4 Feet & Feathers

Happy to find this place close to home. I did my research and decided to switch my kittens to a raw food diet. I went to several other pet food stores and couldn’t find a good selection or any selections of healthy species appropriate raw foods for cats. Thankfully 4 Feet and Feathers had plenty of raw foods to choose from. The customer service was friendly, helpful and knowledgable. As a bonus, I was given a nice variety of free raw food samples to take home to my kittens. I really appreciated that. I look forward to continue shopping there in the future and again so happy that this business is close to home!

Worst haircut EVER!!! OMG I can’t believe my husband even paid for this. I am so upset they shaved my golden retriever! Who shaves a golden retriever? Who does that? My husband’s direction was a «summer cut» yes cut it short but you NEVER shave a golden retriever! Even if we assume it is ok to shave such a big dog it is the worst shave job ever. What was left isn’t even! He looks sick. I am so sad!

We looooove 4 Feet and Feathers! I was referred to Angelique (I hope I spelled that correctly!!) after our former groomer passed away :(Angelique is excellent with our mini schnauzers. Our younger boy is a little skiddish, as he is a rescue dog and was beaten before we adopted him, Angelique is excellent with him! The boys are always groomed exactly as I asked and enjoy going. When I have had questions about home maintenance and products to use, Angelique has been very informative and helpful. As far as bad reviews about customer service, I really can not imagine why. The last time we took the boys in it had been quite awhile since they had been groomed and they were rough. I was very apologetic but they didn’t even bat an eye and were so nice about it. They are also really good with my kids. They let my daughter pet a kitten last time we were there and today took her back to show her where her puppies get their baths and promised her they would get bows, which my 2 year old was very excited about! On top of all that, Angelique told me next time I come to call and they will load my dogs for me, so that I do not have to drag my small kids out of the truck to pick my dogs up. Seriously, awesome customer service and would highly recommend them to any of my friends looking for a groomer. On top of all of that, they are very fairly priced for grooming services!

These folks and very knowledgeable, have been in business in Escondido for over 20 years, and there’s a definite reason… THEY ROCK!!! Mike and Angelique will help you take very good care of your furry friends, and with a smile to boot! This isn’t some corporation that either tries to sell you things you do not need, or hire folks who have no experience with animals at all. These folks are family owned and operated and they put their heart and soul into their business and it shows!

Not a huge variety of items here as they primarily focus on raw food diets and bones etc. Owner was eager to share her experience and genuinely seemed like she wanted to be helpful, however came off very overbearing. I wish I would have had more of an opportunity to browse the shelves but instead felt like I was being lectured about how Im failing my dog on everything from her diet, training, grooming ect. For some reason, Im not capable of grooming her myself? I understand that everyone has their own opionions and sometimes, or especially, when it comes to our pets things can get heated, but seeing no alternative to how you believe other people should care for their own pets is a bit insane. My dog typically loves everyone and gets super excited going to new places, but the entire time we were here she had her tail tucked and was very fearful of the owner. Perhaps she sensed my discomfort, but I tend to trust my dogs judgement; I doubt we will be back. Wish my I could comment more on their products/​services, but the customer experience overshadowed the entire visit.

I have been going to 4 feet and feathers for many many years! The owners Angelique and michael are absolutely wonderful! They are knowledgeable about many different things and treat your pets as if they were there own. I would recommend them to anyone, wether it be for grooming, or pet food & supplies! They are the best!

Angelique and Mike have saved me $$$ in veterinary bills! When the vet diagnosed one of my 6 dogs with cancer and wanted to put her on chemo, I took Angelique’s suggestion and switched to Bravo raw food. That was 5 years ago. The Corgi is now 15! Another of my dogs was attacked by a coyote on a Sunday and Mike and Angelique met me at their shop and cleaned Olly’s multiple wounds for me. My point is, they are so much MORE than grooming and nutrition. They are my animal gurus! Going on 17 years now with them!

