Business Details
Your Trusted Pet Store in Allston, MA
Pet Shop has been family-owned and operated for four decades, specializing in pairing companion pets with responsible owners. Our expertise lies in offering low-maintenance animals suited for modern lifestyles, ensuring every pet finds a nurturing home. We provide premium pet supplies, including Higgins bird foods, Oxbow Small Animal Diets, and Science Diet, alongside custom aquarium setups and a diverse selection of reptiles. Our commitment extends beyond saleswe prioritize educating customers to foster successful pet ownership.With decades of hands-on experience in animal care, we combine industry knowledge with personalized service to address unique client needs. Our reputation as a trusted local resource stems from consistent, ethical practices and a genuine passion for animal welfare. We maintain transparency in all operations, emphasizing long-term customer relationships over transactional interactions.
Services
Companion Pets
Pet Supplies
Aquarium Setups
Bird Foods
Reptile Selection
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in companion pets for 40 years with personalized matching expertise
- Our low-maintenance animals suit busy lifestyles without compromising companionship
- We offer the area's largest reptile selection and custom aquarium solutions
- Our staff provides expert guidance using decades of combined animal care experience
- We maintain partnerships with premium pet food brands like Higgins and Oxbow
Services
Companion Pets
We specialize in unique low-maintenance companion pets including sugar gliders, chinchillas, and pygmy hedgehogs. These animals provide meaningful companionship without demanding care routines. Perfect for urban dwellers seeking meaningful animal relationships.
Pet Supplies
Our inventory features premium pet foods from Higgins, Oxbow, and Science Diet alongside specialized habitats and accessories. We stock everything needed for proper care of small mammals, birds, and reptiles. All products meet strict quality standards.
Aquarium Setups
We offer custom aquarium solutions including bow front, hexagon, and corner tanks. Our services include complete setup, maintenance plans, and water quality testing. We provide tropical fish, goldfish, and all necessary filtration equipment.
Bird Foods
Our selection includes Higgins bird foods and specialized diets for parrots, finches, and other avian species. We offer seed mixes, pelleted diets, and vitamin supplements tailored to different bird types and sizes.
Reptile Selection
We maintain the region's largest reptile inventory featuring snakes, lizards, and turtles. Our staff provides expert guidance on habitat creation, temperature requirements, and feeding schedules. All reptiles come with proper care documentation.
Questions
What types of companion pets do you offer?
We offer sugar gliders, chinchillas, pygmy hedgehogs, various rodents, and exotic birds. All our companion pets require minimal space and maintenance.
Do you provide pet care guidance after purchase?
Yes, our experienced staff offers ongoing support for all pet owners, including feeding instructions, habitat maintenance, and health monitoring tips.
Can you special order pet supplies not in stock?
We offer special ordering for most pet products and can arrange custom aquarium setups to meet specific requirements.
What bird food brands do you carry?
We stock Higgins bird foods, Oxbow Small Animal Diets, and Science Diet products for various avian species.
Do you offer aquarium maintenance services?
Yes, we provide scheduled aquarium maintenance including water testing, filter changes, and tank cleaning services for residential customers.
Reviews (4)
Edward Leyva
Jun 21, 2022
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WHAT A BAD SERVICE, Saturday June 18, 2022, approximately 2:30 pm, I went looking for a pet, after more than 30 minutes of waiting, the man who attended came out, he was cleaning the cages in the back where the pets are located. birds, he came out with a bad attitude, he was a man of about 35 years, with a beard, glasses and bald. I asked him about some pets and he told me that they did NOT have pets for sale?
Like me, there were other customers, some are buying products and food for their pets and he told them something that also made them uncomfortable? They put the products back in their place and left! Every day I am surprised to see more people with that bad energy and attitude to serve customers, I imagine it was not the owner, for this reason it leaves a disappointment that I will not return to this store.
Like me, there were other customers, some are buying products and food for their pets and he told them something that also made them uncomfortable? They put the products back in their place and left! Every day I am surprised to see more people with that bad energy and attitude to serve customers, I imagine it was not the owner, for this reason it leaves a disappointment that I will not return to this store.
M. D.
Apr 23, 2022
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This is one of the most disgusting and overpriced stores I have ever seen in my life. A bag of food costs twice more than what it usually costs at this store. The cages and tanks for the animals are filthy and overcrowded. I came here to support local business and instead left completely disgusted. Take your money elsewhere.
Olga Kozynska
Feb 25, 2022
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This shop is more for exotic pets than for ordinary cats or dogs. The choice of goods isn't very big. Inside it's not good-looking and clean.
Crawford Dread
Sep 22, 2021
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The best kind of pet shop that's rarely seen anymore--owned by a family of animal lovers, you can be sure that this establishment puts the health of their livestock before easy profits. Friendly & informative staff who are a pleasure to chat with every time i go in to stare longingly at the fish.