You know how you go into a store expecting to JUST window shop and leave but then end up buying everything you see? That's exactly what happened when I walked into The Pet Stop on 3/18/15, except I left as a new puppy parent!
To set the record straight:
When you walk in, there is the usual pet shop smell due to the multitude of animals they carry there, it is a normal smell! The store seems cramped up with a lot of animals because it is a small store, they are NOT a corporation business that has millions of dollars to expand their space. Their shop is open with the purpose of giving animals a temporary home in hopes that someone will give them permanent ones. Just ask the employees! Being a pet shop owner doesn't bring in the big bucks, they do it because they LOVE ANIMALS. Two of my best friends are a zoologist and a soon to be veterinarian. They are fully aware that the animal industry is not the most profitable industry and requires a lot of hard work, small pay, and a true love for all things animal.
ANYWAYS.
The boyfriend just wanted to show me around the store because we were talking about POSSIBLY getting a new puppy in the near future. Gerry, the shop owner since she was 19 years old, was very helpful when we had a lot of questions in regard to the kind of shop she runs, where she gets the puppies from, what vet do they work with, etc. We ended up falling in love with a black and white 3 month old Australian Shepard/Cocker Spaniel mix for $200, which was reduced from a much higher price. He came with all but 3 shots done, which were fairly inexpensive to pay for. Kelly, the younger girl in the store, was great with our new pup when checking out. She was very friendly, answered the millions of questions we had about being new puppy parents, and told us to call the store whenever we had any questions about anything! I had no problem giving them all of my money for puppy supplies because I love what they do and represent and we need to keep special local businesses like the Pet Stop alive.
Since taking Ollie home on 3/18, he has been the best puppy ever. Other than the occasional itchiness for his dry skin, he's healthy, eating his food, peeing/pooping regularly without complications, and so so playful. I am so glad we were able to give him a real home and open up a spot for more rescue dogs and new puppies at the Pet Stop. THANK YOU GERRY AND KELLY!!! You have our full support 110%!!! read more