- ONE star only because sometimes it's hard to get help or they are out of stock This IS THE PLACE, however small, for all quality pet needs - they also offer grooming that thankfully is out of the way and no long lines that block/intimidate shoppers. Those into aquariums, this is the $1 place in the county for expert help variety of fish, supplied come & go but "on sale" bargains are regular in stock quality supplies and aquarium varieties check-out members discounts very attentive to shoppers & their needs! convenient to College Station, near HEB Texas/Holleman, Twin Liquors, Starbucks, Champion, Hobby Lobby, Ross ample parking and many spots near front door - not exclusively Handicap prices are in step with competition and even lower than locals read more

This store has an amazing selection for dogs and cats, but the bird section is severely lacking. I love this store and the staff are beyond nice anytime I've visited, but I just can't justify coming here until the carpet in the entry way is removed. I don't think it's possible to get the ammonia/pee smell out of it at this point and I unfortunately get a nasty headache when I enter the store because of it. The day it's gone, they can take all my money again. read more

I've always had a wonderful experience here. Everyone is very nice and helpful, and they are all very knowledgeable about the pets! I appreciate that there are people that work there that actually know about exotic pets and the fish, and what care they need. Every time I'm there there's someone cleaning and feeding the pets so they care for all of them! They also won't sell you a sick fish, and I think it shows just how much care they put into the customers and the animals. There are also great exotic finds in the reptile and fish sections. read more

absolutely the best place to go! we had a Bette la pass that I was heartbroken over. the warranty their fish. I called Adrian at Petco and he said come in, we will fix you up. that is exactly what he did, he answered all my questions. He tested the water from my tank. very knowledgeable and helpful. he help me look for a healthy one and we found a beautiful red healthy active one. he sent me with dome rocks that will help the tank and boxed him up. we walked 2 miles to get there and back. we named him LOVE! we are so thankful for Adrian and Eric. I highly recommend to others! Thank you guys and Petco! you are blessed to have Adrian! Jodi Loveall and Ellie appreciates you and so does Love! read more

Petco - Pet Stores Near Me - College Station, Texas

Don't waste your time trying to buy fish here. The employee wouldn't sell a 1" algae eater because he said it required a minimum 100 gallon tank ! Not only a small sale lost today, but a larger future sale also. read more

Absolutely disappointed and dissatisfied with the bathing service received here. I took my pup here for a standard bath and he came out still damp and smelling disgusting. He smelled better before he was bathed here. It's sad since I didn't realize it till after we got in the car and I was in an enclosed space with him. What a waste of $50~ since I need to get him re-bathed to rid him of the nasty smell he left with. read more

I went to get my friend a new fish bc she recently lost hers... this ain't about the store it's about an employee named KINLEY, she was rude on how she told us we couldn't get our friend a new fish and saying we'd have to get her a gift card and let her come and pick it out in a rude way and we were looking at other fish other than a beta fish and the way she told us we couldn't get any other fish was just poorly mannered and could have handled it in a better way than she did. Ended up getting a beta Anywho KINLEY is rude read more

Saddest petco ive ever visited. The employees are fine and some are helpful. The place is so run down, crammed, and just sad. They have almost no toys or clothes. It's really just a dog food store. A crammed run down dog food store. read more

This Petco is FANTASTIC! I have been to this specific Petco quite a few times, and when I mean quite a few, I mean at least 1-2 times a week and have never experienced anything but professionalism and friendliness from the team that works there. This team at Petco College Station truly creates an atmosphere of welcome and acceptance. Every time I walk into this specific Petco it feels like I'm part of the Petco family. The team here makes an effort to remember the customers they serve and many of them greet me by name every time I come to visit. Susan, the store manager, has done a fabulous job working with her team ensuring that her customers are always provided exceptional customer service. When I couldn't find an item on the shelf, she always volunteers to see if they have it in the back. If the item is not available, she always offers to place a special order for me to ensure that I get what I am looking for. She is always ready and available to assist no matter what the issue may be. Many other team members have been just as helpful as Susan. If I ever needed fish help (SALTWATER... Yes Petco has saltwater fish... and freshwater), I can always reach out to Mel. She really knows the ins and the outs of all her fish in the aquatics section. She'll always ask what fish you already have in the tank and will always make the best recommendation to suit your specific tank. Going in, I have also had some dog questions and Caitlin has always been able to answer questions on her preferred dog food/treats and why. She always gives me a comparison and has always helped me to find the best product possible to suit my pup. Regardless of what your pet needs may be or if you're looking for a new pet (I've purchased three reptiles from this Petco and quite a handful of fish), this Petco is the place to go in this town! The team here truly care about YOUR pet. They understand that each pet is different and really come to get to know your pet and how to help cater to them. The team at the College Station Petco has really made me feel at home in their store; never afraid to seek assistance or help from them! Shoutout to the team at Petco College Station! Thank you Susan, Mel, Caitlin, Tristan, Derek, both Jordan's, Rachel, Chey, Jacob, Destiny, Anna, and Pam for being such a wonderful Petco team! I can't wait to visit for again for all my pet needs! read more

