Ever wished you could pick up more birdseed without driving to Nogales or Sonoita? A big bag of dog food? A hummingbird feeder? Well, that wish is about to be granted by Steve and Carol Schmitt, owners of High Noon Feed and Tack in Sonoita. Sometime around the middle of May, they plan to open Patagonia Bird and Pet in the shop at the corner of McKeown and Third Avenue where Many Horses Trading Company used to be.
Steve Schmitt says that the store will adapt to customers’ needs. Their inventory will basically be food and supplies for pets and birds, pretty much like what they carry in Sonoita. However, Steve points out that they want to hear from people. They are happy to introduce new products or special order things. They will also fill orders from the Sonoita Store, although nothing too big or heavy. Hay bales likely won’t be delivered here, but he says, aside from that, the new store will provide what people want.
Borderlands and Patagonia Bird and Pet are already talking about how to work together creatively as new neighbors. The results should be interesting.
Patagonia’s newest business will be open from Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The opening date will be announced soon.