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Best Places To Go Holiday Shopping For Pets In Pittsburgh

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Families with pets realize how much a pet starts to become a member of the family from the very first day and throughout all the years they spend together. If you're looking for loyalty and friendship, then a valued pet fits right along with the holiday gift-giving list. The Pittsburgh region has enough places and opportunities to purchase specialty items, accessories, treats, beds, toys and aquatic products to make the pets realize how much they are appreciated.

Oddball Pets & Aquariums
262 Joseph St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 884-2333
www.oddballpets.com

Families seeking a creditable shop and a staff with knowledge of aquatic life need to check out Oddball Pets and Aquariums for great prices and quality products. There are enough tanks, healthy fish, coral, plants, food and assorted accessories to maintain a safe environment in your aquarium, and if there is a need for anything not in the shop, the staff will assist you to find it.

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Larry's Laundromutt
201 Ohio River Blvd.
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 534-4052
www.larryslaundromutt.com

The place to go over and over again for a pet spa treatment is Larry's Laundromutt. Families have three choices to pamper their pets with either a full scale wash service, a mobile service or a self service wash. Your pets will lavish in the wash, flea service, nail and teeth service and enough opportunities for a squeaky clean appearance just in time for the holidays. The coddling isn't just for dogs; cats can enjoy a full service grooming experience, too, and the groomers will make sure your pet is taken care of from head to toe.

Leone Animal Supply Centers
10596 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4880
www.leoneanimalsupply.com

Families looking for a one stop shop experience for all types of pets will find Leone's Animal Supply the perfect place to purchase a special holiday gift for your favorite pet. There are two other locations in Murrysville and Donaldson's Crossroads, and the products for dogs, cats, fish, birds and reptiles are organized on shelves, aisles and displays to easily find what you need. There is an ample supply of food products, treats, beds, toys, aquatic and avian needs, small mammals, reptiles and accessories for all types of pets. Leone's is a family business with heaps of experience to help you choose the correct products.

Woof Stop Bakery
139 Hunter Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(412) 600-2148
www.woofstop.com

Nestled in Cranberry Township, the Woof Stop Bakery is the perfect place to pick up some holiday treats for your favorite furry friend. The treats are homemade, and the ingredients are organic, grain and gluten free and perfect for the health of your dog. The delicious array of treats are professionally packaged, and within the wrapper is a holiday celebration of bones, cakes and a myriad of samples that will keep your dog happy and delighted. The orders can be placed by email, phone or picked up. If you aren't in the area, venture over to retail locations that will meet your needs.

Smiley's Pet Pad
215 S. Highland Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-7556
www.smileyspetpad.com

Head on over to Shadyside to Smiley's Pet Pad and get a special greeting from a parrot and cat that will get you started on deciding on a special holiday surprise for your pet. The store has been a great place for pet supplies for many years, and the selections for cats and dogs for toys, treats, clothing, bowls, food, containers and tags will make your pet happy.

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Gerry Cernicky is a retired health and physical education teacher with 36 years of experience. He is a former teacher of the year and a sports writer for the Vandergrift News. He delivers podcasts, and maintains a website and blog. He currently resides in Pittsburgh. His work can be found at Examiner.com.

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