My friends and I decided to come to Meat to buy gifts for our friend's dog. Walking in, you will see a wide range of products for cats and dogs. The staff was so friendly! As my friends and I looked around, one of the staff came over to chat over the coffee we ordered next door. She helped my friend find a good gift for our friend's dog. This was a great shop for all furry friends, and it had a variety of products worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Hands down the most incredible pet store in PDX-- the staff was amazing, friendly, attentive and super knowledgeable. I wish I knew about this place sooner it has everything I need. Great selection and fantastic spot for eveything. 10/10 read more

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loveee this place, its always clean, stocked and the people working are always super nice. I started coming here for dog treats when I had my dog cuz she loved the treats from here and they were better then other not healthy store bought treat. I still come here now that I have my 2 cats, it is a bit out of the way so I have to bulk buy the cat food but it's 100% worth it,. read more

Today is #ThankYouThursday, one of my favorite days of the year in the Yelp calendar. Yelpers come out en masse to express gratitude for their favorite local businesses, and to bring attention to the business owners and folks who make a difference in their communities. I couldn't let this day pass without bringing attention to Heidi, the owner of Meat for Cats and Dogs. Without a doubt, it's because of people like her that #ThankYouThursday exists. Heidi is one of the most gracious people I've ever met. She's incredibly knowledgeable about nutrition and care for pets, and has been a pillar of support for pet owners in the Portland metro area for many years. She's built a thriving business dedicated to expressing love and compassion for everyone who crosses the threshold. Customers are friends and family, not just a source of revenue. Heidi and her staff are personally invested in the welfare of their customers, going above and beyond the call of duty for a pet food store. My husband and I recently said goodbye to our 17 year old Pug, Isabelle. Heidi was there for us every step of the way, offering nutritional advice during our dog's final days, recommending compassionate services for end of life care, and checking in on us in the days following our loss. Heidi and Meat have become a part of our story, and our treasured memories of Isabelle will always be intertwined with the love we experienced with these amazing folks. Thank you, Meat! Pet owners will never find this level of personal investment and compassion in a big box store. Shop small, shop with heart, and support business owners like Heidi at Meat. read more

this place has been an answer to . When my dog was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, it was such a horrible hassle to get prescriptions for food it turned out she wouldn't eat! A friend recommended Meat for Cats and Dogs. They are knowledgeable and kind. My little one has actually gained back on a diet of raw goats milk and bone broth. She will have a little solid food each day (again based on their recommendations) and she loves the freeze dried minnow treats they recommended. Six months after her diagnosis, she is doing significantly better than I would've anticipated. read more

Meat - Olive still thriving after 6 months (diagnosed stage 2 chronic kidney disease) - Pet Stores Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place assured me that their raw food could be given to cats on restricted prescription diets for stones. Cat almost died. They almost killed my cat. Vet fees were astronomical. read more

The staff and owner are always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I can't say enough good things about this business. I'm so grateful to have them in my neighborhood. I really appreciate this locally owned business. read more

I was referred by a friend to come here, because I have a family cat that arrived at my house in dire need of a tooth extraction. The cat is in pain, and Aaron helped me with the best remedy, which was not readily apparent to me. Aaron recommended CBD oil for pets, which has no alcohol, and a very wet cat gravy from 2 different brands, to mix the CBD into. Since the cat is in pain, he only comes out when I'm not home. Leaving the wet cat food with CBD oil mixed in can wait for when the cat is ready to eat it. I'm so happy that my cat is feeling better. He's letting me pet him now. read more

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I am so impressed, they truly opened my mind! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and non-judgmental. If you have a cat or dog, you NEED to check this place out. Here, you can be honest and they'll help you to find something that will realistically work for your budget, your schedule, and your pet's needs. They're not gonna push you or your pet farther than you're comfortable. For the bigger commitments like frozen raw foods, they even offer to try it out and bring it back if it doesn't work. Honestly, I can't believe I'm raving about a pet food place. This is an incredible store! read more

