on Queen Street.

This is a family business owned by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Parkin for 24 years.

They get to know their customers and enjoy rapport.

Mr. Parkin said, "I've watched so many kids grow before my eyes. When they are young they usually start out with small animals and go to bigger as they get bigger.'' It is a very interesting shop stuffed full of pets and pet stuff. They have tropical fish, water turtles, piranha, and lobsters.

Mr. Parkin is a bird expert and sells cockatiels, parakeets, English Budgies, zebra finches, and big parrots.

The Parkins care about their pets and educate all of their customers before they buy a pet. They don't `just sell'.

There are many pet books in case you want to research a bit before buying a pet.

This is the place to buy your pet's stocking stuffer. There are many funny little dog and cat toys.

Just remember, pets are a lot of responsibility. It would be a shame for your little one's cute Christmas present to end up at the S.P.C.A. early in the first months of the new year.

ANIMALS ALS