PetPlace unveils revamped store at Llangefni
In light of the new opening PetPlace owners Sion Pritchard and Paul Penketh organised a raffle in aid of the company’s chosen charity, Hope House Hospice
PetPlace has opened its doors to its 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store, following renovations.
The opening of the new store featured an obstacle course, face painting, free ice cream, microchipping clinics, brand discounts and a host of games and activities for pets and their owners.
“World-renowned” animal psychologist Roger Mugford, who trained the late Queen’s corgis, also held free behaviour sessions.
Gill Thomas-Jones from sustainable health and beauty range Mountain Garden Botanics, based in New Brighton, Wrexham, and Jo Parr, owner of Merseyside-based The Dog Bowl Deli also came to the opening.
The new store features healthy treats from The Dog Bowl Deli that are modelled on cakes, cookies, donuts and more while being completely natural, full of vegetables and fresh ingredients.
It also offers a range of handmade shampoos, soaps, deodorant bars, candles and other items -all palm oil, cruelty and plastic free, from Mountain Garden Botanics.
Additionally, The RSPCA and independent businesses and suppliers were on hand to share information and showcase unique products, centred on health, wellbeing, and safety.
In light of the new opening PetPlace owners Sion Pritchard and Paul Penketh organised a raffle in aid of the company’s chosen charity, Hope House Hospice.
Pet Place also operates its stores in Abergele, Ruthin, Mold, Gledrid (Oswestry) and a headquarters in Kinmel Bay.
Pemnketh 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.”
Pritchard 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.”
Thomas-Jones concluded: “We have a long-standing relationship with PetPlace and are honoured to be here today at the revamped store. Well done to everyone here on a brilliant day and good luck for the future.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.”
