YAY! Ma and Pa shop in my city!

[dukie1346]

Okay, my grandma showed me an article in the newspaper about "Betta Boutique," a small shop that just opened a few days ago. This place is only like a 5 minute drive from where I live!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vq5zEqONH4

I can not wait to check this place out! It seems like an awesome place for betta lovers!

I've attached the newspaper article. Doesn't it seem awesome?

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[Malvolti]

Wow, that's fantastic.

I actually just went into a little mom and pop shop in my home town while I'm home for the holidays and they had bettas. I was shocked to see each betta was in one of the ten gallons with the other fish and not in little cups. I talked to the owner and she said "Yeah, I love bettas. I keep mine in my community tank at home so why not do the same here".

I was also shocked to see her selling Dragons, Dalmations and other patterns I never see elsewhere. She told me "I actually go to the same breeder as all the PetsMarts in Ontario but I know the guy so he gives me first pick and his best picks."

AND they carry Hikari Bio-Gold for 2.99 a pack, nobody else in Ontario that I've been to does. I am definitely shopping there more often. They also do a rewards card which is uncommon for small shops but they've been around forever so they probably get good business.

[CodeRed]

I'm astounded. Look at how happy and healthy and alert they all are. What an amazing place. I want to move there ASAP. Can I work there? I've got a dream job now. Thanks, LOL.

[Red Crane]

Nice video. Thanks!
When I was a kid (over 50 years ago) I bought my fish from a lady who sold them in her living room. I would go by her house on my way home from school.

[JKfish]

Oh my gosh, that is literally a dream come true. *drools* This is pretty much the type of store I dream of creating one day. You are so, so, so lucky to have that there... If you stop by there, tell them they pretty much have a whole website's support :D

[doggyhog]

Jealous jealous jealous!!!

Good luck coming home without another betta!! Those were some nice HMPKs they had!!

[fflores]

I might consider making a trip up from chicago

[Jupiter]

WOW! I went to go there now! Wish we had stores like that here-that's great. I'd only buy from that store if they were here.

[Sweeda88]

I've always thought it would be a good idea to sell a Betta with all the things it needs. That's a great idea!

[Torat]

Oh, holy cow. I live maybe 5 minutes away, too. How do I not know about this store already? Definitely goin' to visit - tomorrow, if they're open!

Edit: They're not open tomorrow :{ Goin' Tuesday!