Paradise Pet Supplies opens on Shenandoah Ave. to serve western side of Roanoke

A Roanoke man has opened a pet supply store to serve pet owners on the west side of the city.

Jesse Taylor opened Paradise Pet Supplies at
3543 Shenandoah Avenue, just east of the intersection with Peters Creek Road.

The store carries supplies for dogs, cats, birds and fish, including crates, cages, flea and tick remedies, and food, Taylor said. The store does not sell animals.

Taylor, who breeds bulldogs, said he was traveling to Tractor Supply Co. and PetSmart to get supplies for his dogs. He saw a need for a pet supply store on the western side of the town, he said.

Taylor also wanted to bring one of his favorite dog and cat food brands, Victor, to Roanoke, he said.

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