I have been bringing my 'Kofi' for almost a year now and the grooming service has been EXCELLENT!…read moreSpecifically I'd like to call out his groomer 'Pollette'! She is PHENOMENAL! Her professionalism and care for my fur baby is top notch. I've even chatted with other customers and they all love her.

Swung by this place (first time at a Petco) being a non-pet customer to get a bird feeder…read more Was pleasantly surprised to see some pets like guinea pigs, mice, parakeets, fishes and even chameleons on sale and their enclosures were fairly well maintained. They have a huge shop with so many pet needs and pet grooming salons. My kid had a fun time thinking he was at a zoo. The parking is huge as it's attached to a common shopping plaza.

One Of The Family Pet Supply is hands down - one of the best * mom and pop * pet food and supply…read morestores in the area! The staff and owner are all very friendly and attentive to your need, are willing to answer any questions you have and are very knowledgeable about all the products they carry. If you are looking for a particular item or brand that is not in their inventory feel free to ask them if they can order it for you. I have done this in the past with a rabbit hutch that I found online but didn't want to deal with the high S&H associated with it. I asked the owner if she could special order it for me and sure enough within a matter of minutes she was able to tell me if her supplier carried it or not and what the lead time and cost would be. It was ordered promptly and delivered to the store when promised and when I came to pick it up...they even helped me load it into my truck. This store has a large variety of wet, dry and raw foods. It also sells treats galore, holistic care products, supplements, organic cleaning solutions and shampoos/conditioners for your furry loved one, grooming and house breaking supplies, collars/leashes/harnesses/leads, pet carriers and gates, beds and clothing...the list goes on and on. Anything to spoil your family pet member will probably be found at this store. They carry products for cats, dogs, critters, birds and fish, etc. The owner hosts adoption days at the store and is very generous with donating food and supplies to local shelters. The owner and staff organize, schedule and over see - Pictures with Santa - around Christmas time, so if you find yourself always adding your family pet to your annual cards, then this is a great thing to participate in because the professional photographer lets family members sit in on the picture too. The prices are very reasonable and in addition to getting the printed photo, you are also provided with a picture file that you can use to create your Christmas cards with. Very cool if you ask me. Plus the Santa isn't cheesy looking...his costume is amazing and he looks like a "real" Santa. The backdrop for the photo is really nice too. I can tell a lot of time goes into organizing and scheduling the photo sessions so their isn't any conflict with other people's pets during your appointment. I'd recommend def. going there to check out all of the neat items and brands they carry and while you are at it, bring your pet along with you. The store welcomes pets. I know I always feel like....one of the family when I come in to shop and you will too! Dana Miller South Plainfield, NJ

Everyone was always professional, polite & positive when helping not only myself but others.read more

Great experience compared to other reviews! I was skeptical at first because of the reviews, but…read moreeveryone seems to care about the welfare of the puppies. We got our Pomeranian here. If we were to look for another puppies Shake a paw would definitely be on the top of our list.

There's a reason all the New York Long Island locations have closed due to them selling puppy mill…read moredogs . They can claim all they want that their dogs are not from a puppy mill but no reputable breeder will sell their puppies to a dog store . Not one . I had the misfortune of not understanding this when I purchased my miniature schnauzer from them 13 years ago. She always had health issues all her life and eventually died of seizures . Yes she lived a decent life span but looking back her "paper work" you can clearly see that she came from PA at the time exactly where one of the biggest puppy mills are . Honestly you have to think to yourself would any responsible breeder sell their dogs to a store like clothing ? No . I am now working with a reputable responsible breeder that I've been waiting for 6 months now for a puppy. I have visited his home , met the champion parents / adults . I have extensively looked into his breeding credentials and the very trackable pedigrees his schnauzers come from . I personally have visited his home . No kennels, no glass cages no puppies in sight . He breeds his dogs for the love of the breed and the standards . He has freely invited me and other clients to come visit his home at any time to visit his dogs. They are walking freely in his home in a very well to do neighborhood . I will never regret the time I had with my soul baby but I regret to have purchased her from shake a paw .

I'm a newb to saltwater tanks I've learned quit a bit from the staff Erick and Joe without even…read morespending a dime. I personally believe educating you customers is key to a successful relationship with them and they Both took the time to make sure I was patient and took my time with my tank, instead of just taking my money and allowing me to buy every type of fish and coral I wanted and just toss them in a tank just to have them look great for a week and then pass away. I personally run a small business myself and believe they took right steps to put me on the right track to becoming a proper aquarium hobbyist. I told them both I'd like to start out small, to make sure I have the drive to commit to a tank and then I'd would later on purchase a larger tank for my home and business once I got the hang of things. They understood my needs, and took the time and gave me the information without bias and that won me over. I support small businesses and you should to, the difference between buying from a big box store or buying from online retailers is simply this, the service and personalization a small business can provide to your needs can only be had one on one.

The conditions they keep their animals in, besides some of the fish, is horrible and makes me feel…read moreincredibly sad. The rabbits are clearly neglected. The snakes are in horribly tiny setups smaller than your average rack sometimes. The bearded dragons have black beards doing absolutely nothing. Please do not give them your business.

