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Feathers ‘N More to close June 30th

by Matt Marquardt –

MASON CITY – A locally-owned Mason City pet store is shutting its doors next month.

“It is with a sad heart that Lyle and I have decided to not renew our lease and will be closing Feathers and More Pet Store,” store owner Penny Plagge said this week.

Penny and her long-time partner Lyle Palmer have been in their location at 646 South Monroe Ave. for 5 years.  They had been located on North Federal Ave. for 3 years prior to that.

(PHOTO: Penny Plagge holds “Tamale,” a female bearded dragon.  Tamale went to her new home Friday.)

Penny said it is “just time to retire” as the main reason she and Lyle are closing up.  She also pointed to competition from the internet and big box stores as a negative factor on their business.  They also cited problems with a leaky roof and uncooperative landlord as exasperating.  “We just couldn’t see another 5 or 10 year contract,” on the storefront.

Penny said one of the things that brought people to their store was their expertise in helping folks care for their animals after they are taken home.  “That doesn’t happen at the big boxes.  They typically cannot help you at all once you take your pet home.  We have people come in all the time with animals bought elsewhere and need help because it is sick, it won’t eat, it is losing weight, that kind of thing.  You don’t get paid for advice.”

Penny and Lyle both said one of the main things they will miss is the faces they see on a regular basis.  “We appreciate and thank all our loyal customers and will miss them.”

Feathers ‘N More has offered pet grooming for years.  Their current groomer, Lindsay Ralston has been at it for 7 years and plans on starting her own business this summer.  She says current prices will remain the same.

There are still plenty of small animals and supplies available at the store.  The following is a list of animals and items that are remaining:

Baby Bearded Dragons
Hamsters
Kittens
Baby Chinchilla’s
Adult Guinea Pig Male Adult Guinea Pig female due to have babies any day
Finches
Redeye Tree Frogs
Green Tree frog
Red Ear Slider Turtle’s
Land Hermit Crabs
Male and Female Cocktiels
Mice, rats and crickets
Fresh water fish
Marine fish
Cichlids

Penny also said that they will still be servicing business aquariums for their marine customers.  Anyone with questions may call the store at 422 9991.

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