Pets

Animals play a big part in our lives and here at Poundstretcher, we have all kinds of tips and information about how to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Budget Pet Toys: Get 10% off our Pet Hut

April 7, 2022

  When it comes to our pets, the last thing we want is for them to feel bored and restless. Poundstretcher’s Pet Hut has a wide range of budget pet toys to keep your furry friends entertained for hours, giving you peace of mind and saving your furniture from the fate of teeth and claws! With an additional 10% off our pet supplies and fun toys, you’ll be barking mad not to try them!

  Fetch-ing toys for dogs

If your canine companion is a fan of playing fetch, they will love this! Our Fetch Glow Ball is not like your average tennis ball, as its bright fluorescent colour makes it easy to spot in grassy fields and muddy puddles! With this glow-in-the-dark rubber ball, you and your pup can play fetch day or night. As a bonus, it can float in water as well!

Get their claws on this!

  Your kitty cat will feel like the King of the animal kingdom with this Cat Scratcher Lion. It is a premium cat scratching post designed to file down your feline friend’s claws, keeping them trimmed and healthy. Never fear for your furniture again, as this toy will provide hours of scratching relief for your furry friend and a wild cat companion to keep them company.

Toys built for bird brains

  Your feathered friends may not get as much enjoyment from a chew toy or scratch post, but you can certainly put their little beaks to the test with our Filled Peanut Bird Feeder. Stimulate their brains by filling the feeder with all kinds of grub – from seeds and nuts to critters and bugs – and block out some of the holes with cardboard. Then, watch as they work out how to forage their way around the feeder, finding all kinds of treats! Refillable and easy to clean, it will keep their beaks busy for hours.

So many pet chew toys to chewse from!

Have you got a pup that loves to chomp and gnaw on toys? We have a wide range of chew toys for dogs to sink their teeth into! Your mutt will love munching on our Puppy Toy Pack, the ultimate set of toys for tykes that are teething or dogs that simply love to chew! Your pack includes 4 dog toys, including a rope toy that is ideal for tug of war games!

A game of cat and mouse

Channel their inner hunting instincts with this Kitty Swat Cat Toy, the purrfect gift for your feline friend! Your kitten will be absolutely smitten with this super fun kitty swat toy, featuring a handy base and springy mouse for your cat to swat, swipe, and slap to their heart’s content! So never worry about your belongings getting pushed off the sides again, as this fun toy will keep those claws occupied for hours!

After seeing this ameow-zing collection, are you ready to see more? Check out the rest of our pet supplies and toys online, or head over to your local Poundstretcher store to bag yourself a bargain with 10% off our Pet Hut! Find your nearest store here.

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Help your Pet feel at Home: Pet Accessories & Pet Room Décor

March 23, 2022

Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their own home – including our pets! Here at Poundstretcher’s Pet Hut, we have pet accessories and pet room décor galore to give our furry and feathered friends the best home possible! Whether it’s a dog bed, a cat scratching post, or a bird feeder, we have all the pet supplies you need to make your pet feel at home.

Dog Bed for Pampered Pooches

When they’re not running around, digging up flower beds, and chasing after squirrels, you’ll find your canine companions constantly snoozing. So, to make them feel as comfy as possible, we recommend this Herringbone Square Pet Bed, a super soft mattress designed to keep your four-legged friends warm and comfortable. It comes in a variety of sizes, meaning it’s also great for cats and other small pets.

Pair with a paw print fleece blanket to create an instant cosy spot for your furry family to enjoy.

Cat Scratching Post for Feisty Felines

Save your walls and furniture from the wrath of kitty claws with this sturdy Cat Scratching Post. This piece of pet room décor will provide endless hours of scratching entertainment for your feline friend, as well as keeping their claws trimmed and healthy. You can put your scratching post in any area of the home as it doesn’t take up much room!

While you’re at it, your troublesome tabby may also enjoy swiping and swatting at a Kitty Swat Cat Toy from our range of Cat Supplies.

Bird Feeder for Wild Warblers

With spring finally upon us, we welcome the return of the sweet-sounding songbirds as they greet us with their tune each morning. To attract more wild birds to your garden this season, we recommend this Filled Hanging Tray Feeder, the perfect accessory for our beaked buddies to feast on. This feeder can be hung from trees, feeding stations, or bird tables and deter various critters and other unwanted visitors from reaching the food.

When the feeder runs out, you can simply refill it with pellets and fat balls from the Bird Supplies section of our store!

