The statement went on to offer condolences to customers and anybody who had lost their homes or been affected in any other way by the fires.
“We are so thankful for the love and support you all have shown us after 60 years in business,” the post said.
In her reaction to the article, Clara Sturak, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, summed up what the establishment meant to patrons.
“I’ve known and loved the Feed Bin for my whole 59-year life. As a Topanga child and, later, as a Topanga adult, it played a significant role in my life.
“But, mostly, I remember how much fun it was to play in the aisles while my mother picked up alfalfa and salt licks, visit the animals behind the shop,
Buying mealy worms for my enoli lizard, and even — way back in the day — seeing ‘real life reindeer from the North Pole,’ all dolled up in holiday garb, every Christmastime.”