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The prices in this place were - beyond shocking. incredibly overcharged items on everything from bones to the packaged food. A bag of Ziwi was nearly $25 over Ziwi's own published price and nearly $39 above what was available on chewy.com. I absolutely want to support local businesses so I'm happy to pay a little more than what I'd find online, but this was unreasonable. What was more peculiar was they pushed for registration on their "rewards" program; but the program is reserved to a few select frozen items... not only confusing, but disconcerting since there would be plenty of room within their markup to incorporate a better rewards modifier for all products. As for service - nothing bad to report. No one offered to help and no one made an effort to assist as I looked through different bone options; but none of the staff were rude or unfriendly in anyway. Their selection of raw/alternative/specialty foods looked fantastic; but not at the risk of $20+ in markup charges. read more

My dog Isla was smothered by love and attention from the staff as soon as we walked in. She nibbled heartily from the treats thrown her way. Little princess. I wanted to add some raw foods to her diet , and was shown many options in the stand up freezer section. I choose duck necks and gizzards. Though they had neck bones and chicken feet, too. This place is clean and well organized . A new part of my regimen for taking care of my dog. read more

Is it weird to love a pet food/supply store? I've been coming here for a few years and my cat recently stopped eating her raw food. I received so much help and support here. Everyone working here is so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. The products they carry are all high quality and some are even local. I wish more people had access to an amazing shop like MEAT for their fur babies. read more

Great store BUT they overcharge like crazy. I can't keep going there because I just realized their markup in things like treats, accessories & some foods is prohibitive. read more

Highly recommend! We have shopped here monthly for our dog for nearly 2 years. Their inventory is great and the staff are knowledgeable and kind. read more

This store has high quality products that I trust giving my pups! Everyone is very welcoming and helpful! 10/10!!

Truly a raw feeder's heaven!!! Do you and your pet a favor and visit this shop - they've got an amazing selection of goodies that are difficult to find anywhere else. Even if you don't feed your pet a raw diet, there are many different products here such as raw fermented goats milk and fish stock that you can use to spruce up their meals and keep them excited about their food, while giving an extra boost of nutrition. I actually came here on a visit from TX and was blown away by how amazing Meat is. I could only dream of having easy access to such a variety of proteins such as their selection. If only I was able to buy all the goodies I saw here..... I would be broke, and my dog would be the happiest girl in the world! read more

Meat - RAW FEEDERS' HEAVEN! This is about half of their refrigerated section. - Pet Stores Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing Prices! I have been feeding my two dogs a raw diet for 5 years. Of all the places in town, MEAT is by far the best price and quality. They have automatic discounts when foods are purchased in bulk. Along with their little treat bar area that gives a discount when purchasing over 10 items. The owner and the staff are beyond helpful and knowledgeable. Along with being so kind and fun! You couldn't change my mind if you tried, there are so many reasons this store is my go to! And the owners of MEAT have been in the game long before many raw specific brick and mortars-A pioneer if you will! That is hard to come by in this city anymore. This store wants everyone to be able to feed their pets with a raw/cleaner healthy diet-and as a seasoned raw food mama, it shows not only in the cost, but in the education they willingly give out with any questions or concerns you may have! read more

Having lived in NY and SF I've been to many pet supply stores. I can confidently say this is my favorite pet supply store I've ever visited. Sure they have a wide selection of items and have really nice & clean store but my favorite part of this store was the employees and owners.They genuinely care about your pet and also really generous with samples to try. I highly recommend this store to any pet parents! read more

