Welsh retailer PetPlace unveiled its revamped store at Llangefni, Anglesey, last weekend.
Hundreds of customers and special guests attended a grand re-opening at the 25,000 sq ft site, with activities including an obstacle course, face painting, free ice cream, a microchipping clinic, and a range of special offers and brand discounts.
Animal psychologist and training expert Dr Roger Mugford from Company of Animals and who trained the late Queen’s corgis held free behaviour sessions, and independent suppliers such as sustainable health and beauty range Mountain Garden Botanics, based in New Brighton, Wrexham, and Merseyside-based The Dog Bowl Deli were also in attendance.
Dr Mugford commented that the PetPlace model should be followed by other retailers in the sector.
He said: “The staff are friendly and approachable, the variety of stock is mind-boggling and all of it focused on the health and wellbeing of pets.
“I’ve said before that PetPlace is leading the world in supporting pets and their owners and this store has taken it to a whole new level.”
PetPlace owners Sion Pritchard and Paul Penketh thanked everyone who came along for being part of the special day, and for supporting a raffle in aid of the company’s chosen charity, Hope House Hospice.
Paul said: “We were overwhelmed by the response, from the minute the doors opened we were busy all day, it was incredible.
“For us it was about giving the pets and their owners a unique experience, and not just for one day, this was a flavour of the innovative and exciting developments we have in the pipeline for Llangefni and our other stores in the years ahead.”
Sion added: “In addition to the retail side of things we will be launching a new play park and coffee bar for dogs at Llangefni in the summer.
“This is another step forward for PetPlace as we align our sites under the new brand, and we would like to thank everyone who came along to our open day and all of our loyal customers for your continued support.”
As well as Llangefni, the company has stores in Abergele, Ruthin, Mold, Gledrid (Oswestry) and a headquarters in Kinmel Bay.