PetSmart is a bit different from what I'm used to. (My experience has been more with PetCo.)…read more PetSmart has a little more warehouse-ish vibe to it, not that the "vibe" is really relevant to this review. So, the main positive to PetSmart was the variety of different dog foods that they had. They had a lot of Blue Buffalo (including at least one variety that I hadn't seen before). They also had a ton of Nutro (which my dog doesn't seem to like for some reason, but which has a good reputation as far as I know). They also had a fair selection of Wellness, and a small selection of Castor & Pollux. I didn't look to hard at them, but it seemed like they also had a good variety of foods like Pedigree, Alpo, Iams, Hill's Science Diet, etc. The staff was also very friendly, which is nice. There were two major negatives in my opinion. The first was that I couldn't seem to find Merrick anywhere. To be fair, I didn't ask for help finding it, but if they did have it, they couldn't have had much. I looked through all of the dog food aisles. This wasn't a huge deal for me, as this PetSmart is a little further than I would typically go for my every day pet store. Otherwise, it would be a big issue. As far as I know, there is no other dog food with a reputation for being healthy that offers such a wide array of creative dog foods. Since my dog is spoiled, and will not eat the same food over and over again, having odd varieties like Hawaiian Luau, Turducken, Brauts & Tots, etc. is very helpful. The other major detractor for this store, in my opinion, was that they really seemed to showcase unhealthy options for foods, treats, and even tooth / breath care. It's not a huge deal, since they had most of the healthy alternatives, too. You just weren't going to find them in the front of the store or on end caps.

Unprofessional and rude staff, specially the grooming salon manager Tina, who wanted to charge me…read morean extra fee for late appointment, for being "6 minutes late" as my dog had to stop outside the store to poop. I will never come back and I don't recommend if you truly care about your dog. If they're rude like that in front of a dog owner, I won't trust them with my dog behind the doors. I have talked to Petsmart manager and she apologized and said no fee should be applied for 15 minutes delays. No excuses for the Grooming Salon manager.

Duke Was extremely helpful in the fish dept in what filter to buy and the fish to add to my tank!read more

This review is for the VETCO area of the store & not the grooming or store as a whole…read more Came today for an appointment for my pup. She was receiving a booster for vaccines she got 4 weeks ago. And despite me visiting the edison location without any issues of course n.plainfield seemed to find every an anything to upcharge me for more vaccines, testing and flea preventative treatment. I felt downright harassed when signing in for my pups appointment. It felt like they're trying to nickel & dime for everything because so many stores have closed, this location is trying to carry the whole business on their shoulders by trying to bring in as much revenue as possible. Despite telling the young woman that my dog was on flea meds, she said they weren't good enough and to use what she was recommending. Excuse me? Then she insisted my dog needed to have a blood test. Why havent any of the other locations pushed for this? It was beyond annoying. Despite my appointment being at 4, we didn't leave until almost 5 with all the harassing upselling and waiting our turn to be seen by the vet. There were pleasant and is why I gave 2 stars instead of 1. I understand informing people, but please dont be pushy. Had I listened to this woman, I wouldve walked out with a $600 bill.

Frost's Barkery is amazing! Alyssa made an adorable peanut butter cake for my dog's 2nd birthday…read more My dog almost knocked me over as soon as he smelled the cake I was carrying and devoured his serving in seconds! Alyssa was even kind enough to keep in mind that my dog needs to watch his weight, and went lighter on the frosting for him! I would absolutely recommend Frost's Barkery for your dog!

From the owner: Hello. We are a dog bakeryread more

I was so excited when Dukes opened up right around the corner from me. finally a place my dog and i…read morecan walk to together and shop! i have a pit mix and some people can be ignorant and judgmental, but from day 1 Kim and her mom have been so warm and welcoming to both my dog and I. now a few years later athena LIVES for her walks to Dukes Pen den to visit Kim and her mom and see all the goodies they have. her favorite is hands down the raw bar!

From the owner: Duke's Pet Den specializes in all natural pet food and treats for dogs and cats. If we don't carry…read morea specific brand of food, we will order it for you. We are starting our delivery services to accommodate our customers who don't have the time to get to the store, or just want the convenience of the goods at your door.

do not go here. the groomer kept my dog for 8 hrs without food or water, sliced open the back of…read morehis ear and skin was hanging off. they lied about the injury. never notified us about it and held off pick up so we wouldn't see it bleeding. then they wouldn't let us see him up close when we tried picking our dog up. he needed emergency surgery

From the owner: In PetTownNJ we are the best choice for pet care in the Jersey area!…read more At PetTownNJ, we know every pet is special and different that is why we offer personalized service with expert groomers, high-quality products, and a safe, environment. Book today and let your pet look and feel amazing!

Great honest hardworking drivers. We love them here at Spring Lake BP. Angel is the man!read more

Started with this company and found that they were not cooperative Went on auto delivery and…read morethey have a policy of 7 - 10 days for delivery even if they let me rlun out of gas.. So I got another company