Review of Petsmart: Siberian Husky disaster
Thumbnail of user steveb2966
Alabama
1 review
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May 29th, 2023

Stopped by PetSmart and asked for a price for trim and wash. Quoted $88.00. Dropped off dog and got call that due to heavy matting behind ears they would have to cut that area close and it would cost a little more. I went to pick up dog and they had shaved him. Then I went to cash register and they charged $154. To me that is more than a little more for what looks terrible.

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Date of experience: May 29, 2023

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Petsmart has a rating of 2.8 stars from 546 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Petsmart most frequently mention customer service, next day, and online order problems. Petsmart ranks 14th among Pet Supply sites.

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    66
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    33
  • Returns
    34
  • Quality
    56
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Thumbnail of user stephenb105
Illinois
9 reviews
12 helpful votes
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February 12th, 2016

Went online and was told my dog's food was out of stock but to try stores. So I go into a store, with the list my vet gave me of the top 5 brands to get. 2 of which are only sold in 50lb bags which I really didn't want to get since my husky is very picky and might not have eaten either one. The other 3 I was told aren't made anymore, which made me feel very stupid, until I went to walmart the next day and found 2 sitting there both in 5lb bags which I bought both. This place is truly PetStupid!

Date of experience: February 12, 2016

Thumbnail of user hemantg7
India
4 reviews
10 helpful votes
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October 31st, 2017

Petsmart grooming is terrible. I have taken my dog to them 5-6 times and each time I had poor customer service. I thought it was just the person I worked with so I would use a different "groomer" or a different Petsmart. Whenever I have taken my dog to groomers

Date of experience: October 30, 2017

Thumbnail of user annas233
Canada
1 review
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August 18th, 2017

I was working there and I seen horrible things they don't walk ur dog they barely feed them! Being in cage all day when they sick or depressed and don't want to leave the cage they just dragged them out agressivly! Don't ever hôtel ur dog there

Date of experience: August 18, 2017

Thumbnail of user angelap166
New Jersey
4 reviews
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September 29th, 2021

My cat Lola LOVES the temptation treats so much. When she gets stuck under the bed it's what motivates her to get out! I even made a YouTube video for her "Miss Lola stuck under the bed" by AngelaZ:-)

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Date of experience: September 28, 2021

Thumbnail of user thuyb8
New York
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May 7th, 2022

When I tried to submit my order. I was prompted to re-enter my payment information because there was an error and the system couldn't process my information. I did this 4 times, and I was still getting the error message, how annoying. Aside from that, the website is slow, glitchy, and it doesn't seem to be able register autoshipment discounts. I give up on trying to order from Petsmart. Terrible experience.

Tip for consumers:
Dont bother wasting your time trying to make a purchase through petsmart. Their website is terrible! It will only leave you frustrated.

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Date of experience: May 7, 2022

Thumbnail of user sandras2190
Ohio
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August 18th, 2021

If I could give zero stars I would. Two weeks after I have ordered a bag and case of dog food, no delivery. It took 4 days to even have the shipping started, they refused to cancel the order even though it hadn't been shipped. Next, it travels from CA to UT to NV to IN to OH, arrives in Miamisburg only to sit on their hot trucks for 3 days so far. I've called both FedEx and petsmart and neither know where it is and petsmart refuses to refund it or request that it be returned to the shipper, which FedEx requires directly from the shipper. So I'm out almost $100, no dog food has arrived, every day FedEx says it's on the truck, then changes it to some obsurd excuse for not delivering, not that I would feed it to them at this point after it's likely spoiled on their hot trucks, and petsmart refuses to refund or have FedEx return it to them. Absolutely unbelievable and the one and only time I will buy anything from petsmart.com.

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Date of experience: August 18, 2021

Thumbnail of user chrisv50
Texas
18 reviews
23 helpful votes
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March 9th, 2017

Really like ordering from these people, I've picked up item at store, and also had items delivered, all packaged well, and shipped in a timely matter.

Date of experience: March 9, 2017

Thumbnail of user georgeb90
New Jersey
12 reviews
30 helpful votes
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February 21st, 2015

We always find what we want, just something at a price that is higher than should be. But you do not need to run around to different stores looking for pet supplies, they are all here in one place.

Date of experience: February 21, 2015

Thumbnail of user andrews179
Connecticut
25 reviews
37 helpful votes
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August 20th, 2016

PetSmart has always had what I needed for my poodles; food, toys, treats, leads, etc. The stores are well maintained and staff is pretty dependable and friendly.

Date of experience: August 18, 2016

Thumbnail of user nadined10
Virginia
7 reviews
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October 23rd, 2017

PetSmart has a very nice variety of items and nutritional food for your pets but everything they sell can be bought online at other retailers for about half the price.

Date of experience: October 23, 2017

Thumbnail of user thomass2065
North Carolina
1 review
3 helpful votes
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June 19th, 2021
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My wife was at Pet Smart today, and the bill was 22.51 and she gave the cashier 23.01. The cashier said would you like to round it off, and, my wife said, not today…So, then she told me that they didn't have any coins the bank is not sending them any. She then said, you don't have any nickels or dimes and she said, not. We feel they should reduce the price of the purchase…THIS IS A BREACH OF CONTRACT…

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Date of experience: June 19, 2021

Thumbnail of user franm127
Georgia
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May 10th, 2021

Ananda was the groomer in Dawsonville Ga. I paid $59 for a horrible hair cut. She doesn't listen to how you want your dog groomed she isn't nice to your pet he was there for three hours and I don't think she ever offered water to my pet. I don't recommend anyone to take their pet there to be groomed. VERY ANGRY

Date of experience: May 10, 2021

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Clara R.
Oregon
514 reviews
611 helpful votes
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September 26th, 2018

I love their help for finding my pets the best of food and even flea medicine...ive bought a beta fish three years ago and hes still swimming around lol there fish last a long time

Date of experience: September 25, 2018

Thumbnail of user willd16
North Carolina
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
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April 16th, 2015

I shop the local pet boutique too, but PetSmart is the go-to place for variety and good prices. I can get my cat food there more inexpensively than anywhere else. Better than PetCo by far.

