Next To Nature

The prices are about the same or better than PetCo a block away and the staff is great. They know a lot about pet nutrition and are always helpful.

Really love this place! That staff is always so friendly and knowledgeable, they can answer every question about the pet food they carry. My poor kitties were in need of some special food and they took the time to walk me through my options.
Bonus: they have treats for all the amazing pups that come in!

I asked a clerk, Miriam, for help with my cat’s dental hygiene regimen. I explained what I already did and asked if she had any suggestions. She gave it a conscientious think and came up with a product I had never heard of, so would never have known to ask for it — and it’s perfect for us. I just sprinkle it on her food once a day.
I found Miriam professional, knowledgeable, courteous, friendly and obviously she cares deeply for animals. I was impressed. This was my first interaction with Next to Nature. I’ll definitely do more business with them.

I spent about 5 minutes in this store.
At first I was impressed by their kitty room and their product selection. As I was browsing, I wandered by the counter and saw a kitty on top of a basket. The basket had a sign taped to it «I am sleeping, please don’t bother me» or something to that effect. However, since the basket had a lid and the cat was not inside the basket and its eyes were open and looking at me, I figured that the kitty was not, in fact, asleep and gave it a little love.
Then, the self-​righteous cashier walked over, tapped on the sign, and give me a look that clearly said «you poor idiot, don’t pet the cat».
First of all, why would they have a ton of cats roaming around the place if you can’t touch them?! Second of all, I’m sorry that I misinterpreted the sign, but she didn’t have to be so stuck up and rude about it. Never, ever, ever will I give them my business, for any single thing, ever.

Just moved to the Junction and this is such a cute store that has all the essentials. It doesnt carry the brand Orijen, I was told it was because of the distribution or something — but it has all the other basics. The staff is friendly and we will be frequent customers now that we are in the West Seattle area!

My dog and I love this place! The staff is nice and the prices are awesome for a small store in Seattle! :)
We bought a harness and a helpful and friendly staff member helped me pick it and even fitted my dog for it!
I will be back for sure.

I was visiting my boyfriend in West Seattle and we were walking through the junction when we came across this place. We decided to poke around and I figured I’d get something for my kitties back home (this was the first time, I swear I’m not that kind of pet parent). The store is huge and I found a tower of cat toys towards the back. I grabbed four rattle mouse toys because my cats are always losing things. The staff was very polite, made sure we were doing ok and were available if we had questions.
I was prompted to write this review because at 3 am this morning, I had to confiscate one of the mice because the cats decided to bring it into my room, right next to my bed, and play with it. So kudos, Next to Nature, you sell excellent cat toys. My cats have not played that much with a single toys since they were kittens, I’m glad I bought duplicates.

Top notch & excellent quality! This specialty pet supply store is located in the core of West Seattle in the Alaska Junction. The nutrition is extremely personalized for our animals, as we continually find out, to fit the needs-​At Next to Nature, they have what is needed. The staff is helpful and obliging to seek and fit those needs. The store is clean and easy to locate items. I recommend to give them a try!

They have my business moving forward, I will never shop anywhere else again for my pets. Today I went in to find new dog food for our pup who has been getting repeated ear infections. The owner happened to be there and spent a great deal of time with me asking questions and educating me on the different food options. He truly cared about figuring out what was going on and ensuring we picked the right food.
When I selected a large bag of food and said I’d drive around to get it, he offered to carry it to my car… two blocks away! Seriously incredible service, always a great selection, and local. Buy here now, you won’t regret it!

Great food selection, easy to navigate and find product (huge store), awesome treat variety, friendly staff. My only complaint is their toy selection is pretty expensive. I know they are better quality toys, but when you have a dog like mine who sets out to destroy every toy in sight, it’s hard to drop a pretty penny on a piece of rubber.

This pet store is ok. They have a decent selection of higher quality brands, but they miss the mark on a lot of alternative foods. The other merchandise is fairly diverse, but the customer service is horrible. I have never been greeted when I come in the store or asked if I need help/​have questions/​etc. I would expect higher standards for customer service at such a specialty shop but maybe the owner simply doesn’t care. What a shame since there is so much to learn about pet nutrition and holistic pet care.

