Pets at Home Pontypridd & The Groom Room

06/04/2024

Important Announcement.

This page is no longer active. However, our general store information will be kept up to date.

You can still stay updated with our amazing offers and latest products and services by following Pets at Home’s main account 👉 Pets UK

We hope to see you in store soon 💚

04/04/2024

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The Seeing Dogs Alliance provides trained dogs to guide visually impaired people in the UK - like labrador puppy Taisie, whose training is being funded by the Pets Foundation.

Taisie lives with puppy walker Jane, where she is learning to become a well-rounded dog before she is ready to start her formal training. Jane volunteered to be a puppy walker with the charity after her son Stephen, who is registered blind, received a seeing dog from The Seeing Dogs Alliance which Jane says totally changed his life.

Jane said: “Before my son had a seeing dog he used a cane, but it was so exhausting he couldn't do anything once he got to his destination. After he got his first seeing dog, he was able to get a full-time job because he could travel there without getting exhausted. It gave him his independence and totally changed his life. Now we help by raising puppies for The Seeing Dogs Alliance to be all round good dogs and comfortable in all situations before they go on to their seeing dog training once they turn one.”

John, who is a trainer with The Seeing Dogs Alliance, said: “We’re a small charity, so the funding that Pets Foundation has given us is invaluable. It allows us to purchase the puppies, develop them through their first year into well rounded dogs then on to their formal training before being placed with a client. Taisie is the third puppy that that Pets Foundation has funded.”

03/04/2024

🐩❗️grooming availability ❗️🐩

we have space for either a bath and brush, puppy groom or smooth haired full groom at 3pm tomorrow 🫧

if you’d like to book in contact us on 01443 842209 or you can book online ⬇️

www.thegroomroom.co.uk

03/04/2024

🐀 could rats be the perfect addition to your family? 🐀

🩷 rats make fantastic pets for kids and adults alike they have lovely temperaments and love a fuss 🩷

😇 rats are social little things so they do need to live in a pair or small groups… more too love 😇

🏡 we've put together a few bits to give an idea of a starter set up for rats to keep them happy and healthy 🏡

🐹 if you think rats could be the right pet for you or would just like to know a bit more about them pop into store and ask one of our Pets team 🐹

31/03/2024

From all of us at the Pontypridd store Happy Easter 💚

29/03/2024

🐣🐶 We are open today until 6pm 🐶🐣

Walk in nail clips available all day until 6 - £10

Walk in teeth clean available all day until 6 - £5

Contact us for more information

Shop floor - 01443 842200
Groom Room - 01443 842209

25/03/2024

We've got eggcellent news; our starts today!

All funds raised will help pets and people in local communities 💚

Hop on down to your nearest Pets UK store or head here to donate ⬇️

https://www.petsfoundation.co.uk/easter-appeal

Shout out to our sponsor Edgard & Cooper 📣

24/03/2024

when you match your new toy 🙈💖

24/03/2024

Want to save money on your pet food or accessories?

Here's all the benefits for setting up an Easy repeat on all your favourites...

💚 Save up to 10% on every order

💚 Amend or cancel at any time in my account

💚 Free home delivery

💚 Collect from your local store

Shop now and set yours up today at 👉🏻
https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/easy-repeat-delivery?cm_re=landingpage-_-easyrepeat-_-SHOPALL

23/03/2024

⭐⭐ Now only £36 ⭐⭐ Plus get an extra £5 off with our magazine 😍

Forget about fleas and ticks this summer with Seresto

It stores active ingredients, slowly releasing low concentrations across your pet's skin and coat as they need it, keeping them protected for 7-8 months.

There is no mess, no smell and no need to remember monthly treatments. Shop now 👉 https://fal.cn/3z032

22/03/2024

🐣 Our Easter charity drive starts today 🐣

From the 22nd of March to the 1st of April we will be raising money in store for Friends of the Animals Wales 💖

We also still have some Easter treats left for you too spoil your fur babies too 🐶🐱🐰

Every donation is much appreciated 💛

22/03/2024

One pic of your pet just isn’t enough, right?! 🐾📸

Our ‘We’re all for pets’ report shows on average, people spend 2 hours a week taking photos of their pets. Read more fun facts about our nation's love for pets 👉 https://fal.cn/3y8rw

22/03/2024

⚠️ App Update ⚠️

Our app is updating, to make things easier and better for you and your pets 💚

Please check your app store for the update to keep up to date with new offers and information.