Date of experience: April 16, 2015

Thumbnail of user chenoal2
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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November 2nd, 2023

Poor customer service, poorly trained associates. Rude associates. Don't even bother buy elsewhere where they actually care about their livestock.

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Buy elsewhere

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Date of experience: November 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user judys20
New Jersey
40 reviews
113 helpful votes
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August 6th, 2015

GREAT ONLINE STORE... MANY PRODUCTS. I have guinea pigs and sometimes finding treats for them is difficult... only trouble? They LOST MY ONLINE ORDER~never received it so i ordered again... that got lost! Went to pet mountain and petco. Adios!

Date of experience: August 6, 2015

Thumbnail of user karenm402
Pennsylvania
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
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October 27th, 2017

Not only do they have everything under one roof, the amount of money they donate to shelters in incredible. I groom my dog there and love the results.

Date of experience: October 27, 2017

Thumbnail of user tinai72
California
1 review
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June 13th, 2022

The cashier, Arianna, would not call the hospital in their facility to get my pet's RX number even though I had her RX. Then when I came back up with the Rx #, she put all my stuff in the return cart. Was at the Petsmart in Brentwood on Lone Tree Way.

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Date of experience: June 13, 2022

Thumbnail of user franciner3
Oregon
5 reviews
0 helpful votes
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May 18th, 2016

Candy had surgery last week and she is doing great. The people there are so very kind and know what they are doing. I have a wellness plan with them which fits my budget

Date of experience: May 16, 2016

Thumbnail of user jerrya111
North Carolina
22 reviews
39 helpful votes
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November 27th, 2021
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I made an appointment for my my two dogs (25 lbs and 20 lbs) a cut, bath and nails ground. The appointments were 9 am and 10 am. I dropped them off before nine and they said between 4 and five hours. At 1pm I went back to the salon to see if they were ready and was told that one of them had not even been done at this time. Already 4 plus hours in the pen, no water in a pen and only one was done. I expressed my feelings that this was unacceptable. Just apologies as if they had been here before. I asked for a manager on the floor and he did little more than make excuses. This was not about the cost or trying to get my bill reduced. I just wanted my pups taken care of in a timely fashion. He stated the Holidays are like this. I made my appointment just a few days before and they were not busy. They have always been slow but this was ridiculous. Why make an appointment when after 4 plus hours you still have one not even touched at this time. What takes so long? A bath, a cut and nails ground for two small pups and we are talking seven hours. I do not think that appointments are needed. Just drop them off and come back tonight seems to be the policy. They were taken in very early and no other dogs were in the salon when I dropped them off. What is wrong with this place? I will never take mine back there again. No food, no water, no pee break for seven plus hours. SHAME! Pet Smart, I think not. Price $129

Tip for consumers:
Book your appointments close to closing otherwise you will be waiting all day for a call.

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Date of experience: November 27, 2021

Thumbnail of user robertom29
Pennsylvania
30 reviews
27 helpful votes
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May 23rd, 2016

Good product selection, but very high prices. PetSmart wants to operate with high margins and make the consumer carry the burden of paying for inefficient operating costs.

Date of experience: May 23, 2016

Thumbnail of user jackiee139
Iowa
1 review
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March 16th, 2022

We have been bringing our rescue dog Cricket to you folks for grooming since August 2021. Cricket is a Pomsky and has a thick undercoat. Brittany usually does a good job with her grooming so that the undercoat isn't shedding too much. We just took her in for her grooming Sunday at 9:30. Brittany said she wasn't feeling well and gave her to Kaitlyn to groom. She did an awful job. I have been getting dog hair in my mouth, eyes, and on my clothes since she was brought home. I now have an eye infection in my eye and it's red and swollen. She clearly did not have the FERMINATOR done which gets the undercoat. Side note NO BOWS - REALLY?
My name is Jackie and my husband's is Doug.

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Date of experience: March 16, 2022

Thumbnail of user sharonz4
New Jersey
1 review
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October 1st, 2015

I use Petsmart.com to order my 30 lb bag of dog food, I have to drive 7 miles to get to the store. Instead of having to take this heavy bag of food off the shelf in the store, into the cart, into my car and out of my car. Then I have to bring it up 5 steps into the house. I use Petsmart.com. Their webside is very well organized, items are easy to look up and purchasing a breeze, There are no lines I have to stand in. Using Amazon Prime will get your product shipped in 2 days. UPS delivers the product right to my door... no steps to climb. No gas to use and no wear & tear of my car. I love Amazon Prime. I also use their grooming salon to get my Bichon Frise groomed. I love everything about Petsmart, especially their low prices.

Date of experience: October 1, 2015

Thumbnail of user mohammadi5
Netherlands
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
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March 7th, 2017

I had to take my cat to get her nails trimmed here and they were really great. Its out of my way so I usually buy pet food somewhere else, but they're good and staff is great with animals

Date of experience: March 6, 2017

Thumbnail of user jonathanm241
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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October 18th, 2018

Dont go here. Do what you can at home or go to a shop where they do not leave ur dog in the back for SEVERAL HOURS. A bath and haircut DOES NOT AND SHOULD NOT TAKE THAT LONG. They cut my dog so many times and say "those were there." They are FRESH CUTS. I REPEAT, NEVER GO HERE.

Date of experience: October 18, 2018

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