Bosley's By Pet Valu Columbia Square #AWIEB

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Bosley's By Pet Valu (Columbia Square), New West Minister BC

Bosley’s Columbia Square not only opened their doors in March of 2011, but they also introduced their community to what an outstanding pet store should be.

Bosley’s New West Minister has adopted out over 150 cats, 20 dogs and about 20 other animals (rabbits and birds). They have raised $20,000 in cash for the BCSPCA, New Westminster Animal Shelter, and Little Paws Rescue. Another $20,000 in food and supplies have been donated to help:

• Best Friends for Life,

• New Westminster Animal Shelter,

• Little Paws Rescue,

• Action for Animals in Distress Society and,

• local community outreach events for low/no income families

Bosley’s New West Minister organizes community events and outreach to draw in the public and while they are having fun, staff make sure people are learning about responsible pet care and raise awareness of animals in need. Special services and events include:

• Yappy Hour & Yappy Halloween Pub Night

• New West Animal & Glenbrook Pet Hospital Community Outreach Events

• Pet First Aid classes

• Meet the Pet Care Experts

• School/children outreach programs

• pet sitting for families shopping in the mall

Awards received by Bosley’s New West Minister in just 4 short years:

o “The Best Pet Store” The Reader’s Choice Award for New Westminster – 2012,13,14,15

o PetValu/Bosley’s Community Service Award for Western Canada 2014

o Nominated for the Community Service for the Global Pet Expo Retailer Awards for 2013

o New Westminster Chamber of Commerce New Small Business of the Year Platinum Award 2012

o The Best of New West Award for New Westminster -2012, 2013, 2014