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How to Keep Your Pet Healthy While Traveling

How to Keep Your Pet Healthy While Traveling

Learn how to keep your pet healthy during travel! From international pet travel tips to safe pet transport, ensure stress-free journeys for your furry friend.

The Ultimate Guide for Creating a Pet Friendly Workspace

The Ultimate Guide for Creating a Pet Friendly Workspace

Create a pet friendly workspace with tips on how to balance productivity, pet safety, and comfort while working alongside your furry friends.

5 Benefits of Adopting a Pet in Canada

5 Benefits of Adopting a Pet in Canada

Save a life & gain a furry friend by adopting a pet in Canada . Lower costs, community impact & lifelong joy. Join 80% of happy Canadian adopters!

Top 5 Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Toronto

Top 5 Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Toronto

Here are Toronto's top 5 pet-friendly restaurants , from upscale dining to casual patios. Your guide to the best spots for dining out with your furry friend.

Protecting Your Pets Against Wildfires

Protecting Your Pets Against Wildfires

Here are the vital steps to protect your pets during wildfires , from creating emergency kits to evacuation procedures and post-fire care. Keep your pets safe!

Winter Pet Travel Safety: A Complete Guide for Pet Parents

Winter Pet Travel Safety: A Complete Guide for Pet Parents

Learn the essential winter pet travel safety tips, from airport navigation to preventing accidents. Your complete guide to stress-free holiday travel with pets!

The Millennial Pet Parenting Trend: How a Generation is Redefining Pet Ownership

The Millennial Pet Parenting Trend: How a Generation is Redefining Pet Ownership

Learn how millennials are redefining pet ownership, treating pets as family, and driving demand for premium services like pet relocation and international transport .

How to Prepare for Safe Summer Travel with Pets

How to Prepare for Safe Summer Travel with Pets

Planning summer travel with your pets? Learn essential tips for safe pet relocation with Paws en Route. Our comprehensive pet relocation services in Canada and internationally ensure a smooth journey. Understand WestJet pets policies, manage the WestJet pet fee , and navigate international pet transport with ease. With IPATA-certified shippers, we guarantee your pet's safety and comfort in international pet shipping and pet shipping within Canada . Trust us for seamless international pet flights and stress-free pet travel.

5 Common Mistakes Pet Owners Can Make

5 Common Mistakes Pet Owners Can Make

Whether you have a cat or a dog at home, sometimes we unknowingly make mistakes that can prove to be harmful for our loved pets. Here are some common risky mistakes pet owners can make. ‍

3 Things To Know Before Adopting A Puppy

3 Things To Know Before Adopting A Puppy

Puppies adorable, energetic, playful, and make loving companions! There are lots of decisions to make and factors to consider before you decide to bring a puppy home. ‍

Choosing The Right Pet Sitter

Choosing The Right Pet Sitter

Are you a pet parent who is traveling soon and looking for a pet sitter? Here is how you can choose the right pet sitter for your beloved pet. ‍

Caring For Your Pup’s Paws In Winter

Caring For Your Pup’s Paws In Winter

The cold season comes with its own challenges and one of them includes your pet’s paw safety. Here is how you can care for your pup’s paws in the chilly winter season. ‍

5 Benefits Of Adopting A Pet

5 Benefits Of Adopting A Pet

When people decide to adopt a pet, the first question that comes to mind is if they should adopt one or head to the breeder. Here are a few advantages of adopting a pet from the animal shelter or adoption center. ‍

5 Things About Cats That Will Surprise You

5 Things About Cats That Will Surprise You

Are you a new pet parent who just adopted a cute kitten? Cats are curious by nature, and they discover their surroundings in some very unique ways. Here are a few things about our furry friends that may surprise you. ‍

Tips For Creating An Emergency Preparedness Plan For Your Pets

Tips For Creating An Emergency Preparedness Plan For Your Pets

Pet parents always want to ensure the safety of their furry loved ones. Whether it’s a natural disaster or other unexpected life circumstances, pet safety is important to pet parents. Here are some tips on how to create an emergency preparedness plan for your pets. ‍ ‍

