The conditions they keep their animals in, besides some of the fish, is horrible and makes me feel…read moreincredibly sad. The rabbits are clearly neglected. The snakes are in horribly tiny setups smaller than your average rack sometimes. The bearded dragons have black beards doing absolutely nothing. Please do not give them your business.

I love how well-stocked and diverse Ocean Gallery is. They have an excellent selection of…read morefreshwater fish, including African cichlids, South American cichlids, catfish, silver dollars, knife fish, guppies, and even koi. Their saltwater fish collection is just as impressive, featuring clownfish, tangs, pufferfish, and gobies. Beyond fish, they offer a variety of other animals, such as different types of snakes, bearded dragons, rabbits, and aquatic snails--an excellent clean-up crew for my fish tank. Their fish food selection, including frozen, pellet, and flake options, is reasonably priced. Additionally, the equipment for maintaining both fish and reptile tanks is affordable and high quality. Overall, Ocean Gallery is a fantastic store that I've been visiting for years, and I highly recommend it!

Great experience at Greenbrook Shake a Paw. We took home a beautiful baby cocker spaniel. Want to…read morethank Nicole and Brittany for a wonderful experience in getting a new family member Thank you

I'm surprised by the low reviews for this place. Shake-A-Paw was amazing when we got our brand new…read moreCavapoo puppy, Ellie! We originally tried to go through adoption, but the process is so lengthy. We even fostered some dogs but their size and temperament just didn't work out for our lifestyle. I'm glad we tried rescuing first, but it's ultimately not for everyone. A lot of people have negative thoughts about pet store shopping but Shake-A-Paw is the best. We needed a calm but active puppy, who was small in size, and fit perfectly into our 1BR apartment. Meet Ellie! A 13 week old Cavapoo from Iowa. When we saw her in the store, we just knew she was the one. The sales associate who helped us was named Bryan, and he spent so much time with us. He went over everything in detail and took us step-by-step through all of the paper work. He even walked around the store with me and helped me choose all the essentials that we would need. The whole process, from walking in the door to leaving probably took a little over an hour. It's not like you just walk in, choose a dog, and leave. You have to prove your income and they call you to verify if you're a real person and to prove that all your information is factual. All medical records and breeder information as well as parental lineage was provided to us upon purchase. We got to see where she lived prior to coming to Shake-A-Paw and what her parents looked line (as well as their medical history). It was so thorough. Bryan assured us that he would give us a call at the end of the week to see how Ellie is doing. I really appreciated his kindness and professionalism. It wasn't just like he was trying to make a quick sale. He even told us stories about his own dogs, which made him appear so knowledgeable. My advice to anyone looking for a dog is this: Buy the dog that fits best into your lifestyle, don't adopt just to adopt. If you adopt a wonderful dog that works well for you, that's amazing but typically shelter and rescue dogs come with years of trauma, neglect, or abuse. It takes a certain type of person to be able to handle that and give them the life they deserve. Ellie was the best choice for us and we're so thrilled we have her as our baby now. Thank you, Shake-A-Paw, for bringing us immense joy with our darling puppy. Update after 3 weeks of getting our girl: Ellie is as sweet as can be. People are RIDICULOUS! You're buying a PUPPY! To the one reviewer who said, "They drug the dogs. I got the world's worst Pomeranian. They just bark all day long". YEAH THAT'S WHAT DOGS DO IF YOU DON'T TRAIN THEM! As for people complaining about health issues and vet expenses, that's what you signed up for! To care for the dog, no matter what. A dog is not disposable. They are hard work. These reviews are written by irresponsible dog owners. Shake-A-Paw is a reputable place to become a pet parent. Please understand, if you purchase a puppy, you will need to invest time and money for their lifetime! You need to train it and provide entertainment for it. If you don't, that is negligent and the puppy will display poor behavior. I'm almost livid at these people making such accusations against this business. Please read the positive reviews and ignore these crazy people.