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Absolutely nothing compares to the selection Meat has for healthy raw diets. They make it easy to manage this feeding option, which can otherwise be really time consuming and labor intensive, not to mention risky if you don't do your research. They take all the guesswork out of it by selling a huge variety of food with 100% of the daily nutrients needed, so you don't have to stress about supplementing with various foods every day. Most of the food comes packaged already partitioned into convenient daily servings (in my case it is individual frozen patties). The freeze-dried food is also great for when you might not be able to manage defrosting raw meals, like when traveling. I keep both in stock at my house and have never had a problem. They also sell raw treats, both refrigerated (turkey necks and chicken feet, etc) and dried (bite sized meat bits, jerky, dehydrated necks). Additionally they have packages of supplementary items such as chicken hearts and livers. My dog loves these added to her daily food. They also have a selection of supplies such as toys, leashes and dishes. The staff is incredibly knowledgable and helpful. I love everything about this place. read more

Our baby weights 75 lbs, which can be crazy expensive on a raw diet. I was referred here by my naturopath vet, not only for the great selection, but to get personalized feeding advice. The options here are plentiful. Both times I've visited, the staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and full of helpful ideas for raw feeding a large dog. They explained many options based on my budget, lifestyle and dog's dietary needs. They also have a money-back guarantee and home delivery three days a week. It doesn't get much better than that. read more

If you would have asked me the other day, I would have given this place five stars. A worker helped me for a long while trying to start my cat on raw food. Unfortunately, it didn't work and I was told I could return it. So today I did. I bought a few other types of food to try with my cat and went to the counter to settle up. The first thing that happened was they slid a form to me, not saying that the company that made the cat food needs this for the return. I said something because I thought it was weird to ask for my address. Perhaps this employee is just a bit sarcastic, but that's when I started feeling uncomfortable. Then they said my refund would be in a gift certificate and I said that this shop isn't close to my house and I'd prefer a actual refund. After some hemming and hawing, I got what I asked for (asked for it nicely as well). This person made me feel like I was asking for a lot. I won't go back there. read more

Best selection of raw foods, prices, and staff in town. Heidi was so helpful with my sick senior dog who won't eat. I truly appreciated the care and concern. I'm not a huge fan of this email ordering process because of covid, but I do appreciate how much she protects her staff. I can't wait until I am able to come into the store and shop like a normal person again some day. They are working very hard to keep up with customers and keep their animals fed! Thank you! read more

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I know - a vegetarian reviewing a raw meat dog and cat food place. It's true, I kid you not, and there are no monkeys flying out of your butt. Just because I don't eat meat doesn't mean my cats can't. And honestly they LOVE it!! I find the staff helpful, and while I was transitioning my cats to raw meat, they provided great advice to make sure they were getting everything they needed nutritionally. I don't eat the food [duh], but there's lots of frozen raw meat varieties in case your animals are as picky as mine were. Funny, I have cats that HATE chicken - they try to bury it like it's a turd. read more

I have mixed feelings about this store If you only care about the food- this place has everything you need for frozen raw diet and for some of the best prices in town! HOWEVER, the employees are not super friendly I've been shopping there over the last 2 1/2 years and the only time they are nice is when I ring up everything at the end and spend roughly $200-300 but other than that they pretty much act like I'm invisible. When I recently went to pick up my dog food it almost felt like the straw I really had to ask myself if the price is worth supporting how I get treated every time I shop there especially since I live in Northwest Portland and have other small business options I could go support. Last time I did a order pick up ordered online paid over the phone when I picked up my food two employees went outside to talk to another customer they seem like they knew well who was just walking her dog where as I had just dropped $200 on dog food and couldn't even get a have a good day, here's a treat for your dog to take home or thanks for shopping here, they just dropped mystify on there outside table looked at me and legit started talking to the other person... like ok cool... read more

Everyone that works here is always very friendly and helpful, and their raw food selection can't be beat (though their selection of toys and treats is great too). I'm so grateful they found a way to stay open during the pandemic, I don't know how I would've kept my furry family fed without them! read more

We recently moved to Portland... and before our move, we would order all our dogs food ALL the way from Miami! Meat has been a lifesaver for us. They have so many different products and carry a dozen different raw food companies. Their prices are competitive and their customer service is top notch! Definitely recommend! read more

