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Rating Distribution

Petco has a 1.8 star rating from 486 reviews; 36% would recommend. Sentiment is mostly negative with frequent mentions in Petco reviews of poor customer service, delayed orders, and billing or refund issues.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Expect inconsistent customer service and long resolution times.
  • Watch subscriptions and auto-ship settings to avoid unexpected charges.
  • Membership promises and grooming perks may require persistent follow-up.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Recurring customer complaints about refunds and billing errors.
  • Delivery delays, wrong items, and repeat delivery problems.
  • Poor phone/chat support and difficulty reaching a US representative.

Positive Feedback

Location convenience, product selection, and some helpful in-store staff and vet/clinic experiences are noted.

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Harish Sfn

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Prescription.

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I asked for a supervisor, and the person refused to connect me with one, this is the 6th time I am calling

User's recommendation: Don't use petco they will not help you.

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Linda M Pip

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| map-marker Leander, Texas

I’m going issue with Petco membership – free grooming, not honored and incorrect membership start date

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AI Highlights
  • Ongoing Petco issue; free grooming not received.
  • Start date wrong; enrollment 8/14/2023; request correction and seven-grooming honor.
I’m going issue with Petco membership – free grooming, not honored and incorrect...
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To Whom It May Concern,

I am submitting this complaint regarding an unresolved issue with *** that has now

been ongoing for over three months.

When I enrolled in Petcos membership program, I was informed that I would receive a

complimentary grooming service as part of the membership benefits. However, despite

meeting the requirements of the program, I have not received the free grooming that

was promised.

Additionally, *** has misstated my membership start date in their records.

This

incorrect date appears to have affected my eligibility timeline for benefits, including the

complimentary grooming service. I have documentation reflecting when I actually

enrolled, yet the company continues to reference an inaccurate start date.

I have contacted *** multiple times over the past three months in an attempt to

resolve this matter. Despite my repeated efforts, there has been no meaningful

resolution, correction of records, or fulfillment of the promised benefit.

I am requesting the following:

1. Correction of my official membership start date to reflect the accurate enrollment

date of 8/14/2023 as shown on the vital care premier page online.

2.

Immediate honoring of the complimentary grooming service that was earned after seven groomings.

3. Confirmation in writing that my benefits are properly aligned with my actual

enrollment date going forward.

As a paying customer, I expect the benefits advertised at enrollment to be honored and

my account records to be accurate. The lack of resolution after several months is both

frustrating and unacceptable.

This has been going on since 11/18/2025 after my dogs seventh grooming. The first grooming from *** was never credited, but it can be found on page 3 of your online page under old appointments.

I respectfully request that *** address this matter promptly and provide a clear resolution.

Sincerely,

***

Loss:
$110
Pros:
  • Consistent groomer caring
Cons:
  • Required vet follow up after ear cleaning

Preferred solution: I earned a free grooming for my pet and I expect it to be resolved and get a free grooming certificate for the next time my pet needs grooming.

User's recommendation: Proceed with caution and make sure you get the Petco app and monitor it to ensure that all of your grooming get credited. My groomer said they were getting credited, but I have no way of checking it until I finally found out that you NEED THE APP OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO check the credits

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ManuelELopez M

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| map-marker Pompano Beach, Florida

My name is ***. I took my dog,...

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AI Highlights
  • Charged $225.22 for anal gland drain, nail trim, and unrequested charges.
  • Requests split of invoice cost; threatens cancellation if unresolved.

My name is ***. I took my dog, ***, a ***. I took him in for an anal gland drain and nail trim. They came back and indicated my bill was $225.22. When I arrived, I restated anal and nail trimming. They never told me; I got sticker shock. They added Veterinary Comprehensive A ($91.00) and other charges I did not request. I talked to the people and they said that is the price and that I should know everything has gone up. I will accept half the bill, not the complete bill. Attached is the receipt. If I do not get a resolution by 6/12, I will call my bank and cancel the payment.

Store # ***

I am requesting that at least the invoice cost be split. If I do not get an answer by tomorrow at 5 PM, I will have my bank cancel the complete transaction.

Please contact me as soon as possible.

***

***

Loss:
$225
Pros:
  • Place
Cons:
  • Cheat employees are stupid

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Provide me with half the money

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Don R Dez

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| map-marker Allentown, Pennsylvania

Delayed order

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AI Highlights
  • Phone support was more productive than chat.
  • Orders have arrived late recently with little explanation.

I was able to actually speak to a customer service person, and although they couldn't immediately correct the issue, it was a much more productive conversation than using their chat feature. Petco has, in the past, been fairly responsive and dependable with orders (cat with dietary requirements that require vet authorization for the product).

But I've noticed that over the past two years, it has been less so—orders arriving late with no real reason supplied. This site has been helpful in actually getting me directly to the store.

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

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Aviona Iqs

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| map-marker Honolulu, Hawaii

I have spent a week trying to get Petco...

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Updated by user May 03, 2026

It is a nightmare to order anything from them.

