Star did an epic job on our inexperienced large white rescue dog. Their process is careful and…read morerespectful of a dog's fears and comfort. They take the dog through an orientation that prepares them for meeting the dogs special needs. We were living in a cloud of dog hair until Star gave him the furminator treatment. Highly recommended for price, care, procedure and caring!

Everything is great, but prices are a bit steep. But good place to get some quality products.read more

Owner was very nice and very helpful. Bought handmade cat toys. 2 small mice, large mouse, and a…read morekick stick (like a kick-a-roo). All had catnip in them which I was told was supplied locally and that the lady making these toys would not disclose her source. Led me to believe that it's cats recommended. Well...I brought the bag of goodies home but had to run and get kids from school. Now, my cat Jarvis is a good boy. He doesn't jump on the table EVER. When the kids and I got home, Jarvis had the handle of the bag around his neck, the bag ripped open, and 2 of the toys ripped out of the plastic ziplocks. The other 2 toys couldn't quite make it out of the package. Jarvis loves them. He sure has gotten a lot of play time and exercise with these...and he was pretty high. I will definitely be buying again!

We were in Ames for an extended period and needed a specific product for our 13YO Labradoodle. We…read morecame to the right place, as Treats on a Leash gave us solid customer service, answered all of our questions, and helped us select a probiotic that was a positive addition to our dog's daily feeding. They have a super selection and don't push you. Instead, they are pleasant, and this is a great reflection of owner Michael Morris, who we met on this visit and could not have been kinder. We appreciated his staffer, who was so nice and extremely knowledgeable. Plenty of street parking on Ames' Main Street!

Our experience with Ames Petco has been less than one star in the past 2 years we have gotten three…read moreanimals and two of them have died the very recent one is a guinea pig we've only had for less than 2 months and he's lethargic and stopped eating? Wow so much for being a pet store more like a death Store.

I apologize for how long this is.. My husband and I are…read morelooking to get a second conure for our family as we love them so much. We called around to different stores and found that this Ames Petco location had a few options. We live in Ankeny so of course we called first to get more info and make sure they were still available. When we arrived we looked at the birds first and then I went to find the pet specialist to help us. When she came over she Greeted us with "what's up" like we were bothering her. Annoying and unprofessional but we ignored that and inquired about the birds available. We then asked if we could hold the bird we were interested in and she said No it's against policy because of Covid... Really how dumb. I'm not going to pay over $800 for a bird if I can't hold it. She assumed we were just lookie lou's and really was just flat out roud. When we told her we want to buy a bird today but we're not gonna do that if we can't see if we have a connection and how we feel about it by holding it, she fired back with why didn't you start with that. Needless to say we did not buy a bird from the store. As we were walking out my husband said that he wanted to talk to the manager and inform her how rude the employees was. Unfortunately the manager really wasn't any better.

Like the store, go there every spring and summer. Perfect spring afternoon, 2:30 pm, every…read morehousewife in Ames is there. 33 cars in the lot. 1 gal helping outside customers, inside customers, and running the register. I notice what looks like the boss lady diddling on her computer in the office. This is your prime time, the time to shine, give people the reason to come there not the alternatives, not to sit in your office.

I absolutely love this place. My husband and I constantly go here to check out plants, mostly house…read moreplants. The person working the front desk gives us coupons for our next purchase (who is very nice), then I go back again. My only problem is one of the house plants I bought from here has gnats, but don't let that stop you! Just inspect the soil closely.

5/5/26 3:30 p.m…read more Walk-in My husband and my daughter went in to get some goldfish for her new little tank that we got for her. The service from the staff was great, and they were all very friendly. They do have quite a decent selection of fish as well as other supplies and animals. The store is kept clean and organized. All of the animals look like they're in great condition and like they are very well cared for. The prices aren't too steep either. Overall, this is a nice location, and we will definitely be shopping here more often.

I take my fur babies, Toby and Penny, to get groomed on a regular basis and would not take them…read moreanywhere else! They love the groomers at PSP!

I've only been once so far and am kicking myself for not going sooner. The staff is so friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and they do a lot of rescue events to help find furever homes. This is actually how I ended up there, and I left with some goodies and a resolve to adopt another puppy from Hope Animal Rescue. I HIGHLY recommend for anyone in Ankeny with cats, dogs to get your stuff here! Also, they have a DIY bathing station. Sweet!

