This is the kind of pet store that every neighborhood should have!! Knowledgeable, helpful staff and a shop filled with exactly what you need!! Thanks you, PetMAC!!! read more

Janice is my go to advisor for my picky cats. My cats are never disappointed with her recommendations.

Been going there for years. Great selection, esp for a small independent business. Always super helpful & will order things if they don't have it in stock. The store often has foster/rescue pets wandering around while you shop. So sweet. Offer cat & dog adoptions on the weekend through a non profit. Love this business! read more

In February, my partner and I decided we would adopt a new family member. We found PetMac on Yelp and I'm so glad we did. We did a little looking around the store and we weren't really set on any one cat. So Lori, one of the owners of Petmac, came over and explained that all cats have different personalities at the shelter vs. when they get home. Lori recommend Addie, our 5 y/o Tuexdo. She was so shy and nervous. But we've had her for 5 1/2 months now and she is the best thing to happen to us. Haha. After we got her papers together, Lori recommended all the essentials + a variety of food! It was really convenient that the store had a huge selection of cat food, toys and litters. This is definitely the place to go to for all your pet necessities - cat and dog. read more

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After many years of purchasing pet products online from big box stores, I am THRILLED to have discovered PetMAC. I'm especially happy to be supporting a local, women-owned business right here in DC that provides quality, personal customer care! Whatever need you have for your pet, Janice and her team are there to help you through your choice of food, toys and treats. PetMAC also hosts regular feline adoptions. What a treasure. I'll never shop anywhere else for our pet - ever again! Jeanne F read more

The store is the opposite of the big chain pet stores. Choc-a-bloc with quality items at competitive prices instead of wide chain stores aisles of junk. They are knowledgeable, helpful and nice! read more

This review is about donating to PetMAC. I've been coming to the store itself for a long time- since they were in their other location around the corner- and I love what they do. Selling quality pet food and pet care products at good prices while running a feline rescue is good work in my book! I bought a stainless steel pet drinking fountain there that I couldn't find *anywhere* else, too. In years past, I've donated supplies my kitty outgrew and had no problems. But when I took my furry friend's belongings there after she passed away, I was very take aback at how I was treated. I called ahead and asked if they wanted donations, and if the things I had would be useful to them. I got a yes- and very sweet condolences on the loss of my girl of 19 years. And so I loaded up the car and stopped by the next day. There was a customer at the counter and only one employee in the store (that I saw), so I said I'd wait, that I wasn't in a hurry. But the person at the counter addressed me anyway, maybe because I had my arms full of litter boxes, toys, litter mats, etc. But the way she addressed me! She said that things looked dirty and she didn't want to take time to clean them, and not in a nice way. I explained I had lost my friend, and I had cleaned them about all I could, and they could keep them or not, but would they like the toys, piddle pads, and other things? She sent me to the office, and now I'm wandering looking for the right place and feeling like I shouldn't have come. She follows me in after a minute (leaving the customer?), hands me a bag to put the things into in a brusque manner, and walks out. I left a few things, but took the rest with me. I didn't bother to bring in the second armload of kitty beds, new litter, etc. And I didn't feel good leaving. I volunteer with a couple of places where we accept donations from the public. We are always courteous, no matter if we can use what they give us or not- because when it comes down to it, they thought of us and went to the trouble to come to us. They gave us a gift! Sometimes we have to clean that gift, repair that gift...and sometimes they hit the garbage, unfortunately. But we always say thank you, regardless. "Thank you for thinking of us." "Thank you for going to the trouble." I love what they do at PetMAC. But this time, I didn't love how they did it. read more

Been here a couple times. It's a small boutique with lots of natural pet food and has lots of great stuff. Prices are cheaper than the big pet stores. The staff are very friendly. They also have some cute and friendly cats available for adoption roaming around the store, the best part is you get to play with them. FYI they give free treat samples for your pet No purchase necessary read more