I have actually never been inside the store but I am a now faithful customer of Meat. Heidi has kept the store closed for protection from COVID but the warmth that I'm sure is contained within oozes out to the sidewalk pickup spot every time I come. They write little thank you notes and put a sticker on my order - makes me smile every time. I found it hard to believe all of the five star reviews on here were true, but they are! I got a cat in May and was keen to get him off the shelter kibble. I had a previous cat that I never was able to transition to raw so thought I'd try with this one. Sally (apparently no longer there - sadness) took the time to answer my million questions and made a great cost-effective recommendation. The former stray cat now has glistening fur and has tons of energy. Anyway, I am sure that Meat will re-open its doors to the public when all of this is over - I can't wait until that happens. In the meantime, I am more than happy to give this store my business. read more

This place has such an awesome selection of raw products for dogs and cats. Two walls just full of freezers... It was the most beautiful thing any great dog/cat owner could lay eyes on! The staff are also really nice and personable and (what I look for in smaller pet food stores) knowledgeable. They can help you find what kind of food is best for you and your animal, without a sales pitch. There is also a really nice selection of toys, collars, leashes, bones/chews... really cool stuff. It is also very clean and professional for a little store. They don't have a TON of products cluttering up space. This place definitely has a (somewhat) regular new customer! I live across the state, but I will always bring my dog by here to get him a treat, or his food if I run out! read more

This place is always so friendly and helpful. I went in wanting to switch my cat over to a healthier diet and maybe dabble in a raw diet. They are supper knowledgeable, afordable and offer a wide selection of samples if you have a picky pet. read more

This place rules!! Staff is helpful but not pushy. They've been around a long time, have options for every budget and don't mess around when it comes to quality. read more

THIS IS NOT A STEAKHOUSE. Raymond or RainMan as our sexy barista at our local coffee house calls him, I'm not sure what that means. None the less, Raymond loss my my hood time st the pet store. I made him sit in the car while I shopped for my WrotRiler Jasper (he's a rescue pup :-). He's been chewing through the fence again like a termite and the dog spray just makes him upset. But he don't get mad at me I don't think it's too person. I talked with Adam. He showed me his Meat selection but he also gave me good ideas for Jasper to not bite everybody. I ALSO BOUGH UNDERWRAR HERE ! It says "I love meat". Sometimes I'll wear it around the house, walk in front of Raymond, and say "whoopsie" and drop my hard boiled egg, and bend over in front of him. I wish it made his dog bark line it used to. Maybe I can teach this old dog some new tricks :-)~~ read more

This is a great pet store that make a lot of their own freeze dried dog treats and frozen dog food, and sells the best brands of dog and cat food out there. Tons of raw food options and the toys and pet products and everything is just top quality. We got a couple things to bring home for out dog in LA and also some for our cousin's new dog. I really wish there was a store like this in LA, the freeze dried treats options are out of this world! If you live in Portland and have pets you have to make this place your go to for all your pet food needs. Lovely staff as well. read more

I am so pleased to be adding another 5-star review to Meat's page. I am another person who is fortunate enough to live in the neighborhood, and I walked to Meat a few days ago in search of a raw option for my pets. I have been dealing with some unexplained weight loss in one of my beloved cats for the last couple of weeks, and a vet bill approaching four figures has not offered much in the way of a root cause. Based on the experience of some friends, I decided to explore a combination of raw food and probiotics to address potential digestive issues (one of the possibilities thrown at me by the vet). I went into Meat and was greeted by the staff. After a couple of minutes of browsing, I was approached by Bella who is WONDERFUL. She took the time to talk with me about the issues I was trying to address and made several recommendations based on the information I provided along with some specific considerations (one picky eater, the other will hog all the food if I let him). Bella assured me that if they didn't like the food, I could bring it back and try something else. She also recommended some probiotics. I felt like she truly cared about making sure that I walked away with something that would work. At no point did I feel pressured to spend a ton of money, and I left having spent far less than I anticipated. It has only been a couple of days, so I can't tell if real progress is being made yet, but both cats love the food and I am optimistic. Either way, this was a great experience and I will definitely be back. read more

