Raw pet food specialists Aimee and Wayne upsize their Lee on Solent store

Raw Pet Food Pantry & Groomers has taken on a larger premises on Lee on Solent High Street.

The family-run raw pet food specialist, owned by local couple Wayne Collins and Aimee Cross, is opening its upgraded shop on Friday 24th November, having outgrown its current store and grooming salon.

Their new 925 square foot site allows for larger ranges across the store for cats and dogs, a much bigger freezer capacity, the introduction of new products for small pets and birds, and an updated grooming salon with space for up to four groomers.

Aimee Cross, Company Director, explains: “This is such an exciting time for us. This new, larger store enables us to stock a greater selection the products we know our customers want and need helping them to shop locally.

“We wholeheartedly support the need to keep our high streets alive and investing in this new location for our business is testament to our commitment to the Lee community.

“Our new grooming salon is a fantastic space for our experienced groomers to provide the best in service and quality of grooms to our clients, too!

“And my beloved Stella, my 3 year old cocker spaniel, is larger than life on the shop front, meaning shoppers really won’t be able to pass us by without noticing us!”

The relocated store’s opening coincides with the town’s Christmas in Lee event, which see the high street closed and decorated with festive stalls and entertainment.

Raw Pet Food Pantry & Groomers will be bringing ‘Santa Paws’ to their grotto in celebration of their milestone. Dog owners can bring their pets along to meet Santa and receive a gift.

Aimee continues: “We ran our Santa Paws Grotto at Christmas in Lee last year and it went down a storm! With over 100 dogs passing through the grotto receiving a treat pack and toy, we proved that Santa visits are not just for children!

“This year we have invited Mother Christmas to join us to sing and entertain the children while their pups wait patiently to see the Big Man himself! It is so much fun and a perfect way to celebrate the growth and success of our business, and the opening of our new shop.”

Tickets are £7, plus a booking fee, and are available by either following this link or by stopping by either of the companies shops in Lee on Solent and Shedfield.

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