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8 Christmas Movies to watch with your Pawpal

Christmas is coming real soon. No matter what kind of weather you’re having where you’re reading this, it’s the perfect weather to turn on the big screen and watch a movie with your pawpals. So get your blanket, pour yourself some hot cocoa, and cuddle your pets to these movies.

1. Robin Robin (2021)

When her egg falls off her nest, Robin is adopted and raised by a new family — of mice! Robin Robin is a heartwarming Christmas tale of being comfortable with being different, and family bonds that go beyond outer appearances.

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2. The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

A jack russell terrier’s life is turned upside down when his hoomom adopts a new pawpal into the family. The film explores what pets really do when you aren’t looking, and how they explore the world hoomans are all too familiar with.

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3. Croods (2013)

Return to Monke. When the last family of the palaeolithic age experiences signs of an impending disaster, they must break all tradition to survive, or face extinction. Croods is made even better with their two mascot characters: the three-toed sloth, Belt; and Chunky the macawnimore.

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4. The Grinch (2018)

The Grinch HATES Christmas. With every fibre of his green being. So when his neighbours at a nearby village decide to show just how much holiday spirit they have, The Grinch decides its time to put a stop to it. His loyal doggo, Max, keeps him company and helps to shed light on the Grinch’s rare moments of humanity.

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5. Santa’s Apprentice (2010)

Can you imagine becoming Santa? That’s impossible, right? That’s what young Nicholas Barnsworth thought too when he was asked to take over the retiring icon. Nicholas is later joined by Rufus, an adorable polar bear toy that comes to life.

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6. A Whisker Away (2020)

What if you could turn yourself into a cat? Miyo Sasaki blurs the line between human and furkid by transforming into a cat to get her classmate’s attention. The film explores the hidden society of cats, the likes of which nobody has ever seen before.

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7. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The 90s classic brings us the adventure of the great Jack Skellington who discovers Christmas and tries to bring the holly jolly into the little spooky realm of Halloween. Zero, the ghost dog in the film, has a glowing pumpkin and poetically plays Rudolph in guiding Jack when a fog hits.

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8. Bolt (2008)

A heroic Superpup realises he is… just an actor? When Bolt the dog escapes his trailer in Hollywood and knocks himself unconscious, he finds himself on an unexpected delivery to New York City. Follow Bolt and his friends, Mittens and Rhino as they travel across the country to find his hooman Penny

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A heart of gold — Pet Lovers Foundation’s 14th Annual Pet Food Drive 2021

This Christmas season, everyone is excited to extend a hand and respond to the spirit of giving. What better way to give back to the community than to share a bowl (of food) with those who need it the most? Pet Lovers Centre and Pet Lovers Foundation are organising their annual fundraising event  — The 14th Annual Pet Food Drive 2021 — to lend support to three Animal Welfare Groups (AWGs) in Singapore.

This pet food drive provides a fresh opportunity for all of us to serve our less-than-fortunate four-legged friends by contributing whatever food we can. Let us remember the pawpals who can’t speak for themselves and have nobody to care for them save a few generous hearts like yours.

About the organisers

Pet Lovers Foundation

Set up in 2009, Pet Lovers Foundation is the first non-profit organisation in Singapore that aims to help animal welfare organisations in Singapore. Besides contributing financially to them, Pet Lovers Foundation also helps them raise funds through jointly developed and organised programmes and activities.

Pet Lovers Centre

Pet Lovers Centre (PLC) is collectively the largest and only pet care retail chain in South East Asia. A household name today, PLC has become the standard-bearer for responsible pet ownership. The retail chain offers the widest and freshest range of products, continuing to delight pet owners and pets alike ever since its founding in 1973.

Meet the beneficiaries

1. Animal Lovers League

Animal Lovers League (ALL) aims to encourage the public to adopt instead of buying animals, and endeavour to rejoin the animals at ALL with loving and committed families. In addition to feeding strays, ALL also brings animals for veterinary check-ups when they are sick or injured, to vaccinate them against illnesses, and to neuter/sterilise them.

