A large multi-purpose pet shop, this is situated in the Kingsway shopping precint just a short…read morestroll off the town centre. It might seem incongruous at first as it is situated in a huge Georgian buolding that once stood in it's own quiet grounds, the essence of graciousness. Now it is redolent with squeaks and chirps and bubbling of water tanks. Set over several floors, there is a good supply of just about anything you might need for domestic pets - food, bedding, cages, toys, treats. It is always fascinating to watch the many different small fish swimming in their tanks, and upstairs on the first floor you can see small rodent type pets for sale - hamsters, mice, guinea-pigs. Small children love to watch the little creatures as they await a good new home. In fact, there is so much packed in that the customer floor space for humans, especially around the main tills, is rather limited and narrow and often involves a bit of a shuffle. The assistants are always very busy and helpful, but for I sometimes wish they could wear more distinctive 'team tops' as I've almost mistakenly asked customers for advice in the past, believing they worked there! All-round though an excellent store for all your domestic animal supplies.

I find this company, based in Frome, offers a great service. They will happily find any product for…read moremy Labradoodle with short notice, and will also deliver to my door when necessary, such as large and heavy stuff which I cannot manage these days.

Sort of a cross between a Cash 'n' Carry and Pets at Home - this is a warehouse with no frills…read more Because of its size and style it can pile high the bigger items for pets - runs, dog cages and beds - with more choice. It also has a good range of the bigger bags of food to save money. They even have a pick 'n' mix of dog biscuits! Dogs are allowed in if they are well behaved, staff are friendly and helpful.

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.......

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.

I visited Park Pets when I was in Bath and was very impressed - it's like a mini-zoo! They even…read morehave a couple of animals who aren't for sale who just live there that you can have a look at. They have a good selection of birds and fish and a lot of specialist equipment. It's over two floors and I don't think I've ever seen such a comprehensive range! They obviously really care about the animals and there's a real friendly atmosphere there - I'd feel very confident buying a pet there and I'd feel there was plenty of advice available if I needed it. It's also nice to support an independent business instead of some big-box, impersonal store.

As well as a great pet shop, this place is a lovely place for the kids to visit if you're shopping…read moreon moorland road and they are getting bored. They have a fantastic golden retreiver who lies in the shop window most of the day! Upstairs they have birds, mice, rabbits, etc (small pets) for you to buy. Our rabbit came from Park Pets. My kids insist of visiting most weeks just to go upstairs and see the lovely animals. The staff are very friendly and don't seem to mind the kids of Oldfield Park constantly going upstairs to see their animals :)

The Big H Pet Superstore is in county walk which is behind sainsburys. There is a panasonic shop…read morenext to the shop. The prices in here are very reasonable for your pets needs. They have a lot of stuff you would expect such as leads, bowls, cages and feeders. It is a pet paradise. It is nowhere as big as Pets at home but it has all the essentials you would and could ever need. I believe they sell a few small pets in there as well, such as hamster, mice and rats. If you need supplies for your pet then this should be your first place to come.

I visit Prior Park most weeks, it is a lovely garden centre, well stocked with a wide variety of…read morequality plants. It's not the cheapest place to buy, but then you get what you pay for sometimes, also it is well staffed with people who are usually able to assist with your queries. Prior Park is more than just a garden centre - there is a good pet section (including stocking more unusual items, such as foodstuffs for reptiles), a really nice food section with reasonably priced organic and local food, and all sorts of homewares, including plenty of unusual gift ideas. What I visit weekly for though, is its excellent cafe. There is an indoor seating area with air conditioning, or you can sit outside on a sunny terrace. Again, not the cheapest in town, but the quality of the food and drink is very good; they always have a range of scrumptious cakes, plus a standard snack menu of sandwiches, toasties and jacket potatoes. There is usually a home made soup of the day, plus a couple of main course options. I had pea and mint soup yesterday and it was delicious, so good that I passed my compliments to the chef. It's a good venue to meet people for coffee; a real bonus is that there is ample free parking for customers, which is a rare and precious thing in central Bath!

We got our dog Guinness from them, couldn't say enough, the dog world would be a happier place if…read morepeople got dogs from here, instead of buying poor inbred dogs that have so many inherited issues they bark all the time because their so unhappy.The best place for a family pet.

This place is so amazing. They rescue dogs and cats from all over the region and house them here,…read moretrying to find new owners that will take care of the poor little blighters. I went up here a few times to check out the likelihood of being able to find a border collie, and was surprised to find out that I could go for a walk with any of the dogs to see if it was for me. Of course, the staff are overrun, so the dogs only get to go out quite occasionally. However, with the small army of folk that pop up here on a Sunday for dog walking, the critters are given a good run around at least once a week. What's more, the surrounding countryside is perfect for these activities.

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.