Reviews of Pet Food Warehouse. (Store) in Burlington (Vermont).
Pet Food Warehouse
2500 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403, United States
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Information of Pet Food Warehouse, Store in Burlington (Vermont)
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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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Open hours of Pet Food Warehouse
Sunday
9 am–5:30 pm
Monday
9 am–6:30 pm
Tuesday
9 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday
9 am–6 pm
Thursday
9 am–6:30 pm
Friday
9 am–6:30 pm
Saturday
9 am–5:30 pm
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Reviews of Pet Food Warehouse
Rita Noel
I have had only very good shopping experiences here. Staff is very helpful, selection is great and they put everything into my car for me. I left my purchase at the store and went to get my kitten at the Humane Society. I will continue to shop here!
Patricia E Rothchild
They have a great choice of healthy pet food for good prices. Their staff are knowledgeable, helpful, efficient and nice. I drive 60 miles once a month to stock up on raw food for my beloved critter.
Spruce Peak
Great stop for quality foods, litters and toys. Outstanding raw selection and the Raw club is really worth the sign up if you feed primarily raw or like to supplement. Truckload cat litter sale is always a great one to stop in for.
K Williams
Great place for pet items. Stop ordering from chewy and come here. Use your city market membership for additional discounts and feel like a community rep. Staff are nice and knowledgeable discounts happen more than chewy petsmart and petco.
Jayne Lukens
First, having access to local raw food (& at a discount) is amazing. I will drive 45 mins for that! Also, the staff is so nice. They always ask me if I need help and are so informed. Love to see all the dogs in store, too!!
K Bulnes
Great local place to find all kinds of wholesome treats and goodies for pets. Leashed pets are also welcomed which is lovely. Staff is always kind and helpful.
Anna Coffin
Let me tell you what an amazing company Pet Food Warehouse is. Not only are they constantly giving back to the community and their customers, they also support local rescues. Furthermore, their selection of food that is actually HEALTHY for your pet is unmatched. They truly care about the well-being of your animals. I'm just really happy we have such a wonderful local company. This month they, along with the Pronature company, have sponsored one of the dogs at the Chittenden Humane Society, and not only paid his adoption fee, but will include a $50 gift card and 6 months of food for his adopter. They host super fun events like Wag It Forward which among other things included a 5k to help fight K9 cancer, and have a stellar rewards program for their customers. They sell high quality brands like Pronature, Carna4 and Zignature and more plus a wide variety of raw diets. Not to mention, they have a discount for UVMMC employees which is amazing! This is the only place I'll be shopping for our animals and I am the happiest of customers. Thank you PFW for being the best of the best!
Jennifer Raymond
I LOVE going here. They always have great treats, toys and everything you need. I haven't compared pricing for food, but I stop here a few times a month to get my girl some goodies. They have free samples for treats at the registers for you to give your fury friend.
Bailey B.
Our #1 stop for all of our cat needs. They have EVERYTHING! Walls of canned food, tons of toy options, a frozen raw food section and tons more. The staff is so incredibly kind and helpful. We are loyal customers!
Victoria PierceMulliss
I would leave a 5 star review however the 1 person who I asked for help in finding what I was looking for was rude,and claimed they didn't carry it, only to have the girl at the counter ask me if I found everything ok, and when I said no you don't carry the salmon for dogs, she not only told me where the salmon oils where but she walked over with me to show me what they carried..
kim kanios
Great customer service. Found exactly what I needed for my inquisitive tough chewer. She loves it!
Erica Shott
We live 2 hours away... But anytime we are in the area we like to stop in! Selection is great... We stock up at things we can't get it our local store... And the staff is really friendly! Last time we were there we bought a couple of wool jackets....
Penelope Gregor
Came here to use the Pet Wash Express! Has everything we needed to get our pup nice and clean. Super friendly and helpful staff. There’s a bulk bin area with dogs treats, loved this!!
Stormie Brown
Most of the employees are highly skilled with their job. I'm happy to ask for advise at times knowing all the employees have different knowledge about what ever you have to ask. They are also great about greeting my puppers when we come into the store! Thanks guys for everything!!
ForeverNERVOUSZan
Great selection of good pet foods that are very well-priced. I just moved to Vermont, and was getting similar quality from my local organic pet food store for almost DOUBLE what I got here. Here I got a 24-pack of my cat's favorite wet food for just over $22. I also was able to pick up a good-sized scratching post for my best boy. He's tall like a panther so he annihilates a normal sized scratchy, but this place had exactly what I needed and in Bulk! Great staff, too. Extremely helpful. And I loved seeing pictures of all their animal companions up on the wall while I waited in line. If you're an animal lover who wants to pamper your pet and save money I highly recommend this place!
Myles Sahagian
Edited from 4 to 5 stars because i thought i hit 5 stars! We always stop by when we visit the area for large antlers for pups! Wonderful store
James Peoples
Great customer service experience. Coming from out of town to visit family, we had to special order our dogs food. They ordered it, and held it until we arrived. Bought some other items while there, had some questions and was shown the products even though the associate had to stop what they were doing and walk me across the store. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. Gold stars everyone!
Cameron DeRose-Barden
Always a wonderful place! Best prices for most anything you can get anywhere else.
Amaya Ponce
Everyone is always super helpful here. And great quality if products. Plus you always get some puppy cuddles!
Crystal Bousquet
Employees are eager to help and they will carry your purchases to your car
Scott Richer
Great place to get what your pets need.
The staff is friendly and very helpful.
They have a really good return policy of your pet didn't like what you bought for them.
Rob Palmer
the dog over the years has enjoyed going to Pet Food Warehouse has become great friends with a number of the staff Sapphire exceptional with her she loves to come in and announce herself when she arrives and love saying hi to everyone that works there thank you all very much you've made me a great fan and my dog a great fan as well thank you
Nathalie T
Everyone here is super nice and very knowledgeable. Great store! Discount for Co-op Members!
