Seed for your budgy…read more Comfort for your Rabbit Food for your fish Come to Roxfords! From the outside it is plain to see this is the only place in north Bristol to come for all your pet supplies. When I stepped inside there was that brilliant oh so familiar pet shop smell. You know, that kind of dog food chew mixed with dry hay smell. It makes you want to leave the shop with a big sack of bird seed even though you only have a goldfish! A friendly shop and a variety of all shapes and sizes of pet foods.

Shops like this used to be ten a penny when I was a kid but sadly with the rise of the out of town…read moreshopping centre and chains like Pets at Home, they are slowly dying a death. Not so Roxfords though and this is a testament to the beauty of Gloucester Road and the inhabitants of Bishopston. Yes they don't do as many deals on cat food and litter as the big supermarkets and chains but they do stock a wide range of food, bedding, treatments and toys at competitive prices. And there are cute little bunnies and rodents to gawk at as well as a good range of items for tropical and freshwater fish tanks.

Great for all of yor furry friends south of the river, Pets Plus, stock everything you need to keep…read morea pet, great or small. They also stock a few small animals and the staff know their stock and animals well, and are able to assist and advise you. Their prices are about right for a pet shop, a little cheaper than the massive Pets at Home stores, one being by Ikea near Easton. Also, they have a much greater range than ASDA has to offer, and know their stuff a lot better too.

Good little pet shop with food, toys and equipment. They have a small selection of rats, birds and…read moreguinea pigs to buy at the back. Find this opposite the parade of undercover shops. The main reason to notice this shop, even if you don't have a pet, is the crazy sculpture above the door. A totem pole stack of dogs, cats and parrots!

This is one of Bristol's best independent pet shops: a friendly, family-run business with…read moreknowledgeable staff, offering a far less clinical shopping experience than you get at mega stores such as Pets At Home. The prices seem more reasonable than most other independent pet shops I've visited, and there's a far better selection of goods in stock than you might expect. Everything I've bought from Olly's Polly's to date - mainly dog-related bits and bobs including a collar and several squeaky toys - have been of good quality. They sell Burns dog food, too, which isn't always easy to come by. Check the opening hours before you make a special trip here, because they're closed all day Sunday and Monday, and Wednesday afternoons - and then on the other weekdays when they're open, they close for an hour at lunchtime! Oh, and be sure to introduce yourself to the resident parrot (unless you're ornithophobic, of course).

A chirpy cheerful colourful cool pet shop!…read more Olly's Polly's is actually called just 'Pet Shop' but everyone know it by the more jovial name that is printed on the window. From long lasting fish food sticks to cat litter trays you can help your pet feel more a part of your family (and sometimes treat them better than you treat alot of your family!) The staff always have a big beaming smile and it puts to shame the often cold approach that many main stream pet stores seem to adopt.

The pet shops of my childhood memories were wonderful, strange places full of animals and weird…read morereptiles. It was always an exciting adventure and I could never pass by without begging my mum to let me go in. Sadly pets at home doesn't quite live up to those standards! It's a chain pet store so not exciting or unique, but the prices are reasonable and they do have a good selection of supplies for all your usual pets. They also have a small selection of pets on display. Mainly rabbits, rodents and fish. I've bought dog toys and leads etc in there before and the prices are good. My trip today was purely to entertain my son as we were at eastgate and had half an hour to kill. For that purpose it worked a treat and he really enjoyed looking at the animals and fish!

Part of the Tesco/Ikea set of warehouse stores in Eastville, this is a well-stocked pet stuff shop…read morecatering for most animals. They have some animals for sale in here - rabbits, rats, fish and birds. Their dog and cat food sections are pretty good, they hold our regular supply of hide bones but you can find cheaper bulk buys of snacks such as pigs ears and dried sprats online so check you aren't overpaying. The accessories and toys are priced about right though. You can bring your dog into the shop if it is well behaved, so you may turn a corner and bump into a dog, so beware if you are scared of them! The staff will often give your dog a treat at the till if they take a shine to him.

Brand new pet store in the Arcade which sensibly, because of the small size, restricts itself to…read morethe fun side of pets rather than food and cages and the like. Here you can find treats and toys for pooches and kitties. Of course being Clifton there are some stylish coats for posh paws here too.

I was talking a stroll in the Clifton Arcade and got a whiff of what I can only describe as a 'pet…read moreshop smell' - do you find they all smell the same too? I suppose it's a combination of the food and sawdust! It's great that The Pet Shop provides an alternative from chain store pet shops, the staff are clearly animal lovers and will happily stand and chat with you about the price of fish... not literally, they don't sell fish! Great for pet lovers and useful if you need a new collar, scratch post and things along those lines.

I didn't even realise this shop existed until I was bought here to pick out my birthday present a…read morefew years ago. No, I wasn't treated to a bag of hay or a chew toy, my present was the furry kind, a hamster to be precise. I was really nervous (the last hamster incident I was involved in ended in blood and being mentally scarred for life) but the owner was absolutely lovely. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, giving us a full history of his current stock of hamsters and stressing that he only uses particular breeders. As this goes for all the small animals he sells, this means that customers can rely on healthy, happy and docile animals. As well as the hamster in question, we also bought all the necessary paraphernalia that one needs to take care of it. Once again the owner gave us expert knowledge on what kind of cage we needed and once we got the hamster home I rang this shop up practically every other day for advice and he was nothing but patient. Definitely recommend this place for all your pet needs, particularly if you are looking to buy a healthy, friendly pet.

messaged this shop a question, and unlike other stores, these replied and with 5/10 minutes, even…read morethough its after 9pm. now thats what you call customer care. im well chuffed. many thanks alfie and bella.......

I think this pet shop is fairly new, because I drive past this depressing strip of shops quite…read moreoften en route to the city centre and I'd never noticed it until recently. It sits sandwiched between some ropey-looking shops, usually with teenagers congregating outside, but if you can get past that, the pet shop itself is smart and clean enough. When I took my greyhound into the shop, the owner struck up conversation with me because he too owns a greyhound, who's usually with him at the shop on weekdays (but this was a Saturday). I'll have to pop back sometime to introduce the two dogs! The range of stock is good - including lots of packets of dog and cat food, bird food, rabbit food, hamster cages, dog beds, and most pet accessories you'd expect to find in a small, independent pet shop. It's handy if I need to pick something up urgently without going out of my way, and I'd rather support a small independent shop like this when I can rather than automatically falling back on Pets at Home every time, which is also far further out of my way.

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I visited the shop a few times before purchasing our Northern Blue tongued skink and enclosure from…read morehere. I think it's really important if you're taking the plunge to have done your research first, the staff on the shop floor (including the work experience staff) are very knowledgeable. It does get extremely busy at times and they also provide tours and experiences so it's a good idea to call before hand if you want advice. I found the staff knowledgeable, helpful, patient and they were able to put the enclosure together as well.

Every time I have been here the owner has gone out of his way to help us. Today we went in with a…read moreproblem with our vivarium lighting and he sorted us out completely. Can't recommend enough.