Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life

Cat Model, Therapy Cat, and Cat Lifestyle Expert

  • Home
  • Diary
  • Kitty Wisdom
  • Catinees
  • Store
    • Cat Beds
    • Cat Stuff for Humans
      • Cat Calendars
      • Cat Gifts
      • Cat Jewelry for Humans
      • Cat Stationery
      • Cat T-Shirts
    • Cat Trees, Towers and Furniture
    • Designer Cat Collars
    • Interactive Cat Toys
    • Litterbox Furniture, Cabinets and Covers
    • Scratching Posts and Cat Scratchers
    • Special Items for Special Kittys
  • Advice
  • Book Reviews
  • About
  • Contact Summer
    • -Advertise Here!
  • Privacy Policy
  • Fan Club
You are here: Home / Diary / Visiting Vancouver Pet Stores

Visiting Vancouver Pet Stores

December 16, 2016 By: Summer Samba47 Comments

somali cat in car, waiting to go into pet store

You know I couldn’t come all the way to Canada without visiting a couple of pet stores! The first one we went to was a PetSmart, because my human needed to buy something specific there. I wore my prettiest sweater!

somali cat in pet store

To be honest, it looked a whole lot like the PetSmart that is near me at home.

somali cat looking at dog food in pet store

I was not supposed to be in the dog food aisle, but I had to look. Also, while my human and I shopped, one of the employees saw me and called me “Princess.”

somali cat in sweater, waiting to visit a pet store

It was colder the next day, so my human put a longer sweater on me for my next trip. We went to a small pet shop in the Hastings-Sunrise neighborhood of Vancouver that was very special.

Long Live Cats and Dogs sign

It was called Long Live Cats and Dogs. They carry healthy food that often can’t be found at big chain stores, and items made by local humans. Also, they are huge supporters of pet rescue. They work with a nonprofit group called Neüterhead: Ace of Spays, which uses rock ‘n’ roll to raise funds to help rescue groups spay and neuter pets. Now you know why my human wanted us to go there!

somali cat staring at kitty Christmas decor

There was some interesting decor in the shop.

somali cat looking suprised

And I saw something I had never seen before at a pet shop!

black shop cat looks surprised

A shop cat! There are two of them there — the other one was napping, but this one was really surprised to see me! I don’t think this kitty had ever seen another cat in the shop before, and certainly not one wearing a sweater.

somali cat in hotel bathroom wearing t-shirt

My human wound up buying a couple things there. One was this pretty t-shirt made by one of the locals. My human solved the problem of showing both my face and the back detail by having me pose by the bathroom mirror. This t-shirt will be nice to wear when the weather warms up.

somali cat posing with cat treats

The other thing she got was this really yummy bag of freeze-dried treats, made with real Canadian lamb! So far, this is all the shopping my human has done here.

* * *
2021 Somali Cat Starring Summer Samba, Wall Calendar

2021 Somali Cat Wall Calendar, Starring Summer

See all of Summer’s merch at her her Zazzle Designercat Shop
Share67
Tweet
Pin4
Buffer
Email
71 Shares

Comments

  1. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    That would have been a lot of fun to see another kitty!

    The petshop where our auntie lives has resident shop keepers…aka kitties! Not sure but there are mire than two of them. There are kitties in some if the stores here too, and the hardware store which has a big pet dept does too, Our vet has lots of kitties who come to meet and greet, MOL! (They are part of his rescue groups)

    Reply
  2. Nellie says

    December 19, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    Hey! My Mommy has been in Long Live Cats and Dogs! (me hasn’t).
    she says they has furry nice stuff.
    Kisses
    Nellie

    Reply
  3. Selina says

    December 18, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    We at the Carter Cathouse are especially pleased that one of the shop cats is .. A BLACKIE! Kudos!

    Purrz!
    Selina

    PS – I really loved your first outfit up there!

    Reply
  4. Lola says

    December 18, 2016 at 8:01 am

    You met a shop cat! Imagine that! That is a store we would support, too.

    Reply
  5. Sherri-Ellen TD. says

    December 17, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Mew mew mew purrty soon you have more clothess than yur Mumma Summer!!!!
    Thee ferst dress iss mee favorite an Ladymum luvss yur burgundy sweater! Did they let you try fingss on at thee Pet Smart??? Here they will not allow that, so wee not go there…..mee has to try fingss on to make sure they fitss……
    Have fun inn Vancoovurr ok???
    ***nose kissesss*** Siddhartha Henry xxxx

    Reply
  6. William's Kith & Kin says

    December 17, 2016 at 9:15 am

    How fun was that?

    Reply
  7. Laila and Minchie says

    December 17, 2016 at 5:40 am

    You are adorable in your sweaters! What a fun shopping trip!

