PETSMART - DADELAND STATION -
After getting stuck in traffic on Kendall Drive AND having to wait at a railroad crossing for a train to pass, Coco Puff (my stunningly beautiful pussycat) and I arrived at this Petsmart a teensy bit late for their Saturday special event ... "Chance" the Petsmart canine mascot was posing with pets for photos. When I told an employee that Coco & I were there for the photo session, I was informed that it was over. Although we were only ONE MINUTE late, they had already shut down everything pertaining to the event. Coco & I were both disappointed and (with a sad face) we asked nicely if there was any way that we could still snag a quick photo with their dog mascot. The employee asked his manager but was told no, sorry, the event is over. I was like, awww, shucks! I explained to the employee how we missed the event because of the train. Darn train! The employee seemed very compassionate and AGAIN asked his manager, almost pleading, to see if there was any way that they could accommodate me. The manager paused, then told the employee, "Well, if you don't mind putting the dog costume back on!" (Apparently, this employee was the one who had been dressed up as their dog mascot.) The employee assured his manager that he did not mind at all. So the manager said, "OK, go ahead." The nice, young employee excused himself as he proceeded to the backroom to put on the costume. When he returned dressed as a giant dog, I handed Coco Puff over to him, and the manager took the photo (which he emailed to me afterward. See my photos.) I feel that they truly went above and beyond for customer satisfaction. I was pleased. Then, as usual, Coco played on their "kitty playground" while I shopped. And, as usual, when it was time to leave, Coco Puff threw a temper tantrum just like a little kid would when their time at the playground has come to an end. (Spoiled brat!! ... Lol! )
This particular Petsmart location is conveniently located in Dadeland Station on the third floor right next to the circular parking ramp.
A full-service Banfield Pet Hospital is on site.
Employees are always friendly and helpful.
In addition to this specific location meriting a 5 star rating, I also give the Petsmart Corporation, in general, 5 stars for the following reasons:
1. They allow pets inside! YAY! Coco Puff is an extroverted cat who just loves to go to Petsmart with me. All the employees & customers love her and they always tell me that they have never seen a CAT in the store, as most customers bring their DOG. As you can imagine, Coco Puff stands out in the crowd and quickly becomes surrounded with many adoring fans.
2. They carry my cat's FAVORITE canned catfood! And, it is EXCLUSIVE to PETSMART! The brand is GRREAT CHOICE (Petsmart's private label) and the flavor is CHICKEN CACCIATORE, an incredibly unique flavor because, like the classic Italian dish for humans, this gourmet recipe for felines features hearty chunks of protein-rich chicken immersed in a tantalizing tomato sauce. Although I have only one cat myself, I have given this flavor to every other cat I know, and guess what?! ... They ALL LOVE it! Apparently, cats like tomato sauce. WHO KNEW?!
3. They have terrific promotions for PetPerks members. PetPerks is Petsmart's customer loyalty program. You simply present your PetPerks card at the checkout (or just give your phone number) in order to receive PetPerks pricing. Also, you will receive exclusive promotions/coupons via e-mail. (Don't worry, they do NOT bombard your inbox!) Occasionally throughout the year, there will be special offers such as 15% off your total purchase, $10 off $30 purchase (which is actually 33% off ! ), and, most recently, they have offered an unbelievably amazing deal: FREE BAG of cat or dog food! (YES, FREE!) Up to 4.5 lb. bag for cats and up to 6 lb. bag for dogs. NO purchase necessary! NO price restrictions! NO brand exclusions! TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!! What a terrific way to build customer loyalty! THANK YOU, PETSMART! I am a happy customer!
4. They make significant charitable contributions. One example: In celebration of its 30th anniversary, PetSmart, Inc. launched its Buy a Bag, Give a Meal™ program in March 2017. For every bag of cat or dog food purchased March 1 - Dec. 31, 2017, PetSmart will donate a meal to pets in need and expects to donate more than 60 million meals in 2017.
5. PHOTOS WITH SANTA!! They offer free photos with Santa during two weekends in December. Dozens of dog owners bring their pampered pooches to these events. As usual, I am THE ONLY ONE bringing a CAT to these novelty events. MEOW! read more