I went here to buy fish yesterday, staff are very friendly, welcoming and kind. Prices are great…read moreand amazing deals on all the fish. I didn't get the man's name but he answered any questions I had, and even taught me more about other fish. My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time here, the man got his Star Wars books out to show my boyfriend and we all had a chat about tv shows. We will definitely be back to get more fish soon.

Marvellous! I finally found a place that will sell me some terrapins. To be fair, I haven't hunted…read morethat extensively, but in any case, it's always a pleasure to wander into a store and find exactly what you're looking for. The knowledgeable gentleman at Aquatic House kindly explained to me that it would cost around £160 to get my new pet all kitted out, which has sort of put me off, but I admit this seems like a reasonable rate (however, it makes me yearn for an outdoor pond that my £15 terrapin could call home) If you're not a reptile enthusiast, Aquatic House has every marine and tropical fish you can imagine, even those cute little ones that look like Nemo (clown fish, I think?). Aside from potential pets, this shop carries a wide variety of Juwel aquariums and pond supplies, as well.

When I left home, my pets all stayed with my mum. It's their home and they're happy there so I…read morewould never dream of uprooting them and bringing them to Cardiff. Still, I miss them all like crazy and none of the places I've lived in here allow pets so there's this huge animal-shaped hole in my life. Pets at Home provides some relief from this. Firstly, and most obviously, I get to go and enjoy the cute animals they have there. My favourites are the guinea pigs and the Roborovski hamsters, and I can quite easily spend a good hour in there debating whether my landlord would notice if I bought one. I am eternally disappointed that there are no mice here, but any cute animals will amuse me well enough. Secondly, since I miss my cats and dog so much, and feel pretty bad for abandoning them, I regularly pop in to buy them treats and toys to take home with me. The range of beds is particularly good, which is handy when you have a dog as destructive as mine. This branch also has a Companion Care Vetinary Centre (02920 232 957).

I'm a sucker for pet shops, and I particularly love this chain of pet supermarkets. Although you…read morecan often pick up bits and bobs at little independent pet shops, when you need several things it's often easier to head straight to Pets at Home. My only complaint is that this branch (perhaps it's the same at all Pets at Home branches?) don't sell the dog food I buy (Harrington's), so I still have to pick that up elsewhere. For pick 'n' mix dog treats, squeaky toys, and accessories such as shampoo, bowls, leads and collars, however, Pets at Home has far more choice than most smaller pet shops. The staff all seem real animal-lovers, and if you take your dog in with you they often ask if they can give it a treat or two. Just be prepared for your dog to get into a right frenzy over all the food smells luring them from aisle to aisle - oh, and watch them if you go near the rabbit and guinea pig enclosures!

So I have a few animals, four cats and two dogs. Technically they are my parents so I don't have to…read morefolk out! Luckily we've only needed to take them in for routine jabs. Took my kitten in here most recently to have her neutered. It was a very busy practice so its obviously a popular choice. They gave us the price beforehand so we didn't need to worry about the costs and everything was over and done within a few hours. The staff were super nice and made me feel very relaxed about leaving her in their hands.

This is the Cardiff branch of a small, local mini-chain of four well-equipped veterinary surgeries…read morewith a good local reputation (the others are in Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and Pentyrch). This Cardiff branch was actually the first veterinary clinic in Wales to specialise in care for exotic pets, although they also treat other companion animals, of course, including dogs, cats, rabbits and other small furries. Back in the 1990s, the clinic also opened the first 24-hour emergency veterinary service in the UK, V.E.T.S. Ltd, which is based at the same site and shares the clinic's equipment but is now a separate company, used by many veterinary surgeries in and around Cardiff who want to be able to offer their customers round-the-clock surgical and medical attention for their pets.

We were away for two weeks, and Charlotte at Wallace pet boarding had our guinea pig for the…read moreduration. It was all arranged really easily, and very reasonable cost. We particularly appreciated Charlotte's flexiblity in having our guinea for an extra night at short notice, when our flight was delayed. Charlotte was a pleasure to deal with and obviously loves the animals that she cares for. Recommended! Gavin, Cardiff.

From the owner: We are an insured and licensed pet business that provides taylor-made holidays for your pets in our…read morehome. Instead of using dog kennels or a cattery while you are away why not give your pets a stress free break in a home environment. All breeds of dog, cats and other small animals are welcome. Places are highly limited so your pets will have our full care and attention during their stay and be treated like family. We update you daily with photos of your pet's adventures on our facebook page! Prices are available on our website.

This is a shop inside the historic Cardiff Market. An old Victorian building that remains a good…read moresource of produce from local traders. As you enter the market you will be greeted by the same smell of fresh fish that has filled my childhood memories of this place. Pets World offers a wide range of products for pet owners and prospective pet owners alike. They've got hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits on offer if you fancy getting yourself a furry friend or you just want to gawp at something cute for a few minutes. As well as this they will be able to provide you with all the cages, hutches, food, toys, and supplies you may need for your pet. As with all the traders in the old Cardiff Market, Pets World is an expert in its field, so they will be able to offer expert advice and guidance that you know you can trust.

