Family owned Just for Pets, which has a total of 23 outlets, has taken the decision to remove birds from its Arena Shopping Park Coventry branch, its final store to sell live animals.

While the store has always received the highest possible ratings for its aviary from all relevant authorities, the pet retail chain has instead chosen to recommend local rescue centres where possible.

Managing director Paul Lewis said: “While the store has become known for the aviary, and it will be sad to see the birds go, this also gives us the opportunity to offer customers much more in store to improve their shopping experience.

“Our team’s knowledge is second to none, they’re passionate about pets and have extensive training which means Just for Pets will still offer the best products and advice available, while recommending customers explore the option of local rescue centres where possible.”

A recent social media post from the family owned retailer has received hundreds of engagements with customers mainly in support o the decision with many encouraging other pet stores to follow suit. 

Just for Pets is continuing to invest in its stores, including the Arena Shopping Park Coventry branch, with more exciting announcements expected soon.