Barks 5th Ave

Specialties

Special Services Offered:

Pet Grooming

Pet Photography

Dog Play Dates

Puppy Traini

We are a pet specialty store, focusing on healthy food and treats. We stock unique toys, dog puzzles, highly durable toy versions and more. Bark’s has a unique selection of pet collars, carriers, pet clothing and other pet accessories. You will find things at our store that aren’t at other pet supply stores. Our staff is very helpful and knowledgable about our products, pet nutrition issues, and can be helpful with pet issues you may be having. Our treat selections range from speciality bakery treats, including birthday cakes, and all meat training treats to odor free bully sticks. You can, also, find gifts for the Pet Lover in your life.

We carry:

Orijen & Acana Pet Food (awarded pet food of the year 3 years in a row)

Fromm Pet Food

Raw Frozen Diets for dogs (Bravo, Primal, and Nature’s Variety)

Wheat, Corn & Soy Free Treats

Thundershirts & Rescue Remedy (for dogs with anxiety)

and so much more

History

Established in 2003.

This is a locally owned and operated business. In 2007 we added grooming services to our business. We are located in Oakwood Plaza on Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo (1−½ miles north of I-​94) Our main goal was to offer products that would promote the health and well being of your pets. We have invested countless hours into researching foods, ingredients, nutrition, and supplements which makes us a valuable resource to our customers. Overtime we have added carefully researched pet foods, supplements, and holistic remedies that we feel will offer your pet optimal healh. Exercise and play are important aspects of a healthy pet so we have a variety of toys. We continually look for new and different toys, especailly durable items for the heavy duty chewer and challanging toys for the bored or anxious dog. We have puppy/​doggy play dates at our store to encourage socialization as well as a variety of special events throughout the year. Visist www​.barks​.biz and register to get information

Meet the Business Owner

Deb R.

Business Owner

Our storeis locally owned

and operated. It is the creative idea of co-​owner/​partner Deb Watson. Deb is a commercial interior designer, NCIDQ certified and state registered, with her own firm (wat​son​de​signmi​.com). Although Ruby, the Watson dog, was the inspiration for the store, our cats wouldn’t forgive us if we forgot about the felines. Bark’s features local artists, supports area pet charities, and promotes fun community events. Deb & Bob Watson, also, foster adoptable rescue dogs for a local pet rescue. They spend their days at the store meeting the public and their nights at the Watson home; over 250 foster dogs have been placed by the Watson’s.In 2006, one of those fosters, Bella became a permanent member of the family. She is now the store greeter.