Alexander
Always friendly and ready to help. Unobtrusive staff keep distance without suffocating you, and close the gap as soon as you look lost (and it's expertly done!).
Trish Flowers
I love Pet Food Warehouse! The staff is always friendly and wicked helpful!
Also, I utilized the amazingly convenient express pet wash yesterday, and I HIGHLY recommend it! I washed my 85lb pup & nearly an hour later, no back pain! I love the hand help speed dry feature!
Thank you!!
Sarah McMillen
Pet Food Warehouse is always great! It's one of the only places in the area to get good quality food for your animals! Their food is also very reasonably priced. Most of the employees I have interacted with are also super kind, knowledgeable, and helpful!
Our cat is very sensitive, and not only has seizures, but also has a food allergy to turkey, chicken, and most fish, which causes him to have tiny itchy scabs all over. So unfortunately this has made it really impossible to buy him food at grocery stores, as he requires more unusual proteins. Their employees were awesome at listening to me talk about his specific issues, helping me figure out what the source of the issue was, and then also finding foods that would work best. After one of his routine visits where they examined his spots, our original vet didn't even figure out that he had a food allergy!! So again, I can't express enough how truely helpful and knowledgeable they are. And if someone doesn't know the answer, they will find someone who does!
They have also been excellent about covid-19, remaining open, but providing curbside pickup, and all employees and customers are in masks and sanitizing regularly. I feel very safe when shopping there. Overall Pet Food Warehous is fantastic and have a great team, I have no complaints, and I highly recommend them!!
Katya d'Angelo
I drive from Waterbury to come here because their staff actually gives a damn, knows their products, and loves animals. It's my dog's favorite place when we go "on an adventure." Support local!
Mariella W
Support your locals! Great staff, great supply.
Todd Tomasi
Always great products, prices, service!
Holli Larose
This pet supply store is beyond amazing. Everytime I walk in here I know that I’ll leave with exactly what I need, at the best price I can get it for. I also brought my pup into the self service pet wash today for the first time. The experience was amazing. He hates baths, but this was by far the best one he’s had.
Thank you to the amazing team that’s been working so hard, pandemic and all!
Carter Neville
Pup loved the pet wash express. 12 bucks for allllll of your self serve grooming needs and no mess at home.
Kristopher Hunt
First time here since moving to BTV. Very nice and helpful staff! Hazel enjoyed her birthday visit and treats. 😁 …
Julia
I absolutely love this store. The employees are endlessly helpful and friendly. They will help you find what you are looking for, get you wonderful discounts, and help you carry and load your car if you need it. They have everything you need there, and even recommend outside services if they don't have something you want. If your pet is new they give you a starter coupon book to help you get started on the pet essentials. Couldn't ask for a better pet food store!
J Macie
Love the selection simple ingredient cat foods. I’ve been getting the Rawz wet food, Carna4 dry food and freeze dried fish treats, my cats love all of it. The staff are really friendly and happy to answer questions. There is also a good selection of cat toys.
Molly Maroney
Great local pet store. Offer all sorts of food, litter, natural treats, bedding, toys. They have an extremely affordable dog wash station - all soap, towels, brushes, etc included - and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I go once a month for a dog bath and natural treats. Very affordable, highly recommended. They have (at least) 2 locations in the greater Burlington area.
Diane Stevens
I believe there products and service have gotten worse during pandemic.
Elizabeth Matthews
Super nice staff that really know there stuff!!! Totally worth the extra stop every few weeks to feed my baby the best food on the market at an amazing price!!!
Elizabeth Llewellyn
Great customer service and selection of pet foods and products. I always try to shop local and Pet Food Warehouse is a stellar example of a locally owned shop that does everything right. I really, really hope they keep the shop online and pick up at shop feature that they rolled out during the pandemic. As someone who is fairly phobic of dogs, going into the shops and not knowing if there will be dogs inside is very challenging for me. Buying online and having the products brought to my car makes the whole process so much more pleasant.
Mel Allen
Need gear, toys and accessories for your pet? They have it. Need food that fits your budget and is healthier than other pet stores/the grocery store? They have that too. I had dogs with allergies and needed a restricted diet, this was the only place locally that had simple raw options available while we determined what my dogs were allergic to. Turns out one wasn't even allergic to their food, but grasses they would eat on walks, the other was sensitive to certain animal proteins. I've been shopping here almost exclusively ever since and happy to do so.
Jenah Gilding
Great selection of healthy food for dogs and cats! Nice selection of raw as well. I went there to use the dog wash. It was ok. Only one shampoo and conditioner and it was really watered down. I am spoiled coming from CO and being used to "Wag and Wash" But, overall, it was convenient.
Brett Danis
These guys are great! Very friendly very knowledgeable super helpful. They have a great return policy and are always willing to take the time to make sure you and your pet have what they need.
Alexandru Sasuclark
This is an excellent location to seek food and other necessary items for your pets. The service is excellent; I have never not been asked if I needed assistance. The selection is broad, but all the items are well placed and labeled appropriately. The prices are also clearly labeled making it easy to find items in your budget. The food and litter are high quality, no friskies here! Even so I found it easy to tick to a $50 a month budget.
Emily
I love supporting local business and I love visiting Pet Food Warehouse. My dog is excited to see the staff!
I have had some unpleasant and scary encounters with other customer’s dogs. The staff didn’t help us after a reactive dog tried to attack my pup. Typically the staff is very helpful though
Carolyn Zeller
The staff are incredible and always help me find what I need or want for my pets. They will order in anything they don't have on the shelf. Prices are fair and their loyalty programs are good deals. My dog Opal has enjoyed visiting PFW for the last 8 years and she always gets tons of attention and treats!
P. A.
Super Helpful & Knowledgeable! It doesn't matter whom you ask. Everyone is well-trained and can answer your questions. They know their products exceptionally well. Any one of them will carry your purchases to your car. Leashed pets are welcome inside. Don't have a leash, but your pet should go in? Just ask them! They want your pet as safe as you do and not left in a car. Great food. Awesome service. And a rewards program to boot!!
