Pet Shop Gloucester Easter Opening Times

Pet shop Gloucester opening times for this Easter are as follows :-

Up to Thursday 24/03/16 9am – 6pm (FREE local delivery service)

Good Friday 25/03/16 – 10am – 4pm (No FREE local delivery)

Saturday 26/03/16 – 9am – 6pm (No FREE local delivery)

Sunday 27/03/16 – 9am – 4pm (No FREE local delivery)

Bank holiday Monday – 28/03/16 (No FREE local delivery)

Tuesday 29/03/16 – Back to normal hours and FREE local delivery service.

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If you are coming to Spring Fest 2016 at Gloucester Quays do be sure to pop in and see us in our pet shop Gloucester at Angell Pets on the corner of Llanthony Road.

 

The Angell Pets Team

 

A Brief History Of the Rat

Angell Pets has bred and sold fancy rats since we opened. They are a popular pet for good reason. They are relatively easy to care for, friendly, inquisitive and intelligent and seem to thrive on interaction with their owners. Many owners however are unaware of the history of their pet.

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Nowadays most people in the UK would think of the rat as a native species. Far from it. Domesticated rats derive from the brown rat (Rattus norvegius). This species only arrived in Britain around 1720 so it has only been here for just under 300 years, that’s only 150 years longer than the grey squirrel (from the USA) and a over a thousand after the rabbit (Romans soldiers kept them for meat, bringing them from Spain). Despite this, current population estimates are a minimum of 6.5 million (more than that if you include sewers, tips and post breeding numbers).

A common misconception voiced when people see rats in the shop is that they were responsible for the plague. Well for the black death (1300s) and bubonic plague (1600s) which each killed a third of the nations population, they have an excellent alibi – they weren’t even here (in fact they hadn’t even completed their march across Europe from their Asian homeland by then).

The animal responsible for the major plagues in the UK was actually the black rat (Rattus rattus) or “ship rat”. Black rats (originally brought over by the Romans in ships) are now quite rare in mainland UK, restricted to only two colonies in coastal areas and a population of around 1300. Part of the reason for the decline of the black rat is habitat – black rats like empty buildings with plenty of food, like warehouses and docks, which have disappeared or been converted into flats. Brown rats prefer agricultural land although they obviously do well in urban settings too. Also the black rat is smaller and a lot of predators will selectively feed on smaller rodents (studies show that owls prefer to eat mice and voles and any brown rats taken tend to be smaller juveniles). Cats (over 10 million owned cats in the UK) too will tend to take easier, smaller prey leaving the black rat at a disadvantage. In the end the larger (and more carnivorous – they will kill smaller rodents) brown rat has been able to out compete its smaller, more vegetarian relative.

Brown rats were originally domesticated by the rat catchers. Keen to show they were good at their job and promote their services they would keep one alive in a cage. Obviously they wanted one that wouldn’t try to rip their face off at the earliest opportunity so would select the tamest and breed from them. Over time others took to keeping rats, always selecting for tameness and the domestic fancy rat was born. Now rats are bred for colour, coat, ear shape etc. and fancy rat societies abound.

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So one invasive alien species that arrived around 2000 years ago with the Romans (from India originally) has been largely pushed out by another arriving 1700 years later. Just goes to show that although most would agree that invasive species can cause major problems, sometimes there are potential benefits. After all we don’t really have the plague in the UK anymore and we wouldn’t have one of the best small animal pets there is.

 

The Angell Pets Team

Angell Pets staff changes again

Angell Pets is staffed by family members but we still seem to have a lot of staff changes. George recently left ot work abroad and Billie went from part time to full time.

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Kim is now leaving Angell Pets in the next couple of months. Kim’s previous employment has been in education in a learning support role. She worked for some years in a behavioural referral unit in Cheltenham and then Cam. When George left to work in the Seychelles for a year she came to us full time to cover for him. On his return she stayed on whilst he finished his degree. Now he has moved on and Billie is with us full time Kim has decided the time is right to return to work in education.

She attended her first interview in over seven years the other day and was the successful applicant for a role in a private specialist school for children with autism. It is a role she is very well trained for and that she enjoys and of course it has the added bonus that someone else now has to pay her wages!

She will still be involved in the business but in a much more ad hoc cover role. All at Angell Pets wish her good luck in her new job.

The Angell Pets team

Last week of August offers coming up

Just over a week to go of this months Angell Pets special offers. All available with local FREE delivery.

