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Local animal lovers now have a dedicated pet shop on their doorstep with the opening of Pets North in Warkworth
The new store is located in The Grange development, just behind the BP, and is the culmination of a long-held dream for owners Paul, Lisa and Jaide Harris.
“We have wanted to do this for more than 10 years, it’s been on the radar for a long time,” Lisa says.
It’s a logical step for Lisa, who worked as a veterinary nurse before she and the family – including two beagles, two cats, a rabbit, two water dragons and a bearded dragon – moved up to Wellsford and were able to realise their dream of opening their own pet shop.
“It’s just something that’s always appealed to us. It’s always been our passion to work with animals and to ensure people are getting the right advice,” she says.
Pets North currently has a range of tropical fish and love birds in stock, plus Nixie, a bearded dragon, who can often be spotted resting on Lisa or Paul’s shoulder as they serve customers. Later on, there will be kittens and puppies from reputable sources when the time is right.
“We’ll build slowly, we want to do it properly,” Lisa says. “We’re all passionate about animal welfare, and we want to support the local rescues.”
The shop is open seven days a week and stocks a wide variety of premium pet foods – including natural and raw – plus medicines, supplements, shampoos, treats, toys, kennels, leads, collars, crates, cages, aquariums and every type of accessory.
Lisa says even if they don’t have something in stock, they can order in, and can also arrange laybys for Christmas on big ticket items, such as large aquariums.
“We’re just so excited to be following a long awaited dream of ours and hope to add lots of exciting additions to our store along the way,” she says.
