Northwest Seed & Pet

I like this spot, fairly big inside and a good assortment of pets. When we went in they had mini pin/​chihuahua pups for sale and i wanted to adopt them all. There where some fish that were not for sale and or some reptiles, so im not sure what was going on there or if it was just for display? i will definitely come back and purchase some plants and get my tropical fish tank going :)

We just tried to return items, but because they didn’t see us walk in with them. (went to get other merchandise, so can have one transaction.) They not only kept them, but want to review the tape before returning anything. They said not accusing us of stealing, but need to see the tape. We not only had our receipt, but shop there almost every month. Never again!!! Unilocal should have negative stars.

There is a great selection of organic plant products, seeds, garden tools and paraphernalia, sprays and pet foods and toys. I feel sad when I see birds caged so I don’t linger in the live pets area. If you have a plant question and their expert on hand can’t answer it, they have a computer to tap as a backup resource. Their store cats nap in empty nursery bedding plant trays – so adorable to see! Very friendly staff. They’re across the street and a little south from the North Division Costco store.

I shop at NW Seed and Pet for my dog food and toys, leashes etc… I recently spoke with a WSU Master Gardener who said she buys all her seed for plants from NW Seed as they use only NON GMO seeds. Shop a local business and keep more of your money in Spokane!!!

I like their other store much better, but when I’m in a pinch this place works just fine.

I have taken my daughter here on many occasions to visit the animals. I have really never felt quit right about the care the animals receive. I also get the feeling the dogs are from puppy mills. I don’t know this for sure but I can tell you this. I am utterly disgusted with the one fish I picked up there 3.5 weeks ago. I have had an immaculate 50 gallon fish take for 1.5 years. All the fish have flourished happily. They grew very big and beautiful. All of my fish came from Petco. When I decided to add a pleco to the tank to clean up some of the algae on the decorations and bottom debris I found one at Northwest seed and pet. In two weeks my 2 large Blood parrot fish began to show signs of stress or something else? I spoke with a Petco employee who advised me that it sounds like «gill» disease. My fish’s gills became red. They sank to the bottom and refused to eat. I began treatment on a Friday. Four days later $ 175.00 in fish were all dead. I cannot prove this fish from NW seed and pet was the reason for the illness. But I do find it disturbing that my tank was healthy for a year and a half then suddenly every fish died a slow agonizing death. You make your own opinion. I am sad and totally disgusted with NW seed and pet.

I’m writing this for my husband. Today he want down NW seed and pet to get lizard food. He kept asking employees where the crickets were located and each one gave different answers and sent me around the store on a wild goose chase. Finally he went up to the checkout to get help. Where he noticed five people waiting in line and no one at the cash register. He said screw it and came home. Super unorganized.

Dirty. The animals are shuttered into small spaces. It’s sad.

I like the idea of this place. After we picked up our new english bulldog puppy (adorable!) we realized we had no puppy items at home. Not even a collar. We were headed to PetSmart but drove by this store on our way there. We got there about 8:30pm and still had our drive back to Seattle so it was nice we got in and out of there quickly.
I really love indy pet shops. They carry everything from gardening to livestock feed, which is rare in these types of pet stores. We managed find a plain black harness, leash and kennel. But everything was REALLY dated and dusty, their toy selection was tiny and the layout was confusing. We would of spent more time/​money if things were more up to date and clean.
Looking back we should of gone to PetSmart since we only needed a few puppy items but if you need garden, fish or livestock items this place is worth a visit.
Also, stay away from the beef sticks– made me feel pretty sick on the way home haha.

Pros: Cheaper prices than petco and much healthier looking pets. Also a bigger variety of animals than most chain pet stores. The employees actually know what they are talking about.
Cons: Smells like a pet store