Summer is officially here in Hampton Roads, and if you're a pet parent, you know what that means: longer walks, sandy paws, backyard splashing, and a whole new set of seasonal needs for your furry family members.
It also means your schedule has probably gone into overdrive and trying to keep all of the balls in the air can be a challenge. We get it. Convenience is real. That is why Care-A-Lot offers FREE local delivery in and around Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina to bring the quality and convenience of Care-A-Lot right to your doorstep. Just a few clicks on your favorite items and you can check that box off your list. Need the same thing every so often? We’ve got you covered with automatic reordering so your pet never runs out of their favorites.
Here's why shopping at Care-A-Lot this summer makes the most sense, whether in person or online:
1. Summer pet needs are personal, and our staff actually knows your pet
Flea and tick season is in full swing. Shedding is out of control. Your dog discovered the joy of rolling in things you'd rather not identify. Summer brings a whole new set of challenges, and the right product for your pet depends on their breed, coat type, age, weight, and a dozen other factors that you can’t always wrap your head around.
When you walk into Care-A-Lot, you're not getting a recommendation engine, you're getting a real conversation with someone who loves animals and knows their stuff. Our team can walk you through the difference between flea preventatives, help you find the right cooling mat for a senior dog, or point you toward the shampoo that won't irritate your cat's sensitive skin
Proud to offer expert help in your neighborhood.
2. You can see, touch, and try before you buy
How many times have you ordered a harness online, waited for it to arrive, wrestled your dog into it, and realized immediately it's the wrong fit? Or bought a toy that looked great in the photos but turned out to be the exact texture your picky cat wants nothing to do with?
Shopping in-store means you can hold the harness up, check the sizing, feel the fabric. You can squeak the toy and watch your dog's ears perk up (or not). You can check if the bowls are the right size for your pet and ask questions (and sometimes get a sample) of food or a treat you were looking to try.
Summer is also a great time to bring your pet in with you! Our stores are pet-friendly, and there's no better way to find out if your dog is excited about a new chew toy than to let them weigh in personally.
3. We carry products the national chains don't
Big box retailers stock what sells in volume nationally. We stock what works for pets in this region, from local and independent brands to specialty nutrition lines you won't find at some national retailers or scrolling through a national website.
Looking for a raw diet option, a limited-ingredient food for an allergy-prone pup, or a supplement your vet recommended that seems impossible to track down? Come talk to us. Our buyers look for products that are quality items, not just what is trending.
4. Discover this month's Staff Pet Picks! Only in Store
Every month, the team at each Care-A-Lot location hand-selects their personal favorite products to spotlight for customers. These aren't sponsored placements or corporate promotions. They're the things our staff actually buys for their own pets, recommends to their friends, and gets genuinely excited to talk about.
June's picks are on display now, and the only way to see them is to stop in. You might discover a summer treat your dog goes wild for, a new puzzle feeder your cat can't resist, or a grooming product your neighbor's been raving about. Each location's picks reflect the personalities of the team there, and the animals they know and love.
It's one of our favorite things about being a neighborhood pet supply store rather than a national chain: every location has its own personality, and the Staff Pet Picks are a little window into that.
5. Your dollars stay local
Care-A-Lot has been part of this community for decades. When you shop with us, you're supporting local jobs, local families, and a business that genuinely cares about the animals and people in our neighborhoods.
We sponsor local rescues. We host adoption events. We know your pet's name. The Care-A-Lot Charitable Foundation allows us to give back so much more to the pets in this community through Rescues, Adoption Centers and more! By shopping at Care-A-Lot, you are supporting pets in need in your own community!
Make the most of summer with Care-A-Lot
Whether you're stocking up on flea prevention, shopping for a new life jacket for your water-loving lab, or just need a bag of food and a good conversation about what's been going on with your cat lately, we're here.
Stop in at any of our locations, or order online at carealopets.com for FREE local delivery.
And while you're here, ask about our grooming appointments, self-serve dog wash stations, and summer boarding availability, because summer goes smoother when your whole pet care routine lives under one roof. You can also browse all of our pet services, including daycare and training at carealotpetresorts.com.
Care-A-Lot Pet Supply has been serving pet families in Hampton Roads since 1994. We're locally owned, deeply stocked, and genuinely obsessed with animals. Because we care…a lot!