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.

This is probably the best place in Cotteridge for your pet needs and a good, independent…read morealternative to the larger, chain pet outlets like Pets at Home and the like. The bloke that runs it is very helpful and is happy to order in anything for you that he doesn't currently carry in stock. I asked about the Nature Diet brand of wet dog food that our dogs prefer and he was happy to order in and sell me a box. A 15Kg breeders pack of dry dog food, which he did have in stock, was £11, which is very competitive when compared against the expense and hassle of driving out to a retail park and visiting a larger store, where you might get it for a pound or so cheaper. The last time I went in to the shop they were having issues with their phone line, so if you ring the number it might be dead, but the shop is very much alive and well worth a visit if you have dogs, cats or other super furry animals.

I think that this is a fairly good pet store and I have popped in a couple of times to pick up some…read morecat biscuits. They seem to have a good range of food and treats inside and they always seem to be quite busy. The staff are also friendly and very helpful, when I was waiting to be served the chap behind the counter was giving another customer some advice on food and medication for her dog - something about giving it before or after or with food, so they obviously know what they are talking about. The prices are also reasonable although I have been to cheaper pet stores, but it is not as expensive as some of the chains. Overall, I think this is a good store and would recommend it if you live locally and you have a pet!

Pets at home is a national chain of pet shops, the shops are spacious and well maintained which I…read morefeel is good compared to other local pet shops where the conditions arent good. You can often pick up a good deal on pet food etc however it is slightly overpriced and could find cheaper elsewhere. There is also plent of information on the animals if you are looking for a pet!

Well worth going to get your pet food espcially if you are able to buy in bulk as has offer…read moresometimes. Food for most animals even horses, fish, dogs, cats, hamsters. not sure i like the fact that animals are for sale at the shop. but otherwise a good shop.

Absolutely brilliant place, everyone that works there is friendly, dedicated and keen to provide…read morethe best possible care for your pets. Can't recommend highly enough!

We all love our pets, they are, after all as much a part of the family as anyone. Which is why it's…read moreimportant to look after by regular visit to the vet. Pype Hayes Veterinary Centre is my preferred choice when it comes to looking after my four legged friend. The staff here is friendly and extremely helpful. The vets themselves are knowledgeable and caring. The centre encourages you to register your pet online and they'll invite you to an Introductory Consultation. The centre regularly runs special offers, at the time of my visit there was 33% off Micro-chipping with a full vaccination course as well as free worming for all kittens and puppies at first vaccination. I signed up for the Pet Health Care Plan, it spreads my care costs over the year with affordable monthly payments rather than huge bills. The plan includes; annual booster vaccinations, full health check twice yearly, year round flea prevention and worming and much more. The cost is £10.00 for a rabbit, £11.00 for a cat, £11.50 for a small dog up to £16.00 for a big fat dog.

Yardley residents have more than their fair share of garden centres. There's the all-singing,…read moreall-dancing Ripe 'n' Ready up the road and then this, too. Here there are more display racks and shelves with house plants like yukkas and palms, and vegetable plants such as tomatoes. There's a whole separate section clearly marked 'Bedding Plants' so if you are buying one for a gift then you don't have to look a fool by asking if what you have in your hand is suitable. They have a good line in Asiatic plants including the bizarrely named Mount Duckling. Inside is a modest array of pets including budgies, and some toys and feed for pets too.

You can't miss this store at the Yew Tree; There's an array of seasonal, brightly coloured flowers…read moretaking up most of the pavement at the shop front. I've bought my fair share of lavender plants, marigolds and chrysanthemums from here, and they're still growing steady in my garden. Lots of gardening shops I've been to sell plants that look unhealthy and weak, but Pets & Gardens makes sure that it only sells strong and multi-flowering plants (which is exactly what every gardening shop should do!) The inside of the shop is a little small, and very few people can fit in at one time. There's a few cages at the back which contain small pets. I nearly bought a hamster from here last year, but the staff didn't know which cage was for males, and which was for females, which I found a little worrying. Pets & Gardens is great to buy bird seed from, and costs as little as 60p for £250g. I always buy the seed from here for my outdoor feeders.

good supply of novelty pet supplies such as toys and dog jumpers, good range of food for variety of…read moreanimals. Livestock selection is some what limited. Staff are demeaning and patronising when giving advice in some sections of the store and the fish are in appauling condition- majority of tanks had visible whitespot on one visit. Redditch offers several smaller, independant pet stores who offer higher quality and friendlier service

Friendly staff who are very helpful when you are looking for advise on getting a new pet in the…read morehome. Was in here last week looking at rabbits and asking for advise and the person I spoke to was very helpful and offered lots of useful information and took a rabbit out for us to have a look at and hold. It is nice to know that the bunnies are handled carefully by the staff so they will be used to it when someone takes them home

I love this pet store, I think it is really different and rather interesting too! They specialise…read morein reptiles as their title suggests and I think this is great as many pet stores tend to forget about those little critters! They have an array of stock for all pets and reptiles, including bedding, cages/homes for the pet, food and general dried goods. One of the really great things about this store is that the staff genuinely know what they are talking about, they are full of advice and information to suit all pet owners. They also have some books too, which is useful if you if you are thinking about getting a pet. It is quite impressive in comparison to the bigger chain pet stores that are around and it is also so much cheaper! I would definitely recommend this store to anyone who has pets especially reptiles!

I purchased a snake from here a while ago and it turns out it had a mites. Fortunately I quarantine…read morebut still had to deal with them. I wouldn't use them again. The shop looked clean and the staff seemed nice enough.

I happened upon this friendly shop a few years ago and on my first visit I mentioned to the lady…read morethat my dog was fussy with the food she would eat, so rather than advise me on which food to buy she gave me a load of samples and told me to see which one she liked and go from there. My dog took to one, which she still eats to this day. When returning to buy the food she also offered me to join the mailing list for the brand and said I would get offers through the post, which I did. I also tried to groomers recently and have now gone to them a few times. My dogs coat is extremely difficult to maintain and if I don't get to do it daily it gets matted very easily. The groomer there also said the dog has a very difficult coat so would be best to keep is as short as possible. I prefer her head a little longer and the groomer has always done her best to keep it longer than the body. A great personal service, they remember me when I go in store and are friendly and helpful.

This pet shop also has a groomer who works out the back of the store. They staff are very friendly…read moreand helpful, they really know their stuff and you can tell they all care for animals. The groomer charges around the normal amount of what I have paid and does a good job, it is usually easy to get an appointment with them.