When Your Indoor Cat Wants To Go Outside

When Your Indoor Cat Wants To Go Outside

Do you have an indoor cat that has started expressing interest in going out? There are certain hazards your cat can face if they venture out and are allowed to roam freely. Here are some safe ways you can let your indoor cat experience the outdoors safely. ‍

How to Recognize the Signs of Stress in Your Pet

How to Recognize the Signs of Stress in Your Pet

Dogs communicate using their body language so it is important for pet parents to understand what they are trying to tell us. Here is how you can can recognize the signs of stress in a dog. ‍       ‍ ‍

Life Hacks for Pet Parents

Life Hacks for Pet Parents

Pet parents love their furry friends even when their pooch brings mess into the home. And while we may not complain, we do need a prompt solution every now and then. Here are some amazing life hacks for pet owners. ‍

4 Simple Ways To Relieve Dog Boredom

4 Simple Ways To Relieve Dog Boredom

Dogs, like humans, need mental and physical stimulation to thrive. Here are effective ways to relieve your dog's boredom and keep them engaged. ‍

5 Ways Pets Improve Our Health

5 Ways Pets Improve Our Health

Pets have a special way of making people feel good. Are you someone who is thinking of adopting a new pet? You may be surprised at the benefits of pet ownership. Here is how pets can improve our health. ‍

Pet Summer Safety Tips

Pet Summer Safety Tips

At Paws en route, we care for the safety and well-being of all our loved furry friends! We are very excited to announce our partnership with U.S. based Center for Pet Safety and its PAWS UP for Safety program. ‍

Shopping for your pet? 4 tips to keep them happy

Shopping for your pet? 4 tips to keep them happy

Are you a pet parent who gets excited every time they go to the pet store? Pet stores are so much fun, full of options and opportunities to make life better for our furry loved ones. ‍

Top 6 friendliest cat breeds

Top 6 friendliest cat breeds

Are you thinking of adopting a cat? Adding a feline friend to your household can bring a lot of joy. ‍

Do-It-Yourself Summer Dog Treats That Your Pet Will Love

Do-It-Yourself Summer Dog Treats That Your Pet Will Love

Easy and Awesome Homemade Summer Dog Treats! ‍

5 Reasons To Get Specialized Transportation For Your Pet

5 Reasons To Get Specialized Transportation For Your Pet

We love our pets and want to give them the best care. ‍

Traveling with your pet? Here are our 6 road safety tips

Traveling with your pet? Here are our 6 road safety tips

We like taking our pets out whenever we can, on short trips, family visits, when running errands, or taking a vacation. ‍

Paws en Route – the transportation experts for pets

Paws en Route – the transportation experts for pets

In August 2016, Dacia Rohlehr was faced with a dilemma all pet parents fear. ‍

Ensuring the Best Experience When Using A Pet Transfer Service

Ensuring the Best Experience When Using A Pet Transfer Service

When you need to transfer your pet across town, or the country, you want to make sure their needs are served in every way. ‍

Keeping Your Pet Happy in A Dog Taxi Service

Keeping Your Pet Happy in A Dog Taxi Service

If you’re looking to transport a dog, even just across town, it’s often best to hire a dog taxi service . ‍

Moving with Pets Is Tricky – Dog Relocation Services Can Make It Easier!

Moving with Pets Is Tricky – Dog Relocation Services Can Make It Easier!

Moving to a new home is stressful for everyone involved – but maybe most for your pets. ‍

How a Pet Transportation Company Helps You Travel with your Pet

How a Pet Transportation Company Helps You Travel with your Pet

Are you thinking about going on a vacation with your pet?

