I am a proud owner of one very sweet, very pampered greyhound - he's currently called Dave but…read moreprior to that he used to race at Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium, under the moniker 'Magical Climate'. He was actually quite good - although this is a bit of a surprise to me and my Mom, as he now spends his retirement loafing about on the sofa, begging for tripe sticks and being tickled under the chin. We got Dave from Daybreaks Kennels which is home to the Perry Barr Retired Greyhound Trust and which is run by an amazing woman called Ruth Boswell. Dave was a bit of a state when we first laid eyes on him - without wanting to lay on the schmaltz too much years of racing had rendered him threadbare of tail, gammy of tooth and with what one could only describe as a 'lean and hungry look'. However, with Ruth's care - and lashings of tripe sticks, Dave made really good progress and although I'm obviously biased I think its fair to say he is a really handsome, jolly dog now. As for Daybreaks itself - the kennels are open daily and you can arrange a viewing by phoning ahead. If you're feeling particularly soppy you can also check out their website where you will be greeted by photos of dogs who need a home. This is a brilliant place run by a dedicated, extremely lovely team - they are always happy to offer advice on homing procedure, guidance on the right sort of dog for you and will happily talk to you after you've taken your dog home. As well as the kennels there's a shop that sells collars, leads, beds, food, toys and well...all sorts really.

In the Victorian times a nice day out for a family would be to go to a lunatic asylum to look at…read morethe patients, wallowing in their own distorted worlds. Thankfully Mankind has moved on since then, but people's attitude's towards animals seems to have remained static. Visiting Birmingham dogs home for me is what I imagine to be a similar experience. Birmingham Dogs Home tries to re home unwanted dogs. Perhaps dogs that were bought as a fashion item, only for the owner to realise that it takes a lot of effort to look after a beautiful animal. I cried when I walked around to look at the dogs. I thought I would be happy to see lots of beautiful animals, but all I saw was pain, desperation and misery. It is not the fault of the staff, they try their hardest and do a phenomenal job. However in this day and age we should understand that animals have rights and to keep them in a cage is a travesty to the innate beauty of life.

4 stars for the service that Bham Dogs home provides to unwanted pooches. They do a great job and…read moredo a hell of a lot for these animals. If you are thinking of getting a dog then I would recommend and suggest that you go here to help rehome a poor, unwanted mutt. If you are going to Brum dogs home to get a dog then here are a few things to consider... 1) This is dog jail. If you like dogs it will break your heart and can be quite upsetting, so bear this in mind if you are taking kids (or big kids). It also means that it is VERY hard to make a choice, let alone the right choice, because almost every dog you see will give you those sad eyes and you'll want to take him or her home. So, I'd recommend that you bear the emotional strain in mind before you go and think about what kind of dog you want - this will help you narrow down your search 2) You can take home dogs there and then, but they (quite rightly) have certain checks and measure in place to ensure that you can provide the right environment for the dog. If you live in rented accommodation you will need a letter of consent from your landlord and if you have a garden you will need a 6 foot fence that fully encloses it.

The RSPCA on Barnes Hill shelter homes for many different types of pets for such a small rescue…read moreshelter. You can adopt and care for pets from dogs, cats to ferrets. It's really sad to see animals locked away in cages but the cages seem spacious enough for the animals as they each have their own cubicle with large spaces to move about if they ever need a stretch. The RSPCA supply a very informative booklet on what animals they are holding within their shelter and display at least a paragraph about these animals personally in order for you to have knowledge about their background, what breed they are and their age all for your reassurance. They have selected viewing times if ever you wish or think of adopting any of these animals so that you can bond with them.

Not a nice place at all avoid at all cost here is why there communication skills are absolutely…read moreatrocious, and when you want to adopt a pet they won't let it happen it really weird and odd. So I would avoid because all they did to me was mess me about.

A great addition to Moseley Village, Weird & Wonderful stocks humongous snakes! (Those with a fear…read moreof scaly beasts may not want to read on, because they were literally the biggest animals I've ever come across being sold in a pet shop!) Some community support officers were tempted into the store to stroke the snake, while other grown men curiously looked through the window, and quickly scooted when being asked if they wanted to hold the gigantic snake; Wimps! As well as snakes, the family-owned store stocks bearded dragons, water dragons and a wide range of other reptiles. The staff are happy to show you around and to talk about all of the animals. Some of the reptiles have been rescued from their homes, so all the critters sold here are very tame. The cages in the store are kept clean, and they have quirky hides and houses made out of lego for the reptiles to sleep in. The owner's daughter explained that she'd made the houses; Quite sweet really! If you're not a fan of reptiles, don't worry, the store also sells mice, gerbils and rabbits (not just to feed the snakes with either!)

Really unfortunately bad service the African Boomslang I purchased just three weeks ago has started…read moreto develop pinhead sized pale yellow spots all over. They are absolutely not interested in helping with the vets bills even though it's so soon after purchasing. I would not recommend this store to anyone at all. Buy from a breeder instead.

I paid in cash for a playhouse to be painted & delivered to Leicester for my Grandaughters. It was…read moredelivered and next day we drove from Redditch to Leicester to erect it. There was no Door! The house was not painted well! We complained but they refused to deliver the door to Leicester and have delivered to us instead and now we have to make another journey quickly because our Grandaughter is upset that slugs are moving in! I was not happy with how The Manager dealt with this as he made no effort to make amends. Would not recommend!

From the owner: We manufacture sheds, playhouses and summerhouses available at great prices without a middleman…read morecharge. We are also pleased to now offer a range of heavy duty, maintenance-free metal sheds. Based in Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, we offer ample FREE parking and expert advice. Both domestic and commercial clients are welcome. Our extensive range of products includes our fun single or double storey playhouse for the kids and potting sheds for aspiring growers. Everything is made on the premises and we are happy to discuss additions or alterations to create that unique item.