Steven Shine
Pet food warehouse was a really amazing experience. I went there with my family to pick out new things for a dog that we're going to be adopting. The employees were able to answer questions that we had, they helped us look for particular items that we need. If they didn't have the item then they offered a good solution for replacement
I'm definitely going to go back again, because they made the experience so amazing. The people there really care about what you give your pet and make sure that it is a good choice for you and them.
Frankie Lyon
The people here and the number of sales they offer are just wonderful. Really kind, caring, and will do whatever they can to help you afford what your pets need to live their best lives. I’ve been coming here for a while and they are just great every time. Also their email newsletter is actually an email I look forward to getting.
Jim and Jeanne Atchinson
Best Staff Ever!
I must have been asked by every staff member in this store whether I needed any help or advise. When I replied that I was ok, but would give a holler if I needed anything, every one of them was totally respectful. They keep track of what our pets eat, so we never accidentally buy the wrong food, and their assortment is quite varied. Customers never have to carry anything heavy, even out to their vehicle! It's all done for you with a smile! Mostly they have dog and cat stuff, but there's a small selection of high quality bird and small critter supplies as well. We've been buying our finest quality pet food here for over 20 years, and never worry about the quality or freshness of what we purchase.
Pet Food Warehouse is highly recommended by us!
Maxine Kravitz
Incredible service, well organized and stocked with great products. The employqees are always friendly and seem like they enjoy their job. Everyone is helpful both in store with product knowledge as well as kind enough to walk u to your car if u have heavy purchases.
Heidi Reposa
I moved away years ago, now my pet needs are different. I have one small dog now; had 2 large dogs, 2 birds, 1 cat, and a house rabbit when I left. The rewards program still had my information and I had $ on it to apply to my new purchase!!
They have pet wash facilities, everything you could want or need for your pets! They're very helpful and knowledgeable of the products they sell. I'm thankful that they are here to help and not just trying to push product on unwitting customers.
Jim Ski
Been shopping for my pets here for years. The staff is always friendly and very knowledgeable. When my kids were little the carry out service was invaluable. The selection of foods and items is varied. Whatever I need I can always find here.
Christopher Sussman
My wife can’t stop saying good things about her experience here. Incredibly helpful, informative, down to earth and nice. She left with puppy supplies and feeling confident about her purchases. Saying a lot since she was shopping alongside a three year old and puppy (potentially high stress).
Starr St James
I can't believe how awesome the customer service here is. You can really tell that everyone who works here loves animals and truly cares about helping. Last time I went in to buy cat food, I headed up to the register and was the ONLY person in line, with two registers open and helping customers. They immediately called another person over to help me on another register. What?!? Amazing! Way beyond what I'd ever expect or even think to ask for. Lovely place!
Charles Capaldi
The best of the best. We travel to buy pet food and supplies here. These folks know their pet foods and love their pets. Amazing staff, selection and prices with carry out service and the reason why Amazon will never truly replace all independently owned businesses. Plus, your pets are welcome on leash.
tim hopkins
Has a lot to offer and the new puppy book with the coupons are super nice.
In the new puppy play book
One free dog tag with custome ingesting they have about 10 choices.
One free dog bath
Great tips on how to raise a puppy
Bluekimchi Andrea
THE best place. Terrific staff, always helpful. You KNOW it's good when your pet likes to go there and isn't anxious. I used these guys when I had a rabbit also, only place I could find that carried what I needed AND good quality.
Daniel Blankenship
Great service and selection!
Lynn A
Large selection of everything you need and didn't know you needed for pets; helpful, friendly people.
Nastia Rose
PFW has some very friendly and helpful staff! We have only encountered one woman that works there that is extremely rude and unfriendly, but all the other make up for her attitude.
I am generally fairly happy with their dog selection. I wish their cat and definitely their small animal selection was more well rounded.
There is high quality dog and cat food sold here also. Some of the treats seem a bit expensive, but we also treat our puppies and kitty like our children and spend a lot on them. Definitely recommend!
Blair Wolston
Plenty of trained staff in a warehouse-style environment with everything you can imagine for your pet. Our cat is chicken free and they were able to accommodate without a problem. It's our go-to spot now. Plus the rewards program is great and they'll accept returns of opened food if your animal hates it. What?? Yea.
Cat
Not only is staff knowledgable of the available products, but they clearly have personal experience with trying these items at home. One staff member pointed out the treats I had had a better deal available elsewhere in the store, same ingredients. Friendly, attentive, courteous, now that I've been to PFW, I will rarely shop elsewhere.
Sheila Fortin
awesome, very helpfu! everybody should go there!
HufflePunk *
Great quality pet food, was super accommodating when I had to pick up food for a dog I was pet sitting for, only qualms with this place is a toxic ex of mine works there and has for 16 yrs so he's probably not leaving anytime soon. Thankfully he works in the warehouse so I don't usually have to worry about running into him.
alyssa bohack
Products you can trust for your pet!
Corinna Giles
Fair prices, great loyalty programs, and incredibly helpful staff that are always willing to give a recommendation or help you find exactly the right product for looking for. They helped me to find a chew that is safe and I'm assuming delicious for cats after I express frustration that my cat kept stealing the dogs chews 😅. Good representation of local Vermont companies, especially in the dog treat aisle. The dog wash is great, it can be a little busy on Saturdays so I would recommend a reservation or to sneak in on Sunday.
They are currently offering contactless pick up due to COVID, you can give them a call or email them and they will have it ready for you.
Amy Lambertson
This is a great place to buy premium pet food. The prices are competitive and their selection is the best I’ve ever seen. My only suggestion? Please, please stop with the pestering. I ended up buying the wrong food because from the moment I walked in the salespeople were asking if I was finding everything or did I have any questions. Literally from the moment I stepped into the store I felt besieged. How can a person even think about what they want or need if you’re fending off helpful staff every 30 seconds. I promise, if I need something I will ask you. Otherwise, this is a great store.
