About Us

Sisters Jessica Ellis and Whitney Kamish opened the doors of The Green Spot in January 2012 and haven’t looked back since! Located in the heart of Omaha at the Shoppes of Aksarben, TGS focuses on nutritious foods and natural, eco-friendly & organic products for dogs and cats. TGS has become a popular SPOT for local pet parents looking for better options, knowledgable solutions and a bright, fun and colorful experience centered around their pets.

Special diet? Super Chewer? Smelly dog? The Green Spot has you covered with the best in dog & cat nutrition, treats, toys, wellness supplies, and accessories- as well as fully-equipped Self-Serve Dog Washing stations and à la carte Grooming Services!

Your pet’s health and happiness is our #1 priority, and the quality and variety of products we offer reflects that. Whether you're searching for something in particular, or simply spending some quality time out of the house with your pet, join us for a bit! Your best friend will thank you!

The Green Spot is an independent, family owned and operated shop proud to be serving our local community of pet parents, and if we haven’t had the chance already, we look forward to getting to know you and your pet(s) soon!

TGS Core Values

1. Relationships - We believe in cultivating long-term relationships with our team members, customers, business vendors, and community. Every pet owner is important, whether they adopted a stray or paid thousands to a breeder, all pet owners who visit our business have one thing in common: They love their pets. We appreciate every pet lover who walks through our door.

2. Health - We are passionate about the health and well-being of pets. We love what we do and the opportunity to share our knowledge and enthusiasm with others. We believe that healthy equals happy. We sell only products that meet our quality standards as we believe in the value of quality over quantity.

3. Community - Our community is vital to our success: Without a loyal customer base of pet owners, we wouldn’t exist! We give back to our supportive community by partnering with local shelters for adoption and fundraising events. We believe in giving back and making a difference.

4. Expertise- We become experts by educating ourselves. We challenge ourselves to remain open-minded and explore what’s new. We regularly attend industry events and are members of several industry groups. We work hard to stay on top of the constantly changing industry landscape.

5. Working Together - We believe teamwork makes the dream work! Our best investment is in our team and we are stronger together! We believe everyone’s success depends on one another. We strive to create and foster an environment where each member of our team feels a sense of belonging and we appreciate one another’s contributions and celebrate accomplishments. Our team is well-trained, knows how to make decisions, and has the power to do what’s right in order to make sure everyone has a positive experience at our store.

6. Integrity - We do the right thing. We act with absolute honesty, integrity, fairness and mutual respect towards all. We foster an environment of collaboration, responsibility & accountability.

7. More than Profits - We believe in doing business as a force for good. We believe that by focusing on prosperity over profitability, we are able to create a meaningful impact that has significant effects. By cultivating a purpose-driven business, we can pay our team members a fair living wage, give back to our community and pursue positive environmental influence.

8. Fun - We create a workplace that is filled with laughter. We show our enthusiasm by energizing others, entertaining, and laughing often. Pets are family, and we are so fortunate to be in an industry with so many passionate people! We are grateful for the opportunity to enhance the health of our customer’s pets and enjoy creating a unique environment and various events that allow for community networking and education.