Brilliant dog groomer, my little dog is very nervous when it comes to grooming the poor little…read morething was in such a mess tangled and matted but the lady here is just wonderful with dogs and he looked so beautiful when he had been cut.

After a very nervous decision to take my new puppy for her first groom to a place I didn't know,…read moreI'm so please I picked this place as all my worrying was for nothing she was done with in two hours and she looked amazing and she seemed happy in the groomers arms. Really good prices too will definitely be taking my older dog there when she is next due.

Being a dog-owner I have something of a radar for pet shops and can sniff one out a mile away. You…read morenever know when you're going to need something for your dog, whether that be treats or essentials, like poo bags or, in the case of my destructive pair, a new lead after the old one gets chewed to bits. Em's is one such pet store that I've used on occasion and it's ok, but nothing special. It's clearly been there for some time and looks it. The interior is a little tired and could do with a lick of paint, but that doesn't mean it's a bad shop. Most pets are catered for here and you will, after an initial hunt, find what you're looking for. They also, strangely, sell a small selection of household goods, like brooms. Actually, now that I think about it and considering the amount of cleaning up I do after my dogs, brooms is a fairly clever thing for a pet shop to sell!

Initially, I was drawn to Em's as there was a rather lovely display of hanging baskets outside -…read morewhich always brightens up a boring concrete urban road, let's face it. So I was surprised to discover that it was actually a pet food shop rather than a florist. In fact - they also cut keys, sell mops and fishing bait, and give free Thai massages whilst playing the banjo. OK, so, that last bit was a lie, but you get the picture. Anyway, this gets a thumbs up from me, for being a lovely, unexpectedly flowery and multi-faceted pet food shop - replete with friendly owner. It was also rather convenient as I did actually need to get some cat food - so where better to be than a pet food store? They seemed a little under-stocked in the whole generic pet food stakes, which isn't necessarily the greatest thing considering that it does actually call itself a pet food store - rather than a pet food/ florist/ key cutting/ fish bait/ mop and broom sellers. That said, I love a bit of a multifaceted local business, and the cat was happy that she got something out of it, so it's all good, really.

Pamper your pooch! As we enter this bijou salon, there's a freshly washed Yorkie being blow-dried…read moreby a woman who makes eye contact with us and smiles knowingly at our perception of the kitschness of it all. Grooming, cleansing, colouring, (including dip-dye!), and pawdicures are all available here for the special canine in your life. Or you can choose from comprehensive treatments like The Trimmed Eyre, The Darling Darcy, The Original Austin or The Bingley Entree. (Which all include an external health check.) How much? The Darling Darcy for a medium sized smooth coated dog is just £28. This means that the rates make getting a dog groomed here an affordable regular activity rather than the reserve of the uber-posh. And while you're here-Accessorize, dahhhling. Cute neckerchiefs with flags, floral patterns and safari animal prints for Wolfie's neck, a big range of cool clothes, and the cutest thing EVER-A pink and white bunny onesie for the smallest of toy dogs. The displays are what you'd expect from a designer boutique, while again the prices are kind on your pocket. If you share your life with a dog and you live in Worcester you are lucky. If you live in a 30 mile radius it's well worth the drive. You'll love it in here and your dog will love you for loving it.

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'm extremely picky when I comes to my animals, however I can wholeheartedly recommend wagtail…read morewalks who have always gone the extra mile to help me with my rather headstrong collie. They have been on hand to walk him regularly, whether it be a short walk locally to me or taking him for a longer one at their field when I'm working a long day. I know he is in excellent hands. Extra bonus that they have a secure spacious field where they can take him to and let him off for a good run. I have peace of mind knowing he is getting the exercise he needs and his recall is has drastically improved since I've been using them.

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.

Another of Dave (the greyhound's) favourite shops and purveyors of a good pigs ear. They also sell…read morea massive range of tripe sticks, chewy sticks and choc drops - according to the owner the latter proving popular with ladies on diets who buy them to munch on instead of, I dunno Maltesers or something. They also deliver which is great and saves me having to carry a 2-stone bag of organic dog food home on the bus. Staff are really nice and helpful and there's also a big selection of daft squeaky toys in a variety of mad shapes available. Other animals are catered for - rabbit food, cat treats, budgies bells etc are can be purchased and it's all very reasonably priced.

I have been in here a few times in passing when I have suddenly remembered that I need to get cat…read morefood. It is a nice setup inside and it is full of treats, toys and food for a variety of animals including dogs, cats, birds and rabbits. The staff are always very pleasant and helpful, they know what they are talking about and have previously recommended vets and grooming services to me before, which is always very handy to know. The prices are not too bad as I have been to more expensive pet stores in Birmingham before. I am not sure what the other items are like, but my cat certainly likes the cat food from here, so that is great. I would recommend this store to those in the area who have pets!