Why Global Pet Relocation Companies are Best for Dog Relocation Services

Why Global Pet Relocation Companies are Best for Dog Relocation Services

Traveling with a dog can be stressful for both you and your four-legged friend, but it doesn’t have to be. ‍

4 Ways to Safely Drive Your Pet Around Town

4 Ways to Safely Drive Your Pet Around Town

Whether it is a trip to the vet, the groomer or going on an adventure to your local park, or just to have a friend along for a ride, there are a lot of reasons you might want to travel with your dog. ‍

Got a New Kitten? How to Keep Your New Pet Safe

Got a New Kitten? How to Keep Your New Pet Safe

Getting a new pet is exciting. You welcome a new member into the house, and you try to find ways of entertaining them, making them feel at home and bringing the best food for them! ‍

Indoor Activities for Your Pets

Indoor Activities for Your Pets

These days, when social distancing is being encouraged to avoid the spread of Covid-19, many people are mostly working from home. ‍

How to tell if your pet is in pain

How to tell if your pet is in pain

As a pet owner your priority is your dog’s safety or your cats well being. Our pets don’t use the same language as us, but they have a way of conveying their unease or their pain. ‍

How Often Should Your Pet Visit the Vet?

How Often Should Your Pet Visit the Vet?

Regular visits to the veterinary doctor are essential for your dog’s safety or your kitten’s wellbeing. ‍

Are You Looking For a Reputable Breeder?

Are You Looking For a Reputable Breeder?

You and your family have decided you want a new puppy to join the family. But how do you make sure you are reaching out to the right breeder? ‍

Dental Pain in Pets

Dental Pain in Pets

Sadly, our pets can not speak when they are in pain. They hide it well. They cannot vocalize their feelings of discomfort or anguish. ‍

Preparing Your Pets for a Car Ride

Preparing Your Pets for a Car Ride

Are you heading out of town or going on a road trip? Bringing your cat or dog (or both) along is always better and may save you the cost of paying the pet sitter or for the kennel. ‍

Is your pet anxious? Here are some tips for pet anxiety…

Is your pet anxious? Here are some tips for pet anxiety…

Pets may display or express their anxiety differently, but they experience emotional stress just like us, their owners. If your pet has been alone for some time, or if they have been acquainted with another pet in the house, chances are their anxiety levels could get elevated.

What to Look For in a Dog Groomer

What to Look For in a Dog Groomer

When it is time for your dog to get groomed, not everyone chooses to do it at home.

Preventing Ticks in Dogs

Preventing Ticks in Dogs

Summer is here and your dog must be excited about all the outdoor walks. When your dogs are outdoors, that also means they are in tick habitats.

Grooming Styles for Dogs

Grooming Styles for Dogs

Summer is here and you must be super excited about taking your dogs to the park for walks and playtime. ‍

How to Choose a Name for your Pet

How to Choose a Name for your Pet

Did you recently get a new pet? Whether you adopted a cat or got a dog from a breeder, the excitement of having a new member in the house brings a lot of joy. ‍

How to keep your pet cool this summer

How to keep your pet cool this summer

Summer is here and that means you and your pets will be experiencing scorching heat on most days. ‍

Choosing Accessories for Your Pets

Choosing Accessories for Your Pets

Not all accessories are just for fun. Some extremely useful and practical pet accessories can help solve your concerns as a pet parent.

Choosing Apparel for Your Pets

Choosing Apparel for Your Pets

Whether there is a family gathering taking place, party at a friend, a special occasion, or a simple road trip, dressing up your pet is always fun (and simply adorable). ‍

Tips for new dog owners

Tips for new dog owners

Did you recently adopt a dog? Is your family planning to get a new puppy from the breeder? In either case, as a new dog owner, the safety and well being of your pet will be important to you. ‍

Interesting Pet Stores in Toronto

Interesting Pet Stores in Toronto

Pet owners are lucky because pet stores in Toronto carry all sorts of essentials that you may need for your cat or dog. No matter how picky your furry friend is when it comes to food, there is a lot of variety to choose from. ‍

Practicing and Maintaining Healthy Hygiene with your Pets

Practicing and Maintaining Healthy Hygiene with your Pets

We love our pets and we spoil them in many ways, but what is crucial for their health and well-being is diligent hygiene. ‍

Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds

Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds

All dogs are loved and beautiful! But are you wondering if your dog is part of the ten most popular dog breeds? ‍

8 Best Dog Breeds for Condo Living

8 Best Dog Breeds for Condo Living

Are you living in an apartment and want a dog? Worried about the small indoor space and that elevator ride down to the nearest patch of grass? ‍

5 Fun Activities for Senior Dogs

5 Fun Activities for Senior Dogs

Do you have a senior dog that you just adore? It can be hard to watch your furry loved ones grow old. ‍