Morgan Russell
Staff is almost overly helpful, if that is even possible! High quality food and pet products, and very knowledgeable staff. If you are concerned about your pet's nutrition, ask your vet the parameters for the food they recommend, the haul your butt on down to PWF. They will help you in any way they can.
Raya Lurvey
I trust PFW with all of my questions and concerns. Their return policy is unbeatable. If something doesn't work for you, you can return it and they donate it. The staff is very knowledgeable and patient. If my dog has any issues or needs, I bring her to PFW for their expertise not only on the products that can help but on what I can do to work with my dog to resolve the problem. They are a truly wonderful resource in every way. I highly recommend using them along with your vet to raise your animals. I love you PFW!
Jackie Giles
Àlways a great selection and friendly people. My pups love it here too!
Jeffrey Fell
Great place to do a self wash. Have all the materials for you to give your good boy/girl a great was for only $12. Have a blow dryer next to the sink so you can fully dry them as well.
Kate Cartwright
PFW is my go-to place for pet supplies! One of the best parts about them is that there are always enough staff on hand. They're always there to help you on the floor (and they always ask if you need help), keep cash register lines short, and help you get larger items out to your car. Their specials are great and I love the loyalty rewards. I just wish there was one closer to my house! :)
Patricia Parrow
Stopped in the store to see what they had to offer. I was highly impressed with the customer service. The employees appeared eager to help me in answering my questions and in helping me find the perfect products for my dog. 10/10 would visit again
carol opulski (camieo)
best pet food shop, friendly service, plenty if toys and treats. my lill loves the dried boar meat snacks, and her over all appearance and condition are improved on a raw diet.
I like the return policy on any raw items she doesnt like.
Journals Reimagined
* Fabulous, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly staff!!
* Wonderful customer service!
* Awesome variety of products
* Offers rewards program
* Offers Military Discount
* Accepts checks
* Convenient location within minutes of I-89
* Offers to order items for you that is not carried regularly
* GREAT PRICES!
Kate Castonguay
Every time I've been in I've been asked if I need help. As crazy as it sounds even that is lacking at most places. The employees have helped me choose and fit two of my dogs for harnesses. In the past they've made other helpful suggestions on food or training treats. This is where I get all my dog food but if cost scares you away, they charge the same as a big box store does for their premium food however you will get an employee that actually knows all of the products they are selling. You have a point system you actually see where I don't know why I've given my name to PetSmart or Petco, haven't seen anything worthwhile from them. In a world where we are really treating pets as a member of our families, take the time to check this place out.
J Stewart
Pretty much a good experience each time I shop here. PFWH certainly understands good customer service and how much we love our fur babies. Always someone available to answer almost any type of question. Buy local. Loki and Royce agree!
Dan Russell
Best game in town. Very reasonable prices for dog food - often better than buying online and keeps your dollars local.
Amanda Muzzy
Their store is well organized and they have a very large selection of things for cats and dogs, even beyond food. They have much smaller sections for small animals like rabbits or birds or reptiles. But I have found their pricing to be much cheaper than the larger pet stores.
Ashley bic
Pricey. Great customer service. Great selection of dog leashes and harnesses. They also have labeled harnesses for dogs with sensitivities such as "dangerous" "scared" "working" "dont feed" "friendly"
katelyn chambers
So many options for high quality food, staff is insanely knowledgeable and helpful. I have never had a bad experience working with them through others jobs or as a customer. Really love PFW.
charles roumas
Great experience. The Williston Road location is larger and has more items than its sister location on Shelburne Road, both in South Burlington. Staff is ALWAYS very friendly and very helpful. They're efficient, caring and work as a team. Pricing is reasonable and they carry local brands also unlike the national chains. Food is always carried to your car for you!
Camie Starshine
I go to pet food warehouse because they carry lots of raw feed for my senior chihuahua, several are also local. they have knowledgeable staff that will speak to you endlessly until you make your selection. add to that a no hassle return policy for unused food if your pup does not like a specific flavor.
It's not a discount place so you will pay top dollar for your pet products, but its a local Vermont owned establishment. They don't try and compete with the chains, but the selection is much more varied. I wouldn't shop any where else.
Vance Gorke
Not a big box store , very helpful, feels like a family shop. I go out of my way to shop them.
Jessica Poulin
They were okay, didn't have a few things I was looking for and at 1st an employee seemed really rude and pushed away my purchase but ended up making up for it by assisting me to my car and giving me some free cat food and cat nip for the 4 kittens I became mother of overnight!
sharon illenye
I always appreciate how fast I can get in/out of there on my way to chiro appt and also that they don't ask do I need a carry out they just automatically help with carry out.
Merrill Allen
I've been going here for many years and love the employees, selection and all the cute furry faces. The people here are very knowledgeable in nutrition, grooming, common minor health issues, and just being awesome!
Emily Sansone
A wonderful locally-owned store with great customer service and unique inventory. However, I have one key suggestion: reorganize the waiting area in front of your cash registers. It's not clear "where the line forms" so people end up forming 2-3 lines within the aisles in front of the cash wrap area... then it becomes pretty unclear and unfair as to who is next in line!
Elliot Schneider
A great local pet store for pet food, animal accessories, and general advice. Super friendly and helpful staff who all seem to love every animal that walks in.
Jim Coates
We and our dogs always love going here. The staff is great and extremely friendly, and they always have a treat in their pocket.
Jay Furr
Extremely well trained, knowledgeable, and courteous staff. You can walk in and tell a random employee "I need seven bags of the 'World's Best Cat Litter' baking soda variety" and they'll know what you're talking about, will go get it and bring it up front, and will carry it to your car for you.
Nancy Blouin
The person that helped me find a new brand of food for my cat was so very friendly and knowledgeable, I really liked her and the company as a whole. I got many discounts and they were happy to help.
