I'm a fan of Pet Food Express stores, and the Novato one is one of the nicest. Lots of easy parking, a doggie spot in front with poo bags, disposal container, nice plants, and plenty of room for marking and sniffing. Inside, the staff is friendly and helpful, the aisles are wide, there are shopping carts (and baskets) available, and the service is purrfect. Great selection! From top end raw, freeze dried, organic, and more, to budget-friendly foods, there are nutritious alternatives for every furry member of your family. And, treats! So many yummy treats. Fun toys, cute clothes, necessary supplies, etc. Our girl had a great time! She even tried out the self-serve bath section. Of course, if we got serious, I suspect, she'd stop wagging her tail. Five stars and four paws! read more

After stopping at a nearby branch and discovering that the dog food we were looking for was sold out, they called this location to confirm it was in stock and asked them to hold it for us. We arrived 30 minutes later, and what we wanted was already on hold and waiting for us! We also asked for a couple of other items, and the lady helping us was extremely friendly and helpful. She assisted us in finding everything and ensured all the items were in order as we wanted. We left less than twenty minutes later with everything we needed to keep our little furry friend happy. This is a very well-organized location with excellent customer service. read more

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Love this store, the baths for the doggies are great and they have everything I need for our animals. read more

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They are kind to us and to the animals, they help us recommend the best foods for our pets. read more

Pet Food Express - Pet Stores Near Me - Novato, California

I love this pet Food express a hidden gem next to super duper . Not only do they have the best selection of dog treats cat treats even treats for your reptiles they have the best staff ever . They greet my Siberian huskies with love and kindness I recommend everybody go to this pet Food express location for the best service ever for the fur babies in your life read more

Very professional and knowledgeable staff. Always willing to help with my problems. Know what my pet needs and will like.

Regarding returns I went to return a brand new item I purchased. I did not have the receipt but knew that they would accept my return. Actually I wanted to do a simple exchange. When I got to the register the woman said that they don't accept returns. I was shocked. She was very mean spirited. Almost cocky. I was so angry I left. I have been shopping there for 17 years! Nobody there has ever treated me this way! In fact they are usually super friendly and accommodating. Well I took my return to the mill valley store and easily exchanged it with no questions asked. I will no longer give this novato store my business! read more

I can't express enough how awesome and amazing Ashley and John are! Both are very knowledgeable and every time I come in they make my whole experience there very enjoyable. Ashley is such a sweet thing! Every time I come in I love seeing her smile, and I always get a kick out of John!! Oh , I didn't forget you Carol!!! Such a great crew. read more

Pet Food Express on Nave Dr. is THE BEST! The were so good to our new puppy! Ashley & John were so sweet and helpful. They are true dog lovers!! We will be back! Thank you! read more

I have been taking my dog to this location for baths on a regular basis. They always give us a little extra time because I bring her in early, before there are a lot of other dogs there, so it takes awhile for the water to warm up. I brought her in recently for vaccinations, and the company they contract with were kind enough to walk out to my car and vaccinate my dog. At that time I also tried out steps and a dog ramp to get her in and out of my vehicle. Three different employees walked out to my vehicle and tried to help me find the right fit, unfortunately nothing worked, so I just have to keep picking her up and putting her in the car. read more

Pet Food Express - Pet Stores Near Me - Novato, California

We love this place! The customer service is top notch, especially from Gabbi and her crew. They've helped me sort through so many decisions as we welcomed a rescue cat into our home. I know it's a chain, but Gabbi and staff make it feel like shopping local. read more

Emily is amazing!!! Really has the best customer service! I drive from Petaluma just to go to this store because their staff is so excellent! read more

The folks in here were great when we shopped here today after adopting two new 11-week old kittens! They hooked us up with toys and typical kitten stuff. We went back shortly after leaving for some wet kitten food that we had forgotten. Thomas recognized us and let us grab some kitten food (after they had closed), as he had remembered that we had just gotten new kittens! (Customer service like this just doesn't exist anymore!). Thumbs up to this store and their employees! read more

Walked in to try to get some new food for my pups . Heard all types of good things about them .. Sooo walked in , no hi, hey , how are you .. No how can I help/ do you need help , but all the staff were on the floor talking ... Apparently no one here has heard of customer service. Won't be back . read more

Navigating into the parking lot is probably going to be your only challenge when shopping here. Folks seem to lose all common sense when driving here so please use caution, especially if you're a pedestrian. Other than that, it's a good store with helpful folks ready to assist you if you're looking for something for cats or dogs. Besides food, treats, bedding, pet cleaning items, training tools, and furniture for your pets, it also has a large room to wash and dry your dogs that's kept very clean. They have very limited pet supplies for other types of animals like fish, reptiles, or small rodents (just the basics really). They don't adopt animals out of the store like say Petco at Vintage Oaks. Instead, they have partnered up with Marin's Humane Society and offer weekend adoptions in front of their store. Usually they have cute dogs of all ages set up to view and play with. It's quite fun to watch. I haven't seen cats at these events, but that doesn't mean there isn't. I'd call and ask. They're very accommodating and seek out the best answer for your inquiries. read more