Tips for Taking Care of Emotional Support Animals

Tips for Taking Care of Emotional Support Animals

Emotional support animals are there for us when we need them. ‍

How to Safely Dress Up Your Pet for Halloween

How to Safely Dress Up Your Pet for Halloween

It is that time of the year again! Halloween is inching closer and the stores are full of fun items and costumes for all ages. ‍

How to Keep an Indoor Cat Active

How to Keep an Indoor Cat Active

Many cat owners prefer to keep their cats indoors. ‍

Winter Safety Tips for Your Dog

Winter Safety Tips for Your Dog

Winter may compel many of us to stay indoors and cozy up with a good book and fuzzy socks, but our pets may think differently. ‍

Running with your dog? Here are some things to consider

Running with your dog? Here are some things to consider

Are you a dog owner and an ardent runner? Many runners love taking their loved pets with them when they head out. ‍

Do dogs have a sense of humor?

Do dogs have a sense of humor?

We may lovingly describe our dogs as loving, playful, or mischievous, but have you ever heard yourself say, “my dog has a great sense of humor”! ‍

Tips to keep your pets safe from holiday hazards

Tips to keep your pets safe from holiday hazards

The holiday season is in full swing and many of you may have made plans keeping the pandemic precautions in mind. ‍

How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Happy

How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Happy

When it is cold outside, how do you keep your indoor pet busy? ‍

How to take care of your cat after surgery

How to take care of your cat after surgery

Cat are known to be curious by nature. ‍

Toxic Food for Pets

Toxic Food for Pets

Cats and dogs are curious by nature. ‍

How to have the best Valentine’s Day with your pet

How to have the best Valentine’s Day with your pet

Our pets give us unconditional love every day of the year. ‍

How to be your cat’s best friend

How to be your cat’s best friend

Did you recently get a new cat and wondering how to befriend her? ‍

How to be your dog’s best friend

How to be your dog’s best friend

A strong relationship between a pet and a pet parent can bring a lot of joy, contentment, and comfort. ‍

5 Tips to Calm Anxious Cats

5 Tips to Calm Anxious Cats

Like us, our loved pets can also suffer from anxiety.

Tips for Pet-Proofing your Home

Tips for Pet-Proofing your Home

Pet parents may not even be aware of the harmful items around the house that could be potentially dangerous for their loved cat or dog. ‍

How to calm a nervous dog before going to the groomer

How to calm a nervous dog before going to the groomer

When it is time to take your dog to the groomer, do you find yourself worrying about the whole process? Does your dog bark, wince, or shake out of fear or anxiety? ‍

Summer safety tips for pets

Summer safety tips for pets

Many pet owners will be heading back to work as the province reopens with strict safety measures and protocols. That may also bring a change to your pet’s daily routine. ‍

Thinking of adopting a pet? Ask yourself these questions!

Thinking of adopting a pet? Ask yourself these questions!

Deciding to adopt a pet can take a second but taking care of pets is a big commitment. Did you or your family member recently decide to adopt a cat or a dog? ‍

5 Tips to make life comfortable for senior dogs

5 Tips to make life comfortable for senior dogs

Our bond with our old furry friends tends to get stronger with time. There is something special about loving our old pets. They are the best companions who are there for us when times get tough. ‍

5 Ways to Help Adjust a Newly Adopted Cat

5 Ways to Help Adjust a Newly Adopted Cat

Cats are very adaptable by nature and can easily get attached to their new environment, but in many cases, if the environment is not safe, suitable, or friendly, a cat may get fearful and nervous. ‍

How To Care for Your Pet When You’re Not Home

How To Care for Your Pet When You’re Not Home

During the pandemic, many of us were working from home. Some offices are preparing to welcome employees back while others may be opting for a hybrid work schedule. ‍

Pet Transportation Opportunities!

Pet Transportation Opportunities!

PET GUARDIAN DRIVERS Wanted! (Part time ) Vancouver / Calgary / Toronto / Ottawa/ Montreal ‍

Paws en route provides trusted support for every step of pet travel, from complex international relocations to domestic travel within Canada.

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