Longtime favorite shop of many Magnolia pet owners, PJ Paws and Claws will close its doors on June 30th. In an open letter to our neighborhood, owner Patti writes the following:
Dear friends of PJ’s Paws and Claws,
More than a decade ago, we created a special neighborhood place for people who love dogs and cats. It is a place for folks to learn about pet care and nutrition, find fun and engaging toys, purchase delicious and healthy treats and celebrate the companionship of dogs and cats. Two years into our adventure, we added a pet grooming salon with comprehensive services from professional and caring groomers. After tens of thousands of pounds of premium pet food, thousands of pet toys and treats, hundreds of pet beds and cat scratching posts, ten pet parades and costume contests and one constant stream of beautifully groomed pets, it is time to say goodbye. PJ’s Paws and Claws will close June 30, 2012.
The retail pet industry, like many others, has evolved over the last decade. Pet owners now have extensive resources from which to learn about pet care. The Internet has become the place customers usually go first to find answers about pet health and nutrition. Mass market retailers, regional pet supply chains and even warehouse clubs have recognized the opportunity, and now offer better merchandise than before. Internet retailers offer low prices and free shipping on many pet supplies. The economic downturn has forced many families in our community to change their shopping habits — for themselves and for their pets. Consequently, the niche of the independent pet retailer is closing.
While PJ’s Paws and Claws retail store will close, we are happy to announce our grooming salon was sold. It will re-open in July, in a new Magnolia Village location. The new grooming salon, named Magnolia Paw Spa, will feature the same exceptional grooming services you came to love at PJ’s. Keep an eye out for more information about Magnolia Paw Spa as their grand opening draws nearer. PJ’s Paws and Claws was intended to be a ten year adventure. When customers at PJ’s asked, “How are you today?”, Patti’s answer was usually, “I’m living the dream. How about you?” Boy, did we enjoy the ride. It was better than we could have ever imagined. Thank you again for ten purrfect years and for allowing us to be a part of the Magnolia community. In addition to forming friendships with many wonderful pets and their families, we had the opportunity to work with some of our area’s amazing pet rescue and adoption agencies. Please continue to support them in the future.
Wags and purrs,
Patti, Jelly & Puddin’
If you have PJ’s Wags to redeem, now is the time to do it. They will accept them through Thursday, May 31st, and the program will be suspended June 1. They want to thank all of their loyal customers who participated in the PJ’s Wags Rewards Program, saying “We gave away loads of merchandise and services to our Wags members and enjoyed doing it!”
Oh, man, what a bummer! We’ll really miss Patti. She was a wonderful neighbor and our cat always loved her and the staff!
I will miss you Patti. There were times when Maxie was the one who got the love and the rest of us split a hot dog and bean. You know what this means. Now that good times are back, we will follow your groomer and hope to add to your life in any way we can down the line.
Very sorry to hear this but wish you the very best. Thanks for everything and give Jelli a hug.
You all will be missed-thanks for all you’ve done for Magnolia and its critters!
What’s happening to Jelly?