Alistair is a pig, and I love him! My first visit to this…read morestore was on a special day...it was Alistairs birthday. He was upfront in the store with a wee party hat on..( have to say though I dont like when people dress up animals, but this didnt seem like too big a deal for Alistair) and they were giving away crave cupcakes. There were streamers, Alistair was snuffling away and cheerfully receiving pats from his admirers. So THAT was my introduction to this little place. LIke most mom and pop pet food stores you will find that the prices are higher than at somewhere like Petsmart etc. It is understandable as they dont have the volume of sales. The products they do have though are excellent, wonderful products for your beloved pets. It is clear that the owners of this store love animals and want nothing but the best for thier customers pets. I will admit that I tend to go to Petsmart, but do like to pop in here to pick up a few special treats for my kitties and see Alistair. It is so cool to have a pig in my neighborhood and to go to a piggy birthday party is something that I have for the memory books.. Long live Alistair, mom and pop businesses and all those who love animals. oink oink.. ( that was Alistair)

Besides being an independently owned pet store, the more appealing attraction PN has is its…read moreresident pig Allister. Allister's pen greets you at the door and according to his father, the owner; Allister has a Facebook page of 400 friends. More FB friends than I, Allister. The store is a very modest, simple establishment and it is run by a very likeable fellow, he took the time to bring Alli from the back of the store to meet me and they both showed me his trick of sitting down for a treat. Alli tried to sit again for another treat but his papa was all to savvy. One treat is enough, now don't be a pig about it. PN carries mostly supplies for dogs and cats and the prices there seem quite reasonable, it seems to be a large store and equipped with toys, food as well as a nice section of sleeping accessories for your furry friends. So yes this yelper likes PN and especially her new friend, I just hope he doesn't reject me on FB.

Great selection of healthy dog food/raw options/treats/bones…read more. Awesome staff . They even often open a new bag of treats for my treat snob dog if he doesn't like what they're offering that day lol . Every time we walk by , even when they're closed he tries to go to the door to go say hi .

The best pet store in the Marda Loop area. Everyone here is super helpful and knowledgeable, and…read morethey're especially patient in educating you on the best food for your pet.

We travelled from the states and I needed to buy dog food for our visit. I feed raw at home and I…read moredidn't want to change the dogs' diets with kibble, so I came here. The employee was really helpful and explained all of the options for me. I settled on two local brands and the dogs loved their food!

Tail Blazers is a cute little health food store dedicated to selling wholesome, healthy treats for…read moreyour favourite four-legged family members. That's right y'all, a gourmet health food store catering exclusively to pets. Whether you're looking to spoil your mutt with fruit snacks, frozen dinners or a variety of different bones (bison, elk, lamb, etc etc), Tail Blazers has got one of the most unique pet food selections I have ever seen. The store is a little dark and cramped and the layout could be better, but in terms of the selection of merchandise they carry, it is most definitely worth a visit. Now that I've discovered this place, the only thing I'm missing is a pet. Minor detail.

Fergie likes it, so I like it!…read more The staff here, especially Sheena! are amazingly kind, friendly and put Fergie (my big black pug baby) at immediate ease. They carry all kinds of pet products, and everyone is fairly knowledgeable on what will work best for yours. Love also, that despite being a locally owned business, their prices are on par or cheaper with their big box competitors. Not to mention all the furry friends I make when I come here! Hello dogs! It's nice to meet you. :D Got a dog that hides under the bed and bares his (or her) teeth when the clippers come out? Bring him to Sheena, she's a total boss. Would come here more if I lived in the area, but if you live near Edmonton Trail in the NE... well, why haven't you been here yet?

If you have an animal with allergies this is the place to go for you pet food the staff know there…read moreproducts well and can advise you what would be best suited for you pet. The staff are very friendly and always ready to help and they love to see your pets

Lovely staff, always has the cutest products in stock Fiona…read moreis always so kind to my pets when they come in as-well. So we always make a point to stop by for a treat when we're out and about. Thank you to all the staff for making it such a magical place for our fur-babies and always making them feel special

This little gem of a pet store is absolutely amazing! They have everything from chew toys to fresh…read moredog meals in the refrigerator and freezer. The customer service is amazing and the staff are always so friendly. The pricing is decent and not overly priced compared to other pet stores. If you're in the area and you're looking for a great pet store, check this place out!

I was on a quest to find a new food for my dog since my usual isn't coming across the border…read moreanymore, so Fairplay was a new choice for me. The store is huge! They have a great variety of toys, more than other premium stores I have been too. There is a good selection of leashes and collars. They have a great stock of bones and bulk treats. I got a great deal on 2 massive rawhide bones for $10! They are well stocked with dry and wet foods, although I didn't see any raw food. They had a huge section for cats too! No one initially asked to help me, so I looked at the dog food and grabbed one I thought would be good. When I went to the counter the lady asked if I found everything I was looking for. I told her what I was looking for and asked if the food I had chosen was good. She said it was, but suggested another food since my dog has a sensitive stomach. She also suggested a probiotic powder that you can put on your dogs food, she uses it for her dog. I had never heard of the food she suggested or the powder but together they sounded like what I needed. I was very happy with the overall selection that Fairplay offers! The prices seemed to be decent for toys, treats and food. I will definitely return to Fairplay for my pet supply needs!

A great store packed to the rafters with a large variety of higher end and hard-to-find food and…read moreaccessories for you cat or dog (aww, come on, you know they're worth it!). They also have an exceptional range of food and dispensers for wild birds. The staff are very present and helpful compared to a big box pet store, without being pushy. Prices are comparable to other stores in town. I feel bad for not having gone here before...they've been in Calgary for over 90 years!

my dog had his dewclaws ripped out after buying and wearing Ruffwear shoes on a walk…read more I brought this information to the store the following day, that he was selling a flawed product that harms animals. He told me he can't afford to lose $75 to return them. They were in the same condition as i bought them! Says he can only return dog shoes if they were worn indoors. Like dog shoes were made to be worn inside the house..... And no mention of that on the receipt.

Our dog was almost dead…read more We took our dog to "Especially For Pets" on 16th Ave for grooming and she was almost dead after we had taken her home and discovered her condition. The store denied any wrongdoing. Half of her body was bruised up. She could not move for days and she had difficulities breathing. In addition, she barely had a hair cut despite $80+ service charge. The hair was still long and uneven. It was obvious that our dog probably fell from the table and the technican stopped cutting her hair. However, the store denied any wrongdoing or they did not even apologize. We are dog owners of 13+ years and never encounter something so horrible!!! Will NEVER take her to this place again. We will never trust their technicans. Careless behaviour, incompetence and worse of all, they did not apologize or admit wrongdoing.

I stop here a couple times a month to stock up on rabbit supplies - I usually have to go back more…read morethan once as they're often sold out of rabbit food and Timothy Hay - I imagine they don't order huge amounts of rabbit stuff, as rabbits aren't as popular as dogs/cats. (even though rabbits are way better than dogs/cats...) Anywhoo - when they DO have what I need, the prices are fair and the service is great. if they were to start carrying more brands of rabbit / small animal products, (Oxbow brand, etc) they'd get 5 stars!

I've been shopping here for over 2 years and have always had a great experience. Knowledgeable…read morestaff, always willing to lend a hand. I've never used their grooming services but they do have a great selection of products and their rewards program (buy certain # of bags get one free) has earned me a couple free bags of food which is nice. I will definitely be back again, highly recommended.