Dog Bowls for Peckish Pups

Have you got a hound who goes crazy for kibble and meaty meals? Well, you’re in luck! Poundstretcher has a wide selection of dog and cat bowls to feed your famished fur babies! Check out our Automatic Pet Bowl Dispenser, a gravity-controlled device to help your pets slow down their eating and moderate food intake. It’s also great for dispensing water!

While you’re in the market for some handy pet accessories, we also recommend our Plastic Pet Food Containers, perfect for storing food and treats while also keeping your pet room looking neat!

Cat Litter for Messy Moggies

A task that no cat owner finds pleasant is changing the cat litter in their kitty’s tray. To avoid foul odours and ensure easy clean-up, we recommend our Patimax Cat Litter, the perfect solution for keeping your home smelling great and your cat’s toilet looking fresh! Not only is it super absorbent, but it’s also dust-free and an excellent soil improver.

If cat scat is the least of your worries, we also stock doggy poo bags to ensure your mucky mutt is cleaned-up after too!

Bird Seeds for Famished Fowls

Keep your birds’ bellies full with this bag of healthy Dawn Chorus Bird Seed, suitable for both domestic and wild birds. Full of nutrients and healthy seeds to keep their feathers flapping with energy, this 1.7kg bag is ideal for attracting all kinds of wild birds to your yard. You’ll be the most popular perching spot in the neighbourhood!

Don’t know where to put your bird food? Store your seed in one of our reliable bird feeders or feeding stations which you can find in our Bird Supplies Department.

  In the mood for some re-‘tail' therapy? If you liked the look of any of these products, you’ll find plenty more on our website, or you can find our pet accessories and décor in-store today! Use our handy Store Finder to help you find your nearest Poundstretcher.

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10 Great Products to Attract Wild Birds

January 17, 2022

Attracting wild birds to your garden is fantastic for those who love wildlife but it also plays a more important role as bird populations have decreased in recent years. Creating a bird friendly garden could play a small role in helping bird populations as well as providing other benefits such as getting the children outside more and helping with natural pest control.

We have put this blog together with 10 of our great products from our bird range to help you attract more glorious wild birds to your garden.

Filled Fatball Bird Feeder

Our pre-filled Fatball Bird Feeder is great for attracting a wide range of birds all throughout the year including blue tits, coal tits, robins and sparrows. Simply hang in your garden and watch the wild birds come to feed. This feeder is also refillable and easy to clean.Our pre-filled Fatball Bird Feeder is great for attracting a wide range of birds all throughout the year including blue tits, coal tits, robins and sparrows. Simply hang in your garden and watch the wild birds come to feed. This feeder is also refillable and easy to clean.

150 Fatballs

Our box of 150 Unnetted Fatballs are perfect for refilling your fatball bird feeder once the birds have finished the first lot. These fatballs are perfect all year round and attract a wide variety of wild birds to your garden.

Our box of 150 Unnetted Fatballs are perfect for refilling your fatball bird feeder once the birds have finished the first lot. These fatballs are perfect all year round and attract a wide variety of wild birds to your garden.

Bird Feeding Station

Why not go the extra mile and place this fantastic Bird Feeding Station in your garden? This strong and durable feeding station contains two bird feeders and two resting stations so your garden birds can feel full, healthy and energised all year round.

Filled Seed Feeder

Perfect for attracting tits, sparrows, nuthatches pied and fly catchers, this Filled Seed Feeder is easy to hang out in your garden and can be used all year round. It can also be easily refilled and cleaned for use again in the future when all the seeds are gone.

Half Coconut Feeder

This half Coconut Feeder is great for those looking to make a feature in the garden. Simply fill the half coconut feeder with seeds and nuts and watch the wild birds gather and feed. Better yet, this coconut feeder can be used all year round to attract the wild birds to your garden.

Dried Silkworm Pupae

Looking to attract wild robins, goldfinches and chaffinches? This Dried Silkworm Pupae is a great way to attract these birds to your garden. The silkworm pupae provides a high source of protein so could be great to put out in the summer months when the birds need higher protein.

Dried Grasshoppers

Another great source of protein for wild birds in the summer months is our Dried Grasshoppers. The dried grasshoppers are likely to attract bluetits, woodpeckers and nuthatches to your garden and are also an excellent source of calcium as well as protein. Treat your garden birds to a tasty natural treat.

