Bark's Pets is a local pet shop located in County Road. Unlike the larger pet stores which usually…read morecharge at incredibly high prices for simple things such as general pet equipment, Bark's pets is a little more reasonable. This is also the biggest pet shop in County Road and one which has a decent variety of well looked after pets, accessories and food. The staff are always friendly and willing to help although at times you need to be patient before you get seen to, as it does get busy on occasions. If you are a lover of pets, this is a great place to come for a browse and be able to obtain tips and advice from knowledgeable staff. Personally, I have been to places that sell a wider variety of fish but if you're after reptiles or spiders for instance, then this is your Aladdin's cave!

Again another reasonable establishment, the staff were friendly enough, the store was quite clean,…read morethe atmosphere was good too. Animals were in a good state of health from a visual perspective. Prices were reasonable parking was somewhat difficult.

Having felt rather broody lately I have decided to get a pet. I had tried to find Freshfields…read moreAnimal Rescue, as I'd much rather re-home a lonely unloved creature than trade in them, but without the postcode I couldn't find it. So craving something cute and in need of something to do, I set off to Lister Drive. I was surprised at how busy the place was, it is after all just a pet shop, but there was a steady stream of visitors buying and browsing. First stop was the fish pool as my guest had not seen it before. Walking by the old turnstiles into the old baths, It was just like I remember, small tanks surrounding the pool filled with giant koi- they really are huge some estimated to around twenty pounds. This area was quite busy and clearly still a big attraction. Next, on to the aquarium room filled with numerous species of fish: discus, sturgeon, piranha and my favourite, the parrot fish. There's also crabs, terrapins and unusual frogs, they're tiny and a nude flesh colour. Then to the birds! Another huge space with around 8 aviaries:cockatials, canaries, budgies, finches, African grey parrots even hens and I what I thought were quails! All the birds looked really healthy: bright colours, full plumage and chirruping happily despite the rather cold environment. Finally on to the rodents; this section is quite small spatially though the offering is plentiful. There were several rabbits: dwarf, dutch and lop eared, some guinea pigs, hamsters gerbil and mice, a couple of ferrets, some kittens, and even some chipmunks. I could have stayed a lot longer pining for one of those bright eyed bunnies but it was rather claustrophobic and some people younger than myself , though no more demanding, were desperate for a look in. Begrudgingly I acquiesced. There is a dense selection of pet products: food, cages, baskets, aviaries, tanks and toys; the prospect of looking and choosing is almost daunting. It is not as cheap as I remember, though is probably just average. Stood eating sticky ribs and Chinese chicken wings at the till, the staff don't really strike me as professionals I think they just sell the stuff. There is certainly no form of customer evaluation carried out regarding owner competence or the adequacy of home environment (as with Pets at Home and the animal rescue) as a child of a couple of years of age walked out precariously, proudly clutching a bag of goldfish.

I live near this place, and I've visited it often. But, this…read moreplace is not a good or safe place to buy your animals. I got a kitten from here, and literally didn't have to do anything to get her, no forms, no nothing. They haven't checked on her and I could have easily taken her somewhere where she'd be killed. They also gave poor information about fish when I went to get 6 minnows, they told me to get one at a time, which is false information. As well as this, their aquatics are often labeled incorrectly and the tanks are bare, overstocked and just cruel. The four fish I got from there, pearlscale goldfish, were covered in white spot. One of them has neurological problems (But he is doing well). I have had them for five months now, and the one with neurological problems has not recovered. They also housed many male russian dwarfs together that were fighting rather aggressively. A lot of their supplies are dirty, and look old. Actually, a hamster of mine got a new cage from this store and got sick and died shortly after. I don't know if the new cage was to blame though. I'd give this store 1 star, if its larger fish weren't so well cared for. In the fish room where the koi live, they're massive and they thrive. If you're looking for good fish decorations and food, this is your place. I'd be wary about the smaller fish. The staff vary, some are very rude and know next to nothing about the animals they're selling, others are very polite and seem to care about the animals they're selling. They need to make sure their fish are not sick, or disabled, and ensure that their rodents aren't housed together if they are too old to get along. However, the staff did kindly offer to drive my tank home for me, and carry it up. I think it just needs more maintence and they need to educate all their employees about the lives they are meant to be caring for.

I would say this place is a really good pet shop,it has a brilliant selection to choose from which…read moreinclude a good range of fishes to choose from which include goldfish,smaller fishes and larger fishes. Also all the equipment to go with it including tanks and fish food.Some of the tanks are very small others are quite large the prices range from £15-50.They also have a good selection of dog and cat food. They is also a part in the shop were they sell guniee pigs,rats,mice,rabbits,budgies,parrots etc. All staff are very friendly and helpful. I bought my rabbit from there which was £27 and the cage and all bits and bobs come to £70 which is very good.

