Scallywags Pet Shop and Grooming Parlour

Scallywags Pet Shop and Grooming Parlour Hi we are a family run pet shop and grooming parlour. We are open 7 days a week and are happy to help Hi,

We are a family run pet shop and grooming parlour.
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Diane is the owner, head groomer and my mum ;-) Mum opened this shop when I was five, Im now 42, So it is not an exaggeration to say we have a lifetime of experience with animals. It is this experience that helps us help you. We are passionate about our jobs, and the team that we work with hold the same passion and dedication. My name is Karen and I run the shop with Kim, Naim, Michaela, Ciara, Ci

lla, Tracy, Milly and Holly. All of whom love animals like mum and I do. Diane (mum) runs the grooming room with Rosie, and Linda. The groomers have a wealth of experience and knowledge, meaning they can help with every breed and every customer request. The groomer’s work on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and boy, are they busy.....

The shop is open seven days a week, so we are always just a call or car trip away. In the shop, we have a wide range of stock and all of our staff are well trained and ready to help with your questions, whether that is about nutrition, behavior, housing, bedding, feeding, training or just about anything else you can think of. We breed all of our own small animals so this means we know that we are supplying families with healthy and happy pets. We no longer breed rabbits however we offer a rehoming service for bunnies, and all other small pets. If you have a question or query, please do get in contact, either over the phone 0208 777 3440 or in person. Take care and we hope to see you soon # # #

Livestock licence number AWL34 Mrs Diane M Cogan & Mrs K E Davies

Licence under the London Borough of Croydon

All animals bred by us or taken in for rehoming are of UK origin.

These guys are all still looking for a home. They are all sweet and friendly and would very much like forever homes ###
14/06/2025

These guys are all still looking for a home. They are all sweet and friendly and would very much like forever homes ###

ARE YOU JUST FINISHING ANIMAL CARE COLLEGE?????????We are looking for someone to join our team. Starting as a part time ...
09/06/2025

ARE YOU JUST FINISHING ANIMAL CARE COLLEGE?????????
We are looking for someone to join our team. Starting as a part time permanent position, in the petshop part of our business. We are looking for someone who's upbeat and cheery, who has common sense and wants to do more in their job than just clock in and clock out. If you are interested in applying please email a cv along with a cover letter to [email protected] please do not send facebook messages or use the standard shop email. Applications submitted this way will not be considered.

Job description

Permanent position 2 and a half days a week, with occasional overtime.

Applicants MUST have an animal care qualification, any applicants without one will be automatically declined.

Days will be fixed after the training and trial period is over. We anticipate these days being, Monday, Saturday full day, half day Friday. Hours are 8.30 to 17.45 full day, 8.30-1.00 half day.

We are looking for a new person to join our team part time, in a permanent manor. Who would ideally have experience in a customer facing role.

We would love someone who is physically fit, with common sense, and a love of animals.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about animal welfare and possess a strong desire to provide excellent care for our animals. You will also be responsible for providing excellent customer service to all of our retail customers.

They must be capable and confident enough to be relied on to routinely carry out their duties to a high standard, completing varied tasks both alone and in a team.

They must also be friendly and approachable to ensure that customer care standards are met, which is a huge priority.

Duties will include but are not limited to:-

Caring for the animals in the shop, this includes daily feeding and watering and cleaning out animal cages.

Serving customers.

Helping with stock orders, moving of stock and the filling of shelves.

Working on the till.

General retail activities.

Cleaning of animal cages.

Cleaning of the shop and stock.

Making grooming parlour appointments, answering the phone.

Providing good customer service.

Dealing with customer returns and queries.

Must be computer literate.

Requirements,

Previous pet shop experience is not necessary, but would be desirable. We are happy to provide training.

You would be working within an established team, in a well-known and respected business. On the job training will be provided on all aspects of the work. Further education will be required as part of the role. This may come in many forms, online, in person, written or presentation. The applicant must be open to this as it now a requirement of the law.

Please be advised that this role can be physically demanding as it frequently requires unloading deliveries and re stocking shelves of animal feed (which arrive throughout the week) and helping customers with their purchases and loading vehicles.

Applicants will need to have 5 GCSEs grade A-C including maths and English or equivalent, and an animal care qualification. THE ANIMAL CARE QUALIFICATION IS NON NEGOTIABLE. The law dictates my staff must have at least a level 2 animal care qualification.

Salary will be minimum wage. 5 weeks paid holiday prorated. Staff discount after trial period.

Please do not call the shop regarding this position as there will not be anyone to speak to. If you have questions regarding the position please email from here, please do not use the shop email that is for business emails only.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £7.55-£12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Every weekend
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Animal care: 1 year (preferred)
Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Animal Care Qualification (required)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Every weekend
Overtime
Application question(s):

Are you physically fit?
Do you have a resilient and positive mindset?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Animal care: 2 years (required)
Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Animal care qualification (required)
Work Location: In person

07/06/2025

There is nothing cuter (in my opinion) than baby hamsters eating. It's just the sweetest thing EVER!!! Conveniently that's part of my job description 😉😂. So today I'm sharing the cutest scoffing of food, for you to enjoy too. ♥️♥️

🌼🌼🌼🌼Rehoming guinea pig🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼Photo for attention only🌼🌼🌼We have a customer whose female guinea pig is pining for her sis...
24/05/2025

🌼🌼🌼🌼Rehoming guinea pig🌼🌼🌼
🌼🌼🌼Photo for attention only🌼🌼🌼
We have a customer whose female guinea pig is pining for her sister who has passed away. We were wondering if anyone out there has a singular female guinea pig that they want to rehome. Ideally about 3-4 years old. If you do please contact the shop via messenger or call 02087773440 to speak to a member of staff regarding this.
PLEASE DO NOT JUST WALK INTO THE SHOP WITH YOUR PIGGY ###

24/05/2025

I love it when they need to grow into their ears 👂🏻👂🏻👂🏻. They are batfink babies when their ears are out of proportion like this. But soon enough they will grow into them 😍😍😍

REHOMING Do you remember I mentioned we had quite a few hamsters in for rehoming, after they had been removed from a hoa...
24/05/2025

REHOMING
Do you remember I mentioned we had quite a few hamsters in for rehoming, after they had been removed from a hoarder situation. Well another two are now ready to go to forever homes where they can be loved and spoilt and have the very best life they can. We also have two other hammies that are looking for forever homes. They have been returned to us as their owner is moving house and the new landlord does not allow pets. Both girls are big chunky scally girls. They are snuggle monsters who love life (and food) 😂😂.

