Things We Do For Pets

Everybody has a favourite hilarious pet story. This episode is a collection of real-life stories from members of the Wave community. We’ve laughed together over tales as varied as Adventures in Babysitting, The Great Imposter, The Cow Parade, The Bandit Who Lost His Pants, and The Tortoiseshell Tag Team. This is the first time that these personal stories have been published… the best kind of scoop...

Taking on the responsibility of pet ownership is a long-term promise. It’s a combination of financial, practical, and emotional bonds that can last until death do us part. In this episode, we turn our focus to understanding and respecting the commitment that every pet parent must make to bring health, happiness, and man’s best friendship into their life. *** CHECK ALL EPISODES Things We Do For Pet...

The world seems to be laying out the welcome mat for our pets. With the proliferation of service dogs, pocket puppies, and pet-as-a-family-member mindset, it’s rare to see a “No Pets Allowed” sign these days. In this episode, we highlight features of several pet-friendly vacation destinations in Canada: Great places to go and things to do on a domestic staycation. Here we cover Vancouver and Whist...

Owning a dog is a big commitment. In most domestic urban households, the discipline of twice-per-day walks is non-negotiable. It’s you and your dog out there in public, in all kinds of weather. And whether or not it is always apparent, it’s the owner who has to be in charge. On city sidewalks, crowded intersections, public parks… you are legally and morally responsible for your pet’s actions. So l...

Who would have thought there could be a connection between your astrological sign and the kind of pet that might suit you best? There very well may be – from Aires to Zodiac, there’s some logic we just cannot ignore. Test out the theory and draw your conclusions with the help of this podcast episode. *** CHECK ALL EPISODES Things We Do For Pets was made possible through the generous support of Ont...

It’s never too late to follow your dreams and turn your passion for animals into a fulfilling career. This article explores a broad sampling of professional opportunities working with animals, from the veterinary and scientific fields through to the technical pursuits, not to mention important support and service roles. We briefly look at job requirements, employers, and responsibilities. Some are...

Join our host for an animated guess-along game that matches pet types with potential pet owners based on lifestyle, routines, breed characteristics, and dispositions. From the sweetly protective Nanny dogs to the rough-and-tumble Jack Russell to the silky, low-maintenance Chinchilla, there is a lot to consider when choosing a pet. This episode is part informational, part fun, part whackadoodle. **...

It can be mind-boggling to keep up with high-technology innovations that are developing at lightning speed and changing the way we live. Your pet’s world is no exception. Who would have guessed that pet-focused science and technology developments could have come such a long way in such a short period of time? This article explores the benefits of exciting new pet-focused innovations, from geolocat...

What’s the next best thing to owning a pet? For many, it’s the opportunity to be part of an animal-loving community. You will find exactly that at The Humane Society, a registered charity that has been providing care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need for well over a century. Our lives are super-busy and the time you can offer is a most precious gift. This episode describes the many ways...

A light-hearted look at the lengths pet lovers will go to offer the utmost comfort and pampering for their four-legged pals. From oxygen spas and high-end doggie daycare to prenups and mental wellness. From Reiki healing to IQ toys. From diamond collars to Ruff Lauren fashion accessories. In today’s pet marketplace, there’s something for everybody and every buddy with extravagant taste and a healt...