The Adoption Center at Andy’s Pet Shop

Our rescue group, West Coast Boxer Rescue, have adoption event here every 4^th Saturday of the month. The staff at Andy’s is always very nice and helpful. They have ample of space inside the store as well as outside with lots of parking. After the adoption, the store will give adopters 15% discount. Come on down to get some Boxer love! They also have cats, rabbits, rats, etc. on everyday basis there, all rescue animals.

I am very customer service fussy. The staff at Andy’s are so fabulous. We came in to just «look» at guinea pigs. We drove a long way because we wanted to get rescue piggies. Cassie was fantastic. She answered all our questions and went through the store with us and helped us pick the right stuff. Along the way I had more questions so I called and talked to Zoe — very helpful. Northstar Rescue is also very good about emailing back. May God bless you and your efforts. We love Chocolate & Rudy!

Just rescued a Campbell’s dwarf hamster here last weekend. I’ve never had hamsters before… always been into big dogs. :) Right now I’m renting a small room, so a dog is out of the question but life without an animal sucks. Did a bit of research before coming, but I also let the gal at the store know that I’m a newb with a small place and she was very helpful. Showed me all of the hamster gear I needed, told me what the better products are and suggested a great dwarf for a first-​timer like me. I’m now the proud guardian of a female albino who’s very sweet and used to being handled. The previous owner just ended up somewhere where she couldn’t keep a hamster. Adoption fee was only $ 5 and Andy’s had everything I needed to get started.
I am docking a star because I ended up spending a bit more than I anticipated, even with the 15% discount Andy’s gives on cages. I’m finding that some of the things I bought were cheaper at other places. As you’d expect, the variety is also limited at a smaller place. I’m still happy to support the little guy and definitely plan to come back for hamster stuff, but if you have a limited budget like I do, I would suggest doing some comparison shopping beforehand and maybe buying just a few things elsewhere or online.
I can’t believe I was almost going to rescue a different hamster through the adoption center at Petco! The adoption fee at Petco’s adoption center was three times what I paid at Andy’s, plus they sell hamsters out front for profit. Sure, there’s a little «consider adoption» sticker on the for-​profit terrarium, but WTF? I’m betting a lot of the hamsters sold end up right back at the adoption center when some negligent person realizes that they’re actually dealing with a living thing and not an accessory.
I cannot stress enough how awesome Andy’s is for only hosting animals from local rescue agencies. The animals here look much happier and healthier than any animal you’ll see at a place that sells animals. If you need more information on why pet shops that sell animals are bad news, check out the campaign at Born Free USA. Rescue, rescue, RESCUE and support this hidden gem San Jose pet shop! You won’t regret it. :)

So there is NO money in re-​homing, right?
Andy’s is doing a brilliant job helping local rescue agencies re-​home pets.
but it is not paying the bills. They are about to get closed, if you can, go by, and buy. buy pet food, buy toys, buy anything, keep Andy’s open!
Save Andys!

Formerly Andy’s Pet Shop… this place now only finds homes for pets who need forever homes! No more lil dogs from puppymills that are left in small kennels… no more supporting the abuse of animals that were born just to breed for their «owners» to make profit off of them. It’s good to see a place change for the good!!! The store also looks brighter and there’s more space to walk around! I’d only wish there were healthier products for small animals… more Oxbow and perhaps American Pet Diner?