Lilly ♥️currently available♥️
Toby ♥️currently available♥️
Daisy ♥️currently available♥️
Petal ♥️currently available♥️

We don't have tons of info on Lilly and Toby, as they did not originate from scallywags and obviously in a hoarder situation there aren't tons of clear records. But what we can tell you is....

🌺Lilly is a 5 month old female Syrian hamster. She's a really sweet girl, she's shy when she first sees you. But soon enough she will be besties with you. She's a rex hamster (curly coat) but she has a very thin coat. This will cause her no issues, but I felt I should mention that. She's a lovely little girl who will be a fantastic pet.

🪻Toby is a six month old male Syrian hamster. He's a lovely little boy who really loves lots of affection and fun. He is also a rex like Lilly and also has very fine curly hair like her. He's a great little man who will make a great addition to any family.

🌼Petal is a gorgeous chunky monkey of a hamster. She's a year old and completely gorgeous. She loves cuddles and fussing. She was originally bred by us, we are very lucky to be helping her find her a new home. She's a darling will love her forever family.

🌷Daisy was also bred by us, so we know she's going to be a fantastic second time round pet. She's friendly and loves cuddles and snuggles. She's a CHONK so she is very easy to handle and cuddle. She's a lovely girl.

All hamster's will need to be housed in welfare appropriate cages. If you would like to offer any of these hamsters a forever home please contact us for an application form. You can email [email protected] or message on here to request a form. All applications will be read and we will pair up the hamsters with the most appropriate home. Please don't be offended if we don't get back to you.

As always please do not come into the shop in order to see them. They will not be available to see. We will be taking enquiries for them via fb messenger, the phone 02087773440, or by emailing [email protected]

Please do not walk into the shop expecting to see them, as always ⭐️WE DO NOT DO WALK IN SALES⭐️

There are checks we need to do to make sure you are the right home for our babies. Everything we do is on an appointment basis so we can make sure we are giving you all the information you need to care for them properly and to make sure they settle in their new homes well. This appointment will be a minimum of 30 minutes but will last as long as you need to feel confidant that you can care for these animals when you leave.

You leave with our care pack and a 24 hour a day, 365 days of the year contact and support number that takes you straight through to Karen one of the managers. We made these babies so we have a duty of care to them for their entire lives.

I do appreciate that we are not the same as other shops. It's not just a case of walking in and telling us what animal you wish to purchase, and I'm aware that this may be seen as being difficult or unfriendly. It's not meant to be, but we have to be sure our babies and rehomers are going to a home that is suitable for them. Please do not take offence if we decline the home you are offering. We adhere to the welfare guidelines for each animal, from both the welfare directives and those that we place upon ourselves. We will not break or bend those rules. So please don't ask as it becomes extremely awkward for both our staff members and yourself. We have the animals welfare at heart ♥️♥️

If you do not wish to follow our welfare guidelines that is your prerogative, there are plenty of pet shops that won't make you. That is their choice, and this is ours.

These animals are going to live for a long time, please be sure you have considered this commitment and that you have the time, money and space they will need, before offering them a home. 🌍 🇬🇧 Country of origin:- Bred Croydon UK 📃 Livestock Licence Number 18/00090/AWPR 💟 Licence with, London Borough of Croydon

HAMSTERS🥰We have some beautiful baby hamsters available to reserve. They are ready to leave us now and are all very love...
16/05/2025

HAMSTERS🥰

We have some beautiful baby hamsters available to reserve. They are ready to leave us now and are all very lovely and have been handled well regularly.
If you would like to reserve one of these cuties, please call us on 02087773440 between 9.30am-5pm. If you have a cage already, please pop us a photo of it with the measurements and a piece of paper with your name written on inside of the cage.
Please remember we do not do walk in sales so do not turn up to the shop expecting to buy one. All hamsters are kept off the shop floor and we operate all our animals sales via appointment.
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16/05/2025

☀️🌤️Good Morning 🌤️☀️
I thought you might like to see a baby hammy scoffing his breakfast, while you are scoffing yours 😍♥️🥣♥️😍
HAPPY FRIDAY PET LOVING PEOPLE

07/05/2025

Millet, cheese, broccoli and spinach for breakfast. Yum Yum Yum 😋🥦😋

04/05/2025

These babies are just like me this morning. Eyes are barely open, but they already scoffing yummy breakfast 🥣🥣😴😋😋😴🥣🥣
These little ones are 12 days old and they are already furred up and walking around. It never ceases to amaze me at how quickly they grow up 😍😍😍😍. It's one of the parts of my job that will always be magical ###

18/04/2025

Give me a thumbs up 👍🏻 or heart ♥️ if you think I have the best job in the world. Cuddling baby hamsters daily to make sure they are super friendly, chilled and ready to go to their forever homes, it's a hard job but someone has to do it 😉😉😍😍

Address

814-816 Wickham Road
Croydon
CR08EB

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

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