UBCM Update: NR75 Amended Significantly; Continued Advocacy on NR77

Update on this year’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention and the outcomes related to Resolution NR75 (Mobile Live Animal Programs) and Resolution NR77 (Provincial Support for Addressing Feral Rabbits). Before getting into the details, we want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to engage. In particular, Pets Canada extends its appreciation […]

Calgary: Responsible Pet Sales and Ownership Review

Here is the latest information on the City of Calgary’s review of retail pet sales. There has been some confusion in recent weeks due to changes in meeting dates and limited public communication, so I want to ensure all affected members have the most accurate information. The Briefing Note has already gone to Committee City […]

PetSmart Reveals List of Top 15 Most Festive Pet Cities

These Canadian cities spoil their pets the most during the holidays   BURLINGTON, ON (Dec. 1, 2025) – PetSmart knows it’s not the holidays without the entire family, and more and more families agree. The number of families including pets in holiday celebrations continues to rise, with more than 77% of pet parents planning to involve […]

Burgham Sales Ltd. is Hiring: Quebec Sales Representative – Deadline to Apply Dec. 5

ABOUT THE JOB Company: Burgham Sales Ltd Location: Quebec Areas to be covered: Beauce/Appalaches, Centre du Québec, Mauricie, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Abitibi Start Date: January 1, 2026 Application Deadline: December 5, 2025 (reviewing applications upon receipt) ABOUT BURGHAM SALES LTD Burgham Sales Ltd is a 3rd generation family-run business that has serviced Canada’s pet specialty channel […]

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is Hiring a Business Account Manager to Join Their Dynamic Team

The Omni-Channel Business Account Manager (BAM) will manage the head office relationship with key Pet Specialty chain customers that operate both brick and mortar operations, as well as eCommerce websites. Toronto, ON – October 13, 2025 – Hill’s Pet Nutrition is hiring a Business Account Manager to join our key accounts team at their headquarters […]

Puppy Love Pet Products – Addressing a Recent Public Health Notice

“Our commitment to our customers has always been our priority.” As part of our ongoing commitment to quality and safety, we have initiated a voluntary recall to all our retailers on some potentially affected products out of an abundance of caution due to a possible Salmonella contamination.  Why Was a Public Health Notice Issued?This notice […]

Helping Pets in Need: PureBites Donates $170,000 in Treats & Toppers in 2025

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA – Pure Treats Inc., the makers of PureBites, is proud to announce that in 2025, $170,000 worth of treats and toppers have been donated to support pets in need across Canada and the United States. This effort is part of the company’s continued commitment to helping pets live happy, healthy lives and […]

EcoStrong Brings Its Top-Rated Stain and Odour Solutions Home to Canada

U.S. bestseller to be manufactured in Ontario, giving Canadians a locally made product that contributes to job growth and the local Canadian economy. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 12, 2025 (Cambridge, Ontario) — EcoStrong, the Canadian-owned company behind one of America’s fastest-growing lines of bio-enzymatic stain and odour eliminators, is proud to announce that it will […]

Almo Nature new position job posting – Territory Manager Quebec

Territory Manager – Québec, Canada Do you have a soft spot for cats and dogs? Do you have a desire to join a company that not only produces products you can stand behind, but also actively works to make a difference in the world? Almo Nature Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Italy-based Almo Nature Benefit […]