Are you a pet parent that also enjoys shopping local for all your essentials, toys, treats and more? Then there's a special day coming up later this month that we think you'll appreciate! In fact, some of you may even already be aware.

Taking place annually on the fourth Saturday of September, Neighborhood Pet Store Day is a time to rally the pet lovers of North America in support of indie pet businesses like Treats Unleashed!

On this day, pet brands and independent businesses band together to provide tons of exclusive, one-day sales to reward pet parents for shopping local and supporting pet stores in your community. It's a great day to stop in your favorite indie pet store, and get amazing deals on all your favorite foods, toys, and more from tons of your favorite pet brands! Maybe you'll even discover a new favorite or two, all while enjoying discounts and deals day-of. Want the scoop on this year's deals? You'll have to stop in-store at Treats Unleashed on Sept. 27 to see what deals are active at your location!

Besides the sales, what are some other reasons to love Neighborhood Pet Store Day? 

• It’s an opportunity to shop from businesses you love and give back to your community. Treats Unleashed is family-owned, and has been a part of the St. Louis community since 2002. We started out as a kiosk in the mall selling our beloved original Apple Cinnamon Hearts dog treat recipe. Since then, we have grown into 21 locations across Missouri and Kansas! We've expanded our selection to multiple flavors of handmade pet treats (always made in small batches and with human-grade ingridients) to pet-safe birthday cakes, softbites, and more. In addition to growing our bakeries, we now carry many different lines of pet food (dog and cat) as well as other essentials like pet toys, leashes, hygiene items, beds, and even kitty litter. We now also offer self-serve dog washing stations, and pet grooming services at most of our locations! Our goals are quality and convenience. We want to be your local one-stop pet shop for all things dog and cat!

• Independent pet stores offer a one-of-a-kind customer experience you and your pets deserve. At Treats Unleashed, our team members want to learn all about your pet: their name, their likes, everything. We even provide services like Personal Feeding Plans for free because we understand the fact that every pet is different, and especially when it comes to nutrition, no one-size-fits all.

• Independent pet store owners are experts in their market and care about their customers, making them feel special and listening to their concerns. At Treats Unleashed, our buying team is tapped into the world of up-and-coming pet products, and attends multiple national expos and trade shows to find products we think our local audiences (two-legged and four-legged) will absolutely love.

By shopping at your neighborhood indie pet store, you can feel assured that you’re shopping a curated collection of items backed by preferred pet brands, which you often can't get anywhere else, and will be assisted by staff knowledgeable in the needs of your dearest companion.

Click HERE to find out more about Neighborhood Pet Store Day!

Neighborhood Pet store Day is being celebrated at all 20 Treats unleashed locations. Click HERE to find a Treats Unleashed store location in your neighborhood.