Armitage litter tray only £1.99 (over 40% off)

Pet Head shampoo only £7.99 (£2 off)

Petkin Dental Flossbobe only £2.49 (half price)

Whiskas Cat Complete 2kg only £3.99 (35% off)

Pedigree Dog Complete 3kg only £3.99 (over 42% off)

Felix Goody Bag  Cat Treats 60g only 95p (save 20%)

Premium Value Moist Treats 1.5kg only £3.99 (save 40%)

Aquarian Goldfish Flakes 25g only £1.99 (save over 30%)

Iams Adult Cat Chicken 3kg only £9.99 (save £6.50)

Bob Martin Clear Home Flea Spray Plus only £6.49 (save 25%)

Winalot Shapes 2kg only £2.49

Hollings Sausages 3 pack only 99p (save  35%)

4Fleas tablets 3 pack only £3.99 (sve 20%)

Offers all end on 31st August 2015 so get them whilst you can.

The Angell Pets Team

James Wellbeloved discounts – last of the offers just got better

James Wellbeloved dog food has been on a 20% promotion in store for the last month. We are down to the last few bags on the offer so have reduced prices further to clear this stock.

 

Last few bags of James Wellbeloved dog food on offer.prices now £4.99 for 2kg (and 1.5kg small breed), £19.99 for 7.5kg and £39.99 for 15kg. Only these few left so pop in or call 01452 501882 for FREE local delivery today or you’ll miss it.

This is all we have left.

James Wellbeloved dog food offer

Visit us in Southgate Street or call 01452 501882

James Wellbeloved  Puppy turkey 2kg x 1
James Wellbeloved Adult small breed fish 1.5kg x 1
James Wellbeloved Adult lamb 2kg x 3
James Wellbeloved Senior lamb 2kg x 1
James Wellbeloved Senior fish 2kg x 1
James Wellbeloved Adult turkey 7.5kg x 1
James Wellbeloved Senior turkey 15kg x 1

We also have two bags that passed their best before (not use by) date last month for £2.99

Puppy lamb 2kg
Senior duck 2kg

These offers are only avaiable in store or over the telephone.

The full range of James Wellbeloved dog and cat food is
still available through Angell Pets at last years prices.
Just order on line or by telephone and let us deliver to you
(FREE local deliveries can be arranged at a time slot to suit you).

If you don’t buy James Wellbeloved but know someone who does,
do them a favour and let them know about the offers before
they are all gone.

The Angell Pets Team

Get the right advice BEFORE you buy a pet.

We have recently had an influx of requests for advice on animal care from people who have bought animals from other shops, on line, from Facebook sellers, Gumtree, from a woman down the road etc. We understand why people bring these problems to us, they trust us, but there is a limit to what we can do.

Whilst we do not mind giving advice to any pet owner, it does become a bit gauling after a while. These animals were not bought from us but we are being asked to provide the after sales service normally afforded to our own customers.

If a seller is unable or unwilling to give you, their customer, the proper advice just do not buy from them. If they cannot tell you the best care plan for your pet then they cannot have been looking after it properly themselves. You may think you are getting a pet “cheap” but you are probably just buying a large vet bill. Also you are going to have one hell of a job taking a problem animal back to this type of seller.

I have been keeping and breeding a wide range of animals for over 40 years. I have built up a lifetimes experience and have expended a lot of time and money getting some high level qualifications. This knowledge and that of the rest of our staff is freely given to our customers at the point of sale and for years afterward. It is a bit much to ask me to provide the same level of service to other peoples’ customers for free.

So if you need help with an animal please, by all means ask us but be prepared to be asked, where you bought it, why you haven’t been given any advice from the seller (and if the answer is “because they didn’t know” – then why did you buy it!) and be aware that the final response may well be – take it back to where you bought it. There are only so many hours in a day and we need that time to support our own customers so you may have to wait until we have served everyone else before we can help you with a problem you have just bought yourself on Facebook.

Before buying any animal you need to understand that you are taking on full responsibility for its welfare so get the information first and above all buy responsibly from professionals with the experience and qualifications to provide after sales support. Check the credentials of the seller, ask to see any qualifications.

A bit of a rant, I know but it is very saddening seeing the condition of some of the animals brought into us (snakes with mites, rabbits with untreated injuries and diseases, ferrets with behaviour problems, lizards with life threatening conditions, incorectly sexed animals, the list goes on) and also listening to some of the rubbish people have been told about how to care for them. These are living creatures not second hand gagets, if you are unsure at all, don’t buy.

The Angell Pets Team

 

Paws On Patrol 2015

Paws On Patrol is a community project administered by Safer Gloucester that has been running successfully in Gloucester since 2012. It is a project aimed at reducing the opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour to occur, reducing the fear of crime especially in the vulnerable and building a community spirit where dog walkers can contribute towards the protection of their neighbourhood.

You can register for the Paws On Patrol Scheme form their website. Each year they hold an event in Gloucester park to promote the scheme and bring the dog walking community together. It’s a great day out for the family, free to attend and this year we have a stand at the event where we will be giving away a couple of hundred goody bags FREE on afirst come first served basis.

Paws On Patrol 2015 is being held in Gloucester park on the 16th May 2015 between 12pm and 5pm. There will be a large number of attractions including  displays from the police dogs (attack and passive searching), agility displays and this year they have the Quack Pack – collies herding ducks as well as a free to enter fun dog show.

