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Boston's Best Pet Shops For Bird Owners

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Few pet shops don't cater to furry pets. Finding a pet store that has a great selection of birds and bird supplies is a bit more difficult. Bird owners who want the best for their feathered family members can find several good options in and near Boston. Whether owners are looking for a new pet bird, a good habitat or healthy food, they will be able to find what they are looking for fast with these options.

Pet Express
South Shore Plaza
250 Granite St. 02148
Braintree, MA
(781) 849-7384
www.petexpressboston.com

Pet Express has four locations near Boston with the Braintree location being just a few minutes south of the city on Route 3. Pet Express carries a wide variety of small birds and hand-fed birds as well. From canaries to Senegal parrots, Pet Express can supply hopeful bird owners with beautiful pet bird species. Pet owners can also find an array of bird toys and food to keep their pets happy and healthy.

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Marcelino Exotic Birds
507 Medford St.
Somerville, MA 02145
(617)-440-3099
www.marcelinoexoticbirds.com

For those who want a store that is dedicated primarily to birds and carries a wide range of species, Marcelino is perfect. Big bird species like African Grey Parrots are among the usual stock, and customers can also find smaller species like cockatiels and finches. Marcelino carries all the food, medicine, toy and habitat supplies pet birds need. Check out Marcelino's stock of birds online before going in, or head straight to the store to see the available birds in person.

The Pet Shop
165 Harvard Ave.
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 787-0857
www.petshopboston.com

The Pet Shop carries plenty of pets and has a big selection of birds. The store also carry cages, toys and food. Customers can take the Boston College Green Line on the T to reach the store via public transport. Anyone who has questions about birds or supplies before they come in can go to the store's website and speak with a representative. The Pet Shop puts its focus on matching the right pet with the right owner, so customers can expect to find something that is right for them.

The Bird & Reptile Connection
2245 Boston Providence Highway
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-0805
www.birdandreptileconnection.com

The Bird & Reptile Connection is roughly 40 minutes southwest of Boston, but it is worth the drive. It caters specifically to bird and reptile lovers and is dedicated to educating owners about their pets before they bring them home. It supplies stunning exotic birds and keep a gallery of the ones it has in stock on the website so it's easy to choose a bird before making the drive. The Bird & Reptile Connection has easily one of the most extensive selections of bird accessories and food as well.

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Big Fish, Little Fish
55 Elm St.
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 666-2444
www.bigfishlittlefishinc.com

Big Fish, Little Fish may sound like just a fish store, but it actually sells a variety of small animals, including birds. The store carries small bird species that are perfect as pets, such as parakeets, parrotlets and cockatiels. It carries accessories like mirrors for bird cages, habitats, food and vitamins. Big Fish, Little Fish even offers free delivery in the Cambridge area for busy local pet owners.

Shelly Barclay is a professional freelance writer and amateur author. She writes on a variety of topics from food to mysteries. She loves to share the culture and rich history of her birthplace and home, Boston, with the rest of the world. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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