Full line pet shop with grooming, self service dog wash, exotic pet boarding and animal parties
Fins, Feathers, Paws & Claws is your full service pond and pet supply resource center. Offering a wide variety of products including pond supplies, pond plants, fish, dog and cat supplies. Dog & Cat grooming and self service dog & cat wash. Chidren's birthday parties with animal demonstration of your choice of 8 animals with hamster races.
Keywords: ponds, koi, coral, snakes, lizards, cichlids, fish, salt water fish, tropical fish, garden, dogs, cats, reptiles, ferrets, chinchillas, rabbits, birds, dog food, cat food, pet supplies, grooming, dog wash
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We have been in business for 30 years in our Harleysville store, and 5 years at our Quakertown location.
What is your primary product or service?
We are a full service pet shop with a large selection of live stock - fresh, pond & salt water fish, small animals, reptiles & rescue kittens. we work with Almost Home Dog Rescue & a shelter in South Carolina. We have supplies for all the animals we carry as well as dog supplies & food. We have dog & cat groomers and a self service dog wash area. We also have a party room which we give animal party experiences for children of all ages. Quakertown also has a large selection of handfed birds & supplies as well as all the animals and supplies as Harleysville.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Tom the owner has always had animals from early in childhood. His main interest is fish. He went to school to be an animal heath tech, worked in the field for several years, then started the shop. Pamela who runs the Quakertown store loves her Birds. She hand feeds all of the birds in the store, giving the love & care that makes them wonderful pets.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We strive to take the best care of our animals, keeping the shop clean & well organized. We have a well trained staff to educate you on which animal is best for you & how to care for it. Our goal is to make you the best pet owner possible so you can enjoy your pet for years to come and be a life time customer.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have 2 locations, the original in Harleysville and a newer store in the Quakertown Farmers Market since 2009. Both stores are open 7 days a week.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Our original store is at 436 Main Street (Rt 63) in Harleysville. Three miles from the lansdale exit of the Pa turnpike.
The Quakertown store is in the Quakertown Farmers Market at 201 station road, only about a mile off of Rt 309.
What type of payments do you accept?
We take all types of payment cash, check, Visa, Master Card, Discover & American Express
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Harleysville is run by Tom Herron the orginal owner that founded the store. Quakertown is run by his wife Pamela.
What are your hours of operation?
Harleysville is open Monday - Saturday 9-8 & Sunday 9-5
Quakertown is open Monday- Thursday 10-7 Friday & Saturday 9-9 & Sunday 9-5