Paws On Patrol 2015

Pop down and see us at Paws On Patrol 2015 and pick up a goody bag. We will probalby have a few bits of doggy stuff for sales as well but not too much as it’s only a few hundred yards from the shop!

The Angell Pets Team (sponsors of Paws On Patrol 2015)

 

Angell Pet April discounts

Angell Pet discounts for this month. These are our regular wholesaler discounts and some of our own.

Our Angell  Pets “Best Pets Local” wholesaler deals for April are as follows. I have taken the time to do a price comparison with the largest retailers I could find that stock these products (mainly supermarkets and online). Even where they have got offers on, you’ll see we are still cheaper. Makes you wonder doesn’t it. With their huge buying power, they must be paying less than us and yet they still charge you more!

Felix Sensations Pouces 8 x 100g fish/meat/sauce selections ONLY £2.45 (Tescos price £3.50)

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Harringtons Salmon Rolls and Chicken Rolls 160g ONLY £1.00 (Tescos special offer price £1.50)

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Burgess Adult Dog Beef/Chicken 15kg ONLY £14.99 (Couldn’t find this anywhere else but RRP £20.29)

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Vitakraft HamsterGuinea Pig and Rabbit Krackers 2pk ONLY £1.85 (Couldn’t find these either but RRP £2.49)

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Whiskas Simply Pouch 12x85g Grilled FIsh/Steamed FIsh/Kitten Steamed Fish ONLY £2.99 (Tescos price £4.25, Asda £4.45)

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Bakers Complete Adult 2.7kg Beef & Veg/Chicken & Veg ONLY £4.95 (Tescos price £6, Asda £6.65, Morrisons £6)

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Russel Rabbit 2.5kg ONLY £2.99 (Zooplus special offer price £7.99, our own normal price £4.99)

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Chewdles Chicken Complete 2.5kg Adult/Puppy ONLY £3.99 (couldn’t find anywhere else but RRP £5.79)

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Aquarian Goldfish Flake 50g ONLY £2.79 (Tescos £3.68, Asda £3.50, Morrisons £3.68)

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Hollings Pig Ear Strips 500g ONLY £4.49 (Countrywide price £7.99)

Pedigree Tasty Bites Cheesy Nibbles/Chewy Slices ONLY £1 (Tescos special offer price £1, Pets At Home price £1.50)

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Animal Dreams Hamster Wool Large ONLY £1.49 (couldn’t find elsewhere but RRP £1.99)

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Good Boy Moppy Monster Giggler ONLY £3.99 (Couldn’t find elsewhere but RRP £6.99)

Johnsons One Dose Easy Wormer Size 2 ONLY £4.49 (Countrywide price £6.49, Pets At Home price £5.00, Jolleys price £5.50)

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 All competitor prices correct at 15:00 on 30/03/15, as published online . All Angell Pets offers avaiable in store and online at www.angellpets.co.uk 

Also available in store at Angell Pet

20% off all in stock James Wellbeloved cat and dog food (whilst stocks last)

20% off Skinners Field and Trial Worker 15kg (whilst stocks last)

30% off all Exo Terra glass terrariums (also available online)

20% off Biorb 30L fish tank, filter and light. (also available online)

10% off all wild bird feeders (Also available online)

The Angell Pet Team

 

 

 

Angell Pets APL Dog Food Range Extended

Angell Pets excellent range of APL pet foods has now been extended to include a grain free range of premium dog food at great value prices.

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Dogs are carnivores but most dog food on the market contains at least some grain. The cheaper the food, generally the more grain it contains, to the point that some foods contain much more grain than meat. Whilst this would be good news for a human it is bad news for a dog. The grain is only there in most cases to provide a cheap filler to keep the price of the food down, not to benefit the dog. With some of the really bad foods, there is so little meat protein present that the grain (in this case wheat, the least desirable grain to use) is actually providing the bulk of the quoted protein content of the food (wheat gluten is a vegetable protein).

Angell Pets have sold high quality, high meat content, grain free foods for years. These provide the optimum diet for your dog. Although Angell Pets has been able to provide a grain free product of our own (APL Duck and Potato) for some time, we are pleased to launch our own APL Grain Free, high meat content dog food. The range so far includes APL Turkey, Sweet Potato and Cranberry, APL Salmon, Trout, Sweet Potato and Asparagus and APL Pork, Sweet Potato and Apple. Whilst we make no claim the ingredients are as fresh as say Orijen, we are satisfied that the meat content is now sufficiently high to offer this as a cheaper alternative to premium ranges such as Acana, Orijen and Canagan. In our view Orijen remains the best bagged dog food on the market but at this price ours is now a viable alternative.

APL Grain Free Food is now avaialble in store or on line in 2kg and 12 kg bags. For more information call the shop, drop us a line or pop in a visit us at Angell Pets.