Updated by user Apr 22, 2026

Petco kept making serious errors - cancelling my order from my vet numerous times, (saying vet cancelled order!), reaching out to former vet when they have current information of current vet, then charging me twice, etc, etc. I spent 2 wks trying to have my vet order Revolution.

My dog is severely allergic to fleas so developed horrible skin rash (even though no fleas) walking in garden. Petco told me it was quicker to do on-line than with script to Petco. No. Huge mess; affected my checking account.

Now they stare they will reimburse me but I haven’t seen it yet.

This is after multiple calls & emails daily for 2 weeks. Shop at Petsmart & do not ever use Petco’s on-line service.

Original review Apr 18, 2026
I have spent a week trying to get *** to follow through with my vets several faxes for Revolution 5.1-10 #s, 3 to box, auto ship every 3 months. I am constantly told my vet has cancelled order.

He did not do that. Finally I was told a few days ago to place another order. Then was told my debit card didnt have enough funds (I checked with bank afterwards & it did.) So I used a credit card. I was shocked when the RX came next day.

Now, I am getting email from you that it has just been delivered again today! Do not charge me for your mistake. Please refund the 2nd duplicate charge to my credit card. How difficult you have made a simple request.

And I shop at your store twice a week.

Please let me know you have corrected this. Thank you, ***

User's recommendation: Shop at *** Instead of Petco

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Erroll Imd

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| map-marker Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

*** doesn't care, Just like the employee that waited on me

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Updated by user May 11, 2026

Don't waste your time filling complaints to Petco. They do not care. Never going back

Original review updated Apr 26, 2026
Every holiday I have gone to *** to get out little ones their gifts for whatever occasion was. This time was Easter.

I had two disabled shih Tzu with me and two others at home. *** the person at the cash register asked for my phone number for the account. I told him my wife set it up and I had never had any luck guessing the correct number. I told him they always have looked it up by last name.

He said if he did that then everyone with the same name would come up. I told him the name was odd and that there would only be two in the system. Employee was very aggravated he pushed two buttons and looked back and said nothing came up. I know he didn't look.

He just rang everything up as if I didn't have an account. I filed complaint with *** and they never replied. I had been shopping there ever since the store opened guessing well over 20 years.

I will just order everything online from anyplace else. Very disappointed after all the money I have spent there over the years.Prince *** store location
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Cue the collective sighs, eye rolls and looks of annoyance from those in line behind you. For twenty years.

Helen R Sjz

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| map-marker Callahan, Florida

I can't login to account to manage...

I can't log in to my account to manage grooming and need login information because I forgot it. My dog's name is [PERSON_NAME].

Preferred solution: Login information

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Breck W

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Horrible Experience at ***

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AI Highlights
  • Waited over 5 hours for four dogs at PetSmart; usual turnaround is 2–2.5 hours.
  • Two baths and two full grooms totaled $380; the manager was rude.

Never, ever, ever again. My 4 Yorkies normally go to a private groomer, but she recently had surgery, so I've been taking them to Petsmart.

They had an appointment today, but they were short a groomer and asked if I could reschedule, so I called to see if *** could fit them in. They said yes, and I took them in at 1:15. When I take them into PetSmart, they typically get all 4 in and out in 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours. I didn't walk out of *** with my Yorkies until 6:22.

Over 5 hours. To make things a million times worse, the manager was rude, and when I finally got them and they handed me my bill, I almost passed out. For 4 full *** at ***, they charge me around $240.00 depending on what package I get, and keep in mind, that's for 4 full ***. Today, only two of my Yorkies needed a full groom.

The other two only needed a bath and nail trim. The total with the same customary 20% tip? $380.00! How on earth can they justify charging that much for two *** and two baths?

I will never set foot in that place again.

Who can afford that? They just lost a customer for life.

Loss:
$140
Pros:
  • Location
Cons:
  • Pricey and bad service

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Go ANYWHERE but here.

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April Q Ciq

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| map-marker Mount Sterling, Ohio

Unprofessional Puppy Training

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Updated by user Apr 23, 2026

If you receive bad or unprofessional service from this company they will not acknowledge your concern or complaints

Original review Apr 08, 2026
I am writing to share a concern regarding a recent puppy training class I attended at one of your locations. I want to note upfront that I do not typically reach out to corporate offices with complaints; however, this experience was concerning enough that I felt it warranted your attention.
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, my husband and I attended a puppy training class with our dog. Unfortunately, the experience was unprofessional and uncomfortable.
During the session, the trainer, ***, made repeated comments saying not to man-bash while looking directly at my husband, who was the only male participant in a group of three other women. These remarks felt inappropriate, unnecessary, and made the environment uncomfortable.
Additionally, the first 15 minutes of the class were spent discussing unrelated and questionable topics, including statements about not being able to train puppies during a full moon. This took away from valuable training time and did not reflect the level of professionalism or expertise we expected when enrolling in a Petco training program.
Overall, the class did not meet expectations in terms of professionalism, inclusivity, or quality of instruction. As paying customers who were looking forward to properly training our puppy, this was disappointing. We politely excused ourselves from the training and have not been back.
I am bringing this to your attention in hopes that it can be addressed appropriately. I would appreciate any follow-up regarding how this matter will be handled, and whether any corrective actions will be taken.
Loss:
$125
Pros:
  • Sometimes they have good sales
Cons:
  • Unprofessional training

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Audrey R Oak

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| map-marker Akron, Ohio

I have a complaint about your animal...

