My first visit to this PetSmart location was the Friday the 13th. I didn't NEED to stop here, but I…read morelonged for a new fishy friend. You see, my betta fish of many years (RIP DMX Dogg - 5 years, and T. Swizzle - 3.5 years) passed in February within a week of each other. They were in separate tanks their entire life but had a longing for each other; now their little souls can rest in eternity with each other. It's like The Notebook! GAH!
ANYWAY
I really wanted a new fish friend. I love fish! I studied fish in school, I work with fish, fish are great!!!
There were very few people in sight. One cashier. I had never been here before so I had to wander aimlessly to find the Bettas. I totally passed them 2 times before I saw them on an end cap display.
So I started looking and talking to them. The subspecies (crowntail, veil tail, twin moon tail, etc) were fairly accurately displayed along with prices. The subspecies was listed on the lid of their little display cup as well. It would have been helpful if prices were written or stuck on the cups/lids as several were out of place. However, price is not how I pick a friend.
I first saw these adorable little girly fish. I wanted 2! But I told myself, no. No, Angie, no. I can only afford to feed 1 more mouth in my household.
After discussions and careful deliberation, I chose "the one:" my new BFF! She was so lively and fun!!!
Meanwhile I had begun to look at the male fish. There were so many potential BFFs!!! I was stuck in a conundrum. One really spoke to me, he was a brilliant blue color. I put him next to the girl fish. BOOM! There were solid feels between the two.
--In all this time, which was more than 20 mins, one employee said she would assist me and I never saw her again.--
I took my 2 new BFFs and wandered around the store for a while. I found some excellent clearance dog toys, so of course I had to purchase a couple for my pup that was patiently waiting at home.
I finally interacted with an employee when I checked out, which was fine but I would have asked a question or two regarding the fish. It was probably best, though, because I would have likely purchased a new tank and more fish......... Did I mention I love fish?!?!
Jay Z and Queen B are the perfect co-workers while I work at home. They are healthy and happy, they offer input and relieve stress. I couldn't have asked for anything more! Also, my dog destroyed 1 toy but the other is her favorite and is keeping it "nice."
Overall, the store was clean and they appear to take very good care of their fish and other little friends (birds, gerbils, hamsters).
I would recommend this store if shopping for a new Betta, based on my intimate experience with their current stock, and doggy toys! They had good deals!!!! I'll definitely be back to purchase new toys for my destruct-o-zoid when I am in the area.