1st time we have ever had our 4yr. old Border Collie professionally groomed and Molly is the best!…read more She made it easy for him, she was friendly and a pleasure to be around. She accomodated our time restraints and even gave him a cut when we didn't know if we wanted one or not, man! He looks great! And such a reasonable rate! Plus, we didn't even know he needs dental work until Molly told us, not even the vets jhave told us that! Thanks Molly, we will be back! Larsons, Chuck, Pam, Josh & Fox :o)

Moni did an excellent job on my Murphy! Just moved to town and grateful to have found our new…read moregroomer on the first attempt! Moni made sure she knew what I wanted from the visit and encouraged me to try a new look for my Yorkie. It was great advice and I love the results! They even gave him a "Little Angel Award" Great touch and made me feel better about leaving him. Definitely recommend Serenity Pet Spa!

If your looking for your dog to look exactly like you brought them in and wanna pay $80 for 30 mins…read moreof daycare then take them here. I'm going to go ahead and cut my own dogs hair from now on. Warning before you go here, they do not shave dogs they only do brisk trims. Not like we live in hot humid weather in the summer time. I would of only given one star if it wasn't or the cute $80 bandanna they put on my dog when they returned her.

I love this store. It may seem little by comparison but they have a great selection. The location…read moreis good and they always offer friendly service - I especially appreciate that they take heavy bags to my car!

5/5/26 3:30 p.m…read more Walk-in My husband and my daughter went in to get some goldfish for her new little tank that we got for her. The service from the staff was great, and they were all very friendly. They do have quite a decent selection of fish as well as other supplies and animals. The store is kept clean and organized. All of the animals look like they're in great condition and like they are very well cared for. The prices aren't too steep either. Overall, this is a nice location, and we will definitely be shopping here more often.

They have done my Aussie twice and she looks amazing and smells amazing after her grooming. Both…read moregroomers did great and gave our baby their own flair.

Submitted request online. Never received confirmation. Tried phone number on website. NOT IN…read moreSERVICE. Tried phone number on text, went to voice mail. Still had hope. Said groomer would come 8:20 to 8:50. NO SHOW

I was greeted by a very friendly lady walking through the door. She was super helpful in getting…read morethe shampoo I wanted and getting us set up. The place is clean and inviting. I reserved the large bath and it's private-perfect for an anxious 100 pounds of fur! Everything was really easy and very cost effective!

I always come here to wash my handsome boy. They always greet me with a smile. I appreciate that…read morethey also provide soap, conditioner, and brushes ! Im happy to have a place like this in my community

I called this wonderful groomer. She returned my cal within…read moreten minutes. Very pleasant and kind. Unfortunately due to my physical condition and limits-- she could not help me. I need a mobile groomer and Vet.

Very accommodating, great with dogs, knows her stuff and is about more than the financial gains…read morefrom being a groomer. She gave me tips to maintain my puppies between grooming recommended what type of nail trimmers to purchase and volunteered to show me how to use the nail equipment. So glad to have found the perfect groomer for my pups!!! Highly recommend. She does have a weight limit but if you've got a smaller animal she is who you want grooming them!!!

Fair warning, this is a long review, but if you're looking for a quality pet supply store and…read moreyou're on the fence, please read the full review. I'm embarrassed to say that I've lived in Ankeny for 2 years and hadn't found Wholesome Pet Essentials sooner. I told them that when I was in the store too! What a gem. This is exactly what every small town or neighborhood needs. Sure we have a big box pet supply store to shop at, but that's not what most enlightened, wise, local-loving, conscientious pet owners want. Some would consider me intense, and admittedly, I have very high standards. When it comes to anything for my dog, only the best will do. Wholesome Pet Essentials has the best! I found Wholesome Pet Essentials because I had been making my dog's food at home for the last few months, but just in the previous couple of days, she started eating dirt from my houseplants. After a quick search on the internet, I gathered that she was likely missing something from her diet. So even though I had been having decent success making her food from scratch, I figured if I messed it up this one time, it was time to hand it back to the professionals. I think I searched for "fresh dog food" or something. Unfortunately, I do not remember. But Wholesome Pet Essentials came up in my search, so I poked around their website a little bit, and I found a brand of raw food that I hadn't tried before and ordered online to pick up in-store later. When I came in to get the food, I browsed around. I saw some happy pups getting groomed in the back. The selection for both cats and dogs is astonishing! An employee asked if I was looking for anything in particular. I told her I wasn't sure how to explain what I was looking for, but I told her my dog had recently taken to eating dirt, and the employee knew what my dog needed! She knew she was missing some essential nutrients, and she suggested a small pouch of Flora4, which is a raw food topper that I hadn't heard of, but I'm so glad the employee suggested it. It has been 3 days since my visit to Wholesome Pet Essentials, and my dog stopped eating dirt, and she loves the new food! Shifting gears a bit. I'm pretty sure the woman who fetched my online order for me (not the same person who suggested the Flora4) is an owner, and she mentioned that they are expanding into the vacant space next door. The Textbook Outlet moved, and Wholesome Pet Essentials will be taking over that space. I am so excited for them, and I am thrilled that I found them! This is now my go-to spot for anything my dog needs. If you made it to the end of this review, you must really love your pet, too, because I know this is quite long, but I can't help it; I have lots of lovely things to say about the knowledgable and friendly people of Wholesome Pet Essentials!

I've only been once so far and am kicking myself for not going sooner. The staff is so friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and they do a lot of rescue events to help find furever homes. This is actually how I ended up there, and I left with some goodies and a resolve to adopt another puppy from Hope Animal Rescue. I HIGHLY recommend for anyone in Ankeny with cats, dogs to get your stuff here! Also, they have a DIY bathing station. Sweet!

I take my mini golden doodle pup here and they do a FANTASTIC job. They are busy so book ahead…read more Cora always is happy when I drop her off and pick her up. She is well cared for there. Love the bows and bandanas she gets there. She smells great and overall happy with the service. I have gone other places in Ames, but Peppers is the best!

I got my longhaired cat groomed here as this was one of the only places in ames that grommed cats…read more I asked for a trim, and when I got him home it was extremely uneaven and not even brushed out. I'm extremely upset, and I feel they wayyyy overcharged for what I got. I will not be coming back here. ​

My 2 20lb Havanese dogs had their 1st grooming here last Saturday. It was a wonderful wonderous…read moreexperience for all. Both dogs are rescue dogs; one rescued from an abused place and I was worried about him. He returned with a beautiful cut and a happy relaxed demeanor. I couldn't be happier. My other dog had a beautiful cut and a mellow mood also. Both had the best cuts they have ever had. There is a Dog Whisperer here. My advice is not to hesitate to come here with your loved dogs; here is the best groomer ever! An unconditional 5 star rating!

From the owner: Your hometown full service professional mobile groomer. I have been serving Des Moines for over 10…read moreyears. All breeds and sizes are welcome. We are a fully equipped for all seasons with a/c, heat, and hot water in our mobile grooming station. Able to assist with handicapped dogs. I know life gets busy so I have evening and Saturday. Give your dog the mobile grooming experience they deserve at a very affordable price. Their gentle grooming appointment is just a call away.