Many of you know Pickles, the Sulphur-crested cockatoo we’ve taken on as our official “store bird”. Pickles has a nutty, playful personality and is a favorite of our entire Krewe. Each year in August, we celebrate Miss P’s birthday by throwing a big party and inviting all her friends. (That would include everyone who shops … Continue reading Big Party for Pickles – a VERY Special Bird
This Saturday we celebrate Independence Day and the store will be closed so our Krewe can have fun with their families and friends. Many of you have pets who FREAK OUT during thunderstorms and fireworks – so read on for some tips to ensure both you and your pets enjoy the holiday. First of all … Continue reading Don’t Let Fireworks FREAK OUT Your Pet
One more week until the WORLD FAMOUS Hamster & Gerbil Races at B&B Pet Stop! Races will be held on April 18th at NOON There’s still time to sign up for the WORLD FAMOUS B&B Pet Stop Hamster & Gerbil Races. ($5.00 per pet, $8.00 per pet on race day – all sign-up fees will be donated … Continue reading ONE WEEK to Race Day @ B&B Pet Stop!
RACE DAY is only 20 days away!! Have you registered your Hamster or Gerbil yet? The fee is $5 ($8 on race day) and we donate all the money to the Mobile County Public Schools. There’s still plenty of time to gear up for the B&B Pet Stop Hamster & Gerbil Races. Here’s a training … Continue reading Hamster and Gerbil TRAINING Schedule
(don’t miss the TRAINING TIPS at the end of this post!) Hamster & Gerbil Races to benefit the Mobile County Public Schools Each year we set up our specially designed 16-foot racetrack and invites kids of all ages to test the speed and agility of their pet hamsters and gerbils at the WORLD FAMOUS Hamster & Gerbil Races at B&B Pet … Continue reading Hamster & Gerbil Races on APRIL 18th
I have a friend with a boxer and a cat. Naturally, she fed the cat a very high quality food – which sadly, the boxer found irresistible and would “snack” in the litter box. She wasn’t even sneaky about it and would come up to my friend with a muzzle full of kitty litter! Too … Continue reading NEW PRODUCT: Top Entry Litter Box
We are members of Nexpet, a national group of independent pet stores who regularly get together and share best practices. Today we have meetings and round table discussions all day. (Which may sound gruesome, but take it from me – it’s an amazing feeling to be in a room full of people who know … Continue reading The calm before the storm…
Bill, Mary, and I are in Orlando for the 2015 Global Pet Expo – stay tuned for photos and fun from the trade show floor! – Sally Trufant, General Manager
This weekend we’re hosting the first Reptile Extravaganza Show and Sale of the year – we have 2 more scheduled; the end of June and mid-September. We used to do this a lot, but with the renovation last year, our special event schedule went out the window. Here’s why we like to host reptile shows: … Continue reading Reptile Extravaganza Show and Sale Event