Pawlina’s Pet Shop at Albert Road, which opens on December 2, will cater for dogs, cats, pets equivalent to rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and fish – and even snakes and geckos.
“I love animals,” mentioned proprietor Paulina Melling, 36, who lives within the city. “I wished to be a vet once I was a toddler. If I might, I’d personal a zoo.
“Lots of people in Grange have pets. These are mostly dogs and cats but there are also guinea pigs, rabbits, parrots, snakes and geckos. Some people even have pet rats and even if people don’t have a pet, they often like to feed the wild birds in the area.”
The new store will promote a variety of pet meals and tools, together with collars, bowls, jackets, leads, shampoos and cat litter. “We shall sell everything your pet needs – and if it is not in the shop we’ll get it for you,” mentioned Paulina, whose household has a pleasant nine-year-old pet bulldog referred to as Bella and two guinea pigs.
Initially she expects her essential clients to be from the Grange, Lindale, Allithwaite, Cark, Cartmel, Kents Bank and Flookburgh space.
Plans embrace organising a supply service protecting that patch after New Year, which can possible imply taking over a member of employees. “The Grange area has a fairly elderly population and not everyone finds it easy to get out and about to go shopping,” mentioned Paulina.
“Eventually I need to promote objects with the store’s brand on the packaging, equivalent to baggage containing canine treats and toys and containers of biscuits.
“I would also like to work with local pet rescue centres and do some events to raise money for them. And when I start delivering around the area hopefully it will encourage some of the older generation, who cannot get out to shop for pet food and litter, to adopt a cat for companionship from one of the centres.”
Other plans trying forward embrace promoting some merchandise on-line and promoting presents within the store equivalent to mugs and thanks playing cards that includes footage of animals.
“Grange is such a dog-friendly place so I would also like to set up some organised dog walks, for example along the promenade,” added Paulina.
She was filled with reward for her city. “Grange is the safest and nicest place and everyone knows each other. I want the shop to be part of the community and to make sure people have a friendly and welcoming experience when they come in.”
Paulina grew up in Poland and moved to Grange in 2006. She labored at The Grange Hotel, changing into a head housekeeper, after which on the Thornleigh Christian Hotel, the place she was an obligation supervisor. During the latter interval she studied part-time at Furness College and gained an Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership.
In 2019 she arrange Help at Home, which includes cleansing, washing, ironing and searching for purchasers and offering companionship.
She is married to Simon they usually have two kids.
Paulina mentioned she wished to thank household and pals for all their assist and assist with launching the pet store.
Pawlina’s Pet Shop will open Tuesday to Friday from 9.30am-4.30pm and on Saturday from 9am-1pm.
