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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 7, 2009 - 7 C A R P E T · O R I E N TA L R U G S · V I N Y L · H A R D W O O D · C E R A M I C S · C A R P E T · C C E R A M I C S · C A R P E T · O R I E N TA L R U G S · E R A M I C S · C A R P E T · O R I E N TA L R U G S · V I N Y L · H A R D W O O D Loving treats for your pet P ets have increasingly become important members of our families. For some people it is not unheard of to purchase Christmas and even birthday gifts for their beloved animal. It is, therefore, no surprise that during the season of love, pet owners are often looking for a great pet gift for Valentine's. There's no love like that of a loyal animal. For that special pet in your life, make Valentine's Day a treat with one of the following great gift ideas. Toys are always fun to give and receive and a broad spectrum of choices is always available at your local pet supply retailer or one can be made. Cats love catnip, dogs love squeaky toys, and rats, mice and hamsters all enjoy chewable cardboard. If you don't want to buy a toy, make one. Use the toy as an opportunity to interact with your pet and have some play time together. Time is a gift that many people find difficult to give to their animals. With increasingly busy lives and demands, family pets can get lost in schedules. It can be as simple as a chat or a tummy rub, or an adventure to the park. Time and attention are welcomed by most pets. Paired with a tasty treat, time together will have your "lost in the shuffle" animal fall in love with you all over again. While making homemade pet treats can be tricky, the results will be worth it. There are a huge variety of homemade recipes on the Internet and in cookbooks that cater to animals. Treats like Simple Simon's Birthday Bones (from the Three Dogs Bakery cookbook) will give your canine something to bark about. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has one of many websites that offers a section for the chef in your family preparing for a pet's palette. Have fun surfing the Internet for the recipes that you'll love to make for your pet at any time of the year. Grooming time can also be a great gift to give to an animal. Regular maintenance is an important part of any pet's health. The dry days of winter can be harsh on an animal. It's a great time of the year for a shampoo and head-totoe grooming session. Having a clean well- PET OF THE WEEK: Tallula is a young dog groomed pet is not just a who is full of energy. For more information visit Valentine's Day gift for your www.oakvillehumane.ca. pet, but for you as well. For those who are remembering the love of an animal that has passed away, leave a legacy to your pet by contributing to your favourite animal shelter in your pet's name. 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