Fair selection of organic and natural oriented food and supplies. A little more emphasis on dogs than cats, it looked like. The staff did ask if they could help but got a little high handed about what I considered proper nutrition for the tiny beast sitting hopefully by the refrigerator door. They also didn’t have the freeze dried meat only treats nor Bene Bac nor the raw food I was looking for so I’d say this is probably a good pick for the customer that happens to find what they need here… which unfortunately, doesn’t happen to describe me.

Amazing what 10 minutes of conversation can achieve! The owner of the store reached out to me directly and we had a wonderful talk over the phone. She was upset at the way I had been treated especially because making demands about vaccinations is NOT something she supports. Her philosophy of pet care is what is good for the health of the pets. Thank you, I look forward to visiting your store soon and enjoying the great benefits of a wonderful neighborhood pet store.

The staff here knows their stuff, and it is obvious your animal comes first to them. I felt like both myself and Rufus were treated with respect and excellent customer service — the employee asked multiple questions about Rufus to help find the best food. They asked permission before providing a treat — I think that is terrific. And, Rufus loved the treats so much we bought two bags, plus the recommended food (which Rufus LOVES!) I was informed about a buyer reward card, I was provided information that was incredibly useful, I learned about Rufus’ nutritional needs and have certainly found my new animal product store!
I left there feeling good about my experience and am excited to go back again to really take some time and look around. I feel like Rufus and I made new friends.

This place is awesome. The staff is really friendly and knowledgeable. I come here to get food for my Olden Golden Retriever and to buy toys and treats for him. They have a wide selection to choose from and I usually end up spending more than I should. I highly recommend coming here for your pet needs.

Slightly more expensive but love the variety this store has to offer.

As parents of a cat and puppy, my boyfriend and I like to peruse the various pet stores in West Seattle. We had shopped at Next to Nature on previous occasions to purchase cat toys and decided to visit again this afternoon to browse after eating lunch at the Brewery. From the minute I stepped in, I could feel the surveillance in the form of the employees’ constant presence and watchful eyes as they tried to discreetly follow us around the store. I do not know why they thought this was necessary, but it was very offensive and enough to deter me from ever going back. We went down the road to Pet Elements and gave them our patronage and money instead; they provided us with conversation, free samples, and respect.

We adopted a dog recently and wanted to shop locally. I bought a Kong toy for my dog from Next to Nature. A Kong is not supposed to be easily destroyed with just one use. My dog chewed a part of it off. I took the Kong back to the store, thinking that they would take it back and send feedback to the manufacturer. The response was that they wouldn’t take it back and it sucks for pet owners to go through toys because they are expensive. I was blown away by their attitude.
Follow up: After an exchange with the owner, I was able to take the toy back to the store. The staff was super nice and asked us to pick out some treats for our dogs. I was happy that they followed through and made me feel appreciated as a customer. Thanks.

This is a nice pet store and they seem to only sell quality food and products. I have 2 big dogs and their bone selection is wonderful, keeping my sanity through tasty distraction! The customer service has always been good when I am in there. Plus, they have rescue cats and kittens, a huge plus in my book!
My one complaint is that some things seem a bit pricey. I completely agree with only selling quality food and treats, and am more than happy to pay more for quality in that area. But, a few cheaper options in terms of leashes, beds, etc would be nice. My dogs are super cute, but they don’t need $ 40 collars!
Overall though, this is definitely my pet supply store recommendation in the Junction!

My favorite pet store. There is always new products and I can always trust that they have been vetted and the best available.

Cute pet store with a lot of healthy-​looking stuff for your pooch. I buy Orijen dog food because my pup is spoiled and likes the good stuff. He seriously won’t touch the cheap stuff I bought from Safeway.
The staff is great here as well. They’re helpful, friendly, and mellow. I believe they also host cat adoptions in the back.
The only downside is, of course, the pricing. It’s a bit more expensive than Target, Safeway, or even Petco. BUT that’s one of the small disadvantages of owning a mom & pop — you don’t get the discounts that huge chains get. So, I don’t mind paying a little extra to support these guys. Plus, for every 10 or 15 bags of dog food you buy, the next one is free. :) I can’t say «no» to free.

Great people work here, everyone is super friendly and helpful, and knowledgeable about pet food. Seattle is lucky to have so many great choices!
They do have quite a bit more dog stuff than cat, but dog toys do take up more room, so I understand.
The shelter cats here are always adorable, it’s hard to resist not bringing them all home with me! Future crazy cat lady? Perhaps. :)