2. Cat Welfare Society

The Cat Welfare Society (CWS) aims to make Singapore a stray-free country and prevent the inhumane culling of cats. Their work includes community mediation and frontline intervention, community cat population management, as well as education, outreach, and advocacy.

3. Mercylight Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Limited

Mercylight Animal Rescue And Sanctuary Limited holds a strong desire to care for animals by helping them find the right homes. The group promotes compassion for animals through the provision of animal welfare services and the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Here’s how you can help

Last year’s pet food drive was a resounding success. The beneficiaries of the pet food drive received a whopping $653,332 in contributions — that’s 39,908kg of pet food pledged! This year, Pet Lovers Centre and Pet Lovers Foundation hope to match or even better that value. Your help will come in handy.

For the 14th Annual Pet Food Drive, the chosen premium pet foods are:

  • 1st Choice
  • Burp!
  • Fish4Cats
  • Fish4Dogs

Simply go to any Pet Lovers Centre and The Pet Safari stores to pledge these products. Alternatively, you can call 1-800-PET-FOOD (1-800-738-3663) or pledge online through here. Contributions are open from 26 November to 12 December, so don’t miss out on it!

All food pledged will be ordered fresh after the campaign and ready in Q2 2022.  Beneficiaries will feed the animals in the shelters with the contributed pet food and share it with other smaller AWGs, as well as fosterers and cat caregivers.

Here are two wrap-up videos from our former beneficiaries, Causes for Animals Singapore and Cat Welfare Society.

You can view their campaign details in the poster below!

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Christmas Gift Guide 2021 (US Edition)

This gift guide is reserved for our Pawrents in the U.S. If you’re residing in Singapore, click here.

Henlo everybody! It’s that time of the year again — Mariah Carey’s voice floods your radio, red-green tinsels fill the streets, and everyone has a Secret Santa or two to shop for. To make things easier for you, we’ve gone ahead and picked out a few gifts for your pawrent friends and their adorable pawpals.

Winter and Spring colours will go hand in hand

For a holly jolly aesthetic, Fetching Bowties by Larry has you covered. The Snowflake and Deer Bandana (From $8) offers a dashing red plaid design, coupled with a variety of snowflakes. Meanwhile, if you don’t have a christmas tree , yule want the Bring Home The Tree Bowtie ($12). This comical design will give your pawpal a smile you’ll pine for.

The snow and lights of Christmas may come and go, but Levupets knows where class truly lies. The folks at Levupets have released collections upon collections of japanese-inspired bows, fit for pawpals with an ethereal elegance. Their Find The Cat Dog Bow Tie ($8) and Hana Stripe Bow Tie ($8) bring out a timeless look for all seasons. With over 30 unique designs, there is a bow tie for everyone. Enter the promo Code ‘ ‘ PJXMAS ” when you check out at Levupets to enjoy 10% off all their products!

Explore the Wilderness this season

If your pawpal is itching for adventure, why not bring them out for an unexpected journey for the holidays? Ruffwear presents lifestyle accessories designed for comfort and breathability when going out for runs or hiking trails.

Minimalist and low-profile, their Hi & Light™ harness ($39.95) comes in sizes for even the smallest doggos. It also has a leash attachment at the back so your dog does not feel any discomfort, even from tugging.

Ruffwear Quencher Cinch Top Packable Dog Bowl

Ruffwear’s Cinch Top Dog Bowl ($19.95) lets you carry food to-go without having to bring the whole box. Besides being collapsible to save space, the Cinch Top Dog Bowl uses a drawstring closure to keep their kibble closed on the move and open wide for mealtime.

Give your pawpals a (literal) treat

We want nothing but the best for our pawpals. Besides a good day out and a makeover, we also want them to enjoy a good feast with us on our merry holidays. Sometimes, the simplest solutions make the best gifts. That’s why the way to a pet’s heart is through their belly with hearty and healthy food.

