Our History & Future

History – How Healthy Pet Store started

In 2014, an empty shop in the small town of Totton saw the start of something which aims to be unique. Previously occupied by a food shop for humans, a food shop for dogs and cats was established. Crammed not only with freezers, but extra special training gear and toys, Healthy Pet Store quickly became a destination for dog and cat enthusiasts who loved the ranges and the knowledge of its people working there. ‘You need a bigger shop’ also became something often heard.

2020 saw Healthy Pet Store finalise a deal which would make it the largest retailer of frozen meals for cats and dogs in the country. Against a backdrop of Covid-19 and in total lockdown, the business moved 20 metres to the other side of its shopping arcade location into a long-empty unit. Healthy Pet Store has been recognised as a leading independent retailer providing a unique supermarket-style shopping experience balanced with being a community of pet lovers. south coast business

An award winning business

In 2021, Healthy Pet Store won South Coast Business Awards Entrepreneur of the year, and in 2022, won Modern Retail Good Retail Awards Brick n Clicks.

Delighting customers and their pets is what drives us to improve and expand. Anyone with a suitable idea which fits with us and our ethics which then goes on to be implemented is awarded £50. This could be anything from a new service or a better way of doing something.

Future – Healty Pet Store is looking to expand

Now firmly established as a market leader in frozen meals for dogs and cats and animal-friendly products, we are on the look-out for new store locations. Must-haves are 350sqm+, parking close, and separate goods in access. If an appropriate site is secured, £500 is yours as a thank you.

For commercial property agents making an introduction, acquisition fees will be agreed in the normal way. Very large town centre retail units also have a potential to be split.