Toys, Treats and More! 

Lees’ Feed and Western Store opened in July 1980. Since then, it’s done nothing but grow, which isn’t surprising considering the response owner Mike Lee got when he started asking town residents about opening this type of store. “I went down Ponderosa Road knocking on doors asking if they felt there was a need for a feed store and the answer was a definite ‘Yes!’” he says. Soon after, he leased one half of the building that is now the Shingle Springs Post Office. “Our inventory was aimed primarily at the small rancher and gentleman farmer,” he says. “We soon discovered that everyone who owned a horse or livestock also had dogs, cats and other assorted small pets. We soon outgrew our lease space and built our current location on Mother Lode Drive.” As the business grew, they acquired the adjacent parcel and expanded the product line to include tack, clothing, vet supplies, feed, hay, fencing and pet food and supplies—all at the best prices possible. Location: 4110 Mother Lode Drive, Shingle Springs, 530-677-4891, leesfeed.net 
//  ALSO CHECK OUT:  sBarkles at 850 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, 916-984-0102, sbarkles.com; and Wagger’s at 25035 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 110, Folsom, 916-984-3700, waggerspetspa.com

Fresh Treats for Fido:

Carob Doggie Cookies? Check. Honey Bones Doggie Cookies? Yup. Yappy Birthday PUPCake? Three woofs from your furry friend. The Doggie Bag has all the puppy bakery treats you could imagine. Next time it’s Spot’s birthday or when he’s been a really good boy during a visit to the vet, spoil him with one of The Doggie Bag’s tasty treats! Location: 6881 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, 916-786-9663; 1070 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville, Suite 100, 916-789-9663, thedoggiebag.com.

Carriers, Car seats and Crates:

Planning to travel with Fido this summer? Stop by Bark Avenue to see a wide selection of safe animal travel solutions. Dedicated to keeping your pets happy and healthy, Bark Avenue also carries a wide range of healthy and holistic products. Location: 4311 Town Center Boulevard,
Suite 420, El Dorado Hills,  916-941-7400, barkavenueca.com
//  ALSO CHECK OUT:  Lees’ Feed and Western Store at 4110 Mother Lode Drive, Shingle Springs, 530-677-4891, leesfeed.net; Western Feed and Pet Supply at 2780 East Bidwell, Folsom, 916-983-9100, westernfeedonline.com; sBarkles at 850 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, 916-984-0102, sbarkles.com; and Wagger’s at 25035 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 110, Folsom, 916-984-3700, waggerspetspa.com

Health Food for All of Your Animals:

Family owned and operated by longtime El Dorado County residents Rich and Sherry Pearson, R&S Hay Barn and Feed offers the area’s highest quality hay, alfalfa (from local growers), and dog and cat food—all at affordable prices. The friendly, knowledgeable and honest staff is happy to deliver locally, too. Brands include Nutrena, Elk Grove Milling, Taste of the Wild, Equis and more. Location: 4451 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, 530-295-3990, eldoradofeedhay.com
//  ALSO CHECK OUT:  Lees’ Feed and Western Store at 4110 Mother Lode Drive, Shingle Springs, 530-677-4891, leesfeed.net; and El Dorado Pet Club, 4131 South Shingle Road, Shingle Springs, 530-676-4442, eldoradopetclub.com