The other day I was walking over to the pharmacy in Brookside and noticed a new shop: Paws and Purrvisions.  It’s actually been open since December but I just now noticed it!  So I stopped by to chat with the owner and find out more.  This is just the kind of place our pet loving neighborhood likes to support!

Owner Marielle Kokos spent twenty years in tech sales and “decided to try something new and start my own business”.  She has always loved animals and volunteers with sheltered animal organizations.  She decided to open a pet focused retail shop and wanted to be in Brookside because it is so walkable–so many residents walking their dogs along the trail!  Paws and Purrvisions is in the former Edward Jones space at 6241 Brookside Plaza, just north of Cru.  

I asked Marielle what is unique about her store.  “I feel we have a large selection of sports themed merchandise for pets, which is very popular, along with a big selection of cat toys, enrichment games, fun, fluffy play toys and bulk treats.  I also welcome suggestions on items to carry from my customers.”  She continued: “Another unique aspect is we offer pet photography six times a year and custom pet portraits all year long”. There is a section in the store for breed specific jewelry and pet memorial necklaces; a subscription box service is available plus several different kinds of treats made by Kansas City area companies.  A section of the store is dedicated to donations:  gently used towels and sheets, toys, and treats that a particular pet didn’t care for.  Giving back to the community is a major part of the mission at Paws and Purrvisions! On the website, you can see all the various pet rescue services Marielle is involved with.

If you haven’t visited this new shop yet–plan to drop in, say Hi and check out all the interesting items available for your pet.  Paws and Purrvisions is open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sundays from 11-5.