Allie's Pet Corner

On Thursday around noon we went in to look at puppies and products. The lady sitting there did not look up once or acknowledge us in any way. We even spoke loudly about how the one pup would make a great friend for our baby. We were trying to make a decision on a product and looked at her quite often for guidance and still nothing. No, we did not say excuse me or ask for help but an attendant should be aware of customers entering the store. On our way back through the mall we noticed a different young lady assisting some customers but I was still in awe and chose not to stop back in.

I had a friend purchase a frenchie designer mix the first week of March. He was not able to keep the dog however, and had to find it a good home after only having it for a week... the first time I saw this puppy I fell in love. I did not even plan on getting a dog, or even getting this one until I hung with this sweet puppy for 30 seconds. I felt the price he paid was very high and did not want to pay for a puppy 11 weeks old at full price. I also was worried because I heard that “pet stores” get their dogs from puppy mills. (Which is a stereotype. I’m sure many of them do but I’m sure there are many pet store owners who actually care about their animals and are NOT in it for the money.) I found out where the pet store purchased the puppies and called them myself. The breeder “Classy Creations” was so sweet and knowledgeable. She explained to me why they are so expensive and that these particular puppies was her individual breed she created. She went on and on about them, making me feel more comfortable as time went on. I told her I would like to buy a dog off her when she was getting her next litter. She then asked, “why aren’t u interested in that puppy?” I told her the price was a little high and that I would like to spend my money with her. She then basically told me that the pet store price was VERY Good and that they were NOT just up charging the price from hers very much at all... she told me that they take good care of their animals. So basically I pretty much hung the phone up and went and bought the dog off of my friend for full price.... I cannot believe how happy I am with this puppy. She isn’t 100% Frenchie, which made her cheaper, but she is so much cuter. I will recommend this pet store to anybody. And I will make sure I crush that stereotype of pet stores buying their dogs from puppy mills... because this pet store is legit as they come!!!

The two employees were courteous, but it's not what I call a pet store. Three quarters of the space was filled with puppy pens. The remaining space contains very little dog food and supplies. There were a few puppies there, and they advertise that they have puppies for sale every day. I asked where they come from and was told licensed local breeders. I had the uncomfortable feeling that this is a retailer for puppy mills. I may be totally wrong, but it felt that way to me. I won't go back.

We love our Shih Tzu Honey! We got her from Allies in November 2019. She has been well taken care of and loved since the moment she was born.

We got a puppy last April during Covid and could not be happier with the service and procedure with getting our puppy. She has been the best addition to our life! I will definitely use Allies when we decide to get her a playmate!