Caren was amazing and patient with my new adopted dog I brought in. I had to start with the basics and she walked me through every single thing I needed. She was never pushy and always gave me multiple options. She treated my new puppy with so much love. I honestly would've been lost without her today! Thank you, Caren! read more

Just wanted to post an update, Marshmellow & I still very much enjoy visiting the Hamilton petfood express. They recently got all new goodies and she had a blast taste testing a few! I always recommend this store to my fellow animal lovers who want a personal experience. All of the employees get to know your animals and begin to have an invested interest in their health/ quality-of-life. They are all well trained in the products they sell, I honestly can't think of 1 time they weren't able to explain a product to me. If you're looking for a local place to do business, with employees who will take an interest in your fur baby, they won't sell you products that they haven't tried themselves/given their own pets, then I highly recommend the Hamilton petfood express! read more

Truly appreciate the helpfulness and understanding of the staff. Our rescue pup is people shy and they are quite patient and loving with her. We have also appreciated their help in selecting the best food and other items for Ruby. She loves her outings there to get fun treats from the staff. read more

The only negative thing I can say about Pet Food Express is that they're badly named. It's not just about pet food here. The staff is extremely knowledgeable (which is rather amazing since most of them are pretty young) and can help hook you up with not only the right kind of pet food but trainers, groomers, walkers and sitters. You can bring your dogs (in our case, 2) and for 15$ you can use their facilities to wash and dry them. They provide towels, soap (a choice of 3) and a giant dog washing area replete with leash hooks, warm water and blow dryers. No scratched tubs, no dog hair all over your bathroom and no lingering wet dog odor either. They have a "buy 3 get one free" policy that extends to most items and makes it worth it to take a pass on Costco items (usually). All the food they sell is high quality and we definitely noticed a difference (waste reduction) for our dogs. Oh, and they also helped us find a better food for our cat. Barf-boy is barfing much less often these days. read more

Everybody is so nice and helpful here and they always remind you to buy the right quantities to get the best deals .....prices are very good and I drive up from San Rafael just to get pet food here...... Simply the best pet food store in the bay area. read more

The most knowledgeable people on every product in the store! Every issue or question I have they have an answer. They have the best variety of no grain no soy dog food with any supplement or toy you could want. I love their store clerks. Great service. read more

I just love this store! This is the location I frequent the most and I've always had a pleasant experience. The staff is courteous and personable, and have been helpful and offered advice when needed. They have a great variety of quality pet food, supplies, toys & more. I purchase canned cat food here regularly - they also have a buy 3 get 1 free deal for the cans which is great. The store always seems to be stocked well, clean & organized which I appreciate. read more

This is by far the best Pet Food Express in the area... I come here often to get my doggie items. They carry a wide variety of foods, but not the gross grocery store brands, the healthy kind. The staff at this location is ALWAYS friendly and helpful, even on their busiest days. I pass another PFE location in Terra Linda just to go to this location, its worth the drive from San Rafael. Prices are definitely competitive and they will price match Petco, and PetSmart etc. I also appreciate that they don't sell animals here, they promote adoption, and anyone that knows me, knows that I strongly agree with that. read more

Big thanks To karen you did such awesome job picking max new dog collar so awesome on him. Very happy Todd and Maureen

Hamilton PFE is amazing. On a personal level, they are very helpful, kind, and considerate. They always are excited for whom ever walks in the door, human or dog. They always give our dogs attention and care, even if they are bully breeds. They will walk around helping pick out the right products or suggesting ones they are familiar with, all while not over selling or being pushy. They always offer to help carry out items too. From a rescue stand point, there couldn't be more caring people. They give all the can give not only on our adoption days, but during the week when I walk in with foster pups and need help. They are creative when advertising and supporting our rescue. I get excited for the 4th Saturday in the month, when we will be outside with our dogs, while Tyler, Lara, Karen, and many more are inside creating the perfect environment for community members and their furry families. No matter the question or concern they will always help. Stop by to see these knowledgeable, giving folks. Thank you Hamilton PFE for all you do! read more

I really like this pet store. It's big, carries everything, and the employee's are always friendly and seem to have an interest in pets. I'm also a fan of their dog wash! I definitely recommend this pet store over any others. read more

The store is very well organized and the staff members are very polite and attentive. They have dog treats in the cash register area for all the furry guests. Best if all, there is a dog washing area where you can wash and dry your dogs - soap, water, and towels are provided. If you buy 3 tokens for $45, you get the 4th token free. And if you have 2 dogs, you can use 1 token to clean both dogs!!! read more

Pet Food Express - Two clean dogs for one low price!! - Pet Stores Near Me - Novato, California

Always helpful and commited people to serve you here. Great selection of pet food and supplies too.

