Baltimore Pet Shoppe

a year later, and i’m a fan of this neighborhood shop. they always have everything my little pup needs and have come to the rescue on several occasions. their prices are the best that i’ve seen in philly so far… at least in regards to their dog foods. they carry all the «more natural» brands like orijen, canidae, and wellness. none of that crappy filler foods here. even their treats selection is excellent. from duke’s brand, mother hubbard, and the little buddy biscuits. i’ve really grown to appreciate this place. a gem of a store in west philly.

Awesome neighborhood store. Good selection of high-​quality items that are actually priced better than the big chains (if you’re comparing the same level of products). If they don’t have an item you need, they’ll order it for you free of any additional charge. The staff is actually knowledgable about the products and have suggestions even if it is something they don’t carry.
I like that all of the animals that they have up for adoption (most of the time only cats — occasionally adoption events for other animals) are from local rescues. All of the money from adoption goes straight to the rescue. It helps with the stray overpopulation that we struggle with in Philadelphia instead of a) supporting mistreatment at cheap puppy/​kitten mills or b) importing more «marketable» breeds of rescue animals from other states at a high adoption fee markup as a guise to make a profit off of the «rescue business» (*ahem* like another local chain does. I’m giving them serious side-​eye).
Plus, the store cat, Molly, is a classy rotund lady — so fabulous :3

Lucy the Wheelie Dog, our French Bulldog, would definitely give this two thumbs up if she had thumbs. The selection of natural and grain-​free foods is amazing for the size of the shop, and if what you want is not in the store they can always get it within a week. We have been customers since before they moved to the current location. The staff is always friendly, and generous with treats for Lucy and other pets who visit. Finally, their compassion for the rescue kitties in the front window makes them a hit with cat people, dog people, and anyone else who walks by. We love this small store.

Nice little shop with a good selection of food. They have gotten me out of a couple of serious jams. The employees are super nice and helpful.

We’ve been going to this pet shop for almost 3 years to get all our rabbit supplies — bulk hay, pellets, and bedding. I’ve had a good impression of the store and its employees — good communication, good prices, etc.
However, after our rabbit crossed the bunny rainbow, we were left with a lot of supplies. The opened supplies I plan to donate to a rabbit shelter. The unopened (2 bags of Carefresh bedding ~$ 35) supplies I tried to return to Baltimore Pet Shop — these were purchased only around a month ago. We called and the employee said they would speak to the manager; then we received a call back saying the manager responded «returns with receipts only; if no receipt then store credit only» after being told our rabbit’s situation.
If this is their heartless way of doing business, then this is not a business anyone should support. Common sense: what would I do with store credit if my companion is gone? I’ve spent hundreds of dollars here and have recommended it to friends; however, I hope that this negative review is read by others thinking of shopping here b/​c it sheds light on their unfortunate management style.

Great little mom and pop pet store. I needed emergency booties for my dog because it snowed and the salt was hurting his paws. They had exactly what I needed. Service is very friendly and personable.
It’s not a large store by any means, but certainly has the basics and has high quality brands of food.

I am so impressed by this local shop. The staff is friendly and super helpful. When the sales associate wasn’t sure of an answer to my question, he immediately researched it and provided a thorough answer. I really appreciate their willingness to accommodate costumers and provide excellent service. They’ll even special order items! I try to support this mom and pop operation as often as possible. A wonderful asset to the neighborhood.

Fantastic little pet shop with friendly staff, high quality goods at great prices. Highly recommend.

We’ve been going here since we got our first cat, about 6 months ago, and it’s always been a pleasant experience. The staff are very helpful and friendly, without being overbearing. They have a good selection of pet supplies for such a small store, and they always have whatever we need. The prices are also better than expected. Some of their items are even significantly cheaper than amazon, such as their litter boxes and cat toys. Be warned that they sell only higher quality pet food, but it will probably pay for itself in the long run by producing a happier, healthier cat.
My cat decided to stand on my keyboard as I was in the middle of writing this and typed: «kmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm», which I’ll take it to mean that she really likes the store too.

While this pet store is rather small, it has all the basic supplies you need at reasonable prices. Sometimes I find the same brand cat litter for cheaper at corner stores, but you know if you come here it will always be in stock. The staff always ask if you need help with anything as well. Finally, the place usually fosters cats for adoption and if you’re interested, the staff can give directions on how to adopt them.

