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    3.9 (66 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    I stumbled in here as a 19 year old U of A sophomore one October evening in 2009 with a couple of friends looking to burn a weeknight evening playing with some cute puppies. We walked in right before they closed and they had a golden retriever out roaming around the store. I remember asking the store attendant about why she was out, and she told me that she was a special puppy and knew to stay inside with her people. I have never had such an instant connection with an animal so quickly. I couldn't sleep that entire night and went back in the morning to get her. As a 19 year old failing out of college, I had no idea what I was doing or what I was getting myself into, but I knew I had to have this dog. She changed my whole life. I became responsible, started caring about making sure we had the best life possible, and did everything I could to provide for us. She came everywhere with me. We traveled the entire country together, we moved to Chicago together, we bought our first home, she helped me meet my fiancé, and she was there as we welcomed our second golden retriever to our family a year and a half ago. She took her under her wing and taught her as much as she could. She had such a special connection with so many people and was so adored wherever she went. My baby Bella passed away a few weeks ago in my arms after fourteen of the most special years together. They say you're very lucky, you get one dog in your life who will be your soul mate. This store gave me that, and I'll forever be thankful for the gift they gave me. Is this the best place to buy a dog? I have no clue. All I can do is tell you my experience of getting my best friend. She lived a very long, healthy, and happy life. Walking into this store was the best decision I've ever made.

    Ashley P.

    I got my 8 week old labradoodle from Animal Kingdom and I am so happy!! The employee who helped me-- Cassandra, was the absolute best! I am a first time puppy owner and Cassandra helped me pick out everything I needed before I brought him home. She sent me pictures and videos of him while I prepared my apartment for his arrival. She kept in contact after I brought him home, answering a million and one questions. One month after bringing him home, I have a happy, healthy, well behaved fur baby named Charlie. He is smart and playful, and has slept through the night since the day I got him. Beware giardia in new puppies when brought home from this store. I had to take him to the animal hospital a few days after I got him for diarrhea. My friend who also got her puppy from Animal Kingdom said the same thing happened to her. Overall, I had a great experience at Animal Kingdom! Everyone was super friendly and helpful.

    Kristin S.

    We had the BEST experience adopting our little Maltese from Animal Kingdom in Tucson. We drove in from Phoenix after Amanda sent us all of the information about the puppy that we were inquiring about the day after we put our deposit down. When we got there we were taken to a play room to get to know him a little bit. He had obviously been well taken care of while he was there because he was very comfortable with us and loved treats! When we brought him home he was so comfortable with our dogs and made himself right at home. We also had two people follow up to ensure that he was adjusting okay. I would highly recommend Animal Kingdom in Tucson if you're looking for a new addition to your family.

    My darling Cavachon puppy
    Debra P.

    I was looking for a Cavachon puppy with no luck. A friend of mine suggested Puppies N Love or Animal Kingdom. They bought their shihtzu there. I looked through their available puppies and found our girl and called to make an appointment to see her. I fell in love. The process from start to finish was painless. Waiting a week to get my girl was hard. Our puppy had loss a few ounces since arriving at the shop. They were very mindful about her not being homed until they felt confident she was healthy enough to be placed. Cassandra made the process so much better by texting her weights, sending videos of her eating and giving us a daily status report. She even updated us on her day off. If you are looking for a dog but Leary of pet shops, read their story and how they insure you are getting a happy healthy puppy and not one from a puppy mill. She's home now and doing great.

    Danielle B.

    The new Animal Kingdom has finally been updated and is so cute!!! The puppies have a lot more room to play and it's cleaner. I bought a Malshi 2 months ago and could not be happier! Cassandra helped with all the paper work and was friendly. Before taking the pup home, they bath them and put on a bow or bow tie on the puppies which I love!

    Mike R.

    Animal Kingdom really delivered for us. We were looking for a long haired Dachshund when we stumbled across Animal Kingdom. They have many locations in Arizona. When browsing available puppies, I couldn't believe the selection. There were professional looking photos of the dogs, along with the location and breeder information. Very nicely done... We had been looking for a female, long haired dapple. After less than a week, they received the perfect pet. We called and was told that she had literally been available for 30 minutes. We knew she was the one, put in a down payment and scheduled a viewing. So it was off to Tuscon from Phoenix! When I first arrived, I couldn't believe a mall pet store would have such a large selection of pets. I was also surprised to see so many a employees caring for the puppies. Everyone was wearing masks and playing with the puppies. They rotate them into free play areas and smother them with affection. When one would go potty, it was immediately cleaned and sanitized. The place looked and smelled clean. Becca was our pet counselor. She was friendly, professional and knowledgeable from start to finish. When asked why the puppies were flown in from other states, I as told that AZ has no puppy mill laws and that they only deal with states that have laws that inspect and certify their breeders. That was comforting to hear. Next was the stack of disclosures, certificates, and insurance options. That part was a bit tedious but understand the necessity. I did decline insurance and was pleased that I was not pressured to accept it. Finally, we had our puppy! Our toes have not been safe since! I just took her for her first vet appointment. She is healthy with no defects. Perfect little puppy! Animal Kingdom is by far the nicest pet store I've been to. It is obvious that they are responsible and caring with their puppies and very attentive to their customers. Thanks Becca!

