Excellent service, and staff. They are knowledgeable and friendly. Wide range of products for your…read morefarm or domestic animals.

I prefer to buy from the small independent guys over the big retailers. The little guy is a…read morelifeblood of the economy and if I can purchase from him, I will. They seem to be very knowledgeable and the prices are reasonable. I've been buying my dog food there for a long time and will continue as long as I need to.

Did I just find my new neighbourhood pet shop? After my half-hour long first visit last week, I…read moredefinitely think so! Conveniently tucked in between my house and my favourite dog park (Shubie park), this shop was built as a custom extension off a video rental, pizza place, ice cream joint combination dealie on Montebello and is really quite lovely on the inside! Built around a lovely (and big!) faux-tree, the interior is worth a look whether you have a Fido at home or not. All your pet supply table stakes are on hand: tons and tons of food brands (plus the offer to order anything in that you don't see on the shelves), treats, toys, leashes, collars, sweaters, vitamins and supplements, even cookbooks for home-cooking for your pooch's palate! Now, I could easily stop there and land at a solid three-star but it's the added steps that this crew has taken to enhance the community that really push into four, borderline five-star territory. This I know, again, because I insisted on asking them 127 questions while I was there. Here's the scoop: - They custom-make 'Shubie Snacks' with Kathleen from Tailwagrrrs (my favourite doggy daycare), with all the proceeds going to maintain the dog park at Shubie. I think they mentioned they've raised some $30,000 since August? That sounds crazy...but I'm pretty sure that's what they said. Are you a regular at Shubie Park? You know that gazebo and all the brand new benches? Yeah. Planet Paws built those. - The owner is seriously educated in the pet nutrition (for example, did you know some of the biggest brands of pet food are made by Mars and Nestle?) and clearly very passionate about helping his customers. Long story short: one of my dogs is a delicate flower who can't eat anything without full-body meltdowns. The owner has given me tons to think about when it comes to his health including some options that would basically keep my money out of their hands (non-kibble/store-bought diets, etc.). For him, the health of my pooch is more important. And that's pretty awesome. - In addition to all the mainstream food options, Planet Paws also carried a huge freezer full of raw meals. I won't get into the whole nutritional side of why that's important but will instead leave it at them supporting other local pet food suppliers rather than sticking exclusively with the big corporations.

Last tiem I went there she wouldn't let em in even woth a mask Exception ill take my business else…read morewhere I guess the 100s I spent there wasn't enough . They can lose customers there way over price anyways found a great new location and 100 dollars cheaper and take my mask Exception

Having checked out the new PetSmart in Bedford I have a new found respect for this smaller sized…read morechain store. *It's much smaller (meaning you won't wander around aimlessly looking at things you don't have a need for). *While they carry far fewer food options for your pet, the brands that they do carry are superior. *They have a loyalty program (buy "X" bags get one free) *More centrally located (Clayton Park) *They won't have more than a few kittens at a time up for adoption. If you're lucky you'll get in and out without having your heart strings pulled too much. *Not a fish mill with dead floating fish in various tanks (since they don't exist at PV in the first place) *Just all around a better option unless you live out in Bedford.

I accidentally stumbled on this place while in the area yesterday. This store must have just…read moreopened recently and is a new addition to Clayton Park. It feels like a higher end pet supply store but is very comparable in price to other pet stores in the area. It does not carry any animals so you're not supporting backyard breeders or poor housing conditions. It has items such as pet food (dog, cat and small animal feed), pet treats, toys, beds, pet carriers, leashes, food bowls, etc. One thing that really stood out about this store, is that it carries items I've never seen anywhere else. The dog toys in stock were toys I've never seen before (I bought a couple for my dog and she's been squeaking them nonstop every since). They have a pretty big collection of dog leashes and harnesses which are modern and stylish. The quality of items seems quite high and the staff were very friendly and attentive. They did not carry my brand of dog food so I will still have to go to my regular pet supply store for that but besides that, I really liked this store. If you're getting bored with seeing the same leashes, toys and items at the pet stores around here, definitely check this place out.

