Bark's Pets is a local pet shop located in County Road. Unlike the larger pet stores which usually…read morecharge at incredibly high prices for simple things such as general pet equipment, Bark's pets is a little more reasonable. This is also the biggest pet shop in County Road and one which has a decent variety of well looked after pets, accessories and food. The staff are always friendly and willing to help although at times you need to be patient before you get seen to, as it does get busy on occasions. If you are a lover of pets, this is a great place to come for a browse and be able to obtain tips and advice from knowledgeable staff. Personally, I have been to places that sell a wider variety of fish but if you're after reptiles or spiders for instance, then this is your Aladdin's cave!

Again another reasonable establishment, the staff were friendly enough, the store was quite clean,…read morethe atmosphere was good too. Animals were in a good state of health from a visual perspective. Prices were reasonable parking was somewhat difficult.

To be honest, I have never visited an animal shelter that would get less than five stars. To take…read moreon the responsibility of providing shelter and rescuing animals with very limited resources, that takes a big heart... although if you see how cute some of these animals are, who could resist?! Originally I had suggested to Mr. Snarky that we go play with some puppies to help relieve the stress caused by work. I remembered that there are some universities in the U.S. that are bring cute animals in right before exam time to help students relieve stress. So I thought it could work in this instance. Parking isn't a problem, but if you find all the parking on the road taken, we parked at Sainsbury's on our first visit (since we were going to pick up a couple of things after) and walked over. You could hear the dogs barking and there were a couple out in the play area. When we walked in, there were loads of pictures of animals that had been adopted. The lady behind the counter told us not to stick our fingers in the cages... so unfortunately no petting or cuddling with the animals. They have more dogs than cats (well at the time we went) and they seemed to be larger dogs. I only noticed this because we live in an apartment so we don't have a lot of room for a large dog, nor a yard of our own. However, there was one cutie who must have caught onto the 'no fingers in the cages' rule as she pushed herself up against the door to her pen so you didn't have to stick your fingers in the cage. Clever girl! And her eyes... oh those eyes. We went inside to look at the cats. At the time we thought they only had six cats as those were the only ones on display. There was a black kitten that was so loving and couldn't seem to get enough of Mr. Snarky. We had seen an ad for Suzie, a 3-year-old cat who had been at the shelter for about 13 months and couldn't seem to get adopted because she is a bit of a grouch. Mr. Snarky has a soft spot for these kinds of animals and was considering adopting her. We left and while we did not get the cuddle/play time I had been hoping for, we did succeed in starting a discussion about adopting a pet. On the next visit, one of the staff spent some time with us showing us the cats and talking about the characteristics of each one. Our original idea was to adopt Suzie, but also get a younger cat for some playfulness, but also knew that the staff would let us know what would be realistic. The staff member did tell us that Suzie wouldn't be good with another cat and the black cat that we were looking at had just been adopted. That's when the staff member told us about two pairs of siblings that were ready for adoption if we really wanted two cats. They were just being held in different areas because they didn't have enough room in that particular room. So we took a look at the first pair... two months old! The sisters (one black and one white) were curled up together in the midst of other cats pawing and meowing at us. There is a male cat (not sure if he has been adopted yet) but he is a brilliant, loving ball of fur and we nearly adopted him... you should go visit him. However, I may have fallen in love with the little white mustache on the black kitten of the pair. We then went upstairs to visit a brother and sister duo that were absolutely full of energy and if you have a fly problem, they will take care of it! The staff member did explain details about both sets of kittens so we could understand what we were getting into and make the best decision. Ultimately we went with the two-month old kittens. They chipped the kittens, fed them a bit of chicken, and filled out the paperwork for us. We also picked out some collars and tags which they engrave with your address and phone number... although these two are far too small to be wearing anything like that. The staff were so helpful and answered our questions and told us that the kittens have had their first set of vaccines and gave us a voucher to get them speyed at six months at their vet. They put all of their paperwork and records in a folder for safe keeping and also put a piece of the bedding that the kittens were sleeping on in the kennel to help with the transport. They also said they would give us a call in a week or two to see how things are going and told us to ring them or stop in if we have any questions or concerns. The kittens are now exploring their new home... don't worry, I will post some pictures :) You should definitely go and visit and they are in need of donations (bedding, food, money, etc.) and also volunteers to walk dogs.

The Pet Centre in Walton Road is a basic shop where you can buy furry animals such as cute budgies,…read morekittens and dogs. It is very simple in style and not the most attractive of pet shops around. Though the shop is small in size, they offer an adequate choice of common pets and accessories to keep you well equipped for your pet(s) welfare. I once bought some dog food for a friend of mine here and the price was cheaper than most other pet shops and stores I had compared with. In terms of the quality of dog food, I wouldn't say it's exactly Pedigree Chump but you can certainly find food that contains similar ingredients. The staff are really friendly, knowledgeable and always ready to assist. Whilst you will find nothing special at this shop, it still operates well as a 'no frills' pet shop which is popular with many locals.

For the store I would give top marks,and yes most of the staff are lovely and very helpful ,…read moreUnfortunately ,the young lady Who served me today was so arrogant, I may not have worded my request correctly,but because she had an audience ,she played on it, I remarked on her attitude,only to have my till receipt,almost thrown at me. Whatever happened to customer service.

