Kelly and Wayne purchased the store in 2011. We have both had dogs our entire lives and they are our passion, more so with every passing year. Since 2008, we have had the opportunity to help with rescue organizations such as IMPS (Internet Miniature Pinscher Service), Circle of Friends Animal Shelter and Journey Home Animal Rescue. We believe strongly in rescue as well as responsible breeding. Kelly has also become increasingly involved with the Grand Forks Dog Training Club where she is a volunteer instructor as well as a board member. She trains her own dogs in obedience, rally, therapy dog, scent work, and agility. Agility is her happy place and she will often compete on weekends with Tuscan and Tabitha.
Learn more about our team below, as well as our beloved pets who are now playing in rainbow bridge.
Luna is a 16-year-old long hair Dachshund. She is a retired therapy dog. You will often see her doing "mall laps" around the store for exercise. Don't be offended if she walks ALMOST up to you and then walks away. Her eyesight and hearing aren't what they used to be...or she's just a little snob now. She's old...she kind of gets to do what she wants.
Tabitha is the baby of the family. She came to us with her siblings (a litter of 11) who we fostered. She is now 7 years old. Tabitha runs agility with her brother and has definitely become the more consistent of the two, despite struggling with finding any speed. You will sometimes hear Tabitha barking at other dogs when they come into the store. Sorry, we are working on that.
Cosmo was our first guinea pig. He loved to watch customers come and go and also enjoyed watching TV. He adored fruits and veggies. Cosmo would also love for Karen to make him a wonderful little hay basket. He learned to boss us around with his squeaks.
We love our customers from Grand Forks areas around Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Thompson, Manvel, Reynolds, and more!
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I love knowing that no matter what I purchase in this store, it won’t have rawhide in it. The staff are personable and professional and take time to help/give guidance on products that will benefit my Boxers. My favorite thing at TPL, is the self service bath! I love having full access to a professional bath that has steps up into it before securing my pup safely inside. They provide a plethora of grooming tools, shampoo products (or you can bring your own- I use flea/tick shampoo but still use the vast array of post bathing coat products). There’s a grooming table w a safety connection on it. Towels, a blow dryer and ear wraps….and clippers… so many useful gadgets! They clean up the bathing suite once you’re done using it (Out of respect I tidy it up, but leave the rest. It’s wonderful not having to worry about sopping wet heavy towels in my washer machine at home, or having my pet run wild around the house after a bath at home, and getting the furniture etc wet). This is a long post, I think it’s good feedback for customers to know this is a great asset. The bath suite is only $15.00. If you have an anxious pet, the staff can help you find a product for that so the bath isn’t so anxiety provoking. Our dog had a rough few moments during the first time but quickly calmed down. The 2nd bath was much more relaxing. There are specialty Toys, balls, and so much more! They have raw and healthy food choices for your pet. TPL also supports Journey Home Animal rescue (JHAR). They are a collection site, as well as having products you can purchase that go to JHAR. TPL has great parking right up front. It may look small from the frontage road, but it’s the perfect size to shop w your pet, bathe your pet, or get advice regarding what’s best for your pet! You can get cute cards, and stuff for your car, and I could go on. Because of their knowledge I’ve avoided two trips to the vet (Urinary Tract Infection; the snout brand of cranberry and cranberry blend drink w Tumeric and other ingredients to kill the bacterial infection our Boxer had). Go check out TPL! Pets on a leash and well behaved are welcome!!!! It’s a gem.