Grooming personnel were rude and unwilling to search computer for pet records of previous visits. Showed no interest at all in customer service. read more

I came into petco last week after having a crazy few weeks and rescuing a new dog, Gus. I had Megan sales partner #15 and she was incredible to say the least! she went out of her way to answer any questions that I had, and even helped me make his name tag because I was so tired from school and work and could not figure out the machine. She radiates a wonderful personality, and clearly loves her job! I would promote her if she worked for me! read more

I don't know what happened to the old employees, but i miss them. They were so nice and helpful. On 2/21/2020 at 1:02 PM Jeselle (partner 88) checked out my items and she had a nasty attitude. Did not say hello, did not smile, avoided eye contact, and acted like she hated her job. If you hate dealing with people then honey you should not be working in customer service. If you keep coming at ppl sideways with that rudeass attitude your going to lose your job and mess with the wrong one. Fix yourself before you wreck yourself. ‍ read more

every single time you go to schedule they turn around and cancel because they do not have enough staffing. the poor girl who is trying her best to groom these dogs is doing it by herself and sounds as if shes overworked. what kind of establishment doesnt correctly staff its grooming department these are dogs that deserve correct care and service people are trusting you with there furry little friends lives. 3 times they have cancelled on me. the young lady stated they have been struggling since december but the company has yet to step in and get them help. absolutely ridiculous!!! read more

The store isn't too bad and I don't hesitate to shop there BUT I have had a much better experience in general at Petsmart. I have been amazed at the quality difference between dog trainers in the two stores the most. We had my mother in laws dog trained at PetCo and it was an alright experience. We basically had a college girl who is pretty good with dogs that did a good job at holding the classes. Nothing spectacular.... We tried to sign my son's new dog up and didn't receive a call back after visiting the store even. Left messages, no calls.... We gave up and went to Petsmart. The Petsmart experience has been phenominal. They have a dog whisperer :). The woman knows her stuff. She has dealt with more puppy problems than anyone should have to deal with in a lifetime and can always give you advice on how to eradicate bad behaviors. read more

Our Corgi desperately needed a hair cut, nail and pad trim and a good bath. She received all this at an extremely good rate. The groomer was very helpful and attentive. We have been going here for a number of years and have found the staff in the grooming very good. We were quite pleased to see the remodeling that is going on in the main store and the veterinary clinic area. This was needed and I am sure will enhance the total store when completed. If you think the employees are good (and I do), I will bear with them while their remodeling is going on and keep going there. read more

Terrible. Went in looking for info on starting a saltwater aquarium and both employees I dealt with were extremely rude and unhelpful. I am not a beginner with aquariums but they spent the entire time trying to tell me not to start one and outright said they wouldn't help me. That's a $300++ dollar sale they've lost. read more

i went in to buy some fish. and the guy wouldn't want to sell them to me. i walked in into other petcos and without a problem got some fishes. read more

Petco has lost another customer. The grooming manager at this location has poor customer service and the grooming staff is mediocre at best. They have done additional services that I didn't request or want, cut my pups' hair however is easiest for them to get it done quickly, cancel appointments the morning of due to lack of planning and aren't easy to work with when there is a problem. I will NEVER go back. read more

Terrible customer service, every single employee was rude. The two questions I asked seemed to exhaust the cashier. Grooming was half ass, my dog's eyes were not properly cleaned. The store is filthy. Never again. read more

While I lived in Austin I loved PetCo, I shopped there often for my dogs' food and other supplies. I am no longer enamored with the store, as the one in College Station is pretty crappy. They must not understand the whole principle of stocking their shelves properly....they are always out of some items and, my big peeve, there are always boxes in the aisles. You can hardly navigate the store because there are boxes blocking the aisles and merchandise. Come on folks, how hard is it to unload a box and get it the hell out of the way? If the fire department were to stop by, I'm sure it would be a violation. The groomers did a sub-average job on my dog and they were much more expensive than PetSmart. read more

This is in regards to Petco's grooming department. I only have used them 2 times and told myself after each time I would never go back. After the second time I used their grooming services I was reminded why I do not use them. They did not do anything I ask but did do everything I asked them not to do. They charged me for a bad hair cut, a horrible flea treatment my dog did not need (he is on flea and heartworm preventative). I asked them about this and they just shrugged their shoulders and said "You signed this that says we can do what we want"...just be careful with the groomers. They, in my ever so humble opinion are not honest because they charge for unnecessary things. read more

I really like this location. The staff has helped me out a lot, one time my fiancé left our bags there and a day later we called and they had saved it for us! The staff also helps out with misplaced items such as something placed in the clearance that wasn't clearance, they gave me a discount on the item! read more

Went to get an aquarium stand, filter and gravel for a 29GAL tank. Matt was more than helpful. He fetched a cart for me and not only brought the aquarium stand to the checkout, he loaded it in the back of my car - heavy stand. Matt also knew what supplies I needed and which brands would work best for my project. He signed me up for Palsrewards as well. All in all, a very peasant experience. read more

