This review is for just the store, NOT GROOMING.
I like PetSmart for the convenience. It's close to home and work, so I can stop in for cat food, litter, or fish food without going out of my way. PetSmart also works with shelters and homeless pets charities, which gives them a little extra in the positive direction.
PetSmart's newer line of Simply Nourish pet food is what really keeps me coming back. I buy it for my cat and she loves it. It's a great, natural food without the super high prices of some of the big brands.
Recently this particular PetSmart stopped playing music. It's an eerie sort of silence in there except for the occasional dog barking, bird squawking, or people talking. When we inquired about it, we were informed that management decided to stop playing music because it cost too much money. Really? Seriously? Apparently it's a special PetSmart only music system which plays PetSmart commercials highlighting products, sales, and services. And this costs them money? I guess so. That is the dumbest thing I've heard in awhile.
So, PetSmart (Chambersbug location) lost a star for that reason. The poor employees have to work without music, and shoppers inherently feel slightly awkward without the background music. For me, it makes me want to get out of there faster with no background music. I just feel weird in there, like the store is closed or something and I shouldn't be there. It's amazing how such a simple thing like store music can change the entire ambiance and shopping experience. I don't linger and look at other things, I get what I need and get out.
It may seem silly to go on about this music thing, but it really says a lot about a company. They're too cheap to play music...hmmm.
What I can say positively is that most staff members are super nice and helpful. You can interrupt them while they're stocking shelves and ask a question, and they're not bothered. Cashiers are efficient and nice. Animals' cages always look clean and neat, and the little critters seem as happy as they can be in small cages.
I think issues with this PetSmart are all in management, staff seems great and seem to do their jobs well. Like I said in the beginning, I have nothing to say on the Grooming, as I've never experienced it, this is just the retail portion. read more