In 1936, Herbert 'Salty' Baker started a small petstore in the basement of his home in Rumford, RI. What began as a personal hobby became a place of local pet lovers to gather and purchase a variety of pets, namely tropical fish and birds. In 1959 George Baker, Sr. built a store at 865 Warren Avenue in East Providence where it still stands, although quite differnt than the original store.
In 1986, Michael G. Baker joined the business representing the fourth generation of the Baker family. Most recently, Michael and his brother Carlos, have coordinated the renovation of the feature areas of the 10,000 square foot superstore. The state of the art puppy showrooms and playpens provide hours of entertainment for customers as well as a comfortable and fun place for the over 75 puppies that are awaiting their new homes!
Rumford Pet Center, A Rhode Island 'landmark' for over 70 years, offers a huge variety of pets, foods, and supplies along with a team of dedicated and experienced staff to serve the pets and people of Southern New England. But in order to truly enjoy the full experience, you must stop by and see it for yourself. We look forward to seeing you, and your pets.
