Whole Pet Central to Open at BB&T Centre in Herndon

HERNDON, VIRGINIA – November, 2010 – Whole Pet Central, an all natural pet supply business, has signed a 5-year lease for 1,840 square feet at BB&T Centre in Herndon, VA. The shopping center, located at the intersection of Herndon Parkway and Elden Street, was established in 1989, and is managed and operated by SugarOak Management Services.

John McGeehan, co-owner of Whole Pet Central, said: “We wanted to open a store that focused on higher quality foods for pets that didn't contain a lot of the inferior ingredients that we noticed a lot of foods carried including artificial preservatives and chemicals. Our foods are a higher quality and don't contain common allergens such as corn and wheat.” BB&T Centre in Herndon will be the third location McGeehan, along with co-owner Liora Robinson and Bob Irvin has opened since 2005. McGeehan said each location has had a great response from its customers and he is excited to see a new store open in the Herndon area. “We think it’s an area with a lot of dedicated pet owners that would be very interested in the types of food that we sell,” McGeehan said. The retail store, which will hold their Grand Opening on November 13, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will feature healthy, all-natural food, treats and supplements for dogs, cats, and small mammals. Whole Pet Central will carry a complete line of natural products for pet’s nutrition; such as dry, canned or raw food including ones that are frozen and dehydrated as well as grooming and other pet supplies like leashes, collars, furniture and toys. Be sure to stop by on the Grand Opening and receive 20 percent off in-store purchases. Local business Bark n’ Bubbles will offer free dog nail clipping and ear cleaning services. There will also be drawings for pet merchandise, such as dog beds and cat trees, as well as a free year of food valuing up to $600. Whole Pet Central is located between Liberty Tax Services and Crystalis in the BB&T Centre, 304 Elden Street, at the intersection of Elden Street and Herndon Parkway. Store hours will be Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pets are welcome to the shop with their owners as long as they are leased. For more information visit: www.wholepetcentral.com About SugarOak SugarOak (www.sugaroak.com) is a full service real estate company offering investment, management, and construction services across multiple property types. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, SugarOak has ownership interests and management portfolios across the US and Canada.