Having checked out the new PetSmart in Bedford I have a new found respect for this smaller sized chain store. *It's much smaller (meaning you won't wander around aimlessly looking at things you don't have a need for). *While they carry far fewer food options for your pet, the brands that they do carry are superior. *They have a loyalty program (buy "X" bags get one free) *More centrally located (Clayton Park) *They won't have more than a few kittens at a time up for adoption. If you're lucky you'll get in and out without having your heart strings pulled too much. *Not a fish mill with dead floating fish in various tanks (since they don't exist at PV in the first place) *Just all around a better option unless you live out in Bedford. read more

This place is the best! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the store is always clean and tidy. I've spent a long time in retail management, so I'm not easily impressed these days, making it a pleasure to take the time to send this. They also have the most incredible locally built cat tree collection. Well done Pet Value! You've got a great team here. read more

Pet Valu - Waiting for a taxi with my 40lb bag of kitty litter :). - Pet Stores Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I accidentally stumbled on this place while in the area yesterday. This store must have just opened recently and is a new addition to Clayton Park. It feels like a higher end pet supply store but is very comparable in price to other pet stores in the area. It does not carry any animals so you're not supporting backyard breeders or poor housing conditions. It has items such as pet food (dog, cat and small animal feed), pet treats, toys, beds, pet carriers, leashes, food bowls, etc. One thing that really stood out about this store, is that it carries items I've never seen anywhere else. The dog toys in stock were toys I've never seen before (I bought a couple for my dog and she's been squeaking them nonstop every since). They have a pretty big collection of dog leashes and harnesses which are modern and stylish. The quality of items seems quite high and the staff were very friendly and attentive. They did not carry my brand of dog food so I will still have to go to my regular pet supply store for that but besides that, I really liked this store. If you're getting bored with seeing the same leashes, toys and items at the pet stores around here, definitely check this place out. read more

While this is a chain, each store is owned by a franchisee, which really lends to a "small owners/mom&pop" type of feel. Most of the staff volunteer or are involved in animal rescue/animal welfare causes. They are knowledgeable and have a lot to offer. What I love best about them is that they aren't interested in selling the most expensive item - Often if something is too expensive, they are more than happy to suggest alternatives so you never feel pushed into something. Their selection is also much more varied than other pet stores around - especially compared to Petcetera. I find their goods to be of higher quality and from local sources as well. They also offer a great incentive for buying pet food - buy 10 and get 1 free! The store is always clean and well-stocked, and they welcome your furry friends. I love bringing my dog in because they know him and make sure he gets plenty of attention - in fact, two things impressed me: - After some play time with another dog, the staff offered my dog some water and a treat! - Once when one of my dog tags fell off in the store, instead of throwing it away, they tracked me down and let me know about it. read more

I love my cats. Biggz and Molz (they are gangsta). But, as much as I love them, they can be a royal pain in the ass when they are hungry. Biggz especially, he will bite fingers and noses, not hard but enough to let you know he wants his kibble. PetValu is close to my apartment so when I'm in need of kitty food i'll head here if I have none left. Although not my first choice for a pet store in the HRM, PV does a pretty good job. They have tonns of healthy and natural grab for my boys, lots to look at , and ouuu and awwwee over. There are no animals inside but their resident cat who will play with ya. I wish I could remember her name, she is a nice kitty. I love kitties....Crazy cat lady, I know, I know! Items can be abit pricy, but that's what I expect from pet stores in general. It looks like the quality is there and I know that the boys enjoy their healthy food. They have lots of toys for your furry friend, Biggz doesn't play too much with anything besides socks and elastics but we have found some feathery fun toys for him, and Molz he love the catnip and honeysuckle. read more

This is a very near and well presented pet store. Staff are friendly. Owner is super nice and helpful. I do find their products are 15-30% more than other pet stores and sometimes the more expensive stuff is pushed. They always have SPCA cats and do an awesome job of finding them homes! read more

Wandered in recently and at first glance its your typical pet supply store. Foods, toys, health care supplies etc etc. Staff are helpful enough, and pleasant. Personally I found them to be pricey. Picked up a package of 2 (or 3?) Chuckit balls for the dog, only to go and find them $2 cheaper at my regular supply store. The food I feed was also slightly more expensive. They're not leaps and bounds off the mark, but they're definitely pricier than other options. read more

I love this store. As a cat lover I spend a lot of time wandering pet stores, looking for new treats and toys. This place has everything. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff and owner (I believe her name is Ally, correct me if I'm wrong); huuuge selection of pet food, from Purina-type foods to more specialized and grain-free brands; and of course Stella, the resident cat. Stella now has to share the store with some kittens up for adoption from the SPCA, but she's getting used to sharing the patrons' attention. ;-) Agree with other Yelpers that it is a bit pricey; however, I don't find it more expensive than Global and I honestly prefer the service and selection at Pet Valu. read more

This place is wonderful! They do not support the selling of dogs and cats through pet store, rather they support local adoption/rescue services! You can find anything your pet needs, and the owner is a wonderful lady! Everyone check it out! read more

I love this location. Staff always ask me if I need a hand and were very very helpful when it came to picking a litter and food for our new cat. They have a loyalty program where if I buy 9 bags of cat food, I get one free. It also applies to the rodent food I have been buying. I love that they do not sell animals. The stores in the area that do sell them are horrible, so I try to support PV over them. The only downsides is that the selection is a lot smaller, especially for rodents. I have rats and I have a difficult time finding different accessories for the cage but I keep checking back. They are a little more pricy, which has been mentioned. But I'd rather spend the extra money there compared to the other pet stores in the area. read more

In the past few months, have visited the PetValu in Lower Sackville. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and with their help and advice found products that were right for my little yorkie. My thanks to Ian and the rest of the staff and I will continue to visit this store on a regular basis. read more

Well, were should I begin. My wife and I walked into the clayton park location about a year and a half ago. We had been having skin problems with our pet and thought lets go see if there is anything we can get for him that will stop the itching. So we continued to search the store for something when the owner of this location asked if we needed any help. She gave us some of her opinions on why my pet was scratching and told us that the food he was eating was probably the problem.We decided to swich food and at this time purchased a bag. She then tells us about the loyalty program that they offer buy 10 bags get one free. We enroll in this program. After 18 months of purchases we are told by her 3months ago your next bag is free. Every time we go into the store we are told there is a problem with the system and keep your receipts and we will tally them later. At this time we are okay with this. This week I go back to the store to pick up my pets food to find out that they are out of stock, and it will be in the next day. We return to get my pets food and find out that we are no longer on the computer loyalty program they have lost our name and the amount of food we have purchased. Further more the owner tells us she stopped the loyalty program 5 months ago. Really would have been nice to let people know via a sign in your store or even some kind of verbal communication from her. She then proceeds to tell us she does not remember us as customers in her store. She then tells us we need to go to our financial institution and get a copy of our bank transactions so she can see if we are for real about our purchases. To be short about this my wife and I find the owner to be very cold (walked in last night not a hello, how are you, some sort of greeting from her). This woman also got caught fibbing us last night, but I will not get into that. So in saying this I have shopped at one of the most expensive pet supply stores in Halifax for the last 18 months with the rudest owner operator my wife and I have ever met. You would think she would at least have some respect and know who her customers are not this woman. In saying this I do not recommend anyone shopping here and our days as a loyal customer to your business are over. read more