Pet Valu, Mount Airy

With over 330 stores across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States, Pet Valu is one of the largest pet-supply retailers in the country. Inside its stores, it stocks more than 7,000 products for dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, birds, and other small animals, including specialty items that range from grain-free dog food and multilevel bird cages to apparel for pets to express their individuality. Most locations offer self-serve dog washing stations for owners to bathe their own pets without creating a mess at home. Some locations even feature full-service grooming salons, where professionals pamper dogs with shampoos, nail trims, and other perks. All stores also partner with local shelters to host regular adoption events, finding forever homes for thousands of homeless animals.