I had heard of this store but never stopped by to visit until this past week. It's located in a small strip mall (Governor Square) on University Avenue near the MEPS center (or across the street from the strip mall that has Pier One and David's Bridal). Upon entering, I immediately noticed the cats for sale. After striking up a conversation with the owner, I learned that he and his wife only sell pets from reputable breeders located within 1.5 hours of Des Moines. How cool is that?! 
Of the cats available, a couple were purebred Sphynx (a hairless breed and fabulous option for those with cat allergies). On their site, a variety of puppies are available, ranging from blended breeds like BeaglePoos (Beagle/Miniature Poodle mix) and Paperanians (a Papillon/Pomeranian mix) to your standard breeds like Miniature Dachshunds and Yorkies.
They also carry cat and dog supplies, though I haven't yet taken the time to peruse their selection. But I will be back! Oh yes, trust in that.
It's great to see that we do have an option for purchasing healthy, locally-owned pets instead of patronizing the pet retail chains (like Petland, which has been in the news a bit lately). They also offer warranties that beat out any I've seen elsewhere.
Premiere Pets have been in business since 1998. Customer reviews and driving directions can be found here or by visiting their site.
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