    Reply
  8. meowmeowmans says

    December 16, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    That was some good shopping, Summer! We love the name Neuterhead, and hey, shop cats … COOL!

    Reply
  9. Dma says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    The pet store I shop at has shop cats. They are not Canadian however.

    Reply
  10. Raven says

    December 16, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    What a fun adventure. I like your new t-shirt and it was very smart of your mom to take the photo using a mirror.
    I’ll have to look for lamb treats like that. Lamb is on my new diet so maybe I could eat those (as long as there’s other stuff in it).

    Reply
  11. Cathy Keisha says

    December 16, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    HAH! That’s real crafty posing in front of the World Best Litter display!! Heh! You liking the cool weather in BC?

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      December 16, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      No! I don’t like it at all. My human seems mostly indifferent to it, though. But she can layer.

      Reply
  12. THe Island Cats says

    December 16, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    You sure are having a good time, Summer.

    Reply
  13. Marianne says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Did the shop kitty tip you off to the best cat treats?

    Reply
  14. emma and buster says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    Wow you were able to wear your sweaters out there.

    Reply
  15. Flynn says

    December 16, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    That was a fun outing, and nice for you to see the shop cat.

    Reply
  16. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    December 16, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    What a fun shop! And I love that you met a new kitty friend there too 🙂 It’s always lots of fun to go shopping when you travel to new places!

    Reply
  17. Ellen Pilch says

    December 16, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Looks like you are having fun. That is a nice sweater.

    Reply
  18. Caren Gittleman says

    December 16, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    The heck with Petsmart! Why go there when you found that adorable second shop? That would be my shop of choice, especially with cats there!!! Soooo cool!

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      December 16, 2016 at 10:04 pm

      Well, it was too late to go anywhere else that day, and I needed to get out, hence PetSmart. Besides, I got called Princess there!

      Reply
  19. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    December 16, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    And a princess you are indeed. What a great trip for you and your humom. What awesome places to visit in Vancouver. Mom’s gotta go some day too. Fun times to be had! Purrs

    Reply
  20. Sammy says

    December 16, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    OH Summer I believe you were a BIG HIT in that PetSmart store – that kitty there has BIG EYES checking you out in your pretty sweater……………I love all your outfits and REALLY love your new t-shirt! PAWSOME!

    Hugs, Angel Sammy

    Reply
  21. The Swiss Cats says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:48 am

    Your red sweater is really pretty, and seems to be warm and cosy. Purrs

    Reply
  22. Colehaus Cats says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:31 am

    We love this post! So happy to learn 1) PetSmarts look the same, and 2) at least one small local pet shop is charming! Also, so important, shop cats! You looked adorable in your sweaters and we hear you weren’t terribly impressed with snow. Good for you!

    Reply
  23. Simba says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:19 am

    That burgundy red sweater with the turtleneck looks perfect for the cold in Vancouver, Summer. It sure looks like you are having a great time there. Southern California is so much different in weather, isn’t it? But interesting that the PeSmart was very similar.

    Reply
  24. Sue brandes says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:17 am

    Glad you had fun at the pet stores.

    Reply
  25. BeadedTail says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:57 am

    That shop cat did look very surprised to see you! You looked pretty in your sweaters and your new shirt too. Very clever for your human to take your photo in front of the mirror! Have a safe trip home tomorrow!

    Reply
  26. Midas & Marley's Mom says

    December 16, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Hi Summer,
    Welcome to Vancouver! It usually isn’t this cold and you visited us during an unusual snow event.

    We have quite a few places that have shop cats. There is a pet store called Bosley’s that usually has a resident cat. They also have adoption events.

    Our vet also has Ginger who greets visitors.

    Did you and your Mom check out Catfe yet? It’s a cat café in downtown Vancouver. All the kitties are available for adoption or humans can go there to get some kittie loving if they are not allowed cats where they live.

    Enjoy your stay!

    Reply
  27. the PDX Pride says

    December 16, 2016 at 9:50 am

    What cool shopping trips to both stores! Glad you had fun, and how great to see a shop cat there!!! P.S. Tabby likes sniffing the dog food, too.

    Reply
  28. Margaret Elmendorf says

    December 16, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Oh Summer, what a good time you had and Two two is so jealous of all your clothes. You are such a lucky gal to have so many outfits.

    Reply
  29. The Poupounette Gang says

    December 16, 2016 at 8:29 am

    We absolutely LOVE your red sweater, Summer!

    #1 says she has seen resident cats before in pet shops in Easter Canada. You would have thought that would be normal!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  30. Craig s. c. okajima says

    December 16, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Those beautiful Canadian shop kitties saw you, and said, “So SHE’S what a ‘Miss AMERICA For Cats’ beauty contestant looks like!”

    Very nice representation of what a pretty American female kitten looks like!

    Reply
  31. Craig s. c. okajima says

    December 16, 2016 at 8:14 am

    One of the pet shop staff called you “Princess?”