Petstuff is GREAT!…read more Petstuff is a local not for profit that supports and trains people with mental illness or disabilities employment skills. The goal of working at Petstuff is for these folks to get permanent employment. I personally think it's a fabulous idea and it's what brought me to their store in 2009 for the first time. The employees at Petstuff are very sweet and kind. They love to help you out and always welcome a furry visitor. They've got a good selection of food, toys, grooming supplies, and everything else you could need for your pet. For people who are training for other work opportunities, I am always very impressed at how knowledgeable the employees are. They really do a fantastic job! I haven't had any personal experience with their groomer but have heard from numerous people that they do a great job. The pugs may be visiting that area of the business soon!

What a cute place! This is a non profit with top of the line dog food, treats, clothing and a great…read moregroomer who rents their basement. His name is Des, he is very relaxing, but FAST and reasonably priced. Plus, he doesn't overlap his clients, which is such a nice change from chain groomers. The store itself upstairs also carries cute little gift ideas like soaps and candles, locally made. Definitely worth a stop.

Confused. I think that would best describe my first visit to Lee Valley…read more I've ordered from their website for my Dad a number of times but decided since I was headed to Bayers Lake anyways, that I'd stop in to the store. That was a mistake. I went in on Saturday morning and was completely overwhelmed as I walked in to find at least 100 people wandering around the store. There was no signage to tell me where to go or how to order...so I wandered around for 5 minutes trying to find someone to ask. When I found someone, and told him what I wanted, he did a search on his computer, said he had it, and then told me I'd have to get a number and wait in line to get the product. Wait, what? So I just waited for you to find this on your computer but you can't actually help me at all? Thanks. So I took a number and waited 10 minutes.I was 167, they were on 129 and moving slowly. I was done at that point. I was confused because I didn't understand the sales process, annoyed because there was no one to help me figure it out and frustrated because for all their amazing products there was NO customer service at the store. I'll be going back during non-peak hours to try again but I am not happy about it. Next year I'll order online or find another store. This experience left a bad taste in my mouth.

I really like Lee Valley Tools because I'm a hardware and tool geek. Great store for the woodworker…read moreand turner, also for the serious gardener. Their prices aren't cheap but the quality is almost always superb and their tools are first rate. I love poking around for gadgety things here, and it's a good place to buy stocking stuffers. It's a fabulous source of cabinet hardware (knobs, pulls, hinges, clasps) in a mind-boggling range of styles and at a variety of price points. They put out the most beautiful catalogs imaginable, too. I agree that having to take numbers and wait for the staff to fetch your items can be a little cumbersome, but you can avoid this by ordering online and picking things up at the store.

It's small but mighty. Just one greenhouse which opens Mother's Day weekend and closes sometime in…read moremid - late July. For the size of this place there is an amazing variety of plants. There's quite a selection of shrubs and trees outside and lots of prennials, annuals, flowers, veg and herbs inside. They put together some lovely hanging pots and planters all for a reasonable price. They also carry a stock of soil, mulch, manures etc to beef up your garden soil. I'm usually in here a few times as they tend to get new things in over the first few weeks. The staff is quite knowledgable and helpful with suggestions and advice.

Best Friends is also the my best pet shopping for my pets. I find the staff caring and Shelly is…read morevery knowledgable in the pet foods they carry. I feel welcomed and love the excellent quality cat furniture they carry. They carry quality products and I feel they fairly price there stock. Will continue to shop with this company , big box store have stock but the staff are lacking in knowledge or compassionate . They dodge behind stock hoping you don't ask for help , why lack of knowledge. Keep up the great service!!!

Love this store. Yes it's a tad crowded and a little difficult to find your way around but the…read morestaff are friendly and will definitely jump in and help you. Their prices are cheaper than any store around too! Toys and treat selection is fantastic, and again great prices! They also have a frequent buyer card for all of the food. Make sure to sign up!

Bloom Greenhouse is a wonderful place to go and buy your perennials, they have a great sale on @…read more30% off right now. This is a wonderful spot tucked back off the main road, but you can't miss the sign. I went in here shopping for a gift for a friend, the staff is great and I found they had a lot of specials on. The other week they had a great deal on Roses.

I'm not one for garden center's, as they get hot as, well you know, when its hoy out. Buy they do…read morehave a water cooler if need be. But I do grow my herbs (the legal kind, seriously) and have a wide selection of soils, and potting plants. If you are not able to find what you are looking for, the staff there are more willing to help you find what you need. Plus the smell of growing flowers is a nice treat as well