diff --git a/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/system/WelcomeController.java b/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/system/WelcomeController.java
index 5a0c096fd..aa9e6a1e9 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/system/WelcomeController.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/system/WelcomeController.java
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ class WelcomeController {
 
 	@GetMapping("/")
 	public String welcome() {
-		return "welcome to our shop";
+		return "welcome to our pet shop";
 	}
 
 }