd like to wash her in some of my shampoos and conditioners to help with her skin moisture level. The vet shampoo is great, and will help minimize irritation, but it just doesn't have enough stuff in it to really help the skin quickly get moisture.

I spoke with Mom and we're going to do that next time. I think using my shampoo first to really help moisturize her skin, and then the vet shampoo to strip away any residue, will go a long way to helping her skin heal a tad faster.

Thanks for visiting, Lexi! It was awesome to meet you!

04/24/2024

My day today started with another old friend coming back to visit! My friend, Banjo, was due for his spring groom, and when Mom saw that I was back to grooming, she asked if I would take Banjo back. As you can see, I happily said yes!

Remember what I said about Golden Retrievers having a problem getting matts in behind their ears? Yeah, well that's really a thing, but, Banjo's family has been so good with their maintenance that not only were there no matts behind his ears, I don't think I found any knots to speak of anywhere in his coat!

Yes, clearly he had a ton of fur still in his coat that really needed brushing out. Banjo is like every other dog at this time of year in that regard. But there were no knots. Deep in against the skin Banjo had all the lumps of dead fur that hadn't gotten matted yet, and they would have soon, but Mom did a great job of keeping them at bay until his spring groom.

Great job, Mom and Dad! You ROCK!

04/24/2024

My new little friend, Scout came by yesterday to get a good groom going, and it was wonderful to meet her! Scout is a young Cocker Spaniel / Poodle mix girl, and she's a little shy and tender.

We just took our time, and with some patience from both of us, we got Scout done without too much drama. Her coat was in pretty rough shape, so I wasn't sure how much I could save, but happily, we managed to save her a decent seasonally appropriate length!

Thanks for coming to visit, Scout. I look forward to seeing you again!

04/24/2024

Ivar came in Friday to hang out with me for a while, and it was a good time.

Ivar is definitely more to handle than Daisy (he'll be 2 in August), but he's still a very nice boy. He's just young and busy. ;)

Thanks for the visit, Ivar! I look forward to seeing you again!

04/24/2024

Daisy came to visit last Friday, and it was so nice to spend some time with her. She's recently been adopted by a nice family, and I'm looking forward to building a friendship with her.

Daisy's family adopted one of my foster dogs over a decade ago, so when they contacted me asking if I would groom their two Golden Retrievers, I jumped at the chance!

Daisy's brother, Ivar, came in when she was finished and ready to go home.

Daisy was a very good girl for me, and I would totally work with her again anytime!

04/24/2024

New foster girl, Millie, came for a visit to get cleaned up, and what a doll she is! I don't know her past, but I'm guessing she was loved, because she's just the sweetest lady!

She's a little on the chunky side right now (which also suggests to me that she was VERY loved ;) ) but with a little more exercise and a bit of dieting in her foster home, she'll be svelte and gorgeous in no time at all.

I don't think Millie is yet available for adoption, but she's with Happy's Place- Retirement Home for Dogs. Watch their page for more information about this sweet, lovely lady.

Good luck on finding a great new home, Millie! Your new family will be very lucky to have you join them.

04/24/2024

Clara came in for a little tidying up before her vet visit for a spay. She's recently been spring from a puppy mill situation, so she needs to feel fresh and clean to go with her new life as a beloved pet.

Clara is very shy and nervous, which is pretty typical of a former puppy mill momma. Clara did pretty well, overall. Someone had previously clipped Clara mostly short, so I didn't have to do much to her body. but her legs, feet and face really needed attention, so those were the areas of our focus.

Clara had some pretty wicked dry skin, so I made sure to leave her soaking in both the 2-in-1 conditioning shampoo, as well as some concentrated conditioner with Aloe Vera in it. By the time she was done and dry, she had no more dandruff left on her skin, and she no doubt felt a world better!

Clara isn't yet available for adoption, but when she is, I've no doubt a pretty little lass like her will get adopted quickly! Good luck in your new life, Clara!

04/23/2024

My old friend, Ari, came in to see me, and it was so great to spend time with him again. I love having old clients come back to me, particularly when they're awesome little dudes like Ari.

As before, Ari was a good boy for me, and gave me no trouble at all. We put him into his summer length and cleaned up his face nicely, and got Ari back out the door to his Mom and Dad.

Thanks for the visit, Ari! I look forward to seeing you again soon!

04/20/2024

Time to get your orders in. Monday 8 am is cut off for fresh bulk.
Buy bulk fresh and save.
Why buy Raw for Pets?
All Canadian meats only.
From human grade provincial and federal regulated facilities only.
Made fresh weekly.
Third party testing and analysis on our blends.
Made on location by us.
Delivery monthly to your door.
Knowledgable staff willing to problem solve any dietary health issues.
Our pets are our family. They deserve real food not feed.
Located in St Thomas Ont
43872 Talbot Line.
Delivery to Kitchener Cambridge Waterloo Sat April 27
Newmarket Minden Monday April 29th

Time to get your orders in. Monday 8 am is cut off for fresh bulk.

Buy bulk fresh and save.

Why buy Raw for Pets?
All Canadian meats only.
From human grade provincial and federal regulated facilities only.
Made fresh weekly.
Third party testing and analysis on our blends.
Made on location by us.
Delivery monthly to your door.
Knowledgable staff willing to problem solve any dietary health issues.
Our pets are our family. They deserve real food not feed.
Located in St Thomas Ont
43872 Talbot Line.
Delivery to Kitchener Cambridge Waterloo Sat April 27
Newmarket Minden Monday April 29th