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 compared to other reviews! I was skeptical at first because of the reviews, but…read moreeveryone seems to care about the welfare of the puppies. We got our Pomeranian here. If we were to look for another puppies Shake a paw would definitely be on the top of our list.

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

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.

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.

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

BEST BIRD STORE IN NEW JERSEY…read more I visited Birds by Joe for the first time about a year ago and was impressed with the store, the staff and of course, Joe. Joe has an amazing selection of beautiful birds (see more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJk1fYhzQTw), tons of toys, high quality bird food and treats. However, what really makes Birds by Joe special is their love for birds and their outstanding customer service. Today I noticed that my baby, Dino, was bleeding because his identification ring was too tight on his foot. What can I say? Dino is a big boy! I reached out to a local animal hospital, and they said their bird specialist was not going to be in until Sunday and recommended that I take Dino to Birds by Joe! When I came to the store, Joe and the staff took the ring out in under 30 minutes. They truly love birds and all they want to do is help them. I highly recommend Birds by Joe and will be forever grateful for their kindness towards all birds and my baby Dino. THANK YOU JOE AND TEAM. DINO AND I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

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.

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.

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.

Olive absolutely loves going to Camp Bow Wow in Middlesex! She's always excited to see the staff…read moreand her dog friends. We've had such a great experience there, Taylor always welcomes us so warmly, which makes drop-offs easy and reassuring. Olive doesn't go every day, but on the days I work late and need her to, it's such a comfort knowing there's a place that works with her schedule and welcomes her every time. Highly recommend!

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

They match prices, they deliver and load your car for pickup! Other establishments, you have to ask…read moreto have your feed loaded. I've been a customer for over 30 years.

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.

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.