In 1990 Tony J. Veltri had a vision of providing Bridgeport and surrounding areas with the best service and the lowest prices to the pet owner realm. Tony started in the small 1250 square feet space, packing it full, with items for our pets.

Knowledgeable and friendly staff members helped build the business and then in 1995, his son, Joe moved back from Pittsburgh to help his father. Joe soon took over Eastern Pet with a full-time interest in the store and providing everyone with the best product. The product seemed to be busting out of the small area at the same time the rental store, across the parking lot, moved to a new location. Joe and his father decided to take the larger 2500 square feet area and spread the items out, so their pet lovers could see what they had. Joe brought in the latest product and always kept his customers informed.

Eastern Pet was growing again, to the point of crowded isles then, by chance again, the front area of the building became available. They expanded to 5000 square feet almost a year later in 1997. Eastern Pet still had growing to do, but this time with live fish. They added 16 ft of freshwater fish to their extensive lineup of items they provided in May of 2000 after The Iams Co. was purchased by Procter and Gamble.

In December of 2001, Eastern Pet expanded again by taking over the area occupied by Wholesale Mattress. This expansion gave Eastern Pet 11,000 square feet of space, the largest family owned pet store in West Virginia.

Today, we strive to keep the best of natural foods and products and still offer the main stream products as well.