    When I was 10 years old, I wanted a white female Persian kitten, who I wanted to name “Princess!”

    Then, we adopted Sydney, a very pretty short-haired brown female tiger tabby, who became prettier as an adult cat, and I started to call HER “Princess” and “Queen!” In fact, I love tickling her on the cheek, where she closes her eyes with contentment, and I say, “Are you a Queen? Are you a Princess? You’re a TIGER!”

    I also call Sydney “Pretty Little Princess.”

    Pretty Summer, you are a TRUE Princess, and Queen!

    A Pretty Little Princess, and a Beauty Queen!

    I hope this makes you purr!

    Reply
  32. Kitties Blue says

    December 16, 2016 at 8:07 am

    We loved seeing all those various outfits. You were, of course, precious in all of them. Did you get an up-close meet and greet with that shop kitty? XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

    Reply
  33. Random Felines says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:32 am

    we love seeing shops with shop cats!!

    Reply
  34. Brian frum says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:00 am

    That shop cat couldn’t believe that celebrity Summer was in da house!

    Reply
  35. Annie says

    December 16, 2016 at 6:19 am

    How fun that you and your human went to Vancouver. I was there when I was 10 years old. I loved it but I bet it’s changed. I’ve found that PetSmarts tend to look very similar. Your sweaters and new t-shirt are quite nice.

    It’s always fun, I think, to visit small shops like that.

    Reply
  36. Grace says

    December 16, 2016 at 6:04 am

    I think it probably freaks people out to see a beautifully dressed, gorgeous cat walking around a store on a leash – I, personally, would be so thrilled I’d probably squeal like a girl..Oh wait, I am a girl…

    Reply
  37. Madi says

    December 16, 2016 at 5:52 am

    Summer looks like you and your human are taking Vancouver by storm. And that Pet Smart girl was smart you are a princess.
    Hugs madi your bfff

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      December 16, 2016 at 8:47 am

      Actually it was a guy who called me princess! 🙂

      Reply
  38. Nicki and Derry says

    December 16, 2016 at 5:37 am

    Nicki goes bananas for those Orijen lamb treats, just about eats my fingers off to get to them. 🙂

    What a great store, that second store. LOVE the name of that non-profit group they work with.

    We have PetSmart and PetValu here–PetValu has store cats, both locations, and always has. It’s great to go in and see them!

    Reply
  39. Katie Isabella says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:15 am

    Summer…that pink and blue where you are in front of the mirror. the back detail is adorable and that color is YOU! I love all of the sweaters You didn’t say what the shop cats said as you walked by. What did they say to supermodel you? There weren’t any…gasp…catcalls were there??

    Reply
  40. Toby and Leia says

    December 16, 2016 at 3:50 am

    We really like that red sweater.

    Reply
  41. The kitties of purring pines says

    December 16, 2016 at 2:19 am

    Looks like a great trip! Stay warm!

    Reply
  42. TyBee says

    December 16, 2016 at 2:01 am

    Fun! Glad you are having a good time in Canada

    Reply
  43. Mickey's Musings says

    December 16, 2016 at 1:03 am

    We enjoyed seeing you out and about Summer.
    NIce looking kitty at the Neuterhead store.
    We purr you had fun 🙂
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

    Reply
  44. Athena says

    December 16, 2016 at 1:00 am

    Must have been a fun trip, Summer. Love your sweaters!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Follow Me Here!

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Our Sponsor

Get Summer’s Newsletter!

Stay up to date and get subscriber-only exclusives!

Get Summer’s Weekly Blog Post Updates!

Know what Summer is blogging about every week.

My Zazzle Store!

Buy from Sparkle's Zazzle Store
T-Shirts, cards, mugs and more!

Summer on Video

Tweets by @sparklecat
Powered by Dealspotr
Read my blog on Kindle
Winner Best Cat Blog Dogtime Petties 2014 Winner Best Cat Blog Dogtime Petties 2010 I won Best Blog Post!
BlogPaws 2016 Nose-to-Nose Awards Finalist badge

Cat Sponsorship

  • Adopt-A-Cat’s Sponsor-A-Cat Program
  • Best Friends Animal Society Cats
  • Kitten Rescue Sponsorship Program
  • North Shore Animal League Cat Sponsorship

Kitty Fun

  • Cat Years Calculator
  • Cyber Kitty
  • Dharma the Cat
  • Is Your Cat Plotting to Kill You?
  • What Kind of Cat Are You?

Somali Cat Info

  • Somali Breed Council
  • Somali Breed Profile
  • FBRL: Somali Breeders
  • Somali Cat Breeders
  • Somali Cats on Wikipedia
  • Tajhara Somalis
  • Front Range Abyssinians and Somalis

Copyright © 2021 ·