Specials and Events
Specials
February is National Pet Dental Health month. Make the commitment now for that ounce of prevention. We’ve got some great products on our shelves and on sale this month. We will offer 15% off any of the following Dental products: Dental products – Plaque Off (put on food), Breathless Plaque Zapper (put in water), Fresh Breath Foam and new Petz Life spray and gel (directly into mouth). All these products work well to help keep teeth clean and breath fresher.
Happy Hips treats, dog and cat.
Nature’s Logic and Missing Link supplements for a shinier coat.
Grizzly Salmon Oil to help with dry skin.
Continuing with Canidae 44# bags - $3 off or $5 off each if you buy two or more!
Events
Saturday, February 4 – The Chocolate Affair - 11 to 3. Chocolate tastings, a treasure hunt through Olde Town, carriage rides and more. A tasty fundraiser for the Ralston House. Karen may bake some of her yummy chocolate chip cookies for the occasion – please come sample!
We’ll celebrate Paws ‘n’ Play’s 9th anniversary on Saturday, February 25. As in the past, we’ll put the entire store on sale. All food, treats and supplements will be 10% off. Everything else in the store will be 20% off; with bigger discounts on some items. We hope you’ll join us – you’re the ones that make it possible!
Also February 25 – West Arvada Dog Park Benefit – 3-6pm at the D-Note. Music, silent auction and a good time - $5 admission, $10 per family. This park is run by volunteers who raise funds for improvements. Please support them in making this great park possible.
Other News
Recently someone returned a treat we carry because it didn’t say Made in the USA but is really is Made in the USA. You will see less of the Made in the USA labels because this means that it is not only manufactured here but also all ingredients were sourced in the USA, which eliminates many that produce here and use both USA and foreign sourced ingredients. Certain things, like lamb and rabbit are virtually always from outside the USA. And, some manufacturers tell us, they distribute outside the USA and certain countries don’t look on that labeling as a positive. Interesting.
Tuesday, February 2 – Corey’s 8th birthday! Mention this for 8% off any treat that day to help him celebrate. Saturday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day! Since we love you so much, we’ll give you 14% off bully sticks and catnip that day. Wednesday, February 29 – Leap Day. This once in a blue moon day calls for 29% off any bed that day.
We’re happy that the parking space in front of our store is now designated as a 15 minute loading zone. AND the signage is has been moved to the middle of the spot so people are starting to read it. We are thrilled!
Timberwolf is being discontinued from Paws 'n' Play. The owner has decided not to use distributors and there is no way for us to order in pallets. The majority of our customers have transitioned to other foods with no issues. We do still have a small supply to get you through the transition.
We’re hoping to get to 100 Facebook fans soon. We’re continuing to randomly give a $10 gift certificate to one of every 10 new fans – our newest winner is Patti & Chuck McCully!
Looks like these will continue this year. We just received an increase from Champion Pet Foods (Orijen and Acana) of 4-5% and Breeder’s Choice (Avoderm and Pinnacle) of 7% on average. Coming in February – Bravo (raw frozen) and Evangers (dog cans). We’re sure more will surface and want you to know that we only raise prices when distributors do and they are too much for us to absorb. We do absorb small increases as best we can.
We’ll continue looking at different brands because some of the ones we have been carrying have grown to the point where their focus on independent stores is dwindling. They are favoring big box and out of state chain stores. Their focus on numbers isn’t what our store is about. Some have raised prices too high for the quality they present and we can’t recommend them anymore. We won’t eliminate current brands but will be emphasizing those brands that are still committed to quality and customers. It's frustrating, but it's business.
Olde Town gift cards. Sold in $10 increments and can be used at all participating merchants. Instead of Starbucks or Target gift cards, consider these and support our great local shops. Project 3/50 (which challenges people to spend $50 at 3 independent stores as a way to improve the economy) says $68 out of $100 spent at a mom and pop stays in the community; even higher than the $45 we quoted last month.