Daryl's Pet Shop Opens New Location and Launches Social Media Pages
Thursday, Aug 18, 2011 5:21 pm
California-based Daryl’s Pet Shop is a pet lover' s dream. Open since 1975 the stores founders, Jack and Kay Lapham, made it a mission to offer high-quality pet grooming, and pet healthy supplies.
Darren Polchow recently bought the store and moved it to a new location near Alabama Street. Polchow frequented the store and said it was a no-brainer to buy the shop. “This has been a small-town pet store since I was a kid. I grew up with it.”
The location change made a difference with more window shoppers but the economy still plays a big factor in local businesses.“[Business] goes up and down. It's the same with the economy," he said. "I mean, it has been good so far, but (trying) to get our name out there and the fact that we moved is of utter importance.”
Polhow is looking to the future and new technology to boost his sales. The shop now has an updated website and he started a Facebook and Twitter page. Future plans include moving to an additional location.
Along with selling food for animals, the shop sells small pets like dogs kittens, rabbits, reptiles and a variety of fish. Polchow denies buying from puppy mills and works with reputable breeders to find the pets. For this local Redlands resident owning a pet store is nothing short but a dream made into reality.
“I really enjoy it. This is kind of what I've wanted to do," Polchow said. "I get up, enjoy coming into work in the morning - which is a difference for working for somebody else; you work for yourself. I have all the pets I've ever wanted to have, so it's been an enlightening experience in a lot of ways.”
Daryl's Pet Shop is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, visit www.darylspetshop.com or the shop’s Facebook page.
Comments:
Deborah Collins / Critter Stuff
#1
August 23rd, 2011 12:36 pm
Hi, Darren:
I have a line of original design handmade pet products. The line includes "Critter Totes", my original designed walk-about carrier that is the most cushioned carrier on the market. I also have harnesses, matching leashes, collar/ties, sweaters, coats, very elegant doggie dresses and much more. I have been in business for 10 years and live in the Palm Springs area. So, coming to see you at your shop would be quite convenient for me. I would like very much to meet you and show you my line. If you would like to have some truly unique products that are beautifully made and not seen in the big chains, then I have a treat for you. My daytime hours are flexible, so I will be happy to come at whatever time and day are convenient for you. If you would like a few emailed pix first, please let me know. Thanks for your time; looking forward to meeting you.
Deborah
Critter Stuff
760-325-5660
PetPR
#2
August 23rd, 2011 12:42 pm
Hi Deborah, just so you know we do not represent Daryl's Pet Shop. We would recommend contacting them directly, (909) 793-1788. Thanks for commenting, and if you have any news about your Critter Totes star-up feel free to submit your news on our homepage.