Tomlinson’s was started in 1946 by Mr. T. R. Tomlinson as a chick hatchery in Austin, TX. As the area began to change and the pet industry began to grow in the Post World War II era, Mr. Tomlinson changed his market focus. The business developed into a full-line "feed store" offering livestock feed and supplies along with the poultry. In the mid-1960's he began wholesaling birds to other pet stores across the country.

In 1971 Liniel Click bought the business. Again, as the Austin area and the pet business changed, Tomlinson’s changed with it. Livestock feed and poultry was gradually phased out and the business moved more heavily into the retail pet trade. The wholesale bird business was also expanded with regular buying routes across Texas and an increased customer base in all 50 states plus some foreign countries.

In 1986 Liniels son, Scott came back into the business full-time after graduating from college. Tomlinson’s now has four retail stores in the Austin, TX area focusing on selling premium pet food and supplies. Tomlinson’s has also made a name for itself by having a knowledgeable staff experienced in various areas of pet ownership.

In 1999 Tomlinson’s expanded to include the World Wide Web. We still offer the same premium quality pet supplies and knowledgeable advice in this new medium. If you can’t find a special item on our web pages, let us know. Chances are good that we have it in one of our four stores or can get it very quickly.