Mission Critter

The staff is really friendly and helpful. They will special order anything you need, and really care about you and your pet.

Still loving it. The owner is the best and he really loves animals.
Dehydrated dog food purrfect for camping? OMG Whaaa?

Mission Critter is fine in a pinch– we liked it, it’s super convenient and it’s in the neighborhood so if we really need to pick something up quick (poop bags, more treats, etc.) they can do that! However, because they are an independent store and they are on the smaller side– the variety of products that they have is limited to other stores. Some of these products are also a little more expensive than that of a chain (which is totally understandable.) As another reviewer stated, I also wish they carried compostable poop bags because I didn’t see any the last time I was there? However, for how small they are, I am impressed by the amount of products and variety that they have. I got my foster dog a very cute and comfy bed from Mission Critter, and she loves it!
If you’re looking for a quick fix, with amazing high-​quality food or treats for your pet, definitely come to Mission Critter! You will find it and they are very supportive and helpful.

Great local store! They have a really good selection of grain free treats and food for my little guy. The owner is super helpful.

I buy a lot of items online but dog food and treats are scratched off the list. This super convenient location is easy for me to stop by while walking my dog. Plus my dog loves the interiors as much as I do. There’s a great variety of wet and dry dog food. Besides edibles, you can find plenty of other items like dog crates, leashes, body harnesses, food dishes, and more. No longer shall one need to visit the PetCo at the Bryant street plaza!

If only more businesses were like Mission Critter. It’s a pleasure to shop here. The owner, Tim, carries great brands of cat food at a good price. I find safe toys and all the other odds and ends in the life of a cat. Tim is extremely personable and knowledgeable, and keeps a pleasant, clean store. Best of all is being able to walk to a local business that one feels good about supporting. What a relief. No more Petco.

So happy to have this pet store in my neighborhood. Has great quality food for my 2 cats, and prices that beat other stores. And even though I have the best kitties in the world at home, I now look forward to shopping for them on account of the new store cat. She’s pretty precious!

The store is reliably well-​stocked, does great workshops and seminars to get owners involved with the members of their fur family and in-​the-​know on their needs, has a great aesthetic and super practical design, and is totally affordable. BOOM.
Not only that, but Tim and his staff are knowledgeable, funny, and such a joy to work with that I love just stopping by even if I’m not planning to buy. In fact, I love regularly checking in on both their stock and their staff just to casually buy some toys/​treats/​products/​foods for my pets and to enjoy some conversation, whether I do purchase or don’t.
If any small SF pet store encouraged you to come back for more, if not just to take care of and treat your fur family, then for some quality words from fellow pet enthusiasts and Bay Area locals, it’s Mission Critter. Yes, it’s a small operation, and as such, variety is somewhat limited, but he’s really taken care to carry the best quality essentials, as well as some of the more experimental stuff without cluttering up the space in the store, which I find all too often occurs within small pet shops. Personally, I prefer the quality of selection over the quantity of varieties offered, so this store is right up my alley. Keep it up, Tim! Thanks for the good times and quality products. :]

It’s great to have MC in the neighborhood!
The owner has been really great about ordering products that my picky cat will eat.
I always get to talk to other nice pet owners when I am there, and parking is never an issue. I had been lazy and ordering products online, but now I enjoy making this part of my monthly routine.

I love this place! I’m glad it opened, as before it was a big inconvenience not to have any pet stores close by.
They have quality treats, toys, and healthy dog food. The owner is obviously a huge dog-​lover and likes his store and his customers. He was a sweetheart to my shy rescue pit and won her over with treats. And he knows a lot about the products he is selling.
All-​in-​all five stars. I’m so happy to have a good pet store so close by!

I came across Mission Critter one day while walking to Bernal with the BF. Since we’re always looking for treats and such for our #nigelfancypants, we were excited to find this neighborhood joint. From pet food to toys to treats to knick knacks, Mission Critter has a plethora of stock to fulfill your «critter» needs. It’s not always convenient for us to come here, but we did make our way down in search of a good doggy bed after disappointed by the selection @ Pet Food Express and Costco. Nice, warm and welcome service, local business, and great pet items. What else can the ‘hood ask for?

This place is such a gem! The owner is lovely — friendly, very helpful and great with my dog Frankie. He has a great selection of natural dog foods and treats, and prices are very reasonable. So great to have another good pet store in the ‘hood.