Thanks, Yelp! Thanks for making me aware of this great little store in Tenleytown, not too far from my home. While I did not get to meet the owner, the guy working today was very nice and knowledgeable. PetMac has high quality dog and cat food at non-inflated prices. While they may not carry every top brand, they are more than happy to order it for you. I got my guy his favorite treat (really a bribe to get his insulin shot over with quickly): raw meat medallions. They only carry the small (12ct) bag and not the regular 48ct, but as I mentioned, will order foods for you. They have a loyalty program so after you spend $250, you'll get a discount on your next purchase. Another selling point as Pete L. mentioned is their charitable donations to pet rescues. I'm sold. read more

For all cat lovers and pet owners, this is the coolest store in DC. They have fluffy cats roaming the establishment waiting to be adopted. It's a surprise they don't eat all the treats and play with all the toys. There is a good supply of healthy and grain free cat/dog food. Unfortunately, the store is quite small and products are slightly overpriced but the staff members are super friendly. It is a good place to splurge on your cat, dog or other loving pets. Overall, this place is worth a visit since DC is lacking in quality pet stores. Five stars for the adoptable cats, four stars for the service and three stars for the prices. read more

PetMAC - Pet Stores Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I can't say enough good things about this place. Not only is this locally owned, the owners are also skilled in all things pet-related!! I can go in and buy any cat toy and know with 100% certainty that it has been vet reviewed & approved. You would think that they would have higher prices since they have to compete with other large chains in the area, but it's quite the opposite. I'm getting boutique level food, toys, and litter at cheaper prices than your typical brands you find at the grocery store. Amazing! Grain-free food that doesn't kill my bank account. Street parking is usually very easy to find & they're great about returns! Extra perk: they host cat adoptions here! They work closely with Pets Bring Joy (PBJ) who made adopting my bundles of fluff super easy. Plus they happily allow you to bring your (well-behaved) pet with you into the store. Extremely knowledgeable staff willing to help answer questions and provide recommendations. So lucky to have found this gem! read more

PetMAC - Pet Stores Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

PetMAC is THE place to go for all natural pet food. There is a big selection of healthy/organic/high quality food, treats, toys, and other supplies. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and can advise about your pet's individual needs. They were established in partnership with Homeward Trails animal rescue group, a non-profit. A portion of all sales goes directly to saving homeless animals, so you are shopping with a mission here! They also hold dog and cat adoption events on a regular basis (you can view the schedule at homewardtrails.org) and accept donations of dog/cat items, toys, food/medicine, dog crates/cat carries, towels etc. Call them for more info if you want to donate items. It's great to have a local store of this quality that does so much good. I wish more local businesses would follow PetMAC's lead! read more

When you realize that Science Diet and Iams are veterinarian-endorsed poison for your pets, get your pet food here. The ladies are very knowledgeable about the products they sell, and they offer the best selection of quality pet food in the area. (Yes, even better than Green Pets.) If they don't have it, they can get it. Plus your purchase helps support their adoption and rescue program, which provided me with a furry source of endless joy (so I'm a little biased). read more

So far, so good! I only had ten minutes on the meter to check out PetMac, which I was referred to by my hometown pet food store for a particular type of food for my pretty kitty. Little Girl has a sensitive stomach, and can't eat anything with grain. While at my parent's house, I tried out a new food, Acana, and was told I could pick it up here at PetMac. First impression: teeny tiny itty bitty! But, they do well on space here. Everything is packed in pretty tight, and I was there when they were unloading a shipment, but they were very courteous of me browsing in their way. (Oops, sorry!) When I picked up the food I wanted to try in a new flavor, the woman asked if my cat had eaten Acana before. When I explained that yes, she seems to like it, but would try to "cover" the fish flavored food, she said that the chicken was another neutral scented food that would be much gentler on her stomach than other foods. At checkout, the same woman (who turns out to be the coordinator with Homeward Trails rescue) explained to me their participation with the program and that they often have cats in store for adoptions and are always looking for volunteers, donations or fosters. Hmmm, verrry interesting.... Anyway, I am keeping this little shop in mind. It is super close to home, and if this flavor of Acana works for Kitty, I will be back. =) read more

