Chirp Gifts!

Hey everyone,

Did you know you that you can now buy Chirp watches, hats, and t-shirts for all the Chirp-lovers in your life? Click here to see how!

Have fun with your new stuff!

— Jackie

Check out OWLconnected!

Hey readers,

Do you know any older kids who read OWL Magazine? Or, are you about to graduate to OWL from chickaDEE?

If you said yes to either of those questions, I would suggest checking out the OWLconnected website (from the creators of OWL Magazine.) This website is updated everyday with cool news stories that you’ll want to share with all of your friends.

Stay on top of current events by checking out this informative site everyday!

You can find the OWLconnected website by clicking here.

Read on, everyone!

-Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Fourth of July!

Hey readers,

The Chirp team wants to give a shout-out to our American friends who are celebrating their country’s birthday, also known as Independence Day!

How cool is it that America and Canada have birthdays that are so close together? There’s so much to celebrate!

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Bye for now,

-Melissa, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Top 5 Coolest Things About Canada!

Can you believe it’s Owlkids intern Courtney’s last day? Before she leaves on a new adventure, Courtney wants to share her favourite things about Canada! Read her top 5 list below.

Thanks for all of your great posts, Courtney!

-Melissa

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Hey readers,

Canada day is right around the corner, so let’s celebrate with some of our favourite things about Canada! Here are mine.

1. How nice everyone is. Everyone is always quick to smile at you.
2. Our diversity. It’s so awesome learning about all the different people and cultures we have in Canada!
3. The seasons. I love that we get weather that’s really hot, but we also get to enjoy the cold.
4. Our unique foods. Did you know we’re the only ones who have ketchup chips and smarties? Our friends in the United States don’t have them!
5. People’s love for Canada. Everyone who lives here loves this country, and I think that’s really great.

What are your favourite things about Canada? Let me know in the comments!

See you later, readers,

-Courtney, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Read About Some Amazing Pet Heroes!

Hey readers,

There are heroes all around you. From firemen to police officers, doctors, nurses and maybe even your next door neighbour! But did you know that animals can be heroes, too?

The Purina Animal Hall of Fame celebrates pet heroes each year. Have a look below for this year’s winners.

Becky Jo (Five-year-old Australian Shepherd/Border Collie cross from Edmonton, Alberta)

Becky Jo went to get help after her owner, Tracy fell off her horse. The dog found her way back to the house and ran in circles in the driveway while barking. She was trying to let Tracy’s husband, Butch, know that something was wrong! Becky Jo led Butch right back to Tracy. Tracy is all better now, and says she owes it all to her furry friend. What a smart pup!

Tracy and Becky Jo

Leo (Seven-month-old Biewer Yorkshire Terrier from Ottawa, Ontario)

Leo’s owner Brittany was asleep one night when Leo started barking really loud. Brittany was very confused when she woke up because it wasn’t like Leo to behave like this. But Leo wasn’t barking for fun, Brittany’s apartment was on fire, and Leo was trying to warn her! As soon as Brittany saw the fire, she ran out of the apartment with Leo to safety. Go Leo!

Leo and Brittany
Photo: DAVE CHAN

Skylar (Three-year-old Golden Retriever from Port Hope, ON)

Skylar and her owner Grace were walking in the woods one day, when all of a sudden, Skylar was curious about something ahead and started running towards it. Grace ended up falling on the ground and hurting herself as she chased her curious dog, and couldn’t get back up. She needed help! Grace and Skylar were all alone, and Grace was starting to worry as it became dark outside. A while later, Grace saw car headlights in the distance. Grace told Skylar to get the driver’s attention and lead him over, and that’s exactly what this smart pooch did! Thanks to Skylar, Grace was able to get the help she needed.

Skylar and Grace

Aren’t these stories great? It really makes me think about how smart our animal friends are, and how much they care.

Do you know any animal heroes? Tell us your story in the comments section below!

Woof out!

– Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com