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Locally owned pet store Pet Supplies Plus is expected to open in Friendswood in early 2021. Located at 1720 S. Friendswood Drive, the business will sell pets, pet food, treats and supplies. www.petsuppliesplus.com
By Haley Morrison
Haley Morrison came to Community Impact Newspaper in 2017 after graduating from Baylor University. She was promoted to editor in February 2019. Haley primarily covers city government.
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