Ren’s Pets Raises over $59,000 to Support Pet Care at Canadian Veterinary Colleges
[Guelph, ON, October 16, 2023] – Ren’s Pets, a leading Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and supplies, is excited to announce that over $59,000 was raised during the annual Dogust campaign this August at Ren’s stores in Ontario and the Maritimes. The campaign was designed to help raise awareness and funds to support pet […]
Help Remove the GST from Pet Food

We are thrilled to share some exciting news that was announced during the Pets Canada Industry Shows – our commitment to two crucial advocacy issues that will shape the future of our industry and the lives of our beloved pets; Removing GST from Pet Food Products and the inclusion of pets in the National Adaption […]
Petcurean – Philanthropy Award Winner
Leadership, mentorship, community, and advocacy work. These are the pillars that inspired the John and Kelly Ayres Philanthropy Award and the tenets of all the Canadian Pet Community Awards. Just over a year ago, we introduced the John and Kelly Ayers Philanthropy Award in our ongoing campaign to highlight the outstanding work our Pets Canada […]
Highlights and Big News from Toronto Pets Canada Industry Show

This year’s show looked amazing! The booth designs, and clever use of space in combination with thousands of products on display made for an engaging indoor pet product marketplace for visitors to enjoy. Kudosto the exhibitors for all their amazing work. Over two thousand pet professionals came together creating a festive atmosphere to celebrate 35th years of PIJAC, now Pets Canada.
Canadian Pet Community Awards Winners – Eastern 2023

For the 6th consecutive year, Pets Canada honours its hard-working members. These awards recognize the efforts of all companies and individuals who work hard for the welfare of animals through public education on pet care, responsible pet ownership and their involvement in the pet community.
Caravan Country Cookhouse: A New Standard in Premium Gently Cooked Pet Food

Pet owners have something to celebrate as Geraldine and Rob Brouwer, the dedicated owners behind Big Country Raw, proudly introduce their latest advancement in pet nutrition.
Job offer – Bilingual Account Manager (Quebec) – Big Country Raw

Big Country Raw is a company where we are truly passionate about what we do! We are proud of who we are, committed to the product we make, and care about the customers we serve. It is a place where we encourage each other to challenge the status quo so that we may achieve great things now and in the future.
Pets Canada Industry Show Shines in Drummondville
Hosted in beautiful Quebec, the 2023 Drummondville Pets Canada Industry Show welcomed over 1300 pet professionals from all over the province and beyond to the largest industry-exclusive event in the region. This show marked the official introduction of Pets Canada (formerly PIJAC Canada) in Quebec and a celebration of 35 years as Canada’s largest pet […]
Compana Pet Brands (MANNA PRO® PRODUCTS) ACQUIRES OXBOW ANIMALHEALTH TO GROW BRAND PORTFOLIO FOR SMALL PETS

Company’s Largest Acquisition Demonstrates Commitment to Building a Broad Portfolio of TrustedBrands that Provide Care for Pets of All Sizes ST. LOUIS (January 4, 2022) – Compana Pet Brands, Manna Pro® Products, a St. Louis-based manufacturer and marketer of pet care and nutrition products, has acquired Oxbow Animal Health, a 30-year-old small animal wellness brand […]
Canadian Pet Community Awards Winners – Quebec 2023

For the 6th consecutive year, Pets Canada honours its hard-working members. These awards recognize the efforts of all companies and individuals who work hard for the welfare of animals through public education on pet care, responsible pet ownership and their involvement in the pet community. As a reminder, the categories are as follows: This year, […]