Since I moved from San Francisco I have gone here . I like that they had a rescue and they were a quirky little family owned business. Last time I went in I was treated with a great deal of hostility when buying food for my dog. The associate was pleasant until she looked up and saw I am African American. She became hostile and watchful in a way that made it clear she didn't want me in the store. I called to let the owner know about the experience. Instead of letting me finish she interrupted, began defending the woman and making it seem I was making things up. She interrupted me every time I tried to explain what happened and how it made me feel. She began telling me the associates children play with black children and they have black customers all the time.... blah blah . She also said they are surprised at how many "black people shop at their store given the neighborhood, they must be driving in because its not a black neighborhood..." Their words not mine She basically didn't let me finish and made it seem like I'm the problem . I got so upset I said " well I have told you what she is you can take it however you want but I will never shop there again". So thanks for silencing me as I told you about your racist sales associate, I will never shop there again and I will tell everyone I know with a Pet not to shop there . I will not support racist micro aggression no matter who the aggressor 's children play with. read more

This is an amazing pet store. Prices are mostly cheaper than amazon. People are great. Cats just walking around. I definitely recommend shopping here. read more

I had a good experience at PetMAC. I'm new to the area so I stumbled across the store, it's a little cramped but it stocks high quality products for reasonable prices. I asked the lady for some help and she showed me where all the products were (instead of just telling me where to look, which I appreciate). She was very knowledgeable about the products I was after and went the extra mile to give me the contact information of a vet that does home visits. I'll definitely be back! read more

I loved to support local business. They have free adoption event every weekend. The owner and I had conversation, she is very kind as well as the staff. They are not big store however they have all need for your pets read more

PetMAC - Pet Stores Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nice boutique pet store with all natural products for your cat. They have a number of cute friendly cats available for adoption playing in the store. The place is easy to miss from the road. read more

A wonderful neighborhood pet store. They have everything you need and the staff is very attentive and friendly. Stop by on your daily dog walk and pick something up. That they rescue and adopt out cats is another reason along with just supporting local business to visit. read more

This is the best pet store ever! Not only is the shop stocked with everything one would need for their "best friend" , but the staff is warm, helpful and goes the second mile. I just wish every store ( for anything!) operated up to this standard. read more

The place is much smaller than a petco, but the staff is friendly, it's convieniently locate in DC and they give part of their profits to support a local pet rescue org. read more

I love you Pet Mac! What more can you say about a store that has wonderful kitteh-s roaming the grounds when they aren't relaxing in the sun drenched kitteh towers in the windows. The employees are pet lovers and they welcome on leash dogs in the store--which encourages me to walk there with my pooch. Knowledgable staff will get down on the floor with you and your pooch to try to wrestle them into a doggie sweater. Please, never change, Pet Mac! read more

Lovely store - a nice antidote to all the chain retailers nearby. They have a great selection of dog food, good prices, and they offer discounts for repeat customers. It's a small space but they really do have everything you need. read more

A real neighborhood joint with friendly, helpful, and dedicated staff. The store may appear small from the outside, but it has a surprisingly wide variety of pet supplies in stock. Plus, there are friendly cats waiting to be adopted that you can pet as you shop. What's not to like? read more

This is being written post move, and this is one of the worst pet stores I've been to. Small, dark, cluttered with a very disappointing inventory. Staff was rude...my husband held the door for one employee who was carrying a ladder and she didn't say thank you, but made it clear she would have run him down if he hadn't held the door. Tried to persuade me to buy the wrong item after misinforming me on the phone about what they had in stock. read more

