The Importance of 'Indy'

What's so great about independent pet stores? We hear it so often - is it better to sell to distributors or indys. Small business indys are great, they support their local communities, economies and create jobs for real people you know. We've witnessed the impact firsthand in Vancouver as Pet Valu swallowed up Tisol http://pet-insight.com/pet-valu-acquires-tisol-pet-nutrition/ and Bosley's. The products became mass market, dog food was sourced from different suppliers, and many products are mass made in China and other offshore locations.

Seattle http://www.scrapsonline.com
Portland http://hiphoundshop.com
Portland http://www.fureverpets.com/DoggiesSpot.html
It's a great thing to get to know your local indy - good products that spread the goodness!