Wow, today I was on a time crunch and had to choose between two shops to look for a specific brand of pet food. I even wasted $ taking a Lyft to the other store only to find out they didn’t carry it.
As a last straw, I decided to call this place and the gal on the phone was extremely friendly and helpful with my questions. She went out of her way to check things and compare stuff for me. I definitely love supporting local shops and who better to support than employees who show they WANT our business?
Great job, Mission Critter!
Update:
I took another Lyft and ran inside the store like a madwoman sort’ve yelling– asking the owner where the dog food was. He was SO nice and as informative to the best of his abilities with my questions. Being on a time crunch, I thanked him for helping me out and was ready to go. So I ran out… to my lyft driver with a big ol bag of food… but not for either of us. just my dawns.
Haha, but honestly, I noticed that the gentlemen working knew some people and was very personable to those who entered the store. It was nice to see while shopping.

I’ve managed to make three trips to Mission Critter in the past 24 hours. I’ve been coming here since they opened to buy food, treats and weird chirping playtoy’s for my cat and, after a fateful trip to SF ACC earlier this week, am now coming here to buy all kinds of fun things for my new puppy.
The staff are super helpful and always take the time to walk you to products and explain all the options. They’re super knowledgeable, remember you AND your animals and ply your critters with treats throughout the whole process.
It’s nice to have a small, neighborhood alternative to all the pet supply mega chains right around the corner from me and, if this diva of a puppy has his way, i’ll be spending a whole lot more time here.

I started this review in Jan 2014. I was working in the neighborhood, saw this shop and decided to go inside. Tim was behind the counter and we spoke about my three cats and their desire to go through every brand of cat food on the market. I mean finicky. Then it comes back up and I’m cleaning up warm, partially digested salmon or chicken or duck… Yuk! Tim showed me Merrick’s. Willing to try something, anything that will stay down, I bought it and brought it home. Well, they loved it but the best part, no more clean up! Whooray! Thanks Tim! Been there many times since buying food, cat scratchers, and a wonderful felted cat bed that looks like a pod. Tim has great price points on all items. I’m so glad I walked in his shop that day. I’ve made trips into San Francisco to go to Mission Critters since. Love Mission Critters!

An awesome place to bring your pets! The owner always remembers my dog by name and is always very helpful when I have questions. I was pleasantly surprised to find my dogs food (Orijen) here because neither petco or petsmart carry it. Since I started coming here I’ve also received coupons for 20% off an item and invites to their «ask a trainer drop in clinic». They have a little bit of everything here. It’s a perfect gem in the Mission!

Walking down S. F’s mission district and Mission Critter popped up out of no where! Store atmosphere is great and LIVE. I don’t buy any of my pet items here yet but as I did a walk through I noticed they had a few additional items that my current pet store did not have like a small chuck it ball/​ball thrower for small dog breed owners, a backpack, various types of other dog treats and they actually carry DRY MERRITT DOG FOOD (the only food my puppy finds edible.) I’ll be returning soon enough. Check this place out.

I have been buying the same cat food for years, Natural Balance Salmon and Pea. I was previously buying it at Petco near the 16^th St Safeway and I noticed a major price change. It was once $ 15 per 15lb bag last year but went up to $ 25 for the same size. I could not find many other pet stores in SF that carried this food at a reasonable price and was very excited to see Mission Critter not only sells it but it is $ 13.95 per bag.
Great local store!

Wonderful shop and location (we always make the Fizzery part of our trip). The owner knows our dog by name – and she knows she gets a treat upon arrival!
We went in to find a diet food for our dog, and the owner recommended a low calorie food called «Fat Dogs.» It really helped our doggie obesity problem.
I love Mission Critter!

Out of nowhere this pet store sprang up! After having boycott PetCo., then progressing over to Pet Food Express, I was very happy to see this smaller shop open up in my neighborhood. The owner is friendly, welcoming and very excited about moving to the area. The shop offers treats, toys, a small raw food selection and other kibble and canned food items.
It is not a large store but they have everything you could possibly need for your pet, without the bigbox prices. Imagine that PetCo.
I have popped over twice already and each time I feel like I’m headed to the corner market, that has the clerk that knows my name. Oh wait. I am.
Welcome to the Mission, Mission Critter! We’ve been waiting.