AI Highlights
  • Crested gecko lacks hiding spots and has low humidity.
  • Leopard geckos are housed together on wet soil.
  • Bearded dragons are housed together.

I have a complaint about your animal care. Specifically, your crested gecko has zero places to hide, needs more coverage, and has low humidity.

The leopard geckos are housed together and on wet soil. The bearded dragons are also housed together.

This is at the [GEOGRAPHIC_DATA] store. I have photos if necessary, but this needs to change; these animals can and will kill each other and can and will die in these conditions.

Preferred solution: Things changed

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Keagan Ugz

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| map-marker Lakewood, Ohio

Unresolved

There was obviously a language barrier with the customer service representative. I can deal with that however, the issue is not resolved and said someone would contact me. To the state the issue has not been resolved into the best of my knowledge no one has contacted me.

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Jefri S Nat

You suck

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You idiots keep ganging up on me. *** you, you stupid *** *** Treat people nicely. You idiots.

Cons:
  • Customer service is useless

Preferred solution: Apology

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roberto s Mkr

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| map-marker Boca Raton, Florida

My name is *** and i'am...

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AI Highlights
  • Stock ran out of credelio 25 lbs; autoship 50 lbs charged, no refund.
  • Canceled orders due to stock; switching to another pet company.

my name is *** and i'm frankly disgusted with ***. i had to cancel my order due to the fact that *** ran out of the credelio 25 lbs i have been receiving through autoship with credelio 50 lbs.

and we were charged for both with no refund. now knowing this, i cancelled both because i will be buying from another pet company that does not run out of stock like you people. i'm very disgusted with petco. i will blast a bad review about petco through google.

all your reps just say 'oops, sorry, oh well.' i will no longer be using petco for any of my pet needs. goodbye, ***

Cons:
  • Cannot fullfill prescription because they ran out of stock

User's recommendation: dont trust petco for anything they dont care at all

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Peg W Axn

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| map-marker Saint Paul, Minnesota

I'm super frustrated. I just went to...

AI Highlights
  • Crystal litter was added to delivery; an extra Meloxydil prescription was included.
  • The site won’t let me cancel, modify, or reach support.

I'm super frustrated. I just went to your website to get crystal litter.

I added it to repeat delivery and somehow (not by me) it included another order of the super expensive meloxydil prescription medication that we just got from you. Your website gives me no option to cancel or modify the order that I just placed. Don't you dare send me another bottle of the prescription medicine. I only want the litter.

It's really terrible that your website makes cancelling a just-placed order impossible and that it's practically impossible to find a phone number to talk to a human.

I'm considering totally cancelling all my repeat deliveries with you over this. I don't need this crap.

Loss:
$195
Pros:
  • Convenience of repeat delivery when it doesnt mess it up
Cons:
  • No way to contact when there is an issue

Preferred solution: I want them to send the crystal litter I put on repeat delivery but STOP the super expensive prescription medication that the website automatically sent with the litter

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Amr M Kkl

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| map-marker Newark, New Jersey

Complain

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AI Highlights
  • Dr Hany Sawah was rude and refused to see us; Dr Ashraf was kinder.
  • A complaint was filed against Dr Hany and assistant Nathalie K; awaiting reply.

*** is so rude to us, and he doesn't want to see anyone because he said they ask a million questions. He refused to let us go with our cat, which we had done for the visit before, like 3 times with ***.

He was so kind and had a good attitude.

But I filed the complaint against *** and his assistant ***

I'm waiting for your response.

Preferred solution: I want to see Dr Hany

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Anonymous
map-marker Apex, North Carolina

Issues with store

I have called numerous times, as well as emailed and reached out to the district mgr herself and I get no where! No one calls back no one cares!!!

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Summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is a large pet specialty retailer. The company was founded in 1965. Its headquarters is based in San Diego, California, United States. Petco offers a broad range of products under the following categories: Dog, Cat, Fish, Small Animal, and Reptile. There are also supplies for birds. Petco provides pet services. They include: Positive Dog Training, Grooming, Vaccinations, and Pet Sitting. Available payment options are Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Buyers can also use PayPal service. The company accepts returns for a full refund or exchange within 60 calendar days of the initial shipment date. Petco ships their merchandise via USPS carrier.

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Petco is ranked 133 out of 1334 in Pet Stores category

Official Company Name

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc

Owner

James M. Myers

Motto/Slogan

Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World.

Type of Business

Online, Offline

Area Served

USA

Payment Methods

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