Because, Animals Peanut Butter Noochies! Organic Dog Cookies

For an equally healthy holiday treat, Because, Animals has you covered. Containing a mix of ingredients such as peanut butter, bananas, coconut oil, and the nutritional yeast “nooch”, Peanut Butter Noochies Organic Dog Cookies ($12) is the healthy and yummy snack that your furry friends are sure to love for the holidays.

Because, Animals Omega & Probiotic Sprinkles for Cats

Because, Animals also has supplements for feline friends too. The Omega & Probiotic Sprinkles for Cats ($24) uses omega-rich seaweeds and organic fruit and vegetable powders to give your catto better digestion and immunity.

Pawrents, let your inner Santa out! May your furkids have a great Christmas to come!Furliz Navidad and happy holidays  

//  U・ᴥ・U  //  (=^・ω・^=) //

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Community Stories

Christmas Gift Guide 2021 (SG Edition)

This gift guide is reserved for our Pawrents in Singapore. If you’re residing in the U.S., click here.

Henlo everybody! It’s that time of the year again — Mariah Carey’s voice floods your radio, red-green tinsels fill the streets, and everyone has a Secret Santa or two to shop for. To make things easier for you, we’ve gone ahead and picked out a few gifts for your pawrent friends and their adorable pawpals.

Share a feast with the furmily

Have you ever walked into a pet store looking for some pets and just leaving empty-handed cause they don’t feel right? Pooch Smooch Eats gets it. That’s why they started making treats they know pawpals will love. Made with 100% human-grade Australian beef, their Beef Heart Bites ($10) is rich in iron and zinc, great for oxygen transport!

Pooch Smooch Eats, “Beef Heart Bites”

Pooch Smooch Eats has just the snack for the young ones too! Your puppies and kittens can sink their teeth into some Turkey Small Bites ($14.30) or Pork Bites ($8.25). Not to mention they’re high in protein and low in fat, so your furbabies can grow up strong while enjoying something tasty.

Pooch Smooch Eats is also offering 20% discount on all full priced items! Valid till year’s end (but why wait till then?) Simply enter the discount code “ PJXPS20OFF “ when you check out a minimum of 3 items!

Made with 100% natural ingredients and supercharged with superfoods, The GRATEFUL PET offers subscriptions for a wide range of healthy food diets from Cooked Cage-Free Chicken ($38) to Cooked Salmon and Sardine ($43). The GRATEFUL PET ensures only super great food for super great dogs.

Let them play with their food

Don’t let your brokers get bored — if you’re getting yourselves new toys, they should too. The Sunday Pup offers a curated selection of accessories and toys you won’t find anywhere else. Their Pup Pizza ($32) is a snuggle mat that comes with removable slices and folds for your doggo to forage. The Pup Lemonade ($15.90) also has lemons that let you hide your dogs’ favourite treats!

The Sunday Pup has an exclusive 10% discount for orders above $15! Just enter “ PAWJOURRSUNDAY “ when you check out your first purchase. Give them a toy that’s right on the nose!

The Purrfect Pasttime

Furrplay understands how hard it is to keep your cat entertained. How about giving them a challenge for both their physical fitness and mental health? The Trixie Cat Brain Mover Strategy Game ($38) channels your feline’s energy and curiosity through its modules and drawers. Meanwhile, the Trixie Cat Activity Fun Board ($44) tests their dexterity manoeuvring through modules to obtain hidden treats.

The best homes are scratch-resistant

Cats are the masters of their own space, but one thing’s for sure, they love scratching stuff. If you’re going to give your felines something to drive their claws into, Threefurr might have something for you. Their Onigiri Cat House with Bed ($39) is a stretch-n-scratch built just for your felines. It even comes with a ‘cave’ with a cardboard scratcher interior, which creates a safe space for your furbabies.

Threefurr Onigiri Cat Scratcher

Pawrents, let your inner Santa out! May your furkids have a great Christmas to come!

Furliz Navidad and happy holidays 

//  U・ᴥ・U  //  (=^・ω・^=) //