PAWSH MAGAZINE | A New Breed of Dog Magazine

Good morning everyone! Are you enjoying the crispness of fall, yet somewhat dreading the harsh chills of winter? Perhaps the new issue of Pawsh, entitled “That Fuzzy Feeling” and now ready for reading, will help keep you warm!

Before officially inviting you to explore the new pages, I would like to take a moment to thank each of our wonderful sponsors! Let’s begin with Studio Legohead. If you’re in the market for a beautiful custom pet portrait of your beloved pet or a lively piece of artwork to brighten up your home, Studio Legohead’s charming Etsy shop is the place to go! Hop on over and take a peek at her lovely pieces. Thank you for your wonderful support!

Next allow me to introduce DogTrot Fitness — a unique Ottawa-based company that is the exclusive Canadian distributor of the PetRun line of dog treadmills. Available in a range of sizes to suit different breeds, DogTrot treadmills are a wonderful way to help your pooch get a little extra exercise on a daily basis and keep fit — especially when it’s too cold for outdoor running! Thank you for your generous support!

Our next sponsor, Crumbs Outfitters, is an adorable online boutique that curates high-quality pet products. From leashes, to novel t-shirts, to snazzy pet beds and more, this shop offers the finest in pet products and an enjoyable shopping experience. Thank you for your lovely support!

And of course, who could forget the amazing Blanket ID, our officially sponsor of our 2012 Pet of the Month contests and a wonderful company that helps to keep pets safe. Thank you for your incredible support this year!

Please do take a moment and visit each of our sponsors online. Without them this passion project could not continue. Pawsh only works with the best pet companies to ensure that it reflects only the best options for our pets, so I promise you’ll find some great stuff through each of the above links!

Thank you everyone — sponsors, writers, photographers and designers — for making yet another edition of Pawsh possible. And thank you to YOU, the readers, for your continued support, passion and enthusiasm! I hope you enjoy these fresh pages. xo

Pawsh No. 6 “That Fuzzy Feeling” goes live on Monday (I can hardly believe it!) and once it is available for viewing I thought I might treat myself to a leisurely at-home spa day. How cute would this little dog soap set be for such an occasion? They are all-natural and made entirely from vegetable-based ingredients and come in vanilla, melon, passion flower and fresh linen scents. How adorable!

 

 

What makes Erin’s work even more unique, however, is that she makes pet portraits into all sorts of fun, fashionable products including cell phone cases (both iPhone and Android!), playing cards and throw pillows. What great gift ideas for modern pet parents!

 

 

The artistry and devotion to character that resides in each individual piece is truly astonishing. I would highly recommend popping over to Modern Pet Portraits and taking a look around (especially at the ‘before‘ photos and ‘after‘ art examples). I think you’ll be just as ‘wowed’ as I was! A huge thank you once again to Erin for her incredibly kind gift. I can’t tell you how moved I was by this very special gesture. You have captured Rory’s personality beautifully, right down to her extremely expressive eyebrows! I know this will be an item that I cherish forever.

Harnesses are fantastic for long walks with your dog. Not only are they comfortable for your pup to wear, but they also help reduce strain on the neck. The Halcyon Harness from Puppia is a wonderful all cotton option that offers strolling pups a darling little hood for those pesky rainy days. This is a great feature for short-haired dogs in particular who might be at risk of chilly ears! Which colour is your favourite?