About Us

Welcome to A.W. Brown’s! For over 50 years, we have been serving the needs of our valued customers in the Pioneer Valley and neighboring communities throughout Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. As your trusted partner in nurturing the health and happiness of both your pets and garden, our team is passionate about animals and nature, ensuring that we offer only the best products for our valued customers.

At A.W. Brown’s, we believe that every pet deserves the best care possible. Our extensive range of products includes nutritious pet food, toys, grooming supplies, accessories, and more. We are proud to offer organic options for those who prioritize their pet’s health and wellbeing. For our gardening enthusiasts, we have a beautiful, full nursery and also provide an array of seeds, tools, fertilizers, grass seed, and decorative elements to help you create a beautiful outdoor space.

Brown’s also carries gift items, candles, grills, bird seed and feeders, food and supplies for your farm animals, and more. Click here to see our catalog for details.

Our team is dedicated to providing expert advice on both pet care and gardening techniques. We are always available to answer any questions you may have or offer recommendations based on your specific needs. Our knowledgeable staff members are passionate about sharing their expertise with our customers, ensuring that you leave our store feeling confident in your purchases.

We take pride in being more than just a business; we are a community of like-minded individuals who share a love for animals and nature. By shopping with us, you not only support local businesses but also contribute to making the world a better place for pets and plants alike.

Our background? Alson Wesler Brown purchased the East Longmeadow Grain Store in 1970, creating A.W. Brown's. In 1985 the Brown family passed the baton to Tom Wheeler and his family. Tom, along with his partner Kate Devine, spent more than 38 years growing our company to become one of the pillars of the local business community. They passed the business to our family of employees, with A.W. Brown’s becoming employee-owned in December of 2023. This transition ensured that we will stay locally owned for years to come and in fact, members of both the Brown and Wheeler families still work in the business today.

Join us on this journey as we continue to grow and expand our offerings while staying true to our core values: exceptional customer service, high-quality products, sustainability, and community engagement. On behalf of Tom, Kate and all of us at A.W. Brown’s, we truly appreciate the support and faith you have shown us for all these years! As a locally owned family business in East Longmeadow, we are a community together.