    Monique Q.

    This is how this journey began, I had baby fever and the hubby wanted a dog. We went on date night and felt that we'd benefit from walking off the insurmountable amount of carbs from Olive Garden, so we decided to walk around the mall. We decided, "let's go see the dogs at Animal Kingdom (AK)." So, we proceeded to walk in. It wasn't too busy and then it got busy. There were only three associates that appeared to all be busy. Finally, we walked around their small display area and laid our eyes on a fawn colored, male French Bulldog that was as cute as can be. He was sleeping, yet it was love at first sight. We proceeded to find a store associate who happened to look in our direction and requested to see the pup, up close and personal. She asked for AZ ID or AZ DL (like when you go on a test drive for a new car) and went back and got the pup. She took us into a small room with two chairs and a small countertop with pet funding brochures on it. Again, we fell in complete love. It was just like having a baby but without the 40 weeks of hyperemesis or nearly unbearable labor...and, it was immediate. LOL. Long story, kind of short- we finally got the attention of one of the associates, Auna, (pronounced like "Ana" just spelled differently) and we let her know we were interested in moving forward with the pup. She told us how much he would be and that he was "on sale" since he had been with them for some time. Between the hubby and I, we were approved with two loans they could bundle together that was just for the price of the dog. We did have to make about a $160 upfront payment, right then and there that was not clear to us. Ultimately, this dog is as much as a 2018-2019 car payment, a mortgage or an abdominoplasty (with Dr R. Taki- LOL)...so yeah, we took a moment to "think about it, before we finally accept." They put the pup back than the hubby and I walked around for another five minutes and decided again, YOLO, YOLO, right!? Let's do it. We notified Auna of our decision and accepted the financing options and bam...we were the proud owners of a lovely 3-month-old male French Bulldog. As we proceeded to confirm the financing options, some other staff member (hiding in the back, I presume) washed up the dog, cut his nails and made sure he was tidy and already to go. It was at this point that we were told about the following: 1) That about $160 fee we were charged in addition to the financed portion of the dog; 2) Auna recommended that we purchase a kibble that is exclusively sold at Animal Kingdom as "this is what he's been eating since he's been with us"...mind you, it is adult kibble and he's 3-months-old; however, we were so damn excited for our new addition we didn't even notice until after we bought their largest bag; and finally,3)as we were signing the contracts for the selected financing options, we heard some dreaded words: kennel cough, giardia, and coccidia...UGH. Are you serious!? You're going to wait until we sign binding paperwork to tell us our new dog just finished his cycle of medication for the kennel cough and parasites but "most likely still has it because he's been with the same dog since he got in." Yeah, had we not signed yet and had we not cared about the potential adverse effect on our credit, we probably would have passed. This initial omission is horrible as it appeared to be a regular practice as Animal Kingdom. It was then that I replayed the conversations of the other associates with other customers who selected animals about collecting a stool sample as we were given the same blurb. Obviously, the environment you have for the animals is causing the SAME issues with all animals. This is where they get you...this is where the CON comes in. At this point, I concluded that AK was just like any car dealership. Buyer's remorse hit hard, and this feeling was worsened when we took the pup to their recommended vet and were told, "dry kibble is not appropriate for this breed, as they have trouble digesting food as it is, they [AK] should've known better...". Luckily, we can exchange the food for other overpriced merchandise sold at Animal Kingdom. Moral of the story: if you don't have the money upfront to make an investment on an animal than either (a) don't get one or (b) get duped into buying one for 2-3x times markup here. Yes, you get a free initial vet visit at one of their two recommended vets to follow-up on the parasites and kennel cough (as you should) and lifetime 10% off their overpriced merchandise. Ultimately, it wasn't worth it. We would have waited for a parasite-free pup elsewhere had AK been open and honest about the issues or current meds that the pup was on BEFORE signing any binding documents. Awful, business practices. Now, nearly two weeks later, are we happy? Yes. Do we still love our Frenchie? Yes. Is it just like having a newborn? Yes.

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    Very helpful and very quick service! Dogs were all adorable and loved every second of it!

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    Thank you so much, Katie. We appreciate your feedback.

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    Thank you Joseph. What a cute picture!

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    Wonderful experience buying a puppy from here. Staff was helpful and answered all our questions. Highly recommend this place!

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    We wish you and your puppies all the best, thank you!

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