Ew. Just. ew. No. Do NOT GO HERE.
There were animals all over the store: cats just wandering around and dogs on leashes. It was something out of a horror movie.
I never want to see the kitchen of this place cuz I would probably never eat out ever again.

Shop here all the time. Friendly and knowledgeable wait-​staff, small store (a positive imo), great options for litter and food for cats.
Good place.

Large dog breed owners must go to this store! I’ve had such a difficult time finding any pet store that carries feminine harnesses or collars for my bullmastiff. My poor dog is always mistaken for a boy! I did not catch the cashier’s name but she was so friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are very reasonable too! So glad I stopped in. Highly recommend for any person with a large dog.

I live down the street from this place but more than that I just respect helping a small business owner. This place rules. Let me list the reasons:
–They carry the kind of dog food I like to give my mutt (and were even willing to special order the larger bags if I wanted.
–They gave me a lot of advice on what kind of teeth cleaning product I should use.
–They give treats out.
–They are super duper nice!
I honestly wouldn’t go anywhere else in Philly at this point.

Great addition to the neighborhood. No pet bargains to be found here, but why would you skimp on your cats? What are you, a cat hater? Be gone!
I asked advice about my cat’s constant vomiting issues, was given a few different options and ideas (with no sales pressure and genuine concern). A month later, with the Dick Van Patten stuff and some kitty probiotic powder in his regular régime and no more daily kitty vomiting.
Of course — if your pet is in distress, take it to a vet first to make sure it doesn’t have kitty liver disease or doggy diabetes. But Baltimore Pet Shoppe has a great selection of the «a little more expensive than Purina but worth it» foods. And for small business, I feel like their prices are as competitive as they could be. Big ups for keeping the front window display available for pets that need to be adopted — so cute to see new kitties or guinea pigs in there every few weeks!

I don’t find this pet store to be more particularly well stocked than any other of the small indie ones in the Philadelphia area. It falls right into the ‘just fine’ territory as I’m concerned. We all know the reality is you can get everything they have via the internet these days, for much cheaper, but we like to support locally owned businesses so… there it is.
As for the staff. I have found them to be polite/​cordial, but with a standoffish air I could do without. I wouldn’t normally say something like this, but… notice that 90% of the reviews for this business are by women? I don’t think that’s a coincidence. I’ll leave it at that.

I really like this place. The two girls obviously love animals.
It’s really not that terribly priced. A giant bag of Wellness dog food was $ 56. That’s exactly what I paid at PetsMart when it was ON SALE, previously $ 61.00. I think everything is fairly priced — I mean they’re running a business! And I’m all for supporting local businesses.
They also gave me some tips on potty training my new pup. Thanks girls!

Why even go to a vet when you have the girl who workS at the Baltimore Pet Shoppe! Every time I go there she is so nice and knowledgeable. I was freaked out because my cat has worms and I didn’t know what to do. She gave me medicine on the spot! I wasn’t expecting her to know about cat ailments.
Give this woman a raise!
I don’t get my basic cat needs here (litter, food) but anytime I need something special, their prices are competitive and their products are high quality.
Also. I got my cats through Project Meow, and they are the cutest craziest fluffiest cats ever.
BPS is a great neighborhood resource for the new dumb pet owner.

I have a confession to make. My cats are my fur children. Yes, I’ve got 2 and I’m a crazy cat lady for them. I go to Baltimore Pet Shoppe for the special foods my precious little barfing balls of fur require. They stock a great variety of grain-​free wet and dry food that my cats love, not to mention catnip, cat toys, and cat milk [Not Made With Actual Cat Milk].
They have great hours, knowledgeable staff, cute cats up for adoption in the window and everything you could want for your cats/​dogs/​critters.

been shopping at this local, neighborhood pet store since moving to West Philly in 2010. Every employee is so nice and very knowledgeable and true pet lovers. I buy all my pet products from this store including the litter. Today, I stopped in with my cat before going to our vet visit, to buy some litter. They stock only high quality treats, foods — wet and dry. For a little store, they sure have a wide selection. Stop by and visit the cats for adoption fro the animal rescue organizations Project meow and City Kitties. Buy and shop locally, if you can… they will also special order a certain food or product if you need. Love seeing the resident cat Molly, who likes to help you make a choice!