Any issues please call in and speak to one of our colleagues, they will be happy to help 💚

20/03/2024

Ticks can carry diseases that can be fatal to you and your pet. Here's where you can find them hiding👇

Read more here👉 https://fal.cn/3wSEZ

20/03/2024

🐹 could a hamster be your perfect pet? 🐹

hamsters are the most popular pets for kids and adults alike and can make a lovely addition to the family 😊

we’ve put together a few things to give an idea of a starter hamster set up to keep them happy and healthy 💖

if you think a hamster could be the right pet for you or would just like to know a bit more about them pop into store and speak to one of our Pets team 😇

19/03/2024

Barker the Border Terrier, before and after his handstrip today 🐾

19/03/2024

We don't stock these in store 😔 but you can click and collect your order to the store for collection.

18/03/2024

💚 Come and join us for feeding time every week day at 4pm and weekends at 2.30pm 💚

18/03/2024

Did you know....we now stock the Scoff Paper edible cards for dogs!
They are gluten, grain and wheat free! Zero rawhide and Vegan friendly!
These cards are made from potato starch, olive oil and natural colourings. 🥔
Pop into store to see, we currently have 2 designs available.

Feel free to post photos of your pooch enjoying Scoff cards, in the comments section! 🐾

17/03/2024

For all your pets needs 💚

Call into store or shop online 👉🏻
www.petsathome.com

Send a message to learn more

17/03/2024

🐾 Did you know, when you download the Pets VIP APP and add your puppy or kitten to the club you will receive many exclusive vouchers to spoil them, including...

💚 10% off your first shop!
💚 50% off your puppy's first groom!
💚 20% off brands like Royal Canin, Hills, Eukanuba, Lily's kitchen and many more!
💚 25% off puppy/kitten food AVA and Wainwrights!
💚 First month for free with our Flea and Wormer subscription!

Join today on your App store or Play store!

For grooming appointments you can book online at https://thegroomroom.co.uk/selector

Call the Salon on 01443 842209 ☎️

Call the Store on 01443 842200 ☎️

15/03/2024

🐣 Our Easter Appeal starts in one week 🐣

All funds raised in store will be donated directly to our partnered charity Friends of the Animals Wales 💖

A little goes a long way 🐰

15/03/2024

🍀 adoption 🍀

this sweet girl is currently in our adoption centre looking for her new home 💖

please meet… Wednesday 🐰

she is roughly around 2 years old, very friendly and loves a cuddle 🖤

if you’re interested in knowing a bit more about her please pop in store and see a member of the team 😇

15/03/2024

⭐💚 Let us help you remember to treat your pets for fleas with our monthly protection plan from as little as £5 a month with free postage!

Call into the store to speak to a colleague who can help today 💚⭐

14/03/2024

Beautiful Felix after his groom with us today 🥰💙

14/03/2024

waffle posing for a few pics after his bath and brush with our new spring spa 🩵

you can upgrade your dogs groom with our new spa for an extra £10 that will include: 🫧

🌼 limited edition shampoo and spritz

🌼 silky and smooth conditioner

🌼 paw and nose balm

🌼 fresh breath gel and foam

🌼 £1 donation to Pets Foundation

🌼 plus FREE daisy bandana

14/03/2024

💚💚 Join Pets Club for exclusive offers, expert advice and help for animals in need with every single shop. 💚💚

13/03/2024

🌟 Walk in nail clips available, no appointment needed 🌟

10/01/2024

Everyone at Vets4Pets Guildford loved seeing little Jenni who's been treated for a damaged eyelid and has had to wear a buster collar.

One-year-old Jenni – a Chihuahua/Pekingese cross – was such a good girl that she was named Patient of the Month by the practice.

Her owner, Angela, said: "The team at Vets for Pets Guildford have been marvellous. They have been so lovely and gentle with Jenni, who's been going in weekly for checks and to make sure there's no infection. Jenni took to wearing the buster collar in her stride and she's absolutely fine now."

Jenni was accidentally caught in the eye during playtime with Burnese Mountain Dog Mary who belongs to Angela's sister Sam.

09/01/2024

This good little girl is 12-week-old cocker spaniel Morag who's settling in really well at her new home and loves playing with her Snuffle Mat Dog Toy from our Glasgow Forge store.

Her owner Catherine says Morag "will do anything for chicken" and that the mat, which is designed to encourage natural foraging behaviours by concealing treats, offers "great enrichment and helps me to settle!" Morag posts on Instagram as .

08/01/2024

Telling your pet about your day is a form of self care.
Share the face that listens to all of your troubles 🫶👇

08/01/2024

Two-year-old mini lop rabbit Newt is "bouncing around again" after having surgery to remove part of his liver at Companion Care Vets Winnersh.