Everything for the small holder, horse owner and pet owner under one roof. They stock food for…read moredogs, cats, rabbits, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, guniea pigs, budgies, horses, pigs, turkeys, ducks, chickens, sheep, goats and many many more. They also stock housing for a wide variety of animals in addition to electric fencing and stock fencing. They have a range of incubation kits for eggs as well as all the equipment you need from hatching to adulthood. A fish section is also slowly developing. The equestrian section is extremely comprehensive offering everyhing the modern horse owner and rider could wish for and plenty more. Of particular note is their pink range which includes sparkly riding crops with stars and matching grooming kits. Their range of own brand clothing is extremely durable and very well priced.

Always got what I need in, polite and friendly service. Thanksread more

Really freindly, really helpful and not at all pushy! Wide range of stock for all types of pets and…read morevery willing to help with advice on products and care ect with out trying to sell me something I don't need!!

I would say this place is a really good pet shop,it has a brilliant selection to choose from which…read moreinclude a good range of fishes to choose from which include goldfish,smaller fishes and larger fishes. Also all the equipment to go with it including tanks and fish food.Some of the tanks are very small others are quite large the prices range from £15-50.They also have a good selection of dog and cat food. They is also a part in the shop were they sell guniee pigs,rats,mice,rabbits,budgies,parrots etc. All staff are very friendly and helpful. I bought my rabbit from there which was £27 and the cage and all bits and bobs come to £70 which is very good.

It ws a great pet store until it had shut down i had gone every day to just check if it is open and…read moreit never opened please dont waste time going it isnt worth the hastle to going and not being open :(

I love this shop, they offer a pick and mix of dog treats and have a great range of foods, treats…read moreand accessories for your dog or cat. It is a MUST VISIT when we are in Fleetwood.

Love this shop! It's well priced and I always pop in and buy something for my dog if I'm in townread more

Having felt rather broody lately I have decided to get a pet. I had tried to find Freshfields…read moreAnimal Rescue, as I'd much rather re-home a lonely unloved creature than trade in them, but without the postcode I couldn't find it. So craving something cute and in need of something to do, I set off to Lister Drive. I was surprised at how busy the place was, it is after all just a pet shop, but there was a steady stream of visitors buying and browsing. First stop was the fish pool as my guest had not seen it before. Walking by the old turnstiles into the old baths, It was just like I remember, small tanks surrounding the pool filled with giant koi- they really are huge some estimated to around twenty pounds. This area was quite busy and clearly still a big attraction. Next, on to the aquarium room filled with numerous species of fish: discus, sturgeon, piranha and my favourite, the parrot fish. There's also crabs, terrapins and unusual frogs, they're tiny and a nude flesh colour. Then to the birds! Another huge space with around 8 aviaries:cockatials, canaries, budgies, finches, African grey parrots even hens and I what I thought were quails! All the birds looked really healthy: bright colours, full plumage and chirruping happily despite the rather cold environment. Finally on to the rodents; this section is quite small spatially though the offering is plentiful. There were several rabbits: dwarf, dutch and lop eared, some guinea pigs, hamsters gerbil and mice, a couple of ferrets, some kittens, and even some chipmunks. I could have stayed a lot longer pining for one of those bright eyed bunnies but it was rather claustrophobic and some people younger than myself , though no more demanding, were desperate for a look in. Begrudgingly I acquiesced. There is a dense selection of pet products: food, cages, baskets, aviaries, tanks and toys; the prospect of looking and choosing is almost daunting. It is not as cheap as I remember, though is probably just average. Stood eating sticky ribs and Chinese chicken wings at the till, the staff don't really strike me as professionals I think they just sell the stuff. There is certainly no form of customer evaluation carried out regarding owner competence or the adequacy of home environment (as with Pets at Home and the animal rescue) as a child of a couple of years of age walked out precariously, proudly clutching a bag of goldfish.

I live near this place, and I've visited it often. But, this…read moreplace is not a good or safe place to buy your animals. I got a kitten from here, and literally didn't have to do anything to get her, no forms, no nothing. They haven't checked on her and I could have easily taken her somewhere where she'd be killed. They also gave poor information about fish when I went to get 6 minnows, they told me to get one at a time, which is false information. As well as this, their aquatics are often labeled incorrectly and the tanks are bare, overstocked and just cruel. The four fish I got from there, pearlscale goldfish, were covered in white spot. One of them has neurological problems (But he is doing well). I have had them for five months now, and the one with neurological problems has not recovered. They also housed many male russian dwarfs together that were fighting rather aggressively. A lot of their supplies are dirty, and look old. Actually, a hamster of mine got a new cage from this store and got sick and died shortly after. I don't know if the new cage was to blame though. I'd give this store 1 star, if its larger fish weren't so well cared for. In the fish room where the koi live, they're massive and they thrive. If you're looking for good fish decorations and food, this is your place. I'd be wary about the smaller fish. The staff vary, some are very rude and know next to nothing about the animals they're selling, others are very polite and seem to care about the animals they're selling. They need to make sure their fish are not sick, or disabled, and ensure that their rodents aren't housed together if they are too old to get along. However, the staff did kindly offer to drive my tank home for me, and carry it up. I think it just needs more maintence and they need to educate all their employees about the lives they are meant to be caring for.