Petland Discounts

Hahahahahaha I love coming in and hearing people complain about the fish they brought home and how it died yet the fish are living perfectly in the store hmmm maybe someone needs to learn more about fish

I didn’t buy anything, but I go in here frequently to see how the fish tanks are maintained. They are spotless, and there aren’t any dead fish in any of the tanks. The management definitely changed for the better! Please keep up the good work and don’t get sloppy like all the other Petlands/​Petco. Take note, fish keepers never buy fish right away. They come in and inspect the tanks first!

If they treated and housed their animals in better, appropriately sized and cleaned tanks, I would give them a much higher rating since I appreciate smaller, local businesses. They keep their small pets, such as rabbits, hamsters, dwarf hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, etc., all in cages that are inhumane in their sizes, far below what is the acceptable standard– even for a pet store. Oftentimes, many of the animals that are squeezed into these sub-​par tanks aren’t even provided with a wheel or any other means of exercise. On top of this, they frequently pair multiple of the larger animals (such as Syrian hamsters and gerbils) in tanks that aren’t even large enough for a dwarf hamster or a single one of these critters, let alone a pair or more and without a wheel. This is just an invitation for the animals to kill one another due to a lack of space and resources. The cages are frequently so dirty that they smell and have what appears to be mildew forming. No amount of decent customer service and small business appeal can make up for these conditions. It’s animal cruelty, plain and simple. They should stick to selling only animal supplies and no animals whatsoever.

Place is good. Staff is helpful good. Fish are good. Hamsters are pimpin good. Pet food products are good. Pets are feeling good. Life is good. Gratatah! Swag Bitch!

Under new management by a gentlemen named John. He is productive in his work space and makes sure each and every costumer is taken care of. He is a very knowledgable individual who gives the right kind of advice about pets. Great service now! On another note, an employee by the name of Ronald helped me out a lot with buying dog products and fishes. He is also very knowledgable when it comes to his animals. He was very helpful and friendly. Gives the place a pleasant buying atmosphere. I would highly recommend this petland!

A friend and owner of a 4 year old bunny named Snowball had to move to a new place which did not allow any pets. She called just about every vet and pet store in Brooklyn to find a new home for her beloved pet but got no help. Finally she called Petland and was told by a wonderful employee named Ronald that he and the manager, John, would take care of the bunny at no charge and find her a home. When we brought the bunny there (along with her heartbroken 10 year old owner) they could not have been nicer and more accommodating. They immediately made the bunny comfortable in her new surroundings and re-​assured us that they would keep her as long as necessary until they found what they felt was a suitable home. They encouraged us to visit as often as we wanted to, and even said we could meet the new owners before they gave her away. They managed to turn a very upsetting situation into a positive experience. The entire staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and is truly committed to serving the community. In the hour or so that we spent in the store we observed the tremendous amount of patience and attention they provided each and every customer. The store is well stocked, immaculately clean, and the animals there are clearly well cared for. I would highly recommend and can’t say enough nice things about them.

My review is based solely on the supplies itself and the store’s service. It certainly doesn’t deserve a 1 or 2 star rating. The store staff is quite nice (albeit clumsy, so be careful when buying large fish tanks) and will address all your needs in the nicest manner possible. I can agree with the others that these stores probably don’t treat their animals well, but if they don’t get much business, you can’t really blame them for not having money to improve the lifestyle of those poor creatures in the first place. I’ve seen this pet store here ever since I was born, after moving around the neighborhood several times and it hasn’t improved much, but still keeps that nostalgic feel (I’m quite surprised it’s still here running in business, actually).

Your average petstore chain.

This place should be closed down. My roomie and I went here to buy a hamster a few weeks ago. We purchased an adorable teddybear hamster, a cage, food, vitamins and treats. The counter kid who was no animal expert nearly dropped the box with the hamster off the counter (I caught it) and was like «oh sorry». Well we get the hamster home and it is ok the first day, sleeps the whole next day and dies on the third. We dont know why but figure the store sold us a sick animal.
The next week we buy a dwarf hamster from another store, its happy and healthy and we had the tank (which was scrubbed clean) a week later the hamster dies as well. I was very upset as was my roomie and we decided no more. When throwing out the bag of food they sold us here she noticed a small stamp saying the date, it was expired in sept 09! Now if this was what killed the poor little guys I dont know but just the fact that they sell old pet food and have uncaring workers is enough reason to go to Petco. AVOID.

There’s no reason to ever buy an animal from a pet shop, especially a place like Petland; I won’t even buy food or supplies there.
There are literally millions of loving animals dying to be rescued, and by purchasing from a petshop you’re just helping perpetuate an industry that needs to be shut down; after all, by buying an animal from these places, you’re just helping fuel an industry that will have another slot to fill with another sickly puppy-​mill animal.
Nearly half the animals in shelters are purebreds, and all are in critical need of rescue. Save a life and make a friend for life by rescuing an animal from your local animal shelter.

One incident always stands out in my mind when I think about this place. The bad — I looked into a fish tank only to see a bunch of dead fish piled into a corner. The ugly — the filter tube was so clogged with dead fish that the filter barely operates. The ugly #2 — most of the dead fish seem to have rotted away into a paste-​like form.