About Us

A little store with a big heart and tons of options.

Abrams & Weakley has a rich history as the first pet health food and supply store in the Harrisburg area. Our shop is nestled in a quaint Susquehanna Township neighborhood. Abrams & Weakley is just outside of the Harrisburg city limits on North Sixth street and accessible from Interstate 81, Linglestown Road and North Front Street. Our location makes us easily to get to from any direction.

In 1985, pet enthusiasts Beth Abrams and Judy Weakley fulfilled their dreams by opening Abrams & Weakley General Store for Animals. They wanted to offer healthy pet products, grooming services, and excellent pet care advice. The shop quickly became a resource to customers near and far.

I met Judy in 2005 when I was shopping for my new rescue dog. Shortly after that first meeting, I began working with Judy and never left. She was like a mother to me. Her passion for animals was contagious. She possessed an incredible wealth of knowledge about animals that came from decades of experience, and I observed and absorbed all that she had to teach me in the four years that we worked together. When she was diagnosed with ALS in 2008, Judy arranged for me to take over her responsibilities and purchase the store. Judy passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2009.

Judy’s legacy is alive as we carry on the good work that she and Beth began almost four decades ago. It is a great gift and an honor to own a small business started and run by women 100% since 1985. We look forward to working with you to help keep your pets healthy.

Kristen Zellner, Owner

How We Choose Our Products

We love shopping for new products. That’s why you’ll always see something here that you didn’t notice before. Local products are at the top of our list if we approve of the ingredients. Supporting small, family-owned companies is also important to us, as we too, are just a small fish in a BIG pond. We find that smaller companies do a better job with customer service, quality control and they refuse to sacrifice their standards. Their products are often more affordable than large companies because they don’t spend millions of dollars on advertising. You will never find food containing wheat, corn, soy, powdered cellulose, artificial colors or flavors, BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, or by-products here. And, we do not sell food or treats made in China.

Get to Know Us

Kristen Zellner, Owner

From insects to horses and everything in between, Kristen has loved all creatures since she was a child. Helping people navigate care for their beloved pets came naturally to Kristen. Working as a teacher for the first half of her career, she found a way to combine her passion for animals and love of working with people. It was easy for her to fall in love with everything about this community of animal lovers. Kristen lives in Harrisburg with her family and several furry critters

Becky Schuchert, Manager

Becky is originally from Pottstown PA. She graduated from Kutztown State College with a BS in Art Ed.  After 1.5 unsatisfying years as an art teacher and some bicycle touring she began painting signs which led to taking a course in neon sign-making in Salina, KS. Becky set up a neon shop next to Abrams & Weakley in August, 2001, where she had been shopping for her pets. She occasionally pitched in helping Judy Weakley with receiving deliveries and staffing the store. It was at that time she realized how much her pets had taught her through the years and she enjoyed being able to help customers and their pets. She now shares her days with three dogs, two cats, and a multitude of awesome humans who want to do the best they can for their pets.

Brenda Brenner, Assistant Manager

Brenda has been a part of the Abrams & Weakley team since 2015. She and her husband, Bob, Live in Susquehanna Township with their three rescue dogs and four cats. Brenda is passionate about animal rescue. For many years, she has been involved in transporting dogs from high-kill shelters in the south to safety in the north, and ultimately finding their forever homes. Her decades of experience with animals makes Brenda an asset to Abrams & Weakley.