Pet’s Kitchen

Sammy is the best! He really loves pets and is always willing to help you find the right stuff for your animal. If you’re nice to Valentino, the store’s tomcat mascot, you will be treated well, too. There’s some cool art work available as well, which makes Pet’s Kitchen one of the last original West Village neighborhood stores amid all the hypergentrified mall-​ification that’s going on there right now.

from Facebook
by Gillian Rogers
Some 20 years ago I lived in the West Village. As the owner of two rescued dogs, an Akita and a Rottweiler I frequented a pet store, Pet’s Kitchen. One day at the dog park I found myself coming home with an abandoned dog. No one wanted to take her, I was hardly in the position to either but I could not leave her there. She turned out to be the biggest nightmare ever, every vice a dog could have, she had. I won’t be exaggerating to say that she made my life a living hell.
The owner of Pet’s Kitchen, Sammy, would give me boxes of samples to help feed this dog who I named LFH (Little F*!k Head) I found a home for her twice and both times the adopters brought he back because of the nightmare that she was.
I was pretty ragged and stressed because not only did I have LFH but my two other dogs had behavioral problems too.
On a trip to Sammy’s he presented me with a gift of a three day stay at a horse ranch upstate and refused to let me refuse. He did this to show his gratitude that I was helping this dog. No one had ever done anything as kind and thoughtful as this for me (he knew I loved horses). To this day it is the most touching experience I’ve ever had.
Sammy did not just help me, he’s helped many others too from giving samples to those that have financial difficulties to helping Rescues with samples and discounts.
I’m writing this post because I found out that the landlord of Pet’s Kitchen is almost doubling the rent, something that Sammy most likely will not be able to handle.
I am asking you all to share this and please if you need to order anything for your dogs or cats consider ordering from Sammy. It is rare to find such kindness and generosity in the times that we live in. Sammy has a heart of gold and is truly deserving of some support. Let’s do what we can to show him we care. Thanks!
If anyone knows Sammy and has an experience to share, please do so in the comments
I did eventually find a home for LFH

Cats, cats, cats! If you get to know me, you’ll find I’m a bit of a crazy cat lady. So, I tend to love places that cater to cats.
I really want to love this place. It’s a small business, in my neighborhood, very cat-​friendly. But everytime I come here, they don’t have what I need. I understand space is limited in NYC, it’s tough.
The guy who works here is nice, but he’s always either eating, on the phone or having a lengthy conversation with someone. Then I have to interupt him and he acts like it’s a bit of an inconvenience. If you’re going to run a store and you want to multi-​task, do it, but also be totally happy when a customer actually comes in and wants something.

We moved into the neighborhood in April and upon exploring our new surroundings, happened upon this store. WOW! What a find! The owners are amazingly sweet & remember us & our puppy when we come in. One day I had forgot my credit card & the owner said just come back when you get out later this after noon and sent me on my way with my items.
The selection is adequate for our needs, as our puppy is a creature of habit, sort of like the person who always orders the same thing at a restaurant. Prices are competitive and the service & customer care are exceptional!
I highly recommend this business!

I moved into the area about 4 months ago and am so grateful they’re here. This store is amazing, and the owners (Sammy and Sasha) are wonderful additions to the neighborhood. They’re currently undergoing a remodel, so it’s a bit chaotic (it is new york) — but they are friendly, offer competitive prices, and will special order for you.
Additionally they sell Sasha’s art, which by all accounts is interesting and makes the block even more special. I wouldn’t shop anywhere else.
Their cats, Romeo and Valentino, are currently staying elsewhere until it warms up, but they’ll be back soon.

Store owner is a super nice guy, with two cool store cats.
Extremely friendly, personable pet store. High quality goods, easy buying experience.
Definitely good for cats, and dogs too.
Check it out.

I live in the village and this is the only pet store I would consider going to. Good prices, and great customer service.

Great little store — very small selection, but has all of the essentials, including foot long rawhide bones (and not the brittle/​crap kind either).
Really friendly owner, too. At cats hanging around, which is important for a pet store, I think.

I really like this place — when it’s open. It seems they randomly close for small time spans during the day which becomes very inconvenient when I’m making an emergency run to feed starving pets. The guys that run this place are super nice and like to say hi to the permanent feline residents, Romeo and Valentino when making a visit. I still go here, but only when I happen to be walking by their store. Otherwise, I go to Pet Central on Bleecker St. since I know they are always open during the day.

I found the best collars ever at Pet’s Kitchen. I mean ever. I’m probably the pickiest collar-​searcher in the world — and then one day I found 10 inch genuine leather studded collars in EVERY COLOR I COULD EVER DREAM OF. With matching leashes! And for $ 10! I only bought a yellow set, but when I get sick of that in a month or two, I’m going back.

The shop here is patrolled by two large, well fed cats, who are well adjusted to all the tourists gaping at them in the window and petting them. On a beautiful summer day, I once encountered both the owner and his 14 year old cream persian sitting outside enjoying the weather. The owner is incredibly nice and maintains a nice range of food/​litter/​toys. He will order things if he doesn’t have them in stock.