Emily Menzel
Great local pet food supplier! They have a huuge stock of cat and dog products, staff are knowledgeable and helpful, and it is amazing how many of them are floating around to help you. Practically every aisle I browse, another sales associate asks me if I need anything. And if I do need something and no one's around, they're easy to flag down.
They also don't carry crappy stuff. No Hartz or Beneful in this store! Every product they sell is high quality.
Natalie Kedzierski
Everyone here is so awesome and friendly! We love bringing our dogs here and the employees love to meet them. They're knowledgeable and always happy to help you out. What a wonderful place!
Andrew Goodrich
Best service people. My dog Elsa loves this store.
Robin Ornato
I am new to Vermont, and PFW is one of a kind!! Each staff member is extremely knowledgeable and kind. They gave me extensive help deciding if and when my pup needs a jacket, to how to begin transitioning to a raw food diet (you gotta talk to Karen if you are interested in raw). I can tell how passionate the people who work there are, and that they are like family to each other. Not to mention the selection of anything you could ever need for a pet!
Stephanie Shuma
They are awesome!!! Ashley loves their wet cat food!
Ryan Keighley
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. They always have the food my picky spoiled cat loves. Amazing return policy. The only place I will go and always recommended.
Sarah Thompson
Friendly, helpful staff. They strive to offer quality pet products. I drive close to an hour to buy my pet needs here because of the assurance of safe and high quality products.
Kristie Carr
The only place I will go for my pet! They have a lot of variety and I especially love the organic selection. The owners are conscious of the sources of their products and I appreciate that as a customer.
Jess Dubie
This is a great local business with high quality products and a good reward system. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful
J H
Pet Food warehouse has ample staff for a hopping place, who is very willing to give assistance along with knowledgeable information. They seem to be very willing to excersize teamwork to overcome a challenge if one arises. Also they give you a cat can food cap if you don't have one with a purchase of a case of kitty chow; which they have a stellar array of healthy, affordable options of food for your critters. Kendra the manager was awesome in assisting me with a checkout and return issue. Aiding her stumped co worker, and helping me get out the door in a timely manner and back home to my kitties with a case of delicious Weruva! Thank you Kendra, and petfood warehouse team! Woohoo!
Martha DuPont
Stopped in and utilized the express wash, for my yorkie. What a great experience. Best self service wash, with the best customer explanation of all the amenities. Perfect.
Dan Pieterse
Everything you need for your furry friends! Friendly & knowledgeable staff, raw food & lots of other goodies for your pets
Margi Swett
My cat has a grain allergy and the array of choices here is incredible AND the staff - wow! These people really know their stuff and customer service is fabulous
VT
I stopped in to do some late Christmas shopping and was extremely happy when I found out that had a great sale on toys and accessories. The gentleman at the front counter was great and very helpful with all of my questions. I will be back for sure !
Anita DuBrey
So far I've had such good experiences coming here instead of where I've been going for my dog for 4 years. I just switched to pet food warehouse and I am so satisfied with thier customer service and disposition during rhis difficult time. Thank you guys . Xo
Kimberly Sicard
Best place to go to get cat and dog food and toys etx. Know I get my stuff though Chewy dog and cat food and a lot of other things and they deliver to your house. If the amount is over $50.00 it is free shipping and handling.
Marsha Morrell
Always great. Knowledgeable staff and great products. Discounts for regulars and they will order anything you need.. What more can one ask for?
Mary Jorgensen
I've been going here for over 20 years and the staff is always helpful, they always have high-quality food and toys, and you can bring your dogs inside so they don't have to wait in the car. I love this place!
Erin Covey
Best customer service. Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful all around. Great selection and decent prices - five stars! 😻 …
Amelia Harmon
Awesome products, and the staff is always super friendly and helpful. I love their community outreach and that they work with local rescues as well
Ana-Maria
This is my favorite place to shop for pet supply! All kind of dry and wet food (I have a cat), plenty of accessories and suppliments! At both location the staff is friendly and knowledgeable! Love it!
Amber Pacheco
So great to have friendly, knowledgeable, personal service and to be able to support locally owned businesses while treating your pets to the best products.
Brad Dinwiddie
Good prices, great selection of food, toys and accessories for dogs. And the people working there have been great! Very good vibe and loads of customers with their dogs.
Cody Webber
Knowledgeable and efficient staff, but I'll give them 4.9 stars because they wouldn't let me pet the food or wear the house.
susan moore
Great local spot for all of your pets needs. Very helpful staff. Tons of toys and treats! Only place I can find my cats food.
Andrea Olson
Immensely helpful staff, excellent food, supplements, beds, leashes, and treats for my dog. I always leave knowing I was in good hands while shopping.
Miles Fawcett
Great place to bath our dog -- they have self wash areas with all he equipment needed to get out pup cleaned up. Friendly and helpful staff.
Peter Chapin
Incredibly helpful staff who take the time to explain your choices so you can find what is best for your pet. They also have a generous return policy.
Pete Bruhn
The best pet shop around! Knowledgeable and friendly staff. They are always looking for ways to help you. Their rewards program is awesome too!
Nikki
My old little boy has arthritis so badly he's refusing to move. I needed a sling to help him move and no other pet store in the area had medical equipment for older dogs. Thank you Pet Food Warehouse!
Kathi Goodrich
I am so thankful for the curbside service right now. I enjoy and appreciate all the employees at the store so much. Thank you so much for your service. Stay well. Kathi G
Annie Trang
Nice people. Works with rescue too give free first 5lb of food. But the price is very high compared to other places.
Mary Donald-Abair
People who care about their pets shop here and everyone on staff cares about your pet too! Locally owned and invested in the community. Shop here for all your dog and cat needs and support a local business that deserves your business.
Stephen Stemple
Everything you need for your dog or cat. Very knowledgeable & friendly staff. Pet friendly too, bring you furry children!
