For years I have had Parrots, and went to Avian/Parrot stores. I found that places like Petco didn't have much for Parrots, so I stopped going there.
In September, 2022, I was fortunate to be able to adopt one of the 4,000 Beagles that were rescued by the Humane Society from a company in VA that was breeding them for testing.
I knew of Petco, and used Chewy for my Parrots, but I had never heard of Pet Food Express.
I had been to the local stores in Santa Monica, including Centinela Feed, Animal Kingdom, and Petco before. On a recent trip to the "Valley", while at a Petco, I ran into a couple who told me about Pet Food Express, that was just up the street.
I am always up to checking out new places for my winged, and now, 4 legged "kids", so I went. I was extremely impressed with the types of food, variety of supplies from beds, toys to harnesses and leashes.
I was really blown away by Garity's knowledge of the dog foods they carried, from the cans, dry, and dehydrated freeze-dried. I was introduced to can dog food, at very reasonable prices that is made in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Being a U.S. and a Canadian Pilot, I KNOW that Canadian livestock, from cows, to chickens, are raised on far less processed foods and "meal", than in the United States, resulting in much healthier foods.
I now only buy canned dog food from Pet Food Express, that is from Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. I am careful about dry food, and like the dehydrated freeze-dried foods that I was introduced to there. I use the dehydrated "biscuits" as a topper for the kibble. Just one biscuit, for my 21 pound, 1 year & 4 month old Beagle, it is all gobbled up quickly, just as when I put wet food, earlier in the day, also as a topper on kibble.
Since I live in Santa Monica, getting to Encino is not an easy task most of the day, and even on weekends. I was glad to find out there is one on Olympic Blvd, just inside Beverly Hills. Getting past the 405 is a chore most of the time, but I found that if I take Olympic, from Santa Monica, to the Pet Food Express store, also on Olympic, it is pretty quick if I go before 2 PM, just always sticky about 4 - 6 blocks from the 405.
The first time I went to the Olympic store I met a wonderful, extremely knowledgeable, and helpful employee - Shefon. She is amazing in her knowledge of the different products, the ingredients, and factors regarding place of manufacture, like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
I am impressed by both the variety of items & food in the store, and its employees. I have been several times in just over 2 months. Each time it is a treat for my rescued Beagle - Snoopy, but enjoyable for me too, having very helpful, knowledgeable sales staff makes it interesting and very informative. I learn a lot each time I go about differences in foods and food types.
My Snoopy & I go to the Annenberg Beach House, here in Santa Monica, at least once a week. He loves to play in the edge of the surf. I had been looking on Amazon for a life preserver for him, but found one I had seen on Amazon, while at the Olympic - PFE store, and it was on sale for about $16.00. It was high quality, and fit perfectly. The same one on Amazon was $49.00, far more than the non-sale price at PFE.
Both the Encino and Beverly Hills stores I have been to have self-washing stations, and LARGE scales to weigh your "kid" (dog).
Although the Petco staff here in Santa Monica, are helpful, and polite, they don't have the knowledge that I find every employee who has helped me at Pet Food Express stores has.
I also don't think the "chain" pet stores, like Petco, carry the variety of Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand foods, that I am now hooked on at Pet Food Express.
Oh, and before I go, I can't forget to mention "Buy 3, Get 1 FREE"!!! I know it is on canned food, and toys as well. You can mix & match food, or toys, and get the lowest priced one of any 4 items for Free.
I see another reviewer, Stacy P, posted on 8/8/2022, that they "Only have Quality Products". I agree, and with the buy 3, get one free, it makes even the Canadian, Australian, & New Zealand can food, reasonably priced, close to the Petco & Chewy prices.
Check it out. I am certain if you LOVE your Dog, you will LOVE this place. Be prepared to be impressed with the knowledge of the staff. As I mentioned, each visit is a leaning experience that I look forward to. read more