Ok so I'm not a particularly animally person as in I'm not big on pets. Tthe reason I went to Pet…read moreWorld is because I just happened to be out with my friend who was getting supplies for his Hamster. Overall the stall has large selection of stock including cages, toys, treats, food and of course animals. I had visited once before and if memory serves they had kittens for sale but sadly they weren't there this time. There was however an array of birds which were sat about chirping and my friend was able to get some nutty seedy type things for the Hamster which weren't that bad for value. This shop can be easily located on the balcony in the market so there should be no problem in finding it if you find yourself in need of straw and sawdust.

It's like an Aquarium only you can go for free and take some fishy friends home. There's a…read moremahoosive tank, seriously impressive. If you're into statistics - '10.5' x 10.5' x 3' (3.8 x 3.8 x 0.9m) and holds in excess of 2000 gallons/9500 litres' - apparently the biggest tank in any UK retail outlet! And lots and lots of little tanks too. Small boys and girls totally love this place. Adults are pretty keen too. Crying babies are soothed by the dark ambient lighting and the gentle waft and waggle of the passing fishies. There are some pretty gross things too, sort of wobbly intestinal sea-creatures. And some cuties like star fish and sea horses. It looks like a pretty innocuous warehouse from the outside, but even if you actually meant to go next door to buy daffodils you really have to see this. It's the biggest fishy thing going on in Wales with more fish than you could cast your net at.

Maidenhead Aquatics is located on the premises of Pugh's Garden Centre…read more Specialising in underwater animals, the centre is a haven for those who are fascinated by sea creatures. With everything from goldfish and sea urchins to manta rays and piranhas, the Aquatic centre has a vast range of sea life that will captivate even the most casual passer by. With such a wide array of sea creatures on display, it is only fitting they offer such habitat to house these animals, should you choose to purchase one of the slippery customers. Ranging from the most basic of fish tanks to perfectly intricate exotic aquariums, the centre caters for pet owners of all levels of experience. Although the price does differ significantly with the quality and size of the tanks, this is only to be expected with such specialist products. There is also a variety of ornaments on sale for those who like to personalise their tanks and aquariums, with items such as Spongebob Squarepants figurines for younger owners to meticulously detailed models like sunken ships and skulls for more mature enthusiasts. A great place to find anything you need for your underwater pet or an interesting place to go if you're at a loss on a weekend.

When living in the area we shopped here regularly, the owners and staff are extremely helpful,…read morefriendly and polite. They stock a massive range of items you can't find elsewhere We have been buying our Christmas trees here for many years, they are so reasonable and always lovely, we now travel from outside the area as they're that good! Highly recommended

You don't see many of these shops around nowadays with the advent of the big DIY chains. Worley's…read moreis a good old fashioned ironmongers who sells all your DIY needs as well as plants and gardening equipment. They are no more expensive than the big DIY shops and the staff are very informative and knowledgeable. You can buy pretty much anything here and you can also receive lots of expert knowledge about lots of aspects of household care, DIY etc. Support your local ironmonger, it would be a real shame if shops like these succombed to the big global giants.

My hound isn't keen on being bathed, but most of the time she stands very nicely and lets me wash…read moreher without trying to run away. I always wash and groom her myself, because she's a low maintenance kind-of-a-girl, but obviously the same can't be said for some longer-haired breeds. My friend took her ridiculously woolly Old England Sheepdog Max here for its first professional cut and groom when it was barely out of puppyhood, and she was full of trepidation in case he hated being bathed, and developed a grooming phobia - which would be disastrous with such a furry breed. Perfect Paws groom any size and any breed, and cut and style them according to their owner's preference. Prices vary according to the dog, but are in line with other similar services in the local area. Fortunately, Max didn't seem to mind being groomed and was very bouncy afterwards, as if he was rather pleased with himself - I think he could see better without his overgrown fringe getting in the way...

They have most of the stuff you need in this pet supplies shop. We generally buy things for the…read morecats. We used to have a rabbit (a white rabbit that had aspirations to be a magician's rabbit and thus every so often would disappear). We bought the rabbit in this very shop many years ago. He lived to a very ripe old age and bickered with the guinea pig that we also bought in this shop. The pet supplies are adequate but what is really nice are the baby rabbits and few other creatures. But what is really really nice (if your taste runs to that sort of thing) is that hidden in the back of the shop is Dragon Reptiles a scary place where they have reptilian pets. (See Dragon Reptiles review for more scary details).

Housed at Pugh's Garden Centre, this is a great pet shop and offers an alternative to Pets At Home,…read morewhich is pretty much same regardless of which branch you go to. I think Pampurred Pets is also quite a bit chain, but this is the only branch I've been to. Like Pets At Home, they are big enough to offer some decent promotions such as 3 for 2 or similar deals on dog treats and so on, and they cover foods and accessories for dogs, cats, birds and small animals. What's also nice to know is that they currently sponsor Waggy Tails, a charity based near Bournemouth and Poole that rescues and rehomes dogs who have been abandoned, neglected, mistreated, orphaned or otherwise need a new, loving home. Another handy thing about this store is that - like Pets At Home - it's open on Sundays.