Everyone was always professional, polite & positive when helping not only myself but others.read more

I like to support small business and so I have been frequenting this establishment for maybe about…read moreclose to two years. However, it's been unpleasant the last handful of visits and for very simple reasons. On my most recent visit, I was the only one in the store. Upon entering, I was seen by about three employees leisurely clustered at the register area. They positively saw me and said NOTHING. Uh, okay. Hi to you all too. Of course the silence continues throughout the moderately quick shopping trip so not one offer of help or pleasantries are offered. Come checkout time, not that the amount should matter AT ALL - but I did give them a fair share of business - all they said to me was "All set?" - never mind if I found all that I needed or not, etc. If they could have simply accepted my money for my purchases without having to exchange any communication or acknowledgement of me, they definitely would have. The kicker is, at the close of sale, they hand me my receipt with a "have a nice day" and not a blip of thanks, not even in response to me wishing them a good day in return. And if the more senior, elderly looking woman off to the side of them was any form of management or owner, she saw me too but grumpily kept her mouth shut and her face remained expression-less. Company culture, even small business, comes from the top. She was obviously the antithesis of exemplary conduct. And if no management was present on-site, it is evident that they do not train, focus on, or care about simple retail business etiquette. There is absolutely zero customer service here, not even on the basic level of acknowledging a patron or thanking them for their business. Either this establishment knows zero customer service and/or they are collectively racist. A little bit of honey goes a long way! It's not that hard. Grin and bare if apathy fills your heart and you must force yourselves to be customer-friendly. This. Is. A. STORE, yes?? Want to keep bringing in business, yes?? They have rightfully lost my business and I will be passing on the word of their lackluster etiquette.

Duke Was extremely helpful in the fish dept in what filter to buy and the fish to add to my tank!read more

This review is for the VETCO area of the store & not the grooming or store as a whole…read more Came today for an appointment for my pup. She was receiving a booster for vaccines she got 4 weeks ago. And despite me visiting the edison location without any issues of course n.plainfield seemed to find every an anything to upcharge me for more vaccines, testing and flea preventative treatment. I felt downright harassed when signing in for my pups appointment. It felt like they're trying to nickel & dime for everything because so many stores have closed, this location is trying to carry the whole business on their shoulders by trying to bring in as much revenue as possible. Despite telling the young woman that my dog was on flea meds, she said they weren't good enough and to use what she was recommending. Excuse me? Then she insisted my dog needed to have a blood test. Why havent any of the other locations pushed for this? It was beyond annoying. Despite my appointment being at 4, we didn't leave until almost 5 with all the harassing upselling and waiting our turn to be seen by the vet. There were pleasant and is why I gave 2 stars instead of 1. I understand informing people, but please dont be pushy. Had I listened to this woman, I wouldve walked out with a $600 bill.

Sold me two beautiful Conyers they're doing well. Took about an hour to get home, but I really…read moreenjoyed myself there. Keep up the good work guys.

Bought my golden conure here 7 years ago. She's been coming here and at Joe's 2 for boarding since…read morethen every time my family went on vacation. Joe is an incredible bird store owner. He knows almost everything you need to know about the birds he raises and sells.

Swung by this place (first time at a Petco) being a non-pet customer to get a bird feeder…read more Was pleasantly surprised to see some pets like guinea pigs, mice, parakeets, fishes and even chameleons on sale and their enclosures were fairly well maintained. They have a huge shop with so many pet needs and pet grooming salons. My kid had a fun time thinking he was at a zoo. The parking is huge as it's attached to a common shopping plaza.

I have been bringing my 'Kofi' for almost a year now and the grooming service has been EXCELLENT!…read moreSpecifically I'd like to call out his groomer 'Pollette'! She is PHENOMENAL! Her professionalism and care for my fur baby is top notch. I've even chatted with other customers and they all love her.

We take our pups, Charlie and Baker, to CBW Middlesex. I am shocked to see the other 1 star…read morereviews. The team there is second to none. It is really the only place where we feel 100% comfortable leaving them while we travel. Whether C and B spend the day at day care, or the weekend there, they come home tired and worn out! Our youngest, Baker, is a puppy, and has a TON of energy. Occasionally, upon pick up from day care, we will hear that he had to go to time out for a little bit. We are ok because we know Baker can get a little rambunctious. If you are on the fence, give this place a try. They have always treated our dogs appropriately and we will not go anywhere else!

