Animal Connection LLC is a vibrant pet store in Charlottesville, VA, known for its friendly staff and wide variety of pet products and services. It offers a fun shopping experience with healthy pet foods, tasty treats, and a scoop-your-own biscuit bar, along with seasonal cookies, birthday cakes, cupcakes, mini pies, and doggy ice cream. The store is also a full-service resource for pets, providing grooming, a self-service dog wash, and family dog training. Customers frequently praise the staff for their excellent care and helpful advice, especially for anxious dogs. One customer shared that the groomers successfully trimmed their anxious dog's nails using a gentle dremmel, making the process quick and comfortable, at a reasonable price. The store's knowledgeable team also offers great product recommendations, such as a superior undercoat brush for large dogs like Rottweilers, and stocks unique items like duck necks and duck heads as dog treats. Animal Connection hosts monthly events like yappy hours and is celebrated for winning multiple international awards for customer service. The store’s selection of plush squeak toys, homemade treats, and birthday accessories make it a favorite for pet owners seeking quality products and personalized care for their furry friends.
Wonderful grooming experience! Tiggers Mohawk turned out awesome
November 2023
Great selection of everything. The staff is so friendly and answers questions with knowledge and grace.
July 2023
Great products, good advise! Bought my new favorite undercoat brush for my Rottie from them. It's a Kong product and blows the Furminator out of the water as per the advise of the on site groomer, the furminator actually shaves hair away undermining thinning the undercoat.
