Deborah Scott has opened D&D’s Dog House in downtown Selma. The shop carries Frontline flea medicine, food, bowls and toys for cats and dogs. Customers can also find clothing for dogs of all sizes and other accessories, including collars and leashes. Grooming and boarding services are available.

Scott said her husband, Daniel, works at the shop in his spare time. “He comes in even after he works,” she said. “Sometimes he says: ‘Honey, go home. I’ll clean the shop up.’ I can leave this shop with hair flying everywhere, and by the time I come in the next morning, he has it all cleaned and mopped.”

D&D’s Dog House is at 123 Raiford St in the former Stormy’s Pet Boutique space. Hours are 8:30 a.m. till 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The telephone number is 965-9996.

In Smithfield, Tiffany Stover and Bryan Langston have opened Pets & More. The store sells items for and carries freshwater and saltwater fish, reptiles, birds and small animals, including guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits. Pets & More also has unique animals, including snakes, scorpions and tarantulas.

“We do have dog and cat supplies, but our primary focus is with the not-so-normal stuff,” Stover said. “It is a closer place for people to come to get things inside of having to drive to Garner like most people usually end up doing.”

Pets & More is at 511 Industrial Park Drive. It is open from noon till 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon till 6 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 938-0035 or go to www.myspace.com/petsandmore.

A makeover at C&J

Customers will notice something different at C&J Carpet Center in Smithfield.

The store recently completed a three-week makeover. Owners Raymond and Carol Cochran are showing off new samples, flooring and furniture. “Our showrooms look twice as large as they did before,” Carol said.

C&J Carpet Center has been in business for 36 years. It installs and sells carpet, vinyl, ceramic and hardwood flooring. Also, the store specializes in Mohawk products. To see the new look, stop by 1260 W. Market St. from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Consignment shop

God’s Helping Hands Consignment has what you need, whether it is to sell or buy.

Pearl Barefoot owns the consignment shop, which sells clothing, shoes, toys and jewelry for men, women and children. Gently used items brought to the store may not contain any stains, tears or missing buttons. Only three storage containers can be brought into the store at one time.

The merchandise owner receives 43 percent of the profit, while the store pockets the rest of the money. “You make money off things you can’t wear anymore, so everybody wins,” said Candice Tart, store manager and Barefoot’s daughter. “It is hard to find decent clothes at a good price.”

God’s Helping Hands Consignment is at 107 E. Main St. in downtown Benson. It is open from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The telephone number is 207-0013.