When I first moved to Novato, I went to the other Pet Food Express for a couple of years. It was fine, but nothing special. Once we moved across town last year, we started coming to the one in Hamilton and have been SO impressed with the service. When we adopted our new rescue pup this year after losing our old dog last fall, we started taking her in here very regularly for social interaction. The staff here are amazing with her and she absolutely LOVES coming here! They are also super helpful with finding the right products and answering questions. read more

A friend recommended I watch a documentary titled PET FOOLED. WOW! What an eye opener. And so the journey began. One day, while in the city, we decided to visit the Market Street location. We were greeted and "educated" by the Darryl, new store manager. Darryl listened to our story and then took us on a complete tour of the cat portion of his store. For a new PFE manager, his knowledge and enthusiasm was rather impressive, and the idea that every choice we made together was backed by a return policy equal to no other made our encounter well worth the time spent. Unfortunately, the Stella&Chewy food was not liked by our cats. Darryl instructed me to visit the Northgate location, because of convenience, and they would make good on a replacement. I was just as impressed by the associates at the Northgate store as I was with Darryl. I entered the store knowing I wanted Kiwi Kitchen brand products. The young lady I met with took all the time required to be sure I was making the right choices and had all the additional products necessary to make a smooth transition of food. Best part of all...my cats have never shown such determination to actually finish every last drop in their bowls. It makes me feel so good to know we're doing the right thing to keep our cats as healthy as they can be. Thank you PFE. read more

Great staff! My doggie LOVES going into Pet Food Express because they've known her since she was a puppy. A big variety of dog food and frozen goods. Peanut Butter Ice cream is the best. They also price match especially if your buying flea medicine because its a lot cheaper at Costco. On Sundays the VIP Pet care service is Quick and cheap. Get there a little early if you don't like to wait or have an impatient dog like mine :) Overall this place the place to go if you have any pets. read more

Great place for pets. They have everything you would need. Very clean and the people how work there are alway very nice and helpful. Prices are a little high and parking can be hard sometimes but overall it's a great place. read more

I got there 15 minutes after they closed, the door was locked but I could see a employee inside washing the floor of the pet washing room. I knocked on the door getting his attention. He walked up to the door and said the stores closed. I told him all I wanted was a box of live crickets and added that I know they cost approx $2.50 and that I'd get him $5 since their registers were counted and closed. He said "Ill get my manager". After manager arived I repeated my request but said 2 boxes for $10. He came back with 2 boxes and told me that I could have the crickets. I was suprised and attempted to insist on taking the $10. He said he couldn't so ask "lets say ou found $10 on the ground that I accidentally dropped?" He smiled shaking he's head. Long sort short i got the 2 boxes for free when the stor was closed. I wish I got his name but he's awesome. I was supposrd to leave this review 2 weeks ago so I feel kinda bad, better late then never. This is the spot if you need whatever for you pet. read more

I babysat a dog at work last night, and made the mistake of letting her have the run of the office. The first thing she did was go into my boss's office, where he was working, and peed A LOT on his rug. He often brings his dog to work, so my dog must've smelled his. My boss flipped out, in his polite, restrained way, God, talk about mortifying. So this morning i went into this Pet Food Express, looking for the stuff you spray into carpet so that more dogs don't pee where the first dog peed. Those 2 ladies that were working there - I was SO blown away by how kind and helpful beyond helpful they were! They laughed with me at my story of woe, went over the merits of all the types of spray (didn't try to sell me the most expensive one), coached me in detail on how to clean it up, spent a ton of time with me, and even GAVE me a beautiful white towel from their stash, to put over it. I walked out of there beaming at how amazingly cool they were. Every time i go in there, the people are great. But these two ladies really hit it out of the ballpark. I hope they're treated well there; they really deserve it. read more

I love this place. The people who work here are very friendly. Their prices are very good and they have a great selection. Every time I come in they are very welcoming to me and my dog. They all know Savannah and always have a treat for her. read more

I was worried when I went in today that they would only have pet food. Because I needed hairball medicine and a new kitty brush. But, I was in luck. They had everything I was looking for and a few things I decided I had to have. They have the same sort of stuff you would find at a petco plus a bunch of all natural pet products. They also have a huge grooming area and a pet clinic on every Saturday. The staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

I like the service at this location the best. They know me and my dog since we come in all the time. They are always really friendly and will take the time to walk you through the store and compare products for you until you find just the right one. read more

The people in this store are wonderful. We were out of dog food last weekend, and my husband ran to the store EIGHT minutes AFTER it closed. When he approached the door, the employee told him that the registers were closed and asked him what he needed. When my husband said he needed dog food, the employee gave him two cans and told him to pay for them the next day. That is especially remarkable to me because I am the person in our family that shops there - not my husband. They hardly know him. On the other hand, I should not be all that surprised because they are always uncommonly helpful when I am there. read more

I can't believe how kind and helpful the staff here is. Truly a fantastic business. Literally 5 times I have been there and 4-5 different staff have helped and all have been stellar. I hope everyone at this store gets a big fat raise, because they are going the extra mile every day!!!! read more

I absolutely love this store and so does my dog! Everyone here is so kind and they can always answer every question! The employees wait right at the door to say hi to Marshmellow! Everyone who works there is like a second family, they are wonderful people and your missing out if you don't shop here! read more

Pet Food Express - Absolutely LOVE the people at the Novato Petfood Express (Nave) here is Marshmellow & Elsa getting a bath ! - Pet Stores Near Me - Novato, California