Patty, Coby looks fantastic. Thank you so much for taking care with him. As he's aged, he's not enjoyed his baths or even being touched much. Andy and I appreciate your care, and you did such a great job with him. We'll see you next week with the girls! Thank you. We love For Paws and Patty and Bill are awesome pet shop owners. Marcia xo read more

For Paws is a treasure of expertise, wisdom & care. They are the best around. I feel really lucky to have them in our town.

Love the owners. Love the location and products. They are helpful and friendly. I went long before grooming was offered to use the tub to self wash my dog. The grooming is now almost impossible to get they are so busy. read more

I ran out of food for my dogs, so I stopped here to pick up some small batch (which is a freeze dried raw). When I opened the bag, the patties were soft and slightly damp. I looked at the expiration and it expired 11 months ago in 9/21. I then looked at the bag of treats I purchased too and it expired in 4/22, 4 months ago. I called the store and they told me to bring it back. I was on a road trip and wasn't able to return back to their store. It would have taken too long to go back, so I called back and left a message. They never called me back. I love to support small businesses but feel that they should be more diligent about selling expired food. I didn't have any other food with me for my pups, so I fed them the food for one meal, one of them ended up with diarrhea. read more

For Paws - Expired 4/27/22 - Pet Stores Near Me - Fairfax, California

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This is a wonderful store. The owner and people who work with her in the store, really care about customers and their pets. I don't worry about what I purchase at For Paws because I know products are vetted and purchased with animal health and environmental consideration. I have always been happy with my purchases and they even took a package of food that my persnickety dog wouldn't eat, back. Grooming....that can happen here too! I also feel positive about shopping here because it is a local, woman owned, and a small business. Give it a try! read more

For Paws - I certainly like to go to For Paws.... - Pet Stores Near Me - Fairfax, California

Great people that are passionate about helping with your pet! Open late enough for me to get to after work.

A phone call to this business to confirm they could meet my needs found a friendly person on the other end of the line. Knowing For Paws had my needs for cats and chickens, I stopped in later to grab my goods. It wasn't just the guy on the line earlier who was knowledgeable and nice; it was alll the staff! There is a private parking lot for this business and some others, so avoid the main drag, Bolinas, if it's a busy time. The lot is also handy for loading big items like I collected. Needless to say, I had help out to my car. It goes without saying, that I'll return for the next pet needs I've got. read more

We recently discovered this hidden gem in Fairfax and paid a second visit to sniff it out. Lovely people, nice things, healthful foods, great service, and easy parking in its own lot! Your dog or cat will be delighted if you stop by for delicious treats or foods or fun toys. We needed a bed for a crate and they special ordered it with next day delivery at a great price and showed our rescue pup lots of love on his first outing. read more

Highly recommend this store! I called them 5 minutes before closing desperately searching for my puppy's hard-to-find kibble. The two people I spoke with were both so kind and helpful - and they made sure I got the food I needed. My puppy and I thank you! Please support this wonderful store and staff - it's a gem! read more

It's so important to support local businesses! I got my cat here and they were so kind a supportive. I love for paws, just wish I could still pet all the kittens! read more

The women at the cash register (I think she's the owner) was extremely helpful. They had everything we needed and great recommendations. They also have a drive up pick up right now so you don't even have to go inside! read more

My dog likes to walk into bars. Seriously. You walk down the street with him and he'll pass by every store and restaurant... but the second you pass a bar, he's pulling you to go in there. If I'm with strangers, I can pull off the whole "Wow, he's never done anything like that before, there must be something in there that smells familiar!" Most people, however, know better. I personally think it's because the smell of liquor reminds him of all of my friends who come over drunk and give him tons of affection. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. So it's refreshing when he actually pulls me into non-bar establishments - particularly ones that are made for animals. This place is small, but they sell quality goods. My dog loves the Sea Mobility Venison Jerky treats (really, though, who wouldn't?) - and they carry them (for a pretty penny). The girl working here was really sweet and engaging - and helpful. My dog liked it so much he tried to pull me back in when we walked past it a second time. Fucking lush. read more

Five stars for five star animal-loving people. My 4 year old daughter, Chloe, had two cats tragically pass away on back to back days about two weeks ago. An incredible cat they helped rescue and Chloe have officially fallen in love. Thank you For Paws!!! She also got to spend some time with the chickens :) read more

Our dog wandered from our house, was picked up by an out-of-towner, and Patty-the owner of For Paws-offered to keep the dog at her shop until she could find the owner. She coordinated having our dog scanned by The Marin Humane Society (our dog was not wearing her collar), and within 3 hours we got our dog back. She handled an emergency situation perfectly. What a great resource for the community here in Fairfax! Thank you Patty!!! Just found out she will order the food our dog eats. We will be loyal customers! We love For Paws!!! read more

Best pet food store in marin. Down to earth and very knowledgeable If you need great organic food for your fury one Or a great selection of treats and toys this is the spot Ricci and patty are really great They also have rescue Kittens !! read more

I love this pet store. The people running the place are so nice and so helpful. They always remember you. It's definitely a place that makes you feel like family. Fairfax is really lucky to have a pet store like this. read more

Best place to clean your dog, get some accessories and get dog wisdom from Patty, the owner. Just in case you have a bunny, bird, feed wild birds or have a feline, this is your place. Drive right past the national brands and support your local merchant. Patty will keep you coming back with her kindness and love of all animals large and small. read more

Shop local! Very nice owners, great selection of higher end pet food at the best pricing I've seen anywhere.