Went In to grab something for the family pet and used the restroom. The bathroom is covered in dust no soap and a spider has made a large web around the toilet. Yuck. read more

I used to hate petco but after going to this one my views changed almost immediately after taking to the aquatics person Mel and the store manager Susan on help on how to set up a 38 gallon aquarium and what I needed to get started. It's now my one stop and shop place to get information on aquatic information and ever since I've been going I have bought and successfully set up my aquarium with the help of Susan and Mel. I completely recommend on going to this petco above all other. read more

I will never come to this store anymore! The puppy training is really suck! The trainer is so rude and never call me back if I ask for reschedule! Also I have no idea what she is teaching, is way more easy than I thought! And useless! read more

The store Manager Susan was very friendly and helpful. Had everything I needed and the whole staff was kind and helpful. Store was clean and found what I was looking for. read more

College station pet co is not helpful.When I went,there was no help.If you go don't ask for Susan she had a horrible attitude she was not nice.She was being disrespectful.I recommend never choosing to go there you will not be pleased.If you need pet supplies go to pet smart or pet plus way better help.There was a horrible smell.Susan does not like her job apparently because she has problem with costumers all day read more

I like Petsmart much better than Petco. However, Petco is much closer to where I live. Petco has everything I needed for my cat but I wish that they would organize the store better so that I don't have to keep walking around the same aisles looking for ONE thing. read more

For years we bring our two small dogs once in a great while for a good groom here. We brought them in at 3:20 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and stood there for 15 minutes while an employee was trimming nails of another dog, not giving a simple acknowledgement of "we'll be with you in a moment". I've worked retail and fast food for years, customer service is part of your job and they obviously can't do it. Then another employee came out and gave us attitude about how she would not have time to groom them even though the hours state they are open until 6. She was very condescending, and the way we were treated we were afraid how they would treat our dogs, especially with one of them being 15 years old. I would never go back again. read more

The Petco groomers provide excellent care for my dog. They know how to make her feel comfortable while giving her the full grooming treatment. I highly recommend the groomers at the College Station location. read more

I took my cocker spaniel in for grooming and I was asked if I wanted the typical cocker spaniel hair cut, with the back shaved and the skirt left longer and I agreed. I then specifically asked for his eyelashes to be left long and to not be cut. I show up to pick him up and his beautiful hair on his skirt that we had been growing out for a few months was completely shaved off. Not even a difference in length between the skirt and the back like the "typical cocker haircut." I then noticed that his beautiful long eyelashes were also hacked off as well, when I know for sure I specified DO NOT CUT THEM when I dropped him off, it was even repeated back to me. I could of cried, he still looks cute but I'm very upset that NOTHING that I asked was done correctly to my dog. However, the groomers and staff were very friendly I will say. I will not be returning to this Petco again, I am very upset about his skirt and eyelashes being completely gone. read more

I really like this store but its kind of hit or miss with the employees. when we first moved here (2.5 years ago) I loved going there and had excellent help from their employees! it was nice to go in and find one person who could help me answer questions about our sons lizards (in a way I can understand!) and then answer all of my dog food questions, but it is harder now to find anyone that really knows anything or seems like they care... they have lost a few good employees I think. the sales are definitely fantastic. even worth crappy service! read more

I only buy dog food here versus Petsmart because I get a free bag after I buy 10. The store in general smells and the staff is less than friendly. read more

I called Petco and asked the manager (Shane Turpen) if I could bring my hamsters in. He said I could and asked me how many hamsters do I have. I told him between 6-8. He told me well if you bring that many in, then you need to bring a cage for each one separately. I asked him if I can bring all the hamsters in one cage. And he said no. He also said that pairing hamsters together is not good and they will eventually kill each other. I told him that I have 3 hamster cages at the house and all of them are paired up and they are doing just fine. Anyway, I got off the phone with him and thought about what he just said. Then I called him back. I told him if pairing hamsters together is bad; then why do you have all of your hamsters at your store all together in one cage. He replied angrily "just bring them in". I told him their is no need for an attitude. I am a customer and didn't appreciate his tone. His customer service was poor and he needs a refresher course on customer service. read more

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM FOR ANY FUR-BABY!!! If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I used to take my dog here to get groomed and they hurt him twice. The first time it was bad and he needed stitches and the groomer apologized repeatedly and she seemed genuine so I took it as an honest mistake and let it slide. They also offered to pay for the grooming and the vet visit which was nothing less than I would've asked. However, the second time I took my dog in to get groomed another groomer hurt him the same way yet again despite a notification the first groomer had put in the system to notify all other groomers of my dogs condition. The second groomer didn't apologize once when I went in to get my dog and she had the nerve to say my dog tried to bite her. What did she expect?! Any dog will try to protect himself in the case that he's being hurt! She still expected me to pay for the grooming in full. Needless to say that was the last time I went in. AGAIN, I REALLY REALLY REALLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM. read more