Pet Valu Has Plans to Move Into Bradlee Shopping Center

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- A new business that sells pet food, supplies and accessories has plans to open in Alexandria's Bradlee Shopping Center, according to a construction/renovation permit filed this week by shopping center owner Washington REIT on behalf of Pet Valu.

Will Pet Valu be competing with Pro Feed, a longtime tenant at the shopping center? Patch attempted to contact the owner for comment Wednesday but no luck. Pro Feed counts four locations in the DC metro area. In addition to the Alexandria store, there are also locations in Vienna, Belle View (south of Alexandria) and on MacArthur Boulevard NW in DC, according to its Web site.

Pet Valu describes itself and its affiliated stores as the "largest retail operations in North America dedicated to providing families with food and supplies for dogs, cats, companion birds, wild birds, fish, reptiles and small animals. In our pet-friendly stores you’ll find over 7,000 products, including holistic and premium brands of pet foods and treats, as well as a wide selection of essential and innovative pet supplies to suit every budget."

Pet Valu has about a dozen locations across Northern Virginia, including in Rose Hill, Falls Church and Springfield. The company recently opened its 11th store in Fairfax County, last month. The grand opening at the latest store featured a raffle, free dog washes, cookies and balloon animals. Some of the stores include self-wash dog wash centers. Pet Valu also partners with local organizations to help facilitate pet adoptions and pet training.

Patch emailed the district manager for Pet Valu to get more details about the planned store and will update with new information as it becomes available. A call was also made to shopping center owner Washington REIT, which filed the construction/renovation permit.

It's unclear from the permit filed where the store will be located at the shopping center.

PHOTO of Pet Valu store courtesy of company