Linda G
I have been a customer of Pet Food Warehouse in Burlington Vermontfor decades. PFW is a locally owned store; not a big box chain. The folks who work there are terrific and extremely helpful. PFW also donates to many shelters and also charity boxes at the long counter with names of each needy animal shelter throughout the USA. Customers always drop a few coins or bills into those boxes. They also sponsor summer outdoor activities for dogs and their owners.
Jozef Harrewyn
Best Pet Food place around, all the employees are awesome and knowledgeable. A pleasure to visit. Well done team PFW.
Thomas Corrado
I've had mixed experiences here. First time, years ago, I really didn't like it. Now when I go I find the staff more informed and more knowledgeable than the big box stores counterparts
Mike Spaulding
Knowledgeable and helpful staff and a good selection of high quality food. It's also pet friendly, so I've got to pet a lot of dogs, so thats a plus.
Holly LaFrance
Great people and a great place to buy your pets stuff. Always willing to answer questions and help. I wouldn't buy my kitties stuff anywhere else.
Michael Servidio
Used the self service dag wash for the first time. The staff was so nice to me and my dog Remington. I will be going back.
Reema MSD
The staff is always so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place if you're trying to find healthy food for your fur babies
Clark Baird
Amazing and knowledgeable staff combined with fantastic products makes Pet Food Warehouse the best place to shop in the area.
Jason Kanellis
Awesome store to shop for my dogs food. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely tell all my friends to shop there.
Kacy Chicoine
Best local "all pet things" store. Customer service is insanely personal and friendly. We shop nowhere else, and probably never will, honestly...
Gish Love
VERY nice employees, great selection, and very high quality products here! Today was my first time in and I'll definitely be back.
Dalila
Good selection, knowledgeable staff. All devoted to pets and their well-being.
C Brooks
Best pet food shop in the area. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly and so helpful!!! Love going there!
Renee McGarry
Such knowledgeable staff! They answer any little question I have and even offer to carry my purchases to my car! Love shopping here.
Daniel And Carol Sourdiff
Always been a fan nice people and a great selection of products. Don't go all the time but like to if I'm near by.
Erin Cleere
The staff are always friendly & ready & willing to help. It's a great place to get supplies for your animal friends 😸 …
Karen Santorello
Great Service to help carry heavy bags of cat litter & food to the counter & out to your car!!!!
Owen Cramer
I buy my dog food here. Super knowledgable and helpful staff.
Peter Searle
Friendly and Pet friendly! Pet Food Warehouse greets you at the door and does everything possible to make sure you are happy with their excellent customer service! Pets are kings at Pet Food warehouse!
Danielle C
Great and informative customer service. They make everything easier! Very impressed with this pet store!!
John Donoghue
Amazing staff and prices that match or beat amazon a lot of the time. Also pet friendly, which is awesome. Love them
Ben Logan
This place, while small, has really good selection and knowledgeable staff. I shop here regularly for all my pet needs.
Julia Buffo
Very knowledgeable and passionate employees. There are often sales and coupons to take advantage of. I wont go anywhere else at this point.
Eric Woods
Super helpful at answering any questions about food, toys, or anything. What a great place to get the best stuff for your pets!
mark ouimet
Super nice staff, a little pricey but have only the best pet foods.
Matt Lorence
Friendly staff, helpful, but sometimes a little too enthusiastic about helping. Maybe you like that? I just need my space. Still my #1 place for pet stuffs.
George Mitchell
The best place to buy pet food. They have a trained pet nutritionist on staff. Very friendly and helpful. They even have a dog wash area.
Ryan Bright
Great place to buy pet supplies, they even let you return the food if it doesn't work out for your pet
Crystal Mccray
Friendly and knowledgable staff who really went the extra mile to help me find a product they didn't have- They went above and beyond- HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Maryann Cavlier
Great for items I cannot find at the chain stores,specifically re diets, and dry foods that come from Canada. Love this store for that.
Ben Taylor
Great customer service and I love using their dog wash station, helps keep my bathroom at home from getting covered in Bernese Mountain Dog hair
Richard Seagroves Jr
Go to place for pet food. Great knowledgeable staff. Plus it's locally owned. Also would recommend inquiring about rewards program.
K.J. Sears
Awesome staff. Very helpful. Best pet store around.
9. :2
Great place to get stuff for pets! The staff are very nice and definitely know what they are doing.
Joy Ladue-Bushey
They didn't have puppy pads for training. A basic necessity for puppies. They're a pet store!! Like huh?????
Joanne Davidman
Need Pet food, have a fussy animal or just want to understand all your choices I would highly recommend going to Pet Food Warehouse. The staff here, besides being nice, they are extremely knowledgable. I
Alan Johnson
The staff here is always so friendly and knowledgeable.
Marcus Certa
Best customer service. They understand cats and dogs. They are truly experts at the products they sell.
Oliver Scanlon
Locally owned and the staff is very helpful. Plus the stock everything you could possibly want for your pet!
Andrew Bessette
It had plenty of the 1 thing I was looking for my dog. Although they had a big verity of dog food, they only had a couple kinds that I get for my dog.
Mark Stephenson
Very friendly and helpful. Even ask to help carry out your big items. Give you a free lid when you buy a case of food.
Kristian Omland
Excellent food and other stuff for our dog & cat. Super-helpful and friendly staff.
Ryan Smith
Such friendly and helpful staff. Never left there without a smile and everything I need.
Dana Basiliere
Good customer service. Good selection. Staff are knowledgeable about pets and their needs.
Carol Blow
Always buy my granddog his knuckle bones here. Great price
Ishir Agarwal
Always has everything we need!
Angela
Excellent service, selections beyond compare
Adam Brooker
So many great products for the furry pets and very helpful staff.
ebake8
Incredibly friendly, super knowledgeable staff and always top notch inventory!
Jeannine Jackle
Great pet food & supply store. Very enthusiastic. Knowledgeable, and friendly staff.
Joel Fleming
They have everything you need for your pets. Prices are competitive and my dog loves going in and saying hi to everyone.