I believe in feeding your pet a good quality diet and this place is my go to place for all that and more. It may not have all the other types of commercial junk dog food on the market but why have them if they do nothing for your pets nutritional needs. What they do have are the high quality dry foods such as Orijen and Acana. They also carry a good raw foods like Small Batch and Primal and others. They also have Honest Kitchen as well. Oh can’t forget the bully sticks and raw bones to! They also carry very good supplements. The prices are great and the owner is very knowledgeable and helpful. If you are having any health issues with your pet like allergies or joint problems or immunity issues and so in I highly recommend you come here first before you decide to go to your vet. They’re not vets and they don’t pretend to be but they are very knowledgeable. They’ve helped me with my pets allergies and I have sent several of my clients to them as well!

The lady is rude and my dog looked so bad when she left. Not a nice place.

I love this place! They have a great selection of the best pet foods, treats, grooming products, etc. I’ve taken my dogs in several times to be groomed and they’ve always come out looking great and acting happy.

Best, best, best!!! I’ve been taking my dogs to Michael and Angelique since the 1980s.
They were in Penasquitos and so was I. Then they moved to Escondido and I had to drive from PQ to Escondido with 4 dogs. But it was worth it. They handle pets with TLC and a great deal of knowlege. I always board my dogs with them when I travel. The dogs love it and I never have to worry.

We’ve always had Old English Sheepdogs and they have cared for all of them over the past 15 years! We board with them when we leave on vacation, we take our dogs for grooming, and we absolutely adore Angelique and Michael. They are professionals with big hearts for animals. We trust them with our beloved dogs!

My dogs eat raw and they run out. It’s hit or miss with them. Plus the lady is rude at the cash register. I found Dexter’s Deli and they are always stocked and super duper nice!

Love this place! The groomer does an excellent job. Pricing is very affordable too. I’ve never bought anything else there so I can’t really comment on that but it’s a great mom and pop place.

Worst experience… we recently took our two 10 month old Golden Retrievers’ there after checking Unilocal for reviews and expected a good experience. It’s was anything but good, we took our dogs in as first time clients for a grooming and we were immediately met by Angelique and her husband. Instead of greeting us and spending time getting to know our dogs, she immediately began talking about how dogs should behave and why they should eat only raw foods… we were made to feel as if everything we were doing was wrong and she treated us as if we were children being scolded… this woman is very harsh and unprofessional. When we came back to pick up our dogs, they were in small kennels in the back which were covered up with some sort of hoses on top, so you couldn’t even see inside the kennels.
Since taking our dogs to this groomer, our two dogs have not been the same, they’re not eating normally and they’ve not been acting normally. We may now have to take our dogs to the vet to get them checked out and are worried that they may have been traumatized at this groomer.
Absolutely terrible experience, we do not recommend anyone taking their beloved pets to this lady. I made a huge mistake thinking they were a legitimate service that actually cared about the pets in their care.
Shaun T.

MY DOG IS TRAUMATIZED within 5 minutes in grooming. First time, I attempted to use this groomer for anal glands and nail cutting.
My pug urinated and deficated on herself from being handled by the owners. I was told that she attempted to bite Angelique. My dog is cetified companion dog without any behavior concerns.
I contacted the regular groomer for information about my dogs behaviors in past 3 –4 years that they provided grooming to my dog. She was be rated the highest level for a dog who is easy to be groomed and without any behavior problems.
There is something wrong with this grooming service and I will NEVER step foot into that store.
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4 Feet & Feathers is by far one of the best pet stores in North County. They’re very knowledgeable on all types of topics related to pet care, pet nutrition & overall pet wellness. Not to mention they are one of the few places that sell RAW food which all our animals eat. We’ve taken our dog for grooming since 2002 & have always been happy with their services. They are very gentle & very patient. We’ve also adopted two cats from Angelique who hand cared for these little felines. We couldn’t be more pleased with our cats. They are social & very healthy. All thanks to the love and care 4 Feet & Feathers gave them while being fostered. If you’re thinking of adopting a kitten, please do yourself a favor & adopt from Angelique & Michael. They take these animals in as if they are their own pets.

My family has been using Micheal and Angelique for grooming since 1993. Best place in North County.

Lack of variety if you’re not bought into the «raw food» approach for your pet. Nice staff, but not enough selection in food or pet accessories.
If you’re caught between the organic and good food approach and the highest and most expensive diets available — it may/​may not be worth the trip.

Excellent selection of raw pet foods. Many brands and many varieties. They also carry several types of raw bone.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Frequent buyer discounts, too.