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.

Have you ever walked into a pet shop and immediately felt like there are too many animals in one…read morecage? Well this is one of those pet shops. It's quite a small space with a lot of stuff piled high. The store sells all the food and accessories for pets that you could need, although they are at quite a high price. They have a wide variety of birds, hamsters and other small animals, but nothing much bigger. Although I've never purchased from here, the staff seem ok, but they've never asked if I need any help - just sort of leave you to it, which isn't really a problem.

Hex is right, pet shops are becoming a rarity these days, but this one is as traditional as they…read morecome! They sell a wide range of fish, from your bog standard goldfish through to your tropical dart fish,blue crab or weird looking amphibian with 5 legs and 10 eyes! They also sell a range of birds and lots of bits and bobs to cater for all you pets and pets to be. They sell bird food, fish food, dog and cat food, a wide range of toys for cats and digs, scratch posts, beds of all sizes, litter, litter trays and all sorts of little bits and bobs you just wouldn't find in the pet isle of the supermarket! It's a busy little shop, but if you don't like smelly pet shops then stay away as there is a bit of a stench when you take a wander inside!

What a brilliant pet shop. Jim really cares about his pets and customers. I was shocked at his…read moreprices compared to others. So much cheaper than other places i have been! I will be buying what I can from his shop from now on. He spent lots of time with me and explained exactly how to look after my fish and what i would need. He told me best time scales on adding fish and how to care for the tank. Nothing was a problem to him. It has a lovely local independent feel and we need to keep hold of these places!

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 am absolutely fuming about viper and vine!…read more my daughter paid for a myna bird way before christmas thinking we would get it 2 weeks later like they said and still we dont have no bird every week when i phone up its always different excuses " your bird will be at your home next week" well i have had enough know the staff are so rude! will never be buying from here again.

A fantastic reptile and aquatic store, the shop is actually two shops with reptiles and…read moreinvertebrates in one building and the other building houses the aquatic side. The store is only small but carries a massive range of livestock and sundries, all available space is used to it's maximum capacity, so it's probably not the best place for a person who is scared of snakes to be! They have your usual corns and pythons, but they also stock more unusual animals and have a large range of tarantulas and scorpions too. Couple with the friendly and very helpful staff, this is definitely one of the best reptile stores you could hope to visit.

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.

This is not exactly one of the best pet shops I've ever been in. There is not a whole lot here. A…read morefew fish tanks, a few dog treats, a few pet toys. A smidgen of whatever it is you're looking for, basically, but no variety. Prices are okay, but if you really want to treat your pet to something nice, try another shop.

this is a grate pet shop staff are all was helpful and kind the animals are in grate condation and…read morehave a grate temperment with people if the is something in not in stock they will try their hardest to get it in they relly know what they are talking about with their reptiles and exotics for you i would strongly recomend this pet shop

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.

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 :(

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.