It ws a great pet store until it had shut down i had gone every day to just check if it is open and…read moreit never opened please dont waste time going it isnt worth the hastle to going and not being open :(

Hex is right, pet shops are becoming a rarity these days, but this one is as traditional as they…read morecome! They sell a wide range of fish, from your bog standard goldfish through to your tropical dart fish,blue crab or weird looking amphibian with 5 legs and 10 eyes! They also sell a range of birds and lots of bits and bobs to cater for all you pets and pets to be. They sell bird food, fish food, dog and cat food, a wide range of toys for cats and digs, scratch posts, beds of all sizes, litter, litter trays and all sorts of little bits and bobs you just wouldn't find in the pet isle of the supermarket! It's a busy little shop, but if you don't like smelly pet shops then stay away as there is a bit of a stench when you take a wander inside!

What a brilliant pet shop. Jim really cares about his pets and customers. I was shocked at his…read moreprices compared to others. So much cheaper than other places i have been! I will be buying what I can from his shop from now on. He spent lots of time with me and explained exactly how to look after my fish and what i would need. He told me best time scales on adding fish and how to care for the tank. Nothing was a problem to him. It has a lovely local independent feel and we need to keep hold of these places!

Excellent! Recently purchased a Chameleon and the full kit for a very good price. The owners were…read morereally helpful and full of knowledge. They gave me lots of advice and have been very helpful before and after my purchase. They have many other species such as Geckos, scorpions, spiders, tortoise and their snakes are unreal! The Super dwarf Boa in particular was fantastic. A good part of the experience was that I was able to interact with the Chameleon (now called Carlos) and with the snakes. As an enthusiast I found this a really nice touch as you get a feel for the temperament of the animal. Overall, I can't rate this place highly enough since the new owners have taken over. If you want an exotic species, this is the place to go!

This shop is a good little shop, has a wide range of stock catering for lots of different…read moreanimals... get my livefood from there every week. always greeted with a happy face and great customer service.

I did a work placement here, and it is also the only pet shop i go to for my live gecko food. The…read moremembers of staff are really friendly and are always happy to help with anythink you need to ask them. They sell a wide range of animals from bearded dragons to clown fish. They also sell many different pet care products. If you are after specific animals in most cases you can get them ordered in for you, sometimes this requires a small deposit. All in all i personally think that this is one of, if not the best pet shop in Bootle/ Liverpool.

A wide range of quality products catering for anything your pet could dream of, including an…read moreexcellent selection for garden wildlife. They also have a diverse, well stocked aquarium and pet section with warm and friendly staff who are always happy to help. An amazing, independent local pet-shop ...I would highly recommend 'Pet Save' to anyone. 5 /5

This is a great little independent pet shop. They sell it all. Dog food, cat food, bird food, mouse…read morefood, hamster food. You-name-it-food. They also sell live pets including but not limited to budgies and various fish. They have a small variety of toys, treats, and other items as well including a selection of books on how to care for various small furry animals like mice and hamsters. They even have a book about chipmunks! Prices were reasonable--comparable to big stores like Asda, if only slightly higher. Staff were friendly and attentive.

This is a great little pet shop, one of two located along this road, the other specialises in…read morereptiles, spiders and aquatics, this, more for the more mundane, fluffy pets. They do however have lots of fish on sale in the back of the shop, which few people are actually aware of. We have bought quite a few goldfish from this store and while some have died unusually quickly, others have lasted to a good age, our current is two years old and is really healthy. I think the fish have been temperamental more than weak so I wouldn't blame bad stock on Pets Aloud. There's a really dense stock of dog food and toys I notice and great aviary supplies, my family would shop here for our canary's requirements until he flew to heaven. A very good store in all, and the shopkeeper's lovely. I didn't give five stars because they don't keep fluffy animals instore for me to pine over.

Took my dog Scamp to be groomed here yesterday, they were very friendly, professional and they did…read morea great cut on our dog, he looks cool, the groomer was very nice and and the service was spot on.Scamp will definitely be going back here for his next fur cut. Thanks.

This is not exactly one of the best pet shops I've ever been in. There is not a whole lot here. A…read morefew fish tanks, a few dog treats, a few pet toys. A smidgen of whatever it is you're looking for, basically, but no variety. Prices are okay, but if you really want to treat your pet to something nice, try another shop.

this is a grate pet shop staff are all was helpful and kind the animals are in grate condation and…read morehave a grate temperment with people if the is something in not in stock they will try their hardest to get it in they relly know what they are talking about with their reptiles and exotics for you i would strongly recomend this pet shop

Love this shop, I bought my bearded dragon here in May 2011 and I have always found them…read moreparticularly helpful, from helping me choose lights for him, and food. They even came and set up my vivarium for me. I recently bought a bigger one as my lizard has grown a lot, and even then they set up the viv for me and helped me transport it to my car. I have never had a bad experience with them and they always seem to go the extra mile for customers! Keep it up!

This pet shop is home to the needs of reptile keepers and tropical fish keepers alike. They stock a…read morewide range of animals from parrot fish to leopard geckos. All members of staff are friendly and are happy to help people with there enquieries.