Pet Stores near Germantown, MD

“Got my first pet fish and plants from here way back, its been like 5 years and the fish made babys with there brothers and sisters and died shortly, but I still have a big snale that came with one of the plants his name is gary. If you have kids or are a kid go there and get pets everything you could imagine is there, ocourse there arent really any exotic animals but if want a pet come here.”

“This place has everything I need to not only take care of my 6 month old puppy but everything I can think of to pamper her as well. Their prices are reasonable, and the Grooming Salon here, at this location anyway, is top-notch.”

“The nicest shelter I've ever seen! I volunteer here and am constantly amazed at how unbelievably clean and well-maintained it is for the animals! The animals are treated like royalty, even though they might not feel like royalty, since they are in a new, loud environment. But I can assure you they are extremely well cared for: a very tough feat when you have hundreds of animals at any given time. This is a tight-run ship and the county does a great job here.

The adoption side of the building is very welcoming, clean, and staff are always helpful. I can't speak to the animal service side of the bldg, but I can't imagine it being much different. That side has a walk-in "pantry" where county residents can get free pet stuff (food, gear) any time. You just walk in.

The adoption side has a number of weeks during the year where there is no fee to adopt! Most dogs at the shelter are larger ones. There's a "small dog room" and those dogs tend to get adopted quickly.

Please adopt, don't shop! There are so many fantastic animals here and they all need homes.

Just FYI: If you come to browse adoptable dogs, there's no way to have 100's of dogs in an area and it NOT smell like dogs, or have lots of barking noise.

Highly recommend this shelter! Best facility and staff Ive ever seen at any type of shelter or county facility.”

“I just picked up my little girl from Elysiem. Yvette did a fantastic job! She gave my Phoebe a summer trim and left her looking like a little stuffed animal. She looks ADORABLE!!! I love the attention, gentleness and FANTASTIC job. I highly recommend.”

“The store has a great selection of seed, birdhouses, and decorations. The staff members were friendly and helpful. I stopped in a while ago while we were just window shopping, and again today for binoculars. Each time I was greeted by helpful people who were knowledgeable and welcoming. I highly recommend this store for excellent service and selection!”

“The healthiest fish and most knowledgeable and ethical owner in the tri-state area. I drive one hour to get there because I know that its worth it. This place is a gem. Disregard any negative reviews from Karens who can't or won't control their children from putting their hands in tanks. Respect the owner's hours and establishment. You will be rewarded with the best advice and healthiest tanks. Frank Neuber Boyce, Virginia”

“Super helpful when my tow dolly blew a tire. Called 7 tire places as we aren’t from here. I finally sat down, drank my morning coffee and said where would I go if I was at home? Tractor Supply to the rescue! Much appreciated my friends!”

“Shea, our 9 mo. G.S, just got back from PetSmart grooming. WOW! We have been going here for a while with other pets and it’s always been good; this time was GREAT. Carla made our dog look incredible, with just a wash and brush. Plus, Shea is still a pup and very crazy and that did not bother them in the least. Thank you Carla and the rest of the grooming staff- great job!!!!”

“The vet was amazing as were the vet techs. My only minor complaint was the wait to check in but I totally understood why once I got up to check in and all my questions were answered thoughtfully and throughly.”

“I’ve donated and volunteered there since 2008. Brian knows more about parrots than anyone I’ve met in over 30 years of animal rescue. The parrot industry is unregulated and lucrative and greedy breeders will sell a bird to anyone regardless of whether they understand the responsibility and work that comes with having a parrot as a pet. These birds live the lifespan of a healthy human, and since most of these birds are the result of failed homes, Brian is extremely careful about who adopts them. His requirements are stringent, but they are in the best interest of the bird. When you volunteer you not only bond with the bird, learn how to care for it, prove that you know what you are doing, and it really helps the Foundation. Brian is partially disabled and volunteer help is really important in managing a flock of almost 40 birds. Some of these birds have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and as one of the most intelligent species on the planet, their trauma has to be dealt with using love and consistency. Their beaks are sharp and if you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s dangerous to you and the bird. Brian is a true parrot whisperer who has really been able to rehabilitate the most traumatized animal and he is careful in rehoming. You can spend thousands on a bird or do the work with WPF and have a wonderful companion for free. Adopting a parrot isn’t like getting a cat or a dog and it takes dedication and patience all too many people don’t have. I wholeheartedly recommend WPF.”

“Most of the time they have what I need. Sometimes it's hard to find someone to help you. It's almost like when you goto Home Depot and you need someone to help you but no ones anywhere to be found and you spend what feels like hours trying to find someone to help.... Which is very annoying but that's not really Petco's fault. It's the people who work there and Petco is just short handed ... So you just gotta take the good with the bad sometimes...”