About All Pets Considered In Greensboro

All Pets Considered Is Here For Pets and Their People

Locally owned & operated since 1992, All Pets Considered is your neighborhood pet supply store!

Here you will find a large selection of all-natural pet foods, including raw frozen dog and cat foods, and treats for dogs and cats, a huge variety of gifts for pet lovers, numerous lines of breed-specific gifts,
and the best grooming shop in the area.

All Pets Considered's speciality is customer service, having been awarded America's Coolest Pet Store 2024 by Pets+." You can leave the second sentence about checking out the awards page.

During our 30+ years of business, we have always been centered on supporting the local animal rescue community.

The Salon & Spa at All Pets Considered, at our Battleground Ave. location offers dog & cat baths, haircuts & grooming, nail trimming, dematting, medicated or flea shampoos, ear cleaning & creative coloring.
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At our second location, at 5004 High Point Rd., off of Gate City Blvd., offers a Do-It-Yourself bathing area.
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Meet Our Team

Kristine Godfrey

Founder

Kristine first realized her dream to own her own pet food and supply store in her high school job at Chelmsford Pet Store in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This dream remained while she got experience in the pet industry in her positions as pet food and distributor sales representative. Finally her dream turned reality when she opened All Pets Considered in Greensboro, NC in August 1992, to bring premium pet food and supplies to pet owners in Greensboro. At that time, most pet stores included the sale of pets but Kristine's vision was to partner with local animal rescue organizations and reputable breeders - a founding value that continues today! Kristine raised both of her children, Kaitlyn and Spencer, in the store as she juggled being a mom and a business owner. The foundation of being a family and community oriented store took root and continues to thrive all these years later! The original location was at 2134 Lawndale Drive, moving to the current location of 2614 Battleground Avenue in 2000 starting in the middle bay of the building. Soon after moving into the Battleground location, All Pets Considered briefly expanded with a doggie daycare turned pet salon. In 2014, All Pets Considered underwent a major renovation taking over the last retail bay of the building to complete the full footprint of the building. In August 2018, our second location located at 5004 High Point Road was opened serving Southern Guilford County.

Alison Schwartz

Owner

Alison got her start in the pet industry through her work with dachshund rescue in 2001. Her rescue work is what brought her to the doors of All Pets Considered - first as a customer and then soon after, as an employee. At a fateful summer party at Kristine Godfrey's house, Alison casually mentioned that she had been considering a position at APC while her young son attended preschool. Kristine wasted no time taking Alison up on that offer and hired her on the spot! What started as a fun part-time job quickly became a passion realized. In December 2012, Alison took on the role of store manager of the Battleground location. From that time Alison played a vital role in the rebranding of All Pets Considered, the 2014 expansion of the Battleground location and the opening of our 5004 High Point Road location. All the while, Kristine and Alison worked together as partners to continue to grow the All Pets Considered brand. As Kristine decided to start a slow retirement, it was a natural progression for Alison to take over ownership. So in July 2024, Alison stepped forward to take over full ownership of both store locations. Both Kristine and Alison are thrilled to be able to keep All Pets Considered both family owned and local as it has been for 32 years! In Alison's "spare" time she continues to rescue dachshunds with the dachshund rescue she founded, Doxie By Proxy Rescue. Alison is owned by 7 dachshunds (all rescues) that help her with research and product selection. She has 2 teenage boys and a husband that all join in the fun at All Pets Considered.

Jessica Godette

Battleground Store Manager

All About Jessica Godette
Start Date with APC: May 2013
Position held with APC- Battleground Store Manager
How I started with APC: I worked for a dog kennel and was looking for something part time and closer to my apartment while I was in college. I started off working only Wednesdays from 6-8pm. All Pets quickly became my next work home where I became manager after 5 years, created lifelong best friends, adopted my own dogs as an adult, got married, bought my first house, and had my first human baby! I plan to be here for the long haul because my life would not be complete without my All Pets fam!
Things I enjoy most about APC: How rescue oriented we are, how loving and understandable we are, the amount of training that we do to keep our nutrition knowledge up to speed, a fun place to work and visit. how frequently we are in the community for events, the lifelong friendships i have found, and all of the pets that come into visit.
The animals and humans in my life are: Jack (Pit Boxer) 11 years old in October 2024 Jade (Pit Boxer) 10 years in July 2024 Jaxon (human child) 1 years old born March 18 2023 Justin Husband married for 3 years but have been together for 11 years. Starting APC, adopting Jack, and officially dating Justin all happened in 2013 so this is 11 years of all 3 :)

Valerie Gibson

High Point Road Store Manager

All About Valerie Gibson
State Date with APC: September 2020
Position with APC: High Point Road Store Manager
How I started with APC: I was currently working with animals, but wanted a change of pace. I knew I wanted to grow within the animal field, and thought All Pets would be a good opportunity. And I was right! Not only have I grown professionally, but also personally here at All Pets Considered.
My favorite thing about All Pets Considered: The animals are truly at the heart of what we do here. I've been able to experience first hand just how much All Pets helps the community, and their pets. It's a truly remarkable thing.
The animals in my life are: My 3 dogs are one of my favorite parts of life! Poe, Obi, and Dixie sure are an interesting bunch, but they never fail to make me smile after a long day!

Laura Cheek

Buyer

All About Laura Cheek
Start date with APC: 2017
Position with APC: Buyer for both locations
How I started with APC: I started working in the pet industry in 2015 at a doggy day care. I loved the pet industry and wanted to try another avenue. I applied to All Pets Considered and I've found my dream job. My dogs are pretty happy with my life choices too.
My favorite thing about All Pets Considered: I love coming to work everyday! The atmosphere is amazing because we get to talk about pets all day. I truly enjoy helping customers find a food that is the best for their pet.
The animals and humans in my life are: My fabulous dogs' names are Jobey (labradoodle), Macklin (Irish Wolfhound/ Poodle mix) and my angel dog Breck (boxer/hound mix), because she is to never be forgotten. I have a wonderful husband and daughter I get to spend my life with.

