CHARLOTTESVILLE’S AWARD-WINNING ALL NATURAL STORE FOR PETS!
2017 “America’s Coolest Pet Store" by Pets+ Business magazine
2017 "Retailer of the Year in Holistic Approach” by Pet Product News International
2019 “Retailer Excellence Award in Internet Marketing” by Pet Business Magazine
2019 “Best Place for Pet Supplies” by Charlottesville Family Magazine
2019 “Retailer of the Year in Social Media & Marketing” by Pet Product News International
We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, only carrying the highest quality pet food brands, and having the cleanest self-service dog wash and dog grooming areas in Charlottesville.
But don't just take our word for it. Take a look at some of our testimonials below!
"We love shopping at Animal Connection because Pattie Zeller and her staff are the most knowledgeable team we have ever encountered in retail. They provide the reasoning and "thought process" behind our product selections, which is important to our family.
We also really appreciate Pattie's commitment to the community. She is the visionary behind Dog Fest and many other events that benefit local charities and nonprofits. She is making the community a better place for so many people though Animal Connection."
- Jerry Miller, CEO VMV Brands, Charlottesville VA
"After my first visit to Animal Connection, I won't take my dog anywhere else. The owner and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and love helping us when we come in, which I don't always see at other pet stores. They know us by name now and always have a treat for my dog when we come in.
My dog loves it at Animal Connection and perks up whenever she thinks we're going there. They have a great self service dog wash and it's the first time my dog has ever enjoyed being bathed. We stop there every week, even if it's just to pick up a few extra treats or a new toy. We are customers for life!"
- Judah Witkower, Producer of the "I Love Cville Show" Charlottesville VA
"We first discovered Animal Connection when our dog was having a poor reaction to her diet. Animal Connection offered free nutritional advice and with their guidance our dog found the right diet for long term health! If our story ended here we would still be eternally grateful, but Animal Connection has continued to be THE place we go to for all things pets.
Our dog is very anxious and the groomers at Animal Connection are the only ones that are mindful enough to make grooming a somewhat tolerable process for our dog. They comfort her at every step and go at a slow pace just to help our dog feel better. We also love that they use the best products and offer at-home grooming advice!
Shopping at Animal Connection is also so fun! Pattie Zeller, the owner, always goes above and beyond to come up with creative ideas to make shopping a fun and interactive experience. She does picture contests, raffles, spin the wheel, reward points, and even just gives away spontaneous gifts! You can also tell she finds joy in thinking creatively on celebrating the holidays. It's always a delight to browse the beautifully decorated dog treats and cakes. One of our favorites are the seasonable gift boxes. The last one we got was for Valentine's Day and it came with a crinkly stuffed conversation heart, multiple beautifully decorated heart-themed dog biscuits, and many in-theme dog treats wrapped up in a bow. We got a real kick out of gifting it to our dog for Valentine's Day!
Pattie also goes above and beyond in helping local animal rescues. She plays an active role in raising funds, gifting food, and helping dogs get adopted. Did I also mention that she collaborated with a brewery to make a "Big Dog Blonde Ale" beer? (with a portion of the sales going to local dog rescues) How cool is that!
Animal Connection contributes so much to our community and it is so much more than just a pet store. You can see from a mile away that helping animals is a passion for Pattie and having a pet store is her way of providing good nutrition, playful treats, and calming grooming to pets. I highly recommend Animal Connection to all of my friends, and I would also highly recommend that Pattie get recognized for all the good energy she brings to the community."
-Kelly Wroblewski, Retail Customer, Charlottesville VA
Holistic Pet Supplies in Charlottesville
Animal Connection has been the premiere source for holistic pet supplies for Charlottesville and central Virginia since 2001. We carry the only best, all natural, highest quality pet foods (including raw), treats, CBD and more.
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What Customers Near Charlottesville Are Saying
At Animal Connection, we love all of our customers from local areas near us! Including, but not limited to, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, North Garden, Scottsville, Zion Crossroads, Lake Monticello, Keswick, Barboursville, Gordonsville, Earlysville, Crozet, Free Union, Lynchburg, and more!
