The Simply Irresistible Chinchilla

Seriously cute and unbelievably soft, chinchillas look something like a bunny crossed with a mouse, with a squirrel-like tail thrown in just for fun.

Chinchillas are typically gray, white or black and grow to be about 12 inches long (not including their 3-6 inch tail). Chinchillas do best in pairs and can live for 15-20 years, sometimes even longer.

If you are interested in finding out more about chinchillas as pets, visit our Webpage, email us or just stop into the store. Right now, we are having a great sale on our chinchillas. And just for you, our loyal blog readers, if you mention the chinchilla post you will receive an additional 10% discount on your entire purchase*. 

Come on in and visit our chinchillas today. They're simply irresistible.

*Offer good on white tags only and valid through July 31, 2009. 

Photo credit: "Joey" by mistress moo on deviantart.com

Transform Yourself & Get 30% Off

Now that the 4th is over, don't let your summer fun fade away. We've got big doings coming up this weekend at The Animal Store. Saturday and Sunday only, July 11 & 12,  you can turn into your favorite animal — with the help of a little face paint or a glitter tattoo.

Debbie, a fabulous face painter and glitter tattoo artist, will be on hand at the store from noon to 4 p.m. to transform you into the creature of your desires. 

Face Painting

Saturday & Sunday only

July 11 & 12, noon - 4

Even better, when you purchase your face painting or glitter tattoo, you'll get a coupon for 25% off anything* at The Animal Store. Plus, there will be lots of in-store specials. AND, just for your, our faithful blog readers, just mention the face painting post and get an additional 5% off anything* in the store, for a whopping 30% discount. 

So stop by on Saturday or Sunday for a little family fun and some great bargains. Click here if you have any questions or comments. 

*Offer good on white tags only and valid through July 31, 2009. 

Traveling Animal Show

Are you having a block party? 
A church or school event? I can bring the Traveling Animal Show to you for your next party or promotion. These are just a few photos from the fifth grade farewell party at my son's school. The kids and the adults loved learning about and interacting with the animals.

My program is completely customizable depending on  your needs.  The animals I bring are from The Animal Store, some are permanent residents, some are for sale — all have been handled frequently by me and my staff. For more information, email me or call 847-675-5133. Ask for Kenn. 

Meet Pirate

People ask us all the time if our house is filled with pets. My wife always says we own hundreds of pets and the kids can come visit them here at The Animal Store any time they want, but she's not as tough as she sounds.

Over the years, we have had many animals in our home. Most of them have been short-term visitors — baby birds that need to be fed around the clock, an ailing animal or two that needs frequent medication, or some young animals that need to be handled and played with to be socialized properly.

We've had turtles, a Pacific Parrotlet named Pipsqueak, a cockatiel named Rosie, and a 115-gallon salt-water aquarium. When it was time for a family dog, our research about allergies and animals led us to choose a soft-coated Wheaton Terrier. Some of you knew our first Wheaton, named Roscoe, who passed away a couple of years ago. If you've visited the store lately, you have probably met Hazel, our new Wheaton.

At 18 months, Hazel has settled nicely into the family. Just when she was getting comfortable, I brought home our latest addition — the cute little guy you see here. We've decided to name him Pirate, in part because he is blind in one eye. Hazel is still not quite sure about him, but is having a good time checking him out and trying to steal his food. 

In honor of Pirate, the new addition to both the Bearman family and The Animal Store family, we are offering a 30% discount on any cat toy, treat or accessory. Just mention the Pirate blog post.

And don't forget to follow us on Twitter for additional discounts: www.Twitter.com/theanimalstore. Our most recent Twitter posts can now be seen on this blog's sidebar.

*Offer good on white tags only and valid through July 4, 2009. 

Follow The Animal Store on Twitter

Do you twitter? Follow me and get even more Animal Store bargains. I'm new to twittering, so bug me now and I'll make sure my tweets are full of crazy discounts in 140 characters or less. 

http://twitter.com/Theanimalstore

@Theanimalstore

Looking forward to your tweets!

Enhance Your Yard with a Koi Pond

Could it be that spring is finally here? It's been a long time coming and our thoughts are turning outdoors to our gardens and yards. A koi pond can be a beautiful addition to backyard landscaping, providing a water feature, focal point and symbol of serenity. For avid gardeners, adding a koi pond can bring a whole new dimension to their hobby. For fish hobbyists, koi ponds can extend your hobby into the outdoor world.

Koi are ornamental fish often confused with goldfish, and both are descendant from different families of carp. Koi have been bred and kept as pets for thousands of years, and the earliest written references to these hardy beauties are from China dating back to the third and fourth centuries. Today there are more than 100 different types of koi.

The Animal Store can help get you started on creating your own koi pond, as well as stock and supply your existing pond. Email us for more information, or leave a comment here. Mention the koi pond blog post and get 20% off any single item for your pond.

*Offer good on white tags only and valid through June 15, 2009. 

Summer Travel with Pets

Believe it or not, there are only 13 days until Memorial Day — the start of the summer travel season. In this economy, some families may be scaling back on their travel plans — taking shorter vacations, staying closer to home, driving instead of flying. 

Whatever your travel plans may be, you need to make plans for your pet before you go. Here at The Animal Store, we have a variety of ways to help.

Did you know that we can board a variety of animals right here at the store — including birds, small animals and reptiles? Whether you'll be gone for a few days or a few weeks, we'll take care of your pet while you're gone. Click here to email us for more information or boarding rates.

For those who prefer to take their pets along, we have carriers of all sizes to make traveling easier and more comfortable for you and your pet. The Animal Store wants to help make traveling with your pet more financially comfortable, too, so just mention the Summer Travel post and get a whopping 30% off any pet carrier*.

We've also added a handy little widget to our blog's left-hand sidebar that will help you identify pet-friendly hotels along your travel route. Bookmark our site so you can access the widget anytime you travel with your pet.

Don't forget to add a trip to The Animal Store to your summer itinerary. Hope to see you soon.

*Offer good on white tags only and valid through June 5, 2009.