I love supporting my local community, and shopping at For Paws is one way I do it! This neighborhood pet store is owned by a really groovy gal named Marguerite, and her cutey pie pups. For Paws focuses on carrying a lot of locally made and eco-friendly pet products - yay! While the shop is small, Marguerite is happy to order anything you might need. read more

I have to confess I only buy rare gifts for other people's pets here, but I love this store. The owner and all of the employees are so nice and helpful and they have eco-friedly options. But I am prompted to write this because of a recent incident. I had a little 5 year old visitor that I needed to entertain for a couple of hours on a rainy morning, so I took her to For Paws to visit the kittens. She was thrilled - until she accidentally stepped on one and was then devastated. The owner simultaneously comforted both child and kitten until child was holding purring kitten and smiling through tears. I wish I had a pet so I could shower them with business, but in the mean time, here is a Yelp! read more

Patty and her charming store could not be anymore lovely. As a local small business owner (I run dogs) and someone who loves animals enough to want to serve them full time, it's fabulous to have someone down the street from us who can never seem to do enough for the animals in our community, and holds the same values and standards I feel I do. We are so lucky to have For Paws (and Patty) in our community!! read more

What a charming store! The first time I paid a visit was with some trepidation. I expected the business to be too cute and pricey. What a surprise I got when when the proprietress, Patty, advised me on what the best type of food to give my dog. She knew her stuff, spent time with me, the prices where right, and I walked out with about a pound of free samples. I love the place and am now a regular customer. read more

What a wonderful pet store! Great selection and prices. And the kind and knowledgeable woman who runs it is like a fairy godmother compared to the Pet Cottage people (where I will no longer be shopping!) - she is there to help and you leave there feeling like you're an important part of the community. They also have little bunnies in there right now - so bring your kids with you to pet them! read more

Patti and Bill have moved to a larger space and it's wonderful. They now have parking and the most amazing catio for the adorable rescue kittens through Angle Cat Network! read more

For Paws is the best little pet shop one could ever want. You can always find premium products and great prices. If you need something you can't find, then typically it can be ordered. Patty provides exceptional service and is very knowledgeable, not to mention lovely and friendly. I love this place. I go to other big pet stores and get lost and can't even find what I'm looking for. At For Paws, I can find what I need quickly, and if not, Patty will get it for me. Problem solved. This is one exceptional small business. read more

I'm a single mama who came in with my 2-year old son and my stinky, dirty 75lbs Siberian Husky who was desperately in need of a bath. I had already resigned myself to the idea that we were ALL going to get a bath that morning, but it didn't happen. The owner of the store got us all set up, then very graciously took my son to meet the rescue kitties and bunnies while the big guy and I got his soap on. What a relief to not have to juggle/wrestle/negotiate with babies and dogs and gods and goddesses on high to get the job done! I was, and still am, so grateful for her help. And the young ladies working in the store were just as lovely. I will continue to give them my business and highly recommend that you do, too. My son is still talking about the kitties. If only I weren't so allergic... read more

I brought my 15 1/2 golden retriever into For Paws. Normally, he is very well behaved. I turned my head for a second and my dog Jake,had bit into a giant four pound tube of fancy dog food. I was thrilled Jake found something he liked, and obviously I bought it because the single bite was almost a quarter of the tube. He loves it and I am so grateful that it we now have a new brand of dog food that my dog loves, and that Marguerite was so nice about my naughty dog. The food is natural and the staff knows so much. Im just grateful that he did not bite into something more expensive . I love this store. read more

I can walk here from my home, see the wonderful kittens and bunnies and puppies, up for adoption, buy my fav cat food at better- than -other -places pricing in San Rafael and not heat up the planet and add to bad traffic! Also here I can help the Town I love with sales tax and support local business owners/animal lovers!! It gets no better! . read more

Patty and Bill run the very best pet store in Marin, and while you are shopping you can visit with kittens and an occasional guinea pig- Patty fosters kittens through the Cat Angel Network. She usually has chickens in the back yard and chicks under a heat lamp in the store. Along with the aforementioned doggy bathing station, it's just a nice local business with wonderful caring proprietors. read more

It was Christmas Eve at 4.30 and my dog rolled in poop and smelled to high heaven! She is a timid rescue dog and is terrified of water and I didn't know how I would get her cleaned up in time for the festivities. I stopped at my local pet store not thinking it would still be open, but it was. Patti, the owner, was my Christmas Angel a true dog whisperer! She helped me get my dog into the bath, coaxed her with soothing words and took over the shampooing and bathing. The shop was busy all the while, everyone loves this store, and I wouldn't go anywhere else to get everything I need for my dog. This is a local family business at it's very best, I cannot recommend it more highly. Thank you Patti, the dog Saint of Fairfax! read more

Great service, friendly and good prices! I appreciate how they always have what I need in stock and it's easy to pop in and out to get it anytime my dog runs out. Their new location around the corner is bigger and quite nice! read more

Yes, Patty and her daughter Margarite, have been the best neighborhood pet store we could ask for. they are amazing, and truly care about the animals and their owners. read more

Love shopping locally. Patty is always ready to help. With the scare of foods for our pets being processed in China, Patty helped me find a really good dog food made in the U.S. Not only is she always a huge help to us humans, she also tries to help animals. She finds homes for kittens and recently placed a mother cat with one of her babies to a home locally in Fairfax. She got to know the family before the pets were placed and knows that they went to good homes. She is great and I am a loyal customer. read more

What a treasure! These people stock this tiny space with a delightful and important variety of all manner of pet supplies. They remember your name and pet and go to all kinds of trouble to make sure they get you what you need. On top of it all... they have kittens!!! read more