Ahzlon
Always a great staff to help you find what you need for all the fur babies in you house
Ange Schmehl
Love this store. It is like the heady pet store.
Marty Gleason
A huge supply of products and a helpful staff. The pet wash facility is a nice feature.
victoria davis
I love this place immensely. They care so much and want to educate you and its great
A M
Large pet supply store, lots of variety, and very helpful and friendly staff!
Leigh Gamble
They've got what you need or know where to get it! The staff here is lovely.
Sophie Aurora Dahlia
Very good selection of goods, well staffed and have home made treats to buy.
Erika Austin
Staff is incredibly kind and helpful. The walk-out service for the heavy items is great!
Sudhir Shantinath
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff
They have consistently gone the extra mile.
Patty Sanborn
Very clean, friendly employees nice place, I'd shop there again
Arthur Bond
Great selection though a little tight in the store. By far the best thing about PFW is the knowledgeable staff.
Tom Lawrence
This is my go-to place for cat supplies. Excellent selection, great prices, and wonderful staff!
George Elliott
Nice, friendly staff. Lots of different food/toy/treat options
Patrick Woods
Good customer service. It would be great if they had a home delivery option.
Melissa Mitchell
Love the people who work here and all the information they are willing to give to customers is great!! Super knowledgeable
Trish Begnoche
Anyone in need of mealworms pet food warehouse sells 100 for $2.99! Way cheaper than other pet stores
Kristopher O'Neill
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, beyond helpful. Great return policy.
Ronnie Del Pino
Ah, a great find. So much more than pet food and the staff loves their work and their animals!
Chester Elliott
Staff is super nice and they have sales on cat litter and cat food periodically.
Marie Thomas
Great staff. Good selection of products. Always something on sale.
Bradley Muir
Great selection, but more importantly sincere , caring and knowledgeable staff.
Mitch Bissonnette
Such great people very knowledgeable locally owned need I say more
Maureen Dowd
Awesome people. Go out of their way to be helpful. Would not shop anywhere else.
Emily Goyette
Great selection of foods, toys, treats, crates, beds, etc. Very knowledgeable staff!
Michael Webber
My dogs love the freeze dried treats.
Sue Thibault
Extremely helpful and friendly staff who assisted us with our new puppy!
Sean
Wonderful place to shop local! Friendly, helpfull staff and great products!
Kimberly S
Great service, and great variety of cat and dog food plus exc
B L
Super helpful, friendly staff. Great selection of quality products.
Tracey Olson
Huge variety of dog supplies and incredibly friendly and helpful staff.
Angel Romero
Great, not used to even being acknowledge d in most places here so it was great, again. I was helped out and it went well, again.
Kush Mangat
This place rules, great selection and the folks there are always super nice!
Corey Cenate
Always helpful! Prices are a bit high on some items.
Dann Doremus
Knowledgeable staff and great selection of quality pet products
Dave Patry
Knowledgeable and helpful staff, accept no substitutes this is the place!
Megan Reiderman
Love coming here. They have amazing accessories for my dog!
Diane Blais
Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable staff, assisting with the care of my pets.
Daniel Wong
Super helpful staff, great selection of dog food.
Janelle Gilbert
Locally owned and caring about our pets. They carry Vermont made products.
adrian alquinta
Extremely friendly and have a good variety of things. Reasonably priced.
Dennis Shanley
Locally owned. Very pet friendly. Wonderfully helpful staff
Diane Stowell
Great selection. Everyone is always very helpful. Highly recommend.
Pathin Blushweaver
Understanding employees who understand that huskies, when bathed, are not in fact howling because they're being abused.
Alex Arsenault
Very helpful staff and the pet washing is incredibly convenient.
Aaron G
Best Pet Food and Supplies place in Burlington. Knowledgeable staff and great service.
Gayle Patria DiMasi
Pet food warehouse is always helpful and great with my two golden retrievers! Thanks!
David Wells
They stock everything you would need for your pet and they are very helpful.
Nick Toker
Great selection and prices, friendly staff and friendly dogs!
Stephanie Roberge
Always fast ,curteous and extra friendly service. They have exactly what I'm looking for plus some.
Brent Essex
Always helpful and friendly... Dog's best friend :-)
elizabeth minor
Great customer service.. and prices.. love the petwash
Ellen Lehouiller
Great food and supplies for our cats and love the staff!
Candy Griswold
Loved the people very knowledgeable about their products we will be going ag6
Taylor Reno
Staff is very helpful and will always help load your car!
Judy Christensen
Best pet supplies in Chittenden County. Locally owned too!
Rich Franklin
Great choices for pet food, snacks and supplies. Lots of grain-free options.
Matt Mulligan
People are friendly and helpful, and there is a lot more than just food.
Jeff Jones
1st visit and we will be back, very good selection and great service
Timothy Healey
So helpful to have cat food and litter brought to the car when I have kids with me.
Lisa Mccullough
Only places to get your pet food and supplys..the staff is wonderful..and knowledgeable
LUSCIOUS LUMBERJACK
Amazingly helpful and knowledgeable people. Great selection and variety.
Morgan Holland
Best place for high quality pet food
Emily Pogozelski
Kind and helpful staff, great selection. Love this place.
Blake
Best pet food / pet stuff store in the area! EXTREMELY helpful staff.
Paul Kirby
A good place to bring your pets and the staff is very friendly and helpful
Sarah H
All the essentials in a local shop with great service :)
Laird Stanard
Super positive energy! You can see that they really love animals!
B Turpin
Great staff and healthy food for your pets
Rick Evans
Local and friendly with a great selection. What more does one need?
Brian Duda
Great local pet food and supply store
gary daluisio
The best raw foods. The absolutely most helpful and knowledgeable staff!
Chris Webb
Local pet food retailing at its best. Helpful staff. Wide selection.
Ryan Reeves
Good selection of healthy snacks and food for your pets. And all the extras.
1-Love cafe
Awesome people! Great customer service! I love PFW!
