Why should I shop with you instead of Walmart?

One thing that I love about Gainesville is that it is filled with many locally owned businesses that care about the city. In larger cities chain businesses outnumber locally owned businesses 10 to 1. As consumers we should support our local businesses instead of supporting a large chain such as Wal-Mart.
In a recent national advertising campaign by Wal-Mart, they seemed to have deliberately targeted small Pet Boutiques. They basically asked a question, why shop at your local high priced Pet Boutique, when you can get the same high quality products at Wal-Mart? I personally find this humorous since I associate Wal-Mart with Ol' Roy dog food (a dog food that is filled with fillers and not healthy for your dog).
I have to say that Wal-Mart pet products are not the same quality as the lines that I carry in my store nor do they have the customer service that I offer.
I take pride in hand picking all the quality products that I have displayed in my store. I know that my beds may be pricier than Wal-Mart's beds but I also know that they won't fall apart after washing it twice. The clothing that I carry will last after numerous washings this is something that Wal-Mart can not say about their pet clothing.
What I love about shopping locally is the customer service in these businesses. The people who work there are usually the people who own the business so they like to know their customers and make sure their customers are happy with their purchases. Wal-Mart employees will not take the time to explain all their treats and help you pick out the ones that are best suited for your dog. They also are not going to be able to special order a specific size or color that they don't carry so that your baby has the correct size and color that matches their personality.
These are the reasons you should shop at Sweet Paws Bakery instead of Wal-Mart! We as consumers need to support our local businesses because they can provide the quality and the customer service that big chains can not.