Helensburgh Pet Shop

16/08/2024

Very sad to say goodbye to Cathy our cheery whirlwind, we would just like to say a big thank you for all her help over the past 5 years.

Hope you enjoy your retirement and being a lady of leisure who enjoys the odd prosecco. You will be missed from all of us at The Pet Shop

12/08/2024

Today marks 5 years since we have taken on The Pet Shop, and we couldn't of done it without our loyal customers who have supported us through the past 5 years. We would like to thank everyone who has been with us through the pandemic and up until today.

We would also like to thank all of the staff we have had since taking on the shop, and we look forward to carrying on suppling our community with all its Pet needs.

10/08/2024

After 2 years of working with us, Isla Naismith is heading off to University. We are sure you will do well and it has been a pleasure working with you during this time. Good Luck from all of us at The Pet Shop.

03/08/2024

After 5 years of working with us, we would like to wish Eoin Jordan good luck at his next job. We are sure you will do well and it has been a pleasure working with you during this time. Good Luck from all of us at The Pet Shop.

31/07/2024

Alan has started a new Fundraising Competition today for Guide Dogs for the Blind to help him reach his fundraising target for the London Marathon 2025. Why not pop in and take a guess at how many biscuits are in our jar?

If you would like to sponsor Alan, please use the link below to his Just Giving page to donate and to keep track on his training as he prepares to take on this challenge.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/alan-reeve-1715872556678

11/07/2024

Save the date! Helensburgh’s Annual Companion Dog Show and Gala Day is taking place on Saturday 27th July in Colquhoun Square, raising funds for the town’s Christmas lights with Helensburgh Festive Lighting Charitable Trust. This year’s event is once again sponsored by Helensburgh Pet Shop and supported by the Kennel Club. Bookings are open from 10am and the show begins at 12 noon. The Saturday market will be open from 10am as will the fairground rides dotted around the square. Please do support this fantastic local event and make sure our festive lights are the 'best in the west' for another year!

The classes for the show are as follows and multiple class entries are welcome.
Class 1: Puppy (6 - 12 months)
Class 2: Sporting (Any Gundog, Terrier or Hound)
Class 3: Non Sporting (Working, Pastoral, Utility or Toy Breed)
Class 4: Open (Open to all)
Class 5: Veteran (7 years and over)
Class 6: Best Cross Breed
Class 7: Best Rescue
Class 8: Best Mover
Class 9: Best Condition
Class 10: Most Handsome Dog
Class 11: Prettiest Bitch

Rosettes and prizes for first to sixth places in each class will be awarded and a special trophy in memory of “J.J” for Best in Show will be presented at the end of the show by our favourite Paw Patrol friends who will be on hand for photographs and canine cuddles.

01/06/2024

Missing Cat last seen around West Princes Street and West King Street Near Baird Avenue

31/05/2024

29/05/2024

Finally my official letter from Guide Dogs arrived confirming my place in TCS London Marathon 2025. So excited to start training towards this and to start fundraising for such an important charity. If you would like to support my journey here is the link to my Just Giving page, you will also find updates of my training to see how I am getting on.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/alan-reeve-1715872556678?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Falan-reeve-1715872556678&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

28/05/2024

New In Stock

Water Resistant Travel matress for dogs 68cm x 110cm. This water resistant and cooling travel mat is the perfect solution to keeping your pet cool and comfy when you're on the go. Its fold down design is compact and easy to transport with its Velcro tab fastenings. This blanket features a breathable cooling fabric on reverse for when your pet wants to cool down and relax. Size is 68cm x 110cm.

24/05/2024

20/05/2024

We have a range of Pond fish and their food available, as well as some treatments and everything you need to start bringing life to your living garden feature. Feel free to ask in store about our range of fish and we can enquire if you are looking for either a specific breed or size.

We stock different sizes of the food, ranging from 1ltr, 4ltrs, and 7 ltrs. They are also in different types, from Koi food to a variety mix, pond flakes and pellets and a wheatgerm to help your fish through the winter.

Our treatments available help with making tap water safe with AquaSafe, keeping the water clear with CrystalWater, and helping with the breakdown of organisms with SludgeRemover.

18/05/2024

New Cooling product available instore, from cooling jackets, mats and even beds. to a range of cooling toys to help keep you furry friends nice and cool during this hot weather. We also have doggy water bottles and paddling pools so they can keep hydrated.

There are also a selection of doggy ice cream, so they can enjoy a refreshing treat while you have yours.

11/05/2024

With the nicer weather finally upon us, we thought we would share a selection of products to help keep your dogs hydrated and cool when the temperature starts to climb. We have travel water bottles, cooling mats, cooling coats, doggy swimming pools, cooling chew toys and even for those really warm days doggy ice cream in a selection of flavours.

Just remember if we are warm, they are warm but unlike us our furry friends can't take off their coats to cool themselves down.

29/03/2024

I would like to thank everyone who has donated so far towards my London Marathon for Guide dogs for the Blind in 2025. We have raised £304.90 with £180 from the easter raffle we have hosted this month. Our winning ticket was 459 who is Jackie and her easter egg is available to collect in-store today.

I would like to thank you again for your support so far and look forward to doing more throughout the year in aid of Guide Dogs

21/03/2024

Only a week until easter weekend, so don't forget your furry friends with out Dog and Cat safe Easter Eggs.

09/03/2024

This Easter we are Raffling off a Lindt Golden Bunny easter egg in the shop for Guide Dogs, tickets are £1 each feel free to pop in to get a ticket for your chance to win.

24/01/2024

The Big Garden Birdwatch 2024 is this weekend 26th - 28th. Why don't you come in or call the Petshop to purchase your birdseed and yummy bird treats and join in to see how many different birds visit your garden?
We deliver to Helensburgh, Cardross, Rhu and Shandon every Tuesday and Friday morning, if you haven't managed to get in because of the weather please just give us a call and we can arrange delivery so you can take part in the Birdwatch yourself.

Follow the link below to sign up and enjoy watching all your feathered friends.

https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch?sourcecode=bwmith0230&utm_source=bingads&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bgbw-2024&utm_campaign=BGBW%20-%20Generic%20-%20Phrase-Bird%20Watching&utm_content=ppc&channel=paidsearch&utm_term=birdwatching&msclkid=4ce1dd6b1ad015dec5d2b8dbdfa3b3df

08/01/2024

With the temperature drop don't forgot about the wild birds struggling to get fed, here are our selection of wild bird seeds and their prices.

The RSPB bird count at the end of the month on 26-28th January 2024 sign up on their website

https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch?sourcecode=bwmith0230&utm_source=bingads&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bgbw-2024&utm_campaign=BGBW%20-%20Brand%20-%20Phrase-RSPB%20-%20Bird%20Watch&utm_content=ppc&gclid=72076e1b76821b54e1fe0b876aad73fd&gclsrc=3p.ds&channel=paidsearch&utm_term=rspb%20bird%20watch&msclkid=72076e1b76821b54e1fe0b876aad73fd

03/01/2024

Happy New Year, we hope you all had a good time celebrating with family and friends.

We are back to normal hours as of today, and our first delivery of the New Year is Friday 5th January. Please have your orders into us by 9:30am on Friday to guarantee same day delivery.

We look forward to seeing you all again this year.

31/12/2023

We are Open today
until 3pm

30/12/2023

Here are our opening times for between Christmas and New Years

28/12/2023

With 2024 only days away and Hogmanay celebrations getting prepared, here is a selection of our calming products to help keep your dogs and cats calmer during the fireworks on Hogmanay.