12.6KG Bird Seed

If you are looking to buy in bulk then this 12.6kg bag of Original bird seed is perfect. Suitable for year round feeding and with a new and improved recipe, this bag of bird seed can keep wild birds coming to your garden all year round. Simply place the seed inside feeders or directly on tables and watch the wild birds come.

Dried Crickets

Another high protein snack to attract birds to your garden is our 80g bag of Dried Crickets. Again, perfect for the summer months when the wild birds require more protein, these dried crickets are ideal for attracting bluetits, woodpeckers, robins and blackbirds. The dried crickets are also full of calcium, too.

Caged Seed Feeder

Have you found that the food you are leaving out for the birds is being eaten by other wildlife first? This Caged Seed Feeder is perfect for keeping those unwanted creatures away from the food you leave out for birds. This caged seed feeder is squirrel proof and easy to fill and maintain to ensure only the birds get the food you are leaving out for them.

We hope you enjoyed our list of 10 great items from our bird range to attract wild birds to your garden this year. If you liked this article or know people who would benefit from these tips then please like, tweet, save or share it using the buttons below.

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Help Birds in Your Garden

October 22, 2021
Words by Harriet Hickin, Senior Engagement Officer – Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust

There are around 16 million gardens in the UK, which create an area for wildlife larger than all our National Nature Reserves! With numbers of once-common birds in decline, such as the house sparrow, which has decreased by 71% in recent years, our gardens are a vital lifeline. Your garden can provide food, shelter and water for our struggling birds.

Before we get into the blog, we want to share that we have our 10% off all bird products event from the 25th - 31st of October. To see our complete bird range, click the button below.

View Bird Range

How can I encourage birds to visit my garden?

Encouraging birds to visit your garden is easy and a great way to help wildlife. Whether you have a balcony, small patch or large open space, there is something you can do:
1. Put out suitable food on a bird table and in feeders, preferably somewhere that is undisturbed, and away from cats and other predators – even one that sticks to a window will do the trick! A mix of seeds and nuts, fruit, and fat will attract a wide variety of birds to your yard or garden, giving you a welcome view of wildlife from the warmth of your own home. (Top tip: ensure you clean feeders and tables regularly to avoid disease).
2. Provide fresh water; birds need it for drinking and bathing. A birdbath can be any sort of shallow dish, such as an old dustbin lid or a plant saucer, which needs shallow sloping sides with a shallow approach to water. Make sure to keep your birdbath clean and change the water regularly.
3. Provide places for birds to nest and rest safely by planting native trees and shrubs, or putting up nest boxes.
Provide a home for birds in your garden

With natural nesting sites in decline, putting a nest box in your garden can make all the difference to your local birds. Nest boxes placed in gardens can make a real difference to the success or failure of a breeding species in an area.

Learn how to make yours here: www.lrwt.org.uk/actions/how-build-nesting-box-birds

After the end of each breeding season, all nest boxes should be taken down, old nesting materials removed, and the box should be scalded with boiling water to kill any parasites.

Learn how to keep yours clean here: www.lrwt.org.uk/actions/how-clean-nestboxes-and-bird-feeders

Do you know which birds are visiting your garden?

There are lots of different birds that are regular visitors to our gardens – click here to find out the 10 most common and see if you can identify the birds in your garden: www.lrwt.org.uk/identify-garden-birds

Get crafty this Christmas to help birds

As the days get colder and snow starts to fall, our garden and countryside birds can struggle to find enough food and fresh water naturally. So make sure to provide a supply of food and water throughout the colder months. You can give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath. It will also give you the chance to see these creatures up close and personal, including some species, such as waxwings, that are only around in the winter months.

Learn how to make a Christmas Wreath for birds here: www.lrwt.org.uk/actions/how-make-christmas-wreath-birds
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Treat Your Pet With Our Pet Hut Event Leaflet!

June 10, 2021

From teething toys, to pet food, cleaning products, and more, The Pet Hut Event features an extensive list of products for dogs, cats, and even rodents!

Our Pet Hut Event Leaflet

Check out our Pet Event Leaflet digital pdf below for the latest pet related products in our one accessible PDF.

Stock up this event with your pet's essentials! Don't know where your local Poundstretcher is? Then check out our Store Finder for addresses, contact details and more!

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Check Out Our Great Bird Range & Free Colouring Sheet Download!

May 24, 2021

Bring as many wild birds to your garden as possible with help from Poundstretcher! From the 25th of May 2021 until the 31st of May 2021, we are having a fantastic 10% off all wild bird food and accessories, from fat balls, bird feeders and mealworms.

