Unfortunately I couldn't get a quality review from this visit as it seems they had a fire…read more It was hard to breath in here. It was crampt and dirty. I hope to try visiting again, after things are cleaned up, to adjust this review.

I am relatively new to the area but an old-time aquarium hobbyist and retired professional in the…read moreindustry. I visited another highly recommended fish shop in the area and was highly disappointed and disgusted. I did review that shop today too. I really want to find some good shops near where I live instead of driving to my trusted old haunts in the Viginia Beach/Tidewater area. I found Azalea Aquariums on Yelp and saw it was close to where I was and took a chance. I got there 10 minutes before closing, but I live about 30 minutes away so I thought I might as well check it out, get the feel for the place, and come back later if I like the vibes and am interested in the stock. I wasn't planning on getting any live plants or fish today, but I have a new tank set-up to review for a company and I will need to stock it when it's cycled. I wanted a plan and was just hoping to window shop today. I walk in, and while it's not the cleanest or most professional looking shop, it was clean enough and the fish looked cared for. It had that worn-in, well-loved feel about it and even had a cozy cat napping on the bottom shelf of a tank. It had a saltwater side and freshwater side of the shop, which I thought was an organized way to present them and care for them. The lights were low and there was just one alley with tanks on either side which was a bit uncomfortable, but I could see all the fish easily. There were very few empty tanks and species names and prices were visible. I didn't see one floater or sick fish. I was impressed by the health of the fish. Even most of the bettas were in nearly full-color, which shows that they are not super stressed out. Five minutes after I entered, I was ushered out of the store by a woman who came from the back room; previously there was just a man helping a customer. I looked at my watch and it was 4:55; it was five minutes until closing. I didn't argue but said something like, "Oh, I thought you closed at five." She said she would get me something if I needed it, but they were closed. She passed by me in the aisle, went to the front door, then went back to the back without a word. When I got to the front door a minute later, sure enough it was locked. It was off-putting. I was 30 minutes from home and not easily able to get back anytime I wanted. I was interested to see what gravel stock they had, how healthy their fish seemed, and just get an idea of the species they carry. Another five minutes would have fully satisfied my whole reason for being there in the first place. She didn't even ask if she could help me. She didn't introduce herself and was wearing street clothes. The tanks could be maintained better, and while it wasn't as bad as the dump heap of a fish shop I visited earlier in the day, it did leave a sour note that I won't forget. I probably won't be back.

Everything the Customer Service is amazing the stores very clean very knowledgeable associates…read moredefinitely worth your trip even if it's a long way we come two hours and it's well worth it

Purchased a tank setup from Joe. Very pleased with his knowledge and quality…read more If his prices are higher than other places, I take into account that I am getting good stock and valuable advice. Priceless... Very easy to work with and we got exactly what we wanted.. AND he has been Super available after he cashed the check.. Highly recommend this business

Very clean. Nice variety. Some large snakes. We came to set up an aquarium and left with some…read moreexcellent ideas.

They have friendly, helpful employees who answered all our questions and helped us get the fish we…read morewanted. They have a nice selection on dog food and treats so we picked up some things for the pups as well. While husband was taking care of somethings I did explore and look at their reptiles and spiders. Blech! They were interesting and neat but....blech! The snakes were actually rather cute yet at the same time....blech! At the time, they didn't have any birds. They were cleaning and reorganizing but they normally have them. They also get bunnies. I almost took one home but I fear one of my dogs would be obnoxious about it and there is no need to stress a poor little bunny. The store was clean, employees helpful and knowledgeable, and they seemed to have plenty of variety of critters and products. The fish we purchased were all healthy and are thriving. I recommend!

Nice variety but what sets them apart is how incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable they…read moreare.

This place has many cool fish for sale. Some fish are a bit overpriced compared to other local…read moreplaces. Thanks are also pretty dirty.

If you're looking for a pet gift (for a dog/cat or human), this is the place. The adorable little…read moreconsignment shop is choc-a-bloc full of unique finds. Everything is very reasonably priced. There's pet bowls, leashes & collars and everything else in between. I love this place!!!

Yes I used to volunteer for this group. They really care about the animals. I would go there weekly…read moreand walk dogs and help adopters. I now do not have a dog and would like to volunteer. I'm currently living in the "Bickford " nursing home. Would this be possible? It would have to be a desk job as I am using a walker now to get around.

Our sweet boy!! The staff actually cares about the animals and provided accurate info about which…read moredoggo would work well for our home which has two kitties. Sulley is such a sweet boy and adapting very quickly. Staff even gave us a toy that Sulley particularly loved and is still his favorite

I recently adopted a dog, and this was a great place to get her a collar, harness, and an enzyme…read morebased cleaner for if she has accidents. It's a nice sized store- definitely much smaller than a place like pet smart, but the people working there seem to have a lot of knowledge about their products. They also adjusted the fit of the harness and collar to my dog, which was great. The prices seemed on par or lower than you would get at other pet stores. I also appreciate that although the store is located inside the spca, it's at the very front, so if you're just there to shop it's easy to access. I'm sure I'll be back when we need more pet products!

I love shopping in this store. The products are always right on target - exactly what I need…read morewithout having to dig through giant aisles in a big corporate store. The inventory is always updated and fresh, but you can also trust that you'll find your favs and staples , too. The prices are good and, best of all, the proceeds to back to the animals in the care of the organization. Buying toys, treats, leashes, you name it, while giving back to homeless pets? Yes, please! I think this shop is a bit of a hidden gem because it's physically small and placed within the SPCA itself, but do not let that fool you! They have more than you'll ever need. I've gotten everything from an adorable kids' book to doggie life jackets to cat litter there and been pleased with the products, service and overall experience every time. And, even if you have a special request, they can still order it for you, just ask. The staff is very knowledgeable and can tell you about the use of each project (like gentle leaders and special harnesses and such) and really help you help your pets, not just sell you stuff. If you live in the Richmond area and have pets or friends and family members who love animals, this is the place to go for gifts and supplies.

This 2nd location is a members only. Sign up online for a low yearly fee. You will receive a…read morespecial key code for the front door. Then every time you wash your dog it's just $10. They have everything you could need/want. Including some specific clean up instructions. When we went, someone had taken a white haired shedder and left the bath a mess. I'm sure they have a way of knowing who you are. Either way, it's a great place (for now) for a quick pet bath that's not in my tub.