Residents are mourning the loss of a small pet shop with stores across South Bucks after it announced closure due to 'unforeseen circumstances'. 

Paws Etc. are a small independent chain of pet stores and dog groomers with bases in Marlow, Bourne End and Gerrards Cross.

Residents in the Marlow became concerned for the pet shop's future after a sign was posted in the business's window on Saturday (March 25) announcing a temporary closure.

The sign read: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Paws Etc is temporarily closed. We hope to be back open in the shortest possible time so please bear with us."

The pet shop announced a closure of all three stores on their Instagram page on Saturday.

The post read: "It's with a sad heart we have to announce that The Spa and Paws Etc are closing our doors for good due to unforeseen circumstances.

"We'd like to thank all of our loyal customers over the years and we will miss all of your dogs as if they were our own."

One person commented on the post: "I'm heartbroken... We're all going to miss the shop and the groomer so much."

Another added: "We're so sad to see you go."

Clare Cogan shared her final experience visiting the Marlow store on Friday, March 24, in the Marlow Life Facebook group.

Clare said: "My dog has a groom there on Friday and we found out it was their last day and staff had only been told the day before! All three shops are closing permanently according to the member of staff I spoke to."