Pasadena Gets New Pet Store; Company Sponsors Adoptions

PASADENA, MD — Pet Supplies Plus opened a store in Pasadena, which is the chain's 500th location. To celebrate, the chain is sponsoring 500 pet adoptions and donating 16,000 bags of pet food and 17,000 toys to families in need around the country. The donation is part of the company's four-month-long charity push and is worth more than $380,000.

Dogs are always welcome to join their humans on shopping trips to Pet Supplies Plus, the store says. The pet-friendly atmosphere carries over to the adoption events, fundraisers and pet food drives that the store promises to host throughout the year.

Workers are trained to answer questions about dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and fish. The store also sells natural pet foods and goods. On-top of supplies, the store also offers grooming services and a pet-washing station.

“I’m excited to be part of opening the 500th Pet Supplies Plus location,” Artell Blaylock, the store's manager, said in a press release. “I love the high level of customer service we provide and the neighbor-centric atmosphere. Neighbors enter a fun environment and fantastic culture that allows all shoppers – whether two legged or four – to feel welcome, like a home away from home.”

Pet Supplies Plus has stores in 33 states. It is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.

The store, which opened on Friday, is located at 8048 Ritchie Highway, Suite 6D. It is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Sunday's, the store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contactless curbside pickup is currently available to help minimize potential exposure to coronavirus.

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