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Stella’s Spotlight: Benson’s Pet Center

Nicole Groshek | July 17, 2023 | 2 minute read

Stella & Chewy’s is proud to support pet stores in neighborhoods like yours. Learn more about Benson’s Pet Center in this Stella’s Spotlight!

About Benson’s Pet Center

Benson’s Pet Center operates nine neighborhood pet stores on the east coast, including Wilton, Clifton Park, Colonie, Queensbury, Johnstown, Saratoga Springs, Rotterdam, and Ballston Spa, NY as well as Pittsfield, MA. Benson’s came to be when a father and son took over an existing pet store named “Benson’s Pet Center”. The son had a big interest in aquatics and pets in general. Almost 31 years later, the mission is the same– to help wherever possible, to educate people about pet nutrition, and to create the best possible customer experience every time someone comes through their doors.

Employees at Benson’s Pet Center are experts in pet nutrition, and they love your pets as much as you do. They are a family owned and operated company that does their best to support each of the communities that they are in by keeping their dollars local. They support numerous rescue groups, shelters, and organizations with donations, supplies, and volunteer time.

Services and Products at Benson’s Pet Center

The relationships that owners and employees at Benson’s Pet Center get to form with customers and their pets is what makes them special. They see everything from 8-week-old puppies to senior cats and everything in between. In addition to premium pet food, they also have self-serve dog washes at three of their stores with plans to add more!

Why Shop Local at Benson’s Pet Center?

When people shop at locally owned stores, the money they spend goes right back into the communities where they live. Benson’s has 114 employees that live locally and spend their paychecks locally. Benson’s Pet Center sponsors sports teams, hosts adoption clinics, and puts on free events for the public to come and attend. They also sponsor other events where they get to develop relationships with other independent retailers.

“At Benson’s Pet Center, we love your pets. Seriously.”

Stella & Chewy’s Supports Local Businesses Like Benson’s Pet Center

At Stella & Chewy’s, we love highlighting small businesses like Benson’s Pet Center. Learn more about how you can support your local pet store by reading more Stella’s Spotlights on our blog!