The pet industry has seen the opening of a number of new independent retail shops recently, including a natural dog treat and raw food store in Horsham, West Sussex.

Bruno’s Dinner officially launched at Piries Place in the town on Tuesday with the store announcing on its Facebook page: "Whether your dog is a picky eater, a treat-motivated pro, or just a very good boy or girl, we’ve got the goods to keep those tails wagging. Come say hi, sniff around, and maybe leave with a new favourite snack. We can’t wait to meet the four-legged legends of Horsham."

Bruno’s Diner was established in 2015 with a shop in Crawley, said to be the biggest and best RAW dog food store in the South.

Meanwhile, a new reptile and pet shop called Cold Blooded Ltd, has officially opened in Wellington, Shropshire. The business, owned by local entrepreneur Kyle Roy, has been operating in a limited capacity in recent months but is now fully trading. The store was officially opened by the town’s mayor Cllr Reg Snell.

And a couple have opened a Middlesborough pet shop called Paws and Treats. Mark and Debbie Jordan opened  the store following a decade in the dog care industry, including experience breeding basset hounds. Paws & Treats had been run as a mobile business, with the couple’s living room doubling as a storage depot for pet food, bowls, beds and treats.

Picture taken from Bruno's Diner Facebook page.