Pet Store in Charlottesville, VA
Pawprints Boutique
Pawprints Boutique is a locally-owned, pet supply store and boutique located on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA. We offer premium pet food, treats, toys, gifts and apparel for you and your fur baby. We started as a vendor on the Downtown Mall in 2016. We were able to connect with the community but realized we wanted a store front where people could shop with their pets and tell the latest pet stories. In 2017 we opened our pet shop and love our location at Central Place on the Downtown Mall. We host the annual Doggie Howloween treat-or-treat and costume contest which benefits a different local charity each year.
Peek Inside the Store
Meet Our People
owner
Carrie Pledger
Carrie grew up in Northwest PA and moved to Charlottesville for graduate school. In addition to shop owner, she is the UVA ballroom dance faculty instructor and database research manager for neuosurgery at UVA. She is passionate about being involved with the local community and supporting animal rescues and local organization dedicated to the well being of animals. She also loves helping students succeed and constantly learning. She currently owns two cats and one dog. If you stop by the shop on the day she is there, you’ll be greeted by her Shih-Poo, Smyrna, and possibly her cat, Minnie.
"Just a helper"
Jane "Mom" Pledger
Jane Pledger is proudly from West Virginia and Pennsylvania and moved to Charlottesville with her husband of 55 years, Lance Pledger, and her cat, Tabby. Jane worked as a nurse for 46 years before coming to volunteer at various locations in Charlottesville including the Haven and Pawprints. She is Carrie’s mom and can frequently be heard saying, “I’m just a helper,” but we all know that she is a star at the store and beloved by many.
sales associate
Carol Metcalf
Carol was born and raised in Charlottesville . She enjoys going to the movies with her husband, going on walks on the trails around Charlottesville , and taking naps! She has a 4-year-old tabby named Paws. He is spoiled rotten and has the funniest personality – he likes going in car rides and sometimes thinks he’s a dog! Carol is our #1 employee and keeps everything running smoothly at the store!
We Proudly Support
This is one of the cutest places I have ever been! Would 1000% return; nicest people with the cutest, most creative items. Not only are they good for the environment but they are also locally sourced. Adore.
This nice boutique is great. It's always a must go to stop when we come into town. Such awesome and unique things that you just can't find anywhere else.
I purchased some of these products early and all I can say is WOW! It's wonderful to see that there is an animal store owner that puts so much time and effort in providing items that are good for our beloved pets.
If you want to spoil or reward your furry loved ones there is quite the assortment of fun toys and treats for them at Pawprints. And there is a fine offering of items, humorous and heartfelt, that will let the world know how much you love your companion. It is a lovely store and the hospitality is so genuine. But the main reason I know that Pawprints is a great place? My dogs lead me to it every time I walk them on the Downtown Mall!