My dog loves going here. She loves the women the best. They are so attentive to her needs. Snuggle…read moreTime Fridays are her favorite.

It's so nice to shop in a local independently owned store staffed by experienced employees who know…read moretheir customers. Everyone working here is really helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The staff carries heavy 50 lb bags of feed out to the customers' cars. You can buy feed for chickens and rabbits here as well as suet and birdseed and birdfeeders. The store carries Mazuri brand feed which is the very best for geese and ducks. They also have Oxbow which is the best brand for rabbits and guinea pigs. Prices are comparable to other stores in the area. The town of South Plainfield recognized this business and a few others in town for their importance in the economy of the area for over 100 years. This store has an excellent reputation. I hope they will be open for another 100 years!

Always great service! Love that they have been around forever! They always help you with anything…read moreheavy. Will put aside something for you to pick up later. And just great people

I always have a great experience with the staff here. Last time I went I was able to snap a free…read morepicture of my dog with the backdrop set up. They often attend local events and give coupons. I'd reccomend shopping here for treats, and toys.

Good pet store. A bit pricey but they do have a wide selection. Staff is nice and helpfulread more

MatchDog Rescue has given me and my bf our first love, Hewitt…read more Before attending the event in Atco, we were given a phone call with a proper run down on how the event would work so we were not confused when we got there. They are extremely communicative, and the events are usually held on Saturdays, but the transport that was bringing the dogs in had troubles and the event ultimately had to be moved to Sunday. I had my phone call at about 11:15 and about 1 PM hours later I was informed about the date change. It is not a typical adoption shelter that I have been to in the past. At the event, there is a ticket system, as in, the earlier you get there the earlier you will be called. While you wait you mingle with the volunteers and the dogs. You get a vibe on which dog feels like the best fit for you. However, be mindful that the crew with MatchDog Rescue does their due diligence and wants the best for EVERY SINGLE DOG. We went to the event with a very specific dog in mind. One that was on the medium/large end. However, the staff that reviewed our application and lifestyle, let us know that the dog might not be the best fit for us in terms of training and size of our home. While it was disappointing to hear, we knew at heart we wanted what was best for the dog and us. As mentioned before there is a mingling period while waiting to be called on by staff. During this period you can meet dogs of all ages, sizes, and all types OUTSIDE of dog cages. We had met several different dogs during this period, just to name a few that I can remember, Nevada, Hewitt, Cassidy, Dukie, and Garret. We bonded with several dogs early on, but with our hearts set on a specific dog, we just enjoyed their presence. However, after being informed that the dog we had our hearts set on was not a good fit for us, we knew which of the many dogs we met during the mingling period we wanted to go on a walk with. We asked if Hewitt was a good fit for us, confirmed he was, took him on a little stroll around the lot, and knew that our hearts were set on him. We went through the process of adopting him and each volunteer we worked with, remembered Hewitt and always told us how he was such a great dog and a cute little snippet or fun fact about Hewitt. There was never a doubt in my mind that Hewitt was not loved under their care. On our way out with Hewitt, the last volunteer that we worked with walked us to our car, ensuring that Hewitt was buckled in and safe and had their very loving and sad goodbyes with each other. Hewitt has been with us for about a week. We are a very calm, but active couple and Hewitt matches exactly that for us. When we are relaxing, he is relaxing. When we are running, Hewitt is right there running with us. It is not something that I considered when I was looking into adopting a dog, but I am extremely grateful the staff at MDR let us know before adopting a dog. If ever in the future I am looking for a second dog, there is no doubt in my mind that MDR will be the first adoption agency I look into.

Match Dog Rescue is an incredibly organized, compassionate, thoughtful, and well-run organization…read more They go to great lengths to vet potential adopters and match dogs with the right "Furever" family. Their volunteers coordinate with partner rescues in areas with an abundance of overcrowded, high-kill shelters. They travel to these areas, rescue and transport the pooches to New Jersey, where dedicated fosters await their arrival. The fosters nurture, care for and partner with veterinary professionals to ensure that the rescued pups are primed to thrive in their new "Furever" homes. We highly recommend Match Dog and are eternally grateful to them for bringing our beloved Jessy "home" to us. - Steve and Anna C.