Gravette Community Guide

2023 Gravette Community Guide | 15 Pet Pop has tails wagging in Gravette by Susan Holland Reprinted from a previous edition of the Westside Eagle Observer Gravette welcomed a new business on Main Street last year. Pet Pop, located at 128 Main St. N.E., is a supplier of pet supplies. It is owned by Brent and Rhonda Cannon, owners of Can- Do Hardware, and their son Joey Cannon. e Cannons purchased the building at the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue N.E. in 2015 and have rented it out to other businesses in the meantime. In more recent years, it has been a meeting place for Beacon Baptist Church and the home of Dynamic Rhythm Dance Studio. Aer the dance studio moved it sat empty for several months, and aer seeing the number of pet owners in the area and the lack of places offering pet products, Joey Cannon said he decided a pet supply store was needed. Cannon spent several months doing extensive remodeling both inside and outside of the building. Interior walls were reconfigured and new paint was put on the exterior and interior walls. Some of the interior walls have been decorated in a textured design and black lighting is focused on the walls in the main display room. e front part of the store features purple walls, a checkout counter decorated in purple and black wavy stripes, and a pink and yellow check-patterned floor. Cannon emphasizes that he has made it a point to stock only high-quality pet food brands, including dog and cat foods from Taste of the Wild, NutriSource, Diamond and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Other brands, like Hunter's Special, Valupak and Purina Pro Plan, are still available in the farm supply section at Can- Do Hardware. In addition to pet food, a large variety of dog biscuits and other treats for both dogs and cats is available. New pet owners just setting up a home for their furry friends can come to Pet Pop for supplies. Dog houses and pet carriers are available, as well as pet beds and bedding, harnesses, leashes and collars, and toys of all kinds. Pet health is not ignored with pet vitamins, shampoos, skin treatments, pet toothbrushes and toothpaste available. Rabbit food and bedding are available, as well as a limited supply of products for reptiles and fish. Cannon said he did not realize how many bird, reptile and fish owners lived in the area, but he has had several requests for supplies for these animals, so he plans to expand that section of the store. He said he welcomes input from customers about items they would like to see in his inventory. He invites people to come in, and if they don't find what they're looking for on his shelves to let him know what they want and he'll try to find it. However, Pet Pop is not just about pets. Cannon said he wants it to be not only a place where customers can readily find pet supplies, but a place where it's fun to shop. e front room of the store features a variety of gi items with candies, clothing items (some pet-related), and a large supply of toys for children and adults. Large coolers contain a variety of specialty so drinks. e Viva la Video video-themed area is being developed in the back of the store as well, similar to the themed areas at the family's Can-Do Hardware store. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Pet Pop can be reached at (479) 344-2121. Cannon invites everyone to come in and visit, see what the store has to offer, and stock up on supplies for all their pets. ALL SIZE FARMS COUNTRY HOMES BARE LAND Here for all your rural financing needs. Siloam Springs 479-524-6754 Bentonville 479-273-3311 myaglender.com Blue line martial arts is owned and operated by police officers who have a combined 20+ years of training and experience. We teach multiple styles of martial arts and self defense for ages 4 and up. www.bluelinemartialarts.com 605 Main St. SW Gravette, AR 72736 4408 W. Walnut St. #7 Rogers, AR 72758 225 Lee Town Rd. Pea Ridge, AR 72751 NEW LOCATION 479-644-3642 bluelinemartialartsrogers@gmail.com

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