A colleague and I hired Derek for a tour of Scarborough Marsh and were not disappointed. We were…read moretreated to great looks at both Nelson's and Saltmarsh sparrows, a rare Tri-colored Heron (rare for Maine), Roseate Terns, Piping Plovers, and many other wonderful species. Stopped by the Wild Bird Supply shop and met Jeannette and enjoyed browsing a wonderful assortment of not only bird feeding goods, but purchased some bird-friendly chocolate, a mug, a few books, and left with a ton of valuable information about Maine conservation. Derek and Jeannette are truly Maine's birding and bird-feeding experts. Any visit to Freeport must include a top at their store.

I've purchased a lot of seed and supplies from Freeport Wild Bird Supply. The owner and staff are…read morevery knowledgeable and friendly. Prices are competitive, and the quality is top notch. The squirrel baffles and poles were less than on Amazon, and the added bonus is that I got to purchase locally and check it out first.

Two Salty Dogs was a cute little store filled with fun and durable toys, unique local treats, food,…read moreleashes, harnesses, leads, and more. Pets are allowed inside but we didn't bring ours when we visited. There was a cute and friendly older black lab that works there. ;) The owners were nice (though, seemed to be bickering during checkout which was uncomfortable). We ended up getting a new collar for our dog, two tennis balls, and some local treats for her. She absolutely loved the lobster treats! Hey, while in Maine, don't forget to give your furry friend some lobster, too!

We always stop in during our stays in the greater Boothbay Harbor area and this trip was no…read moreexception. Though the selection is very good given the store's compact size, we managed to depart without a purchase.

PLEASE NOTE: This review is for shopping only…read more I always prefer to support local, but after two failed attempts at going to independent pet stores that didn't carry any rabbit stuff (actually, that's not true, one place showed me their rabbit stuff, e.g. the dog food that contained rabbit meat and the dog toys that contained rabbit hide/fur... awkkkkkkwaaaard) I stopped at this PetSmart in need of back-up hay; I found the usual Oxbow (don't buy their hay; it's bad, bad, bad), but also the in-house Full Cheeks brand (which I can't speak on yet). Picked up a 40oz bag of it, my rabbit's usual bedding, and my rabbit's usual treat for the same price I pay for it online (and, actually, it was $10 cheaper because they were having a small critter sale). While this won't become a regular stop for me, it was a quick experience made pleasant by the very friendly woman cashing me out!

My Cavalier King Charles looked truly noble after a full grooming session. I was so pleased with…read morehow he looked and acted afterwards. Will be returning time and again for the service.

My poor pup needed a sanitary grooming desperately and I was out of town in Wells ME. They took her…read moreimmediately and completed the grooming in minutes and did not want to charge me!! Such nice friendly people and great service. I left the groomer a nice tip.

My pup came home with a very bloody ear and when I called about it and told them they hung up and…read morewouldn't answer when I attempted to call again

Nice little pet store close to our home in a fun little shopping center. You can hit the grocery…read morestore, grab some coffee, and hit the dog store before going home! I was greeted when I walked into the store and the young lady helped me with everything I needed. I was looking for a short dog leash for my big dog, ear cleaner, and cbd oil for my older German Shepherd. For the most part, I found what I needed. Thankful to know we have a close pet shop in the neighborhood!

I just went it to buy bird treats and had a pleasant shopping experience! The associates were…read morefriendly and helpful. I can't wait till they get more supplies in stock

I have had terrible experiences at most Petcos however Thopsham recently redeemed itself the girl…read morethat helped me with advice last weekend on a GHa outbreak (totally my fault) in my reef tank was really helpful and knew who to call when her store didn't have the fish I needed. She put me on the path to the South Portland store where I got plenty of help from knowledgeable staff. Although learning about petcos corporate policy on not accepting salt fish returns if they are sick or pass was shocking Thopsham and South Portland fish were well taken care of and properly QT so I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. I purchased a Lawnmower Blenny and some crabs here that are doing amazing!

