Granicy Square

I’ve gone here once before and the service was just so terrible that I swore I’d never go again… but I thought to myself that everyone deserves a second chance… I thought it’d be nice going to a small business to turn in my recyclables even if it meant that they’d pay you less. I really had looked forward to meeting the owners and becoming a regular but boy was I wrong! I waited for quite a bit in an empty field of creepy quietness for one one to come help me (this happened on my first visit as well) … And then comes this young fella, I greeted him nicely but he had no interest in greeting me, he proceeded to tell me what to do with my recyclables (as if I was doing it wrong) … ZERO CUSTOMER SERVICE WHATSOEVER. I never got a «hello», «how are you» etc. I poured all my items in the proper bins as he instructed because after all, I was already there and had unloaded everything right?! Then he tells me to go to the office and to redeem my ticket. Well, I go inside and the same ol story with the people inside… I never got a «hello», «welcome», «how are you», NOTHING! These people are rude, and like I said, I really wanted to like this place. I researched it and thought it’d be a great experience going here to recycle rather than the average places that have bums hanging around but honestly I’d rather go to one of those than have to encounter the rudeness as I have at granicy square.

This place very special to wife and I. Have been friends w/​owners Robert and Mim since high school, and that was a long time ago. Their store is so much more than a mere pet supply store. If you need food for your elephant or mouse, our God daughter Robin will get it for you. Most supplies «on the shelf». Need a truck rental? They got em. They offer a recycle redemption place as well and pay top dollar too. A free petting zoo and a pond sporting turtles and koi fish for the kiddies, and old foggys like me. Looking for anything you might find in a yard sale Robin probably has what you’re looking for. Give em a look see, you won’t be disappointed. This is not a paid commercial, just an honest evaluation of a great establishment.

This isn’t really a pet store. More like a conglomeration of petting zoo, equipment & truck rental, hallmark store, and pet store all rolled up into one. I don’t know if I would recommend the visit if you’re a looking for pet products, but since I don’t live in the area and don’t know if it’s fair to be comparing their pet selection to stores that specializes in pets, I’ll bump them up from 2 to 3 stars.
Boutique dog stores are quite rare here in Lancaster/​Palmdale and Granicy Square was the only one that sounded interesting. If you’re the sort of person that loves «charming» details, then you’ll probably find Granicy Square interesting. The best part of their pet section is their selection of raw food. If you’re in the market for products like Primal, Nature’s Variety, and bones like turkey necks and the sort, I’d recommend coming by here and checking out to see how their prices match up to where you currently buy. There are dry and canned food brands like Innova, EVO, Wellness, and Natural Balance among others. The best point is their raw food selection like Primal, Nature’s Vairety, turkey necks, and other bones.
I guess since I’m reviewing the dog and pet portion of their store, I’ll stick with that, however Granicy Square offers a ton of other services including U-​Haul rental, some sort of petting zoo with peacocks and some livestock, tractors, collectible porcelain and gift items, and I think I heard horses around there somewhere. It’s a definite hodgepodge of services and pet food is more of an afterthought than a focus. Compared to dog stores, they have an mediocre selection of canned and dry foods. The pet portion of the store is mostly located in a dimly lit hallway on makeshift shelves. There are brands like Innova, Natural Balance, and Wellness, but they aren’t presented well, especially for the price these products come at. Adding to the frustration are that the prices are not cheap to justify coming here often.
I wouldn’t recommend visiting if you are from out of the area and if you live around here, then I’d concede that perhaps I’m missing out of some of the details that would make Granicy Square a worthwhile regular visit.

This place is the best.
They are so helpful and friendly– and their products are quality.
The place is full of cool stuff to look at, too– tons of antiques inside and out.
Don’t forget to say hello to the handsome and charming resident cat, Mr. Muffett!

Yay for small, independent, family-​run pet food stores!
Actually, Granicy carries more than hard-​to-​find, top-​of-​the-​line pet food (there’s a gift shop with greeting cards, etc.), but dog food is the primary thing I get here (Canidae is my dog food of choice).
I love walking in and seeing faded black & white family photographs strewn throughout the store. The kitschy interior has such an old-​fashioned charm that is hard to find nowadays.
Situated on the side of the road in a nondescript location on 20^th St. East somewhere between Avenues K and L, I remember passing by this place so many times as a little girl, never really knowing what it was. It was only recently when I ventured into the store and discovered its rustic charm.
What adds to the appeal is the family itself. Each person that has helped me has done so with the utmost grace and kindness. I bought some dog food earlier today and asked «Grandma» about the framed photo of a young couple by the cash register. She told me about how her and «Grandpa» were married 52 years ago. They even went to AV High School, back when it was the only high school in town.
If you live in the Lancaster/​Palmdale area and need dog food or other types of animal feed/​supplies, come and support Granicy. You’ll sleep better knowing that your money is well-​spent going to an honest, hardworking family.
NOTE: This is not one of those foo-​foo, prissy pet boutiques. Don’t come here expecting to wander around aimlessly looking for the latest craze in dog products or, God-​forbid, dog fashion.
The other reviewer seems to look down on this place just because it’s not fancy-​schamncy and because the dog food is not «presented well». Other than having the dog food bags piled on a shelf, I’m not exactly sure what more to ask for.
As for the «frustration» that the other reviewer experienced with the high price points of the dog food here — what can I say? This isn’t confined to just Granicy. High-​end dog food is going to be expensive no matter where you go. Any pet-​lover familiar with brands like Innova or Canidae should know this.
I come here because they offer warm, friendly service and, most importantly, they are 1 of only 2 places in the area that carry high-​end dog food. They’re nice and they sell what I wanna buy. For this, they are 5-​star worthy.