Favourite Calgary pet store? Fairplay.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Home: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
On an outing in the NW this morning, even though it was rather cold. About -22 degrees C.
Passed by the corner where we go for dog food.
We’re well served for pet supplies in Calgary, with lots of choice of stores, but Fairplay is my favourite.
2604 Kensington Road NW, Calgary T2N 4S5
403 – 283 – 2117
In business since 1921, Fairplay has supplies for dogs, cats, horses (in the Horse Store), birds, caged creatures like hamsters and gerbils, supplies for pets with allergies, and wild bird seed. More too, I’m sure.
You can buy a lot of things in bulk there, including dog treats and bird seed. They offer a good selection, too. In fact, thinking of the products I’ve bought there, it seems there is always more than two brands or styles to choose from. Often, several more.
To give credit to other pet stores, you often do find passionate pet lovers working at them. Fairplay is special because it’s still a small and personal place with a welcoming, cosy atmosphere, and a long successful history.
The store is on Kensington Road a block west of Crowchild, in a little strip mall with a 7-11 and the Kensington Memorial Veterinary Clinic as neighbours.
Today’s outing took me up that way and reminded me how much I like the store.
jill