Every spring, it’s like Oscar season in the world of reader polls. Though it conjures up painful memories of being the last one standing in musical chairs, we go for these awards for a simple reason: it helps us to grow by bringing in new customers, and that means we can continue to improve our selection and service so that you, our dear existing customers, can continue to count on us to be here through snowstorms, power outages, recessions, and Marathon events we deeply wish had never happened. THANK YOU for your support!
And Now, Our 2015 Top 10 Reasons to Vote for Us In Any Reader’s Poll:
#10
The pet foods we sell are so healthy, we’ve tasted many of them ourselves. We especially like pairing them with condiments and a cold microbrew. Don’t believe it? Grab your leash and bring your best pal to our next Beer & Dog Food Tasting!
#9
We pack our Treat Bar jars with healthy treats by the ounce, and we give out free samples so you can ’try before you buy’. It’s like a candy store for dogs (except that instead of sugar, it’s stocked with healthy treats, bones and chews).
#8
We don’t just sell pet food, we want to solve your pet food dilemmas. We know pets can be finicky (especially cats) and/or sensitive, and that just trying to do the right thing as a pet parent can get expensive. If any food you buy from us doesn’t work out, we’ll take it back in exchange for another food that will work.
#7
Since we opened 15 years ago, a portion of our profits have always supported animal welfare groups that you care about, like Animal Refuge League of Portland, Animal Rescue League of Boston, MSPCA-Angell, Coastal Humane Society….as well as small welfare and foster groups & pet pantries.
#6
When it comes to sensitive or allergic dogs and cats, our selection of alternative proteins in all formats (frozen, dehydrated, freeze-dried, kibble and cans) is nothing to sneeze at. Where else can you get pet food and treats made from elk, boar, venison, bison, rabbit and kangaroo?
#5
We know that dogs come in all shapes and sizes (and personalities) so we pack our racks with more sizes, styles and fits of collars, harnesses, sweaters, coats, jackets, booties, and socks than you can find in any other cat and dog boutique on the planet. We dare you to show us a dog we can’t outfit!
#4
Me-OOW! We speak cat! We know what our cats like to eat, play with, scratch, climb on and sleep in. And we know that though our kitties might be content with a foil ball or the plastic thing on the top of a milk jug, our kitty customers at least like a little more excitement. So we’re always on the hunt to keep our selection fresh and exciting
#3
It’s true, we are pet food geeks. But, we also love good design. We believe that modern pet owners want pet toys, beds & gear that not only stand up to daily use, but look great in their beautiful homes.
#2
We’ve been your source for for the best in healthy cat & dog foods, gear and advice since 2000. That’s over 100 in dog years!
And the #1 Reason:
We know that contrary to what you hear on pet food commercials, pets aren’t ‘LIKE part of the family’. Pets ARE part of our family.