Great experience taking our dog for grooming. Breezy the groomer is awesome. She is very personable…read moreand takes great care of our dog.

I love little feed stores and this one is so lovely! It's sort of small as far as quantity, but…read morehigh quality and has the necessities. It's a little in the boonies and not accessible by bus, but worth the trip!

Brekke's is a Gem…read more Sure you can go to Brekke's for the wide selection, reasonable prices, quick service, or even free popcorn, but what keeps me going back to Brekke's is the Brekke family. They are fun to talk with, share good stories, they know their stuff, and they love each other. It is simply a delight to walk into their store. They have an array of pet foods, livestock foods, bird foods, they even have chinchilla feed. Apart from feed, there is also a great selection of pet toys, bird houses, and agricultural products. However, do yourself a favor and stop in on any spring day and check out the "seed buffet". This is an old fashioned counter of over 30 fresh seed types. You can hand pick and measure your own seeds to put in little envelopes or just explain to any Brekke that you'd like to grow any vegetable and they will step you though the options and measure out exactly how many seeds you need. Don't buy generic packs of too many or too few seeds, get the exact plants in the right numbers and enjoy a great chat with a Brekke. A great place to feel good about Iowa.

4/29/26 11:30 a.m…read more Walk-in Unfortunately, my Mom's cat had passed away the night before, and I was trying to help her find somewhere to bring her cat to get cremated. I had called many different places on 4/28/26, but it was after hours for most places, so I had to wait until the next morning. After calling a bunch of different places and hearing outrageous prices, I was able to find All Pets Animal Hospital, and I'm really glad that I did. The person I spoke with was very kind and understanding, and the price for cremation was under $300. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a caring and understanding smile, and she had mentioned that she remembered we spoke on the phone earlier that morning. She treated us with compassion and patience. My Mom had carried her cat in with her blankets, and the woman behind the desk (unfortunately, I can't remember her name because this was a tough day for all of us) gently received my Mom's cat as well as the blankets. My Mom had asked if the blankets could go with her cat, and the kind woman said she would ask and try to make sure that the blankets go with her for cremation. We received all information very clearly, and the transaction was as painless as possible in that type of situation. We will be receiving my Mom's cat back in a velvet bag, and we were assured that this would be a private cremation; meaning she will only be cremated by herself and not with other animals. Overall, this is definitely somewhere that I would bring my animals. This is a place that makes you feel comfortable and cared about.

All Pets animal Hospital is an amazingly caring facility. I took my pets there and all of the staff…read morewas so caring and kind. They do a great job of explaining every procedure they do and are very reasonably priced. I took my pet there to be neutered and was offered superior care, including pain medication and antibiotics as needed. This facility even works with veterinary students and closely supervises very minor procedures that they do , which is entirely legal and even encouraged by the veterinary colleges. It is very obvious that the staff truly loves pets and has their best interests at heart. All Pets even sees exotics and has a veterinarian who is very specialized and highly regarded in that respect. What else can I say?

Out of all of my Yelp reviews, I give my strongest and most passionately positive review here…read more Story County taxpayers and animal lovers should be very proud of this shelter. Their dedication to neglected and abandoned animals is unparalleled in my experiences. We adopted one of our schnauzers from this shelter in 2007. I can say in confidence that I've never received more joy in my life for $25. We have a vibrant, active and healthy family member with an exceptional disposition. They are deeply committed to the health and welfare of their animals, and stand by their adoptions. I can't make a stronger recommendation to anyone looking for a new furry family member than the Story County Animal Shelter. Make this your first stop. They are careful in placing dogs in the right homes and know the personalities of the animals in their care very well. They are caring experts before, during and after the adoption process. They'll even give you a puppy-care kit with your adoption. Our dog had a non-threatening hernia (which is common) from her spaying procedure. The Story County Animal stood by their promise to deliver a healthy, happy puppy and covered the expense of having the hernia repaired.

As a longtime animal shelter volunteer and supporter, I am impressed with the friendliness,…read moreprofessionalism and compassion shown by the staff at Story County Animal Shelter. I adopted my dog there for $25 in May 2008 after they rescued him from the streets, had him neuetered and vetted my pet ownership history. Since that time, I've visited the shelter on two occasions and continue to be pleased with their standards and conditions. They perform an (unfortunately) necessary service to our communities with heart and soul, and I am proud to continue supporting them financially.