About Forpaws

Holly and Sara
A Little bit about us
The Forpaws businesses originated in the 1980's. The actual business premises where the shop and the dog grooming salon are based, is almost a hundred years old and although modernised through the years, it still retains the small local shop charm and personal touch.

The current owners bought the business over five years ago and have maintained the identity of the local pet shop, whilst incorporating up to date fixtures fittings and layout with both old and new exciting products.

As a family run business now for almost twenty years, the keys to its success are the skills and knowledge of the staff, they have vast experience in many levels of care for fish, small furry pets and cats, with exceptional knowledge on the care, handling and grooming of most pure and cross breeds of dog. Secondly the quality of the products sold throughout the store is scrutinised and tested by the staffs’ own pets, before being stocked as sale goods.
The Forpaws business name is renowned within the Newcastle area and wider Northeast. Regular customers come from as far away as Ireland, Scotland, Wales and London. Customers also include many visiting European, Scandinavian, and American tourists.

The driving force behind Forpaws has always been the goal to provide an excellent service and selling quality pet products at a reasonable price. It is now the age of the internet and every effort has been made to maintain the high standards of the existing businesses and provide an enjoyable shopping experience for all our new customers on this website.