His owner Abi, who's a vet at the practice, noticed he was poorly when he was off his food. Blood tests showed his liver enzymes were raised and an ultrasound revealed he had a damaged liver lobe after it had twisted on itself, a condition known as liver lobe torsion.

Abi and fellow vet Ben took about an hour to perform the delicate procedure on Newt. Abi, who has six rabbits, said: "Newt's doing pretty well now and bouncing around again."

07/01/2024

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon for a condition that was causing the knee caps on his back legs to dislocate when he walked.

The condition, known as medial patellar luxation, would cause him to hop or skip when exercising. It's quite common in terriers and small dog breeds, but Sebastian's case was quite severe and he was given surgery by orthopaedic surgeon Joe to deepen the groove his patella runs in on his right hind leg, and also to move and reattach his patellar tendon.

Sebastian is owned by practice vet Hannah who said: "After the operation he just wanted to get back to normal straight away but he couldn't ... and that's where we struggled. He wanted to be out and about, charging around and playing with his toys but he needed to rest." Hannah had to give him medication for six weeks to give his knees time to heal. She said: "He's absolutely fine now – he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

06/01/2024

Here’s beautiful 13-week-old Dalmatian Mabel getting a treat from inside the Kong puppy chew treat toy her owner Paisley bought from our Peterborough store.

The rubber toys are great to chew and play with – and can be filled with treats to extend play time. Paisley said: “Mabel is full of life, very cheeky and loves playing with (tormenting) her big brother Morrissey who is also a Dalmatian. She has a personality to die for and we can’t wait to see what a wonderful dog she grows into.” Mabel's Instagram account is .

06/01/2024

The results are in from our VIP Club.

Did your pet's name make the list?👇

05/01/2024

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve feeling very poorly with pyometra – a life-threatening uterus infection – the team knew they had to act fast; so vet Emily and nurses JD and Hannah headed straight in to perform emergency surgery on her in the early hours of Christmas morning.

The operation went so well that by lunchtime nurse Krishna was able to call her owner Beth to say she was well enough to come home to recuperate – and Beth made the hour-long drive from her home in Keighley so she could bring Jess home before the family sat down for their Christmas dinner. Beth said: "It was a stressful start to Christmas, as we were worried about Jess because of her age and because she's never had anything wrong with her before. We're so grateful for everything – it was so nice of them to come in on Christmas Day to operate on her, to look after her so well and to get her home on top form. The vets were fantastic from start to finish. Jess is recovering nicely – you can see the happiness is back in her!"

Krishna said: "Our night team always do an amazing job, and performing serious surgery like that at that time of night and on Christmas Day of all days is just brilliant. Jess did amazingly well to bounce back so quickly, and it was amazing being able to call her owners to say that she could come home to spend Christmas with them. It's the sort of call we all love to make, but doing it on Christmas Day was extra nice."

03/01/2024

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health check at Vets4Pets Penzance.

Astrix, who's four, is part of a menagerie of six snakes, bearded dragons and six dogs belonging to veterinary nurse Lowenna, who works at the practice, and her partner Mark. The team looked at Astrix's eyes and mouth and checked his breathing to rule out any respiratory infections and also checked his scales.

Lowenna said: "He got a clean bill of health, he was absolutely fine and everyone had a turn holding him. Asterix is quite reserved, a little bit shy usually. He did really well when he came in as everyone wanted to touch him and he was like 'okay I quite like the attention.' Astrix has got a lovely big set-up at home. He's quite a big boy, weighing in at nearly 10 kilos, so the vivarium is more than seven foot long. We have a reptile room and he has the run of it. He has a large bucket of water too if he ever wants to submerge himself."

02/01/2024

This brave girl is collie-cross Sherpa, who the team at Vets for Pets Livingston say was "impeccably calm" when she was rushed in for emergency injury after hurting her eye in a freak accident.

Sherpa's owner Caroline was taking Sherpa for a walk when Sherpa caught her eye on a stick as she went exploring a bush. She was quickly admitted into surgery where she received X-rays and, after a two-hour procedure by practice owner Dr Adam, aided by nurse Erin, the stick was removed. Adam said: "Sherpa was amazingly tolerant following an extremely random occurrence. It was astonishing." Sherpa didn't lose her sight and is now making a great recovery.

Caroline said: “We were suddenly thrown into the worst living nightmare, it was absolutely horrifying. It’s truly a miracle what Adam and the team achieved from the moment they answered our call for help. They gave us hope."

02/01/2024

Show us how you feel about returning to work by sharing a photo of your pet 👇

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01/01/2024

Your pet's New Year's resolutions are in. Which ones are you stealing?👇