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Petopia

3.6 (50 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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They don't need your money here. You'll be kicked out before closing time.
Bobbi B.

Rudest pet store experience and employees EVER! I traveled a good distance to visit this place because I was impressed with their reviews. I got to Petopia a little before closing time at around 8:18 pm. I only needed a few items so I figured there would be time to get what I needed... Or so I thought. My optimism was shattered immediately because as soon as I walked in the employees that worked there started with the attitude. I was greeted by a, "We're closing soon. Hurry up!" no "Hello, how are you doing? Can I help you find something this evening?" It struck me as rude but I'm a very considerate person so I rushed even faster than I normally would have anyway knowing it was getting late. A young lady with auburn hair and two men were working at the time. They all seemed like they could care less about paying customers and more about closing up shop early. This was the first pet store I've ever been to that didn't even acknowledge me or my dog. Maybe I'm spoiled but most pet stores I've been to greet you and your dog warmly, ask if they can give your dog a treat, ask if you need any help, etc. Not at this place and it struck me as odd. It felt as if these employees weren't actual animal lovers. They were just there to cash in a paycheck. I head up to the counter to make my purchase and I asked a couple questions to which I'm again told that they are closing now and there isn't time. I'm starting to get annoyed at this point so I show them my phone and remind them that it's only 8:24 pm. It even says so on my receipt which I've taken the trouble to scan in but yelp's resizing feature made it too small to read so I've cropped it. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/M8lpSyffVwG6K2LoviTsEw?select=arKs-0Er6klThSddsFKjpg Immediately after I made my purchase, I saw a pet training clicker behind the counter. I said, "I'm sorry. Can I please buy one more thing? I need one of those pet training clickers too." I was told NO in a very off putting tone. I said, "Really?! No?" and she said, "I already turned off the register. We are closed!" in an extremely rude tone. Well that was quick! I literally spotted the clicker one second after I had made my purchase. Couldn't have felt more unwelcome than I did at that second. I was so appalled by her demeanor that I asked for her name but she refused to give it to me. It just gets better at this place, I tell ya! So... all I know is that this unnamed auburn haired employee was working on Monday evening, April 18, 2011 and she refused to let me buy anything else. The posted hours clearly state that they are open until 8:30 pm but I found out the hard way that this was not the case so buyer beware. The employees aren't at all concerned with someone making an extra purchase that they actually turn down your request to spend more money in their store. Insane! If this were my store, I'd definitely be interested in knowing who was working there while turning down extra money in this economy and being rude to customers. I'm now left extremely disappointed with my experience at Petopia. I wouldn't recommend this place at all. When it comes to NYC, there are plenty of other customer service oriented pet stores to choose from so no loss here. I will go somewhere else that appreciates my business.

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HI I go here and there location on Ave A for all of my pet needs. The place is clean, well stocked, good inventory, and helpful staff.

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