This shop may be smaller than those chain pet stores but they've got everything you may desire for your furry loved one! Prices are often cheaper than the big pet stores, too! I wouldn't trust Petsmart or Petco to size a collar or halter but the staff at PetMac are trained and intelligent. Added plus is that they carry the biodegradable dog poopy bags - most of the chains have stopped carrying biodegradables for some unexplained reason....guess they don't want to help the planet, eh? Double added plus is proceeds go towards their wonderful rescue and adoption program. Please support this wonderful, local, independent run business!!! read more

My favorite pet store! I have been coming to PetMac at Fessenden Street for 5-6 years. Being an European I appreciate relationship between clients and owners very much. When my cat got lost I was offered efficient help and some hugs. It counts! Now I moved 3 miles away but still coming to "my" store. Lori and Janice plus all helpers are very knowledgeable, helpful and simply nice. There is a good selection of food (they do not sell "junk food" for pets), litter, toys, whatever you want. There are discounts offered. And there is a great adoption center. Animals are healthy, kept in great conditions (mostly foster homes). The place is highly recommended. And money is not the most important for the owners. There are not so many places that I got this kind of advice (trying to trap my cat): Don't buy expensive food here, buy the cheapest one now. It worked - my cat came back home and I am back at PetMac. read more

This was a great store, bright, roomy, cheery. Good quality products. Staff was helpful and informative. The store recently moved around the corner into a dark, cramped location hidden behind Graffiti's façade. (Why?) It's difficult to locate anything (though it's obvious there is less inventory than before) and the staff seems to prefer hanging out behind the counter, which is stuck at the back of the store. The best thing at PetMAC is visiting the kittens. It's seems the place is on its last legs, which is too bad. read more

Awesome store with very knowledgeable, friendly staff. Lots of high quality products. The adoptable feline fuzzbutts roaming around are the best part. read more

This place is exactly what you want in your local pet store. Its small, but there is lots of great stuff. The woman who owns the place was at the register and had lots of information about fostering and adopting pets, whats healthy for my kitty, and pretty much everything else i needed. Also, she gave me a bunch of free treat samples. I'm just psyched it is so close to my house. read more

Excellent pet store with high quality products and caring staff. The owner also runs the DC branch of Homeward Trails, a pet adoption service and a great place to find your next dog or cat. read more

I stopped in at PetMac today because I was in the neighborhood and in need of cat food. The woman who was working was very knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful, without being pushy. I am guessing she was the owner of the store. When she rang me up I didn't even have a chance to ask about a case discount before she told me that if I bought two more cans I could get the 5% case discount. She also told me about the loyalty rewards program--after you've spent $250 there your next purchase is 10% off. Not the biggest reward, perhaps, but better than nothing and better than any of the other quality pet stores in town that I've been to! I thought the prices were good and I also like that the store was simple and unpretentious while the foods were quality (as in healthy) brands. Even though it's a couple miles from home I'm definitely going to keep it in mind next time I need pet supplies or food! read more

A great store! Everything they carry is high quality. A great variety of healthy choices for cats and dogs. My dogs love going there and the cats love the food, especially the Weruva. Almost anything else you could need, a variety of dog and cat beds, collars, leashes and toys. If they don't have it, they'll offer to order it for you. Everyone there is so friendly. They even have foster cats in the store that a local rescue group has rescued. read more

The beauty about this place is: it's SMALLER than all the other conventional mainstream pet stores. Every single item on the shelf is specifically selected by the store owners. How can I tell? I will ask about how their pets will like the treats or toys and they will always have some stories to share with me. Another plus is majority of the products sold in this store can be hardly seen in the bigger store. Last but really not the least, every Sunday afternoon, they hold the adoption events for both cats and dogs. The adoptable pets there for some reason look happier than in the bigger stores. :)) read more

Great place with a wider selection than I've seen elsewhere. My critters have loved some of the toys that they got from here. When we ended up not using some pet accessories which we got, PetMac offered to take them back if we wanted. Most excellent and worth the drive. read more