100% the best pet store in Portland. Prices are better than the others I have gone to. Excellent selection and quality. AND Heidi and her staff are kind and knowledgeable. I will continue to go here for as long as I live in PDX. read more

Petco this is not. Meat is a highly specialized pet store that focuses on dog and cat food that is natural, healthy and as a result expensive. Still, you get what you pay for. If your dog or cat has a food sensitivity or allergy, this is the place to find a large variety of options. They have a really impressive selection of raw foods, if that's your jam. I typically go for dry, but my dogs go NUTS for the food that I bring home for them. You'll also find a staff with an extreme wealth of knowledge about pet issues and which products are best for dogs of all ages and conditions. This staff is friendly, smart and helpful. They're rad. Meat also has a decent selection of pet accessories including toys, treats and leashes. Again, this isn't Petco so you're not going to find a billion options. But really, isn't an educated, local option preferable to 10,000 squeaky chew toys? I certainly think so. read more

Stopped in to get some new things for my new dog and was shocked by all the overpriced merchandise in the store. I kind of got ignored by the staff when I arrived because they were having a conversation about non- work related issues. The place seems to have a variety of products that you wouldn't find at a chain pet store, but for the price I would grit my teeth and suffer through a Petsmart or PetCo. I will be sticking to Green Dog Supply for local needs from now on. read more

Undoubtedly the best pet store in Portland, and not just because I can walk there! The staff truly cares for their clients and animals and are very knowledgeable. They have a variety of natural approaches to a number of common problems. Our Corgi was experiencing major itchiness and they paired us with the right products and it's helped. We actually don't feed her a raw food diet but we get everything here. We were feeding her Wellness until a staff member steered us in a different direction and we now feed her Great Life, which is also (bonus) much cheaper. She's been eating it for over a year and she's done very well on it. For wet food, we choose options like Party Animal and Cocolicious, which contains tons of healthy coconut oil! They have the best treats here, too. And my dog would of course agree. Each dog also gets a treat when they come here. She will enter the door and instantly run to a staff member and patiently wait for it. I buy antlers, bones, duck feet and so many other treats here, some of which i don't even know what part of the animal it is, but my dog loves it. The prices are very reasonable. They have really adorable and great toys, too. Some toys are even made locally. I've really enjoyed the tie-dyed braided fleece rope toys I've bought, I have given them as gifts and they actually last a long time. Thank you Meat for being an amazing addition to our neighborhood! read more

If I were local this would be my go-to pet store. So friendly and helpful! Walked out with a lot of dog treats and wishing there was a place like this in Ashland. read more

At first glance this small and independently-owned pet shop would appear to peddle your typical offerings of supplies, toys, and accessories. Meat, however, is also advocating for raw-foods diets for your pets, and most of its business is raw pet food. According to the friendly folks at meat, there are many advantages to feeding your pet biologically appropriate raw foods (that's to say, what they are meant to be eating!). So, even though their food will cost a little more, your furry friend will be much healthier and happier. At Meat, you can either purchase pre-mades, which are complete meals in easy-to-use patties or medallions. Or, if you'd prefer, go ahead and buy components to build your own dog or cat meal out of meat, bones, organs, oils, veggies, and supplements. Meat sounds like a smart and gross idea, and they've gained a following in Portland. read more

One of the best examples of a locally owned business in town. Heidi treats her staff well, as evidenced in the low turnover and high level of knowledge they all possess, served with a side of good natured attitude. Meat has a robust inventory that should cover all of your pets' needs combined with an intimate knowledge of every one of the vendors whose products they carry. (Stop here first for wholistic pet care supplies before you give your pet synthetic meds!) Heidi also donates to a variety of community nonprofits, for animals and people. The world needs more shops like Meat. read more