Well-Stocked, Attractive and Service-Driven, All Pets Considered is a Large Store with a Boutique Feel

All Pets Considered is located at 2614 Battleground Ave (at the intersection with Cone Boulevard, next to the UPS Store). Hours: 9am – 8pm Monday through Saturday and 12pm – 6pm Sunday; Grooming Salon hours are 8am – 5pm Monday through Saturday

All Pets Considered has been open in Greensboro since 1992, providing a wide variety of quality pet foods and supplies, as well as a large selection of gifts, from general pet-themed gifts to breed-specific items. They have a great assortment of such gift items as tee shirts, mugs, funny welcome mats and plenty of other cute and clever accessories, all arrayed in attractive displays throughout the store. 

I spoke with store manager Alison Schwartz and store owner Kristine Godfrey, who described All Pets Considered as having a “boutique” feel, with a selection of hard-to-find items on offer as well as the normal brands that you recognize, and with a strong emphasis on personalized customer service. I would agree wholeheartedly, as I was greeted and asked if I needed help as soon as I was in the door, and several employees interacted with me in a friendly way while I looked around. The staff at All Pets Considered are proactively friendly and helpful, and Alison and Kristine told me that they are also highly trained so that they can give the best advice on the right kind of food for your pet. In essence, they really are consultants as well as sales staff.

And oh, do they sell pet food! It is clearly the best-selling item at All Pets Considered; it comes in bags, cans, pouches, and there is even a bulk section for dog treats. But don't let the huge assortment overwhelm you; it's all neatly organized, and there are always staff members on hand if you need help. All Pets Considered places an emphasis on items made in the USA—no pet food made in China, here—and on locally-made items, as well. They have a popular line of dog treats that is made by a supplier in Kernersville, for example.

It's a lovely store; with its specialty items and upscale décor, we joked about it being “The Fresh Market” of pet stores, but the boutique feel may give people the impression that All Pets Considered is expensive. That's not the case at all, as All Pets Considered has very competitive pricing—so much so that other stores call them to check price points for their own stock! With a selection to rival that of the “big box” stores and prices lower than other independent stores, it's clear that All Pets Considered has found the sweet spot. Speaking of sweet, homemade dog cookies, anyone?

All Pets Considered also places an emphasis on animal rescue, and they are currently featuring “Wrapping for Rescues”, an ongoing charity event that places volunteers from local rescue groups like Animal Rescue and Foster Program of Greensboro, Triad ASPCA, Ruff Love, Red Dog Farm, Merit Pitbull Foundation and others to be in the store, offering gift-wrapping services for a donation (minimum donation $2) as well as holding adoption events throughout the holiday season. The Wrapping for Rescue event happens every weeknight from 4pm – 8pm, Fridays from 12pm – 8pm and Saturdays and Sundays during regular store hours, so get your gifts at All Pets Considered, then visit the volunteers to get them nicely wrapped and support animal rescue all in the same visit. Very time-saving!

Another upcoming event of note for the holidays is the Jingle Mob, a holiday-oriented “cash mob” supporting local businesses that will be happening at All Pets Considered on Tuesday, December 9^th, from 6pm to 8pm, as well as at other participating businesses. All Pets Considered will be joined by Farmer Brown's Provisions and will be featuring in-store specials, so stop by and get “mobbed up” to support local business! Check All Pets Considered's Facebook page for even more information on special holiday events and sales. 'Tis the season to be animal lover!

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