waited 1/2 hour for survive in fish department no one came I left bad service IN BANGOR MAINEread more

I've been a proud rabbit mama for nearly two decades, and have always bought my hay and litter off…read moreAmazon (please don't judge me; it was a lot easier in 2008 to get "exotic" animal supplies from them). Recently, the Oxbow Western Timothy Hay I've been buying online has been *terrible*; the worst quality I've ever seen. I wonder if it's sitting around for longer than it should be in a hot warehouse or truck? The hay is also frequently unavailable randomly on Amazon; and, Amazon frequently can't ship this hay out for at least seven to ten days for some reason. Unsure why this is happening, but enough is enough. So now I'm Team Animal House (and, again, I'm so sorry it took me so long to make this decision). It seems locally-owned. There's currently three locations: Damariscotta (which has a self-service wash facility), Brunswick, and Westbrook. The Westbrook location is in a strip mall and has loads of parking. The store is pretty clean, and while it's predominantly focused on dogs and cats, there is alllllllllllll the way in the back lefthand corner a section for our rodent and bird friends. And... voila! A wall full of Oxbow Western Timothy Hay (other kinds available as well) in all sizes: 15 ounce, 40 ounce, 90 ounce. It's nice to be able to look at each bag in person to see what the color/consistency/quality of the hay is and doublecheck lot numbers against each other. I bought a 40 ounce and 90 ounce bag just in case one ended up being not good, and the OH SO LOVELY employee cashing me out asked me if I wanted to join their loyalty program which would, for this particular item, get me a complimentary bag of hay after my seventh purchase. Um... what? YES. I didn't see the litter that I use here (Carefresh, all natural) or the hay cubes (Kaytee Timothy Blend), so unfortunately I can't swap all my shopping here. But I would if/when it becomes an option! THANKS for saving the day, Animal House! My extremely picky and always very hungry rabbit appreciates the good and immediate hay!

Local and accessible, the store has a variety of items we use on the regular. Can be a bit pricey…read moreand I'm not entirely sure how their reward program works...my dogs love going in as the employees always want to offer scratches and cookies!

The Animal House rocks! These folks are great to work with. My wife and I were visiting from out of…read moretown, bought a harness for our dog and found out when we got home that it was the wrong size. Kim at the Animal House went out of her way to help us get this fixed even though we had lost the receipt for the sale. We were able to ship back the wrong size and exchange for the right size without having to drive two hours! She was absolutely awesome! Highly recommended! Jon K.

Really good! They have the best quality dog foods. They do a lot to help the local animal shelter…read more They also have a dog bath where you can take your dog and wash her yourself. The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable . A terrific asset to the community!

They have only been opened for about a month now so they definitely still getting their feet wet in…read moreservice. My one experience has been that the lady ringing me up continued to put coupons away in a small booklet while I stood waiting, asked me if I wanted to be on the mailing list and then started scanning my items...slowly. After I gave my card she stood waiting for it to go through (she said it was slow) instead of bagging while we waited. Anyways, when she finally slid me my bag she noticed she forgot to ring something up. By this time I had been there for at least 7 minutes and running behind to my next destination. I opted not to buy it and hurried out. I do hope they start getting the swing of things soon since I do like the store layout. Their prices seem level with other pet stores in the area but I could be mistaken.

Super friendly staff and loved getting to know about their handmade leashes and collars. They gave…read moremy dog a treat and pets! Would recommend and support this family business!

Only bought a cute Fluff and Tuff blue lobster toy for my 3 dogs because the saleswomen did a good…read morejob explaining how it was made different and tougher than other toys. 900 miles later I finally was able to give it to them, but less than 10 minutes later there was already a hole forming. Less than 20 minutes later the squeaker and all the stuffing was torn out before my other two boys had their chance to play with it. Pretty disappointed the toy failed to live up to the hollow sales pitch, now I've got 3 unhappy pups wondering what why they no longer have a gift from my trip to Portland :(