Also, be sure to check out our downloadable colouring sheets at the bottom of this blog for the perfect creative family-friendly activity to get everyone in your home involved! It's the perfect way to spend the bank holiday weekend!

DAWN CHORUS BIRD SEED 1.7KG

This bag of healthy Dawn Chorus bird seeds in a 1.7kg bag is an ideal way to attract wild birds to your garden at an affordable price! Suitable for year-round feeding, these bird seeds are able to be used inside feeders or on tables and contain an abundance of nutrients that provide wild birds with a source of energy to keep them active and healthy.

SUET PELLET BERRY 500G

These wild bird suet pellets with berries are suitable for all year round feeding and are a great way of encouraging wild birds to your garden and giving them the energy they need!

METAL SEED FEEDER

Strong to keep bird food stored properly but easily accessible, this metal bird feeder can be hung outside in the garden for all the local wild birds to fly over and fill their tummies.

Poundstretcher's Bird Activity Download

Simply click on the link below to access the PDFs to print off at your leisure:

Poundstretcher's Bird Colouring-In Sheet!

So, make sure to get yourself down before the 31st of May to take advantage of our big 10% off discount! Need to find your nearest store? Swoop on over to our Store Finder to find opening hours, addresses, contact details and directions!

Check out our fab bird leaflet too!

*All photography is correct at the time of publication but can be subject to variation/change. Most items are available in most stores, please check availability before travelling.

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Choosing the Perfect Treats for your Pet

April 20, 2021

All pets are unique! With their own personalities, breed traits and temperaments, no two dogs, cats or wild birds are alike and require foods and activities which suit their needs.

When it comes to treating them, we know that the requirements for each pet can be different. At Poundstretcher we stock a wide range of pet treats in our Pet Hut section. This gives you a great chance of finding the perfect products for your four-legged or wild feathered friend.

Dog Treats

Wiggles have an exceptional brand of dog treats, offering incredible variety, great value and delicious tastes that your dogs will adore. For fishy flavours, Wiggles offer Salmon Strips and Cod Strips. Both feature no additives or preservatives, so you needn’t worry about unpronounceable nasties in the ingredients.

For dogs who prefer chicken, there is also a wide range of choices from Wiggles. Wiggles Chicken Dumbells are the ideal bitesize snack, perfect for keeping in your pocket on a walk. For something a little heftier, Chicken Sticks are great for your dog to get stuck into. The chicken range of Wiggles treats are also 100% natural, free from preservatives or additives.

For something particularly special, Wiggles Duck treats are perfect. Low in fat and high in protein, these treats will have any dog drooling and begging for a second helping!

Cat Treats

For cat lovers, the treats we have to offer are equally varied and exciting. Purrfections cat treats are great value for money. Why break the bank when such a wide variety of flavours is available for just a few pounds?

Cheese, Salmon, Chicken and Turkey are just a few of the choices available for your favourite feline. With no gluten, added salt and low-fat content, Purrfections cat treats are great for everyday treating. They come in a handy resealable bag, so are no hassle to store or carry.

Brilliant Bird Supplies

For anybody who likes to welcome some feathered friends to their garden space, Poundstretcher has a great collection of bird supplies available to buy at low prices.

We have a variety of seeds and feeders available that are a strong addition to any garden space. You can buy bags of mealworms, tubs of fat balls and dried crickets, as well as plenty more wild bird food varieties for your feathered friends.

Visit Us Today

We stock much more than pet treats at The Pet Hut. Visit us today and explore supplies for dogs, cats and birds of all varieties, with low prices guaranteed.

Don’t hesitate to explore online before visiting us. You can find your local Poundstretcher store using our Find a Store tool.

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How to Choose the Perfect Pet Bed

April 12, 2021

Finding the perfect pet bed for your furry friend can be difficult. With factors such as comfiness, style and size to consider, knowing which bed is best suited for your pet is no easy task.

Luckily for you, we have created a list of high-quality pet beds that we particularly recommend. Keep reading to find out more about these special pet products from Poundstretcher.

Pet Mat

This super-soft grey Pet Mat is perfect for your pampered pooch or crowned cat. Whilst it isn’t the most padded option from our variety of pet beds, it is one of the most affordable.

Designed with comfort in mind, this mat will soon have your pet fast asleep and dreaming of belly rubs.

