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    The Fish & Bone

    4.4 (78 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Ruffwear harness that holds dog water bottles! She got lots of compliments.
    Meredith C.

    Fish & Bone is my go-to for dog equipment recommendations. I have gotten a couple excellent Ruffwear harnesses here and the staff is so nice and awesome with helping size my lab mix. They even reply to short notice Facebook messaged questions! Highly recommend shopping local if you're unsure what your dog needs. Also a sort of unbelievable treat selection if you're training and need some high-value or very specific treats. And cute dog toys.

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    Gabriel W.

    I ordered a low cost specialty item from their online web store and there was a minor issue with what we received. I contacted the store by phone (a half hour before they opened, but they still answered) and spoke with Sylvie who provided spectacular customer service. I also communicated with Colleen by email, who was equally helpful. After this experience, I plan to convert as much of our pet supply purchasing as possible from the big online retailers to The Fish & Bone. Thank you for being awesome!

    Maria T.

    Wanting to get my pup something for our long drive back to NY, we stopped here prior to getting on the road. At first, I was hesitant to bring my pup inside, as there didn't seem to be other dogs inside. I was proven wrong. There were a ton of other dogs taking refuge from the heat inside the shop! My dog, the ever curious one, was quick to walk in between the treat and toy sections. Their diverse selection of treats must have been wonderful to smell; she seemed like she was having the most wonderful time! The staff were excellent, both to my pup and I. One of the ladies on the floor gave her treats, which she seemed to really enjoy. Shout out to the young man with the short hair behind the counter, Shane, whose exceptional customer service skills make me wish Fish and Bone were closer to us. He seemed to be a true pet lover, which you can just tell by the way he acted towards my pup. I'm sure if Kathy (the wonderful owner) were to open a store in NY, it would be a hit. I very much look forward to bringing my pup here again.

    Thanks for recommending the puzzle feeder for little Mabel!  We can't wait to come back.
    Katie F.

    Omg I don't understand how this place doesn't have 5 stars EXACTLY!!! Brought my rescue pup in yesterday and the employees were so friendly and helpful with EVERYTHING. So kind. The first thing they asked when I came into the store was if my pup could have a treat (and even asked if she had allergies). Which I was so impressed by. And I know my dog liked it cause she refused to leave and I had to carry her to the car.

    Our 6 year old lab, Zipper, taking a do-it-yourself bath after a great day at the beach!
    Diana K.

    Stopped in with our 6 year old yellow lab after spending the day on the beach with him. Had read you can "take the salt off your dog" after a day at the beach and didn't quite know what that meant. We first looked outdoors for a hose/shower but learned that meant they have an indoor do-it-yourself dog wash. The room is visible at the front desk via a glass door. There are two side-by-side self-wash stations in a room that fits probably 3 people max. The room does not have a ceiling which is helpful as the humidity doesn't build as you wash your dog. We have only used one of these once at a chain pet store and it was so hot and humid in that store. Towels, shampoo, aprons, brushes and a dryer are provided. We brought our own shampoo but used everything else. The staff pretty much pointed you to the room and left it to you to figure everything out. We're glad we had used one of these before so had a little clue. The positives; the staff leaves you alone, everything you need is there, the room is comfortable in terms of temperature/humidity, you don't have to clean up after you finish, the price is reasonable ($16 for a 60-80 pound dog). The cons: if you needed assistance, you would have to go out and get their attention, the dryer blows cold air and was making a loud, distressed screaming sound on high and a rattling noise above the room accompanied the sound. This must be "normal" as none of the staff ever came in to see what all the noise was. We turned the dryer off and then back on low but it still continued to sound distressed. We did buy a small bag of dry Fromme dog food for our lab (which is his "regular" brand of food) and it was reasonably priced. Convenient for anyone who is bringing a dog to the ocean but does not live locally. We would return again under these circumstances.

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    Evan G.

    I really liked being able to shop at The Fish & Bone on Commercial Street in Portland. They have a wide selection of all things pet supplies and they feature many items that I have not seen anywhere else before. It is fun to check out all of the different supplies that they have available and I was able to find many things that I wanted to purchase as gifts. I like how this store was organized as they are able to fit so many things in the space they have available. The vibe and atmosphere here is fun and free and enjoyed being here among it all. The staff here was really cool and friendly and knowledgeable about all things pet related. I had a really good experience here and recommend it for all pet owners.

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    Erick O.

    The Fish & Bone is a nice little pet store right in the heart of the city. It's across the street from the harbor. They have just about everything you need for your pet. Include Kong products and Blue Buffalo! A dog is not a dog unless it has a Kong in its life, trust me I know! Yogi & Benji play more with there Kong toys then they do with me. The staff was very helpful and courteous for us. We honestly just walked in because we were thinking of our dogs which were back home since we were on vacation. Yogi loves playing with chew rags and Benji pretty much chews on anything that squeaks. So in memory of our dogs and our trip to Maine from Miami. We got Yogi and lobster rag and Benji a squeaky lobster. Trust me I know the boys will love them. Thanks again!

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    Thank you for your great review! We hope to see you again really soon

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    4 months ago

    Love this place! Great quality and very affordable. They treat their customers like family.

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    5 months ago

    Super helpful friendly staff. Great selection of treats and supplies. Will definitely return!

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    Amazing selection of super cute toys, treats and amazing customer service and product knowledge & selection to boot!

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    Very friendly customer service and great prices. Bought two dog collars with matching leashes for my pups.

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