Traci Souza

Grooming Manager

All About Traci Souza
Start date with APC: August 2017
Position with APC: Grooming Manager
How I started with APC: Before coming to All Pets Considered, I worked at the Guilford County Animal Shelter, as the Animal Rescue Coordinator. While working at the shelter I started working closely with Alison trying to get dogs out of the shelter. Once my time at the shelter came to a close, I knew I wanted to continue working with animals in some capacity. I saw an ad that APC was hiring within the grooming salon for a receptionist, so I reached out to Alison while submitting my resume. I knew APC was a company that shared my passion for animals. APC became a place where I enjoyed coming to work everyday and I quickly moved through the different positions within the salon: receptionist, bather, groomer and grooming manager. I have truly loved helping pets feel and look better within a company that truly loves and cares for animals.
My favorite thing about All Pets Considered: I have enjoyed working with APC, the company is truly pet care focused whether it is teaching owners about proper nutrition and health or providing grooming to help maintain your pets hair, skin and nails. I truly appreciate how rescue oriented APC is. We provide donations to rescues and have our monthly rescue round up program. I love how involved we are within the community with the many events APC hosts. One of my absolute favorite things about working at APC is of course the pets! I love that I get to interact with them on a daily basis and get to be apart of their lives even if it is in a small way.
The animals and humans in my life are: I have been married to my husband, Thomas since 2010 and have been together since 2005. We are owned by two basset hounds Daisy and Maggie and two cats Jean Grey and Rouge. I am a lover of all animals but hound dogs have my heart. I have had pets my whole life and couldn't imagine my home without paw prints.

Nicole Dohmlo

Event Coordinator and Social Media Manager

All About Nicole Dohmlo
Start date with APC: August 2023
Position with APC: Event Coordinator and Social Media Manager
How I started with APC: I moved from Florida to North Carolina in November of 2022 where I started working at a local pet boarding facility. I loved working with animals, but I missed the coordinating and creativity I had in all my previous jobs. I soon found All Pets Considered in August of 2023 and started working here as a floor associate and event coordinator. In October of 2023 I also took on the role of Social Media Manager. Living so far from my family can be hard but working with such a community as the one All Pets Considered provides, I have come to feel right at home.
My favorite thing about All Pets Considered: I love the opportunities All Pets Considered provides. I have met so many amazing people in the community and have been able to work closely with local rescues and businesses on a regular basis. All the adorable animals I get to see is also a giant bonus.
The animal in my life: I have a 3-year-old Husky named Alaska. She loves her mom working at All Pet Considered because she gets spoiled with all the treats and toys and dog could ever want.

Sadie Scott

Receiving Manager and Sales Associate

All About Sadie Scott
Start Date with APC: August 2022
Position with APC: Receiving Manager and Sales Associate
How I started with APC: I started shopping at APC pretty frequently after adopting my puppy, Meg. I was always very impressed by how knowledgeable the staff was and found myself wanting to know more about pet nutrition and how to best feed my dog. After some time as a customer, I decided I wanted a second part time job, and felt that APC would be a great fit, considering my love for dogs and cats and my interest in pet nutrition. I worked part time for about a year and a half before I started working pretty much full time. I now split my time between receiving in the warehouse and working up front in the store.
My favorite thing about All Pets Considered: I love how passionate our leaders and staff are about rescue animals and pet nutrition. I love that I learn new things about pet nutrition almost every day!
The animals and humans in my life are: My boyfriend, Ryan and I have 2 sweet rescue dogs, Meg (Lab/Hound Mix), and Luigi (Chihuahua/Terrier Mix), and a very sassy tabby cat, Kiki. We all love the outdoors and we take the dogs hiking every chance that we get!

WHAT Greensboro CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

We love our customers from Greensboro areas around Colfax, High Point, Archdale, Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Jamestown, Pleasant Garden, McLeansville, Browns Summit & more!

Doug Foutty

2024-12-12

Always nice and extremely knowledgeable!

Sarah Hearn-vonFoerster

2024-11-21

Love the staff...in the shop and in the grooming area( so have all of my pets over the years). Good products and dependable service.

Nathan Sikes

2024-11-21

Greatest selection of dog food. Great and helpful people.

Michael Riddle

2024-10-18

Knowledgeable staff; were friendly and eager to help!

dori mondon

2024-10-15

My big boy has a very sensitive stomach and I have tried EVERYTHING since adopting him from the Burlington animal shelter last year, from kibble to fancy expensive mail order food to cooking for him to raw. It turns out that out of everything so far, one specific kind of limited ingredient, "novel protein" kibble is the thing that keeps him producing solid 💩 and less 💨. Since kibble can go stale or rancid very quickly, I buy the 12.5 pound bags and I have been ordering it online - and much as I love that service, they have been delivering bags that look like they were thrown across the warehouse floor, holes in the bags, etc. I don't live close to All Pets Considered but I was near there the other day and decided to stop in, and they actually had the bag of kibble in this particular size, which nobody else in town does for some reason. They are also the only place around that carries Goughnuts, which while they cost a fortune, have a lifetime warranty and are the only toys that my boy cannot destroy - literally anything less than one of these is a joke to him (including the much cheaper "tough chewer" toy I bought while I was there just to give him something new to do for a minute and knowing it wouldn't survive long - a rubber bone about 8 inches long, reduced to this wad below in under two hours 😂) Anyway, great place! Great selection of everything, love the service, love the people, love that I can shop local, and I love how much do they do for the community. We are customers now.

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