Amarillo Small Business Closure: Pitter Patter Pets Bids Farewell

In a long list of businesses closing in Amarillo, it's time to say farewell to another Amarillo iconic business. One of Amarillo's popular pet stores is saying goodbye.

Pitter Patter Pets is a popular locally owned pet store in Amarillo. In 1995, Beckee Hutchens started working as a manager and took ownership of the store later that year. In June 2022, Hutchens sold the store after 27 years of ownership. Teri and Kaitlyn Buescher purchased the store, and after some remodeling and other changes, it reopened in February 2024.

Pitter Patter Pets sells unique animals including reptiles, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and arachnids just to name a few. They also sell a wide variety of pet supplies; for some, it was the only place to find certain items.

Pitter Patter Pets announced on their Facebook page that the store would close.

We have made the decision to close our storefront. Everything in the store is 50% off until we close! The only exclusion is the sugar gliders. All other animals, supplies, and food are 50% OFF! If something is marked "Not For Sale" we are open to offers!

Now is the perfect time to stop by and save on essential items for your pets. If you're in the market for a unique pet, visit Pitter Patter Pets. The store is located at 4400 S. Washington in Southlawn Plaza.

For all the years that Pitter Patter Pets has been open, it has been owned by someone who has a genuine love for pets. If you know these local business owners, be sure to show them some support when you visit for the last time.

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