Calming Pet Bed

Pamper your four-legged friend with this 50x50x20cm Calming Pet Bed. Crafted using luxurious soft plush fabric, this pet bed is super comfortable and helps support deep sleep. This allows your pet to feel calm and secure. It is also self-warming, meaning your pet couldn't ask for a better bed!

Available in a range of colours such as black, grey and dark grey, you’re sure to find an option that will match the style of your living room.

Sofa Pet Bed

Pamper your four-legged friend with this luxurious Sofa Pet Bed. Being practical and stylish, it would look fabulous in any home!

Designed in a way that allows your pet to lean up against something whilst lying down, this sets this particular pet bed apart from the previous two entries in this list in the pet care stakes.

Luxury Square Pet Bed

The most luxurious option on our list, this pet bed ensures that your cat or dog will have absolutely no trouble whatsoever settling down for a peaceful sleep.

Built with maximum cushioning and comfort in mind, the Luxury Square Pet Bed is the ideal choice for pet owners that want to give their furry friends the royal treatment. It is available in both grey and brown shades, allowing it to fit seamlessly into your wider colour scheme.

Purchase Pet Beds at Your Nearest Poundstretcher

We hope you have found this selection of dog beds and cat beds from Poundstretcher to be of use!

You can browse through more of our pet range online and come visit us in-store! You can find your local store using our Find a Store tool.

If you have any questions, get in touch with the Poundstretcher team.

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Have a Peek at our Amazing Bird Leaflet!

January 27, 2021

Get ready for your birdwatching this weekend with our lovely range of bird products we have available!

What's more, is that we have a fantastic 10% off across our bird food and bird accessories!

Check out our bird leaflet below to see all our wonderful products in one lovely PDF. Please bear in mind that the prices mentioned on this leaflet are full price and that from Monday 25th - Sunday 31st January, these products will be 10% cheaper!

Click here for our bird leaflet!

So come on down to your local store to find yourself some bargains! Don't know where your local Poundstretcher is? Then check out our fantastic Store Finder for addresses, contact details and more!

*All prices and photography are correct at the time of publication but can be subject to variation/change. Most items are available
in most stores, please check availability before travelling.

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10% Off Bird Products and Free Colouring Sheet Downloads!

January 20, 2021
It's finally time for the Big Garden Birdwatch once again! From the 29th until the 31st January, the RSPB is encouraging us all to watch and survey our local wildlife, especially any wild birds, you can see from your own garden.

Bring as many wild birds to your garden as possible with help from Poundstretcher! From today, the 25th of January 2021, until the 31st of January 2021, we are having a fantastic 10% off all bird food and accessories, from fat balls, bird feeders and mealworms.

We'll give you a quick sample below of some of our best lines, but to see the full range make sure you check out your local Poundstretcher!

Also, be sure to check out our downloadable colouring sheets at the bottom of this blog for the perfect creative family-friendly activity to get everyone in your home involved!

Mealworms

Our bags of Mealworms are an ideal way to attract birds to your garden and provide them with some tasty natural treats! Our additive-free dried mealworms contain all the goodness of live mealworms but none of the moisture! You can feed straight out of the bag, or place in some warm water for a few minutes to rehydrate.

Squirrel-Proof Caged Seed Feeder

A great way to encourage wild birds to your garden would be to have a caged seed feeder out for them! You can fill it up with tasty bird feed and not worry at all about the sneaky squirrels coming to pinch any as the design of the cage stops just that. They're easy to fill and maintain and made from substantial and durable materials.

Tub of 50 Fat Balls

This tub of 50 fat balls makes an ideal food for many wild birds, helping to attract a wide variety to your garden at an exceptionally low price. Suitable for year-round feeding, they contain so many great vitamins and nutrients that energises wild birds to keep them active and healthy.

As mentioned before, we also have some fantastic free colouring sheets for you to download! All you (or if you have children, they can help with this) need to do is colour in the birds you have spotted in your garden whilst you fill in your Big Garden Birdwatch survey!

If you want to get involved with this family-friendly activity alongside your bird-watching this weekend, then download our colouring sheets for an artsy way of marking off what you've seen!

Simply click on the links below to access the PDFs to print off at your leisure:
So, make sure to get yourself down before the 31st of January to take advantage of our big 10% off discount! Need to find your nearest store? Swoop on over to our Store Finder to find opening hours, addresses, contact details and directions!

*All prices and photography are correct at the time of publication but can be subject to variation/change. Most items are available
in most stores, please check availability before travelling.
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