EP Vt
Very kind and helpful staff. Generous and community focused.
TR Staake
Great place!! The people that work here are so friendly and helpful
Cynthia Feltch
Great products for pets and friendly, helpful staff.
Vance Gorke
Knowledgeable, and nice . Great doing business local
Debbie Gadouas
My dog thinks she owns the store. Great self serve dog wash area
Holly
Great staff, very helpful and nice
Em Gee
The only issue I have is it's a 3 hr drive so I only go when I am visiting family.
Amanda Blubaugh
Huge selection, high quality food, and knowledgeable staff! Support local!
B CL
Always a lovely experience with top notch customer service.
Jazzy Cat
Very knowledgeable and helpful staff who are always ready to assist!
Lisa Jones
Love the staff and the high quality and variety of products!
Kiki Reno
The employees at Pet Food Warehouse are always friendly and happy to help!
Drew Bennett
Friendly staff and always treat our dog well.
Steve Arrants
Very helpful when I need help. I trust recommendations from the staff.
Heather Driscoll
Awesome experience, very knowledgeable about the products and respectful!
Emilie V
Great service and programs. They have everything you could need and more!
April Leafey
Great staff here. They are always very helpful.
Susan Enos
The friendliest staff ever! Never have trouble finding something I need.
Haley Short
Love this place and the employees are all so helpful!
Pam Scanlon
Love this place. Everyone is always very helpful.
Diane Stowell
Great selection. Very helpful staff.
Joanne Lesage
Love the pet wash. Staff is great.
Tyler Antrim
Love the value of Pet Wash Express.
Rob Macklin
Friendly, helpful staff. Free treats for visiting dogs.
Bethany Wolfson
People are always so nice here. Great place!
Gina Laveroni
Staff is super friendly and helpful especially Amanda T
Justin Lawliss
No cheap food. Staff is all very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
April C
Pet food store. They didn't carry the brand I buy for my dog.
Dan Bowles
Staff here is wonderfully friendly. Love this place.
Alysia Catalfamo
Great selection of high quality dog food.
Gary DuCharme
They always have what I am looking for and great service
Carole Marotti
Best products and best staff, no matter what location! You guys are the best!!!!
Don Dubie
Friendly knowledgeable staff, got what I wanted.
donny cudhea
Helpful staff. Health food for my pets. Free samples
Bill Cairns
Lots of employees who can answer questions and help carry your purchases to the car.
John Boquet
Everything you need for your pets and caring expert advice.
Timothy Robare
Very friendly staff and good variety
Lisa Judge
Super staff and really know their products.
Stephen Kastner
Friendly, helpful staff
ts250g
Super great quality of a store.
Krystal Frost
This place is awesome. The employees are attentive and helpful.
JoAnn Quinton
Such wonderful and knowledgeable staff! Thank you
Amber Hayes
I love the customer support you receive here.
Samantha Jackman
The friendliest staff and great selection
Tony Palmer
Friendly staff with lots of variety of foods.
Darin Gillies
Great selection of good pet food
Patty Skinner
Floor people are very knowledgeable about their products.
Vincent Cataloni
Get knowledgeable suggestions on food, treats, training tips & toys
Carla Cyr
Great prices, very helpful
Tracie D
The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable.
W R
Staff is always great and very helpful.
Ron Lewis
Great products and great, friendly and helpful, staff!!!
Bonnie Nantkes
Quickly helped, excellent variety
Roy Ge
Friendly staff
J. Nicks
Great variety of pet food and supplies
Therese Rainville
Great place nice people great pet food
Jonah Moos
Great service, section and prices
Brian Perry
Helpful, friendly, staff. 5 stars
Danae Marquez Cruz
The team is always very helpful and knowledgeable!!
Eric Spencer
Best pet store in the world
lester suarez
Everybody is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
Cris Cote
The best place for specialty and healthy pet food.
Amanda Fantauzzi
Staff is always very friendly and helpful
Ber Pfe
Super friendly and helpful staff.
Nicole Touchette
Very helpful people there. Good information.
Abba Corliss
Friendly helpful staff with a wealth of knowledge.
Adrienne Fortune
Helpful place with all your pet needs.
John Abry
Great selection and service! 😊😼 …
Sherry Dupee
Awesome staff. Very helpful
Daryl Storrs
Excellent service. They went above and beyond!
Jen Peterson
Great service! Friendly vibe!
Lori Fetters
Great deal on cat flea collars.
Rachel Manz
They'll even carry your purchases out to your car.
Katrina Kretschmar
Great place to wash your dog
Edward Jordan
Fun place to buy food for the kitty or puppy.
Thatcher Michelsen
Best place for doggie stuff!
Oliver Beauchemin
Very good place for all things पेट.
Inga Karpenko
Knowledgeable staff, excellent service
Dan Bright
Great deals and friendly service
Tyler Miller
Great selection of raw foods!
Lori Raymond
Very helpful and a great variety!
theta sniper81
Excellent selection and local ownership
Les Parker
Great staff, very helpful.
Keith Weiss
Great staff, super helpful.
Andy Pearson
Best place for anything for your pet!
Brandon Stoffregen
Great raw selection!
James Cardillo
Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Sean O'Neil
Very help and knowledgable staff.
Kenny and Kristy Dye
Incredible service and selection.
ian schulze
Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable staff!
Cindy Pebler
Always friendly & willing to help
DJ Nelson
These people understand customer Service!
Joshua Sainz
They were very helpful.
Pauls Android
Locally owned with superb stsff!
Leang Chaing
Fantastic customer service
Andrew Fahy
Great place locally owned
Cletus Flynn
I love the service there
Chinoawool Ca
Always friendly and helpful.
Alex Wilson
Very helpful staff who are knowledgeable
Don Stewart
A friendly place to go and helpful
Lucas Levick
Fast and friendly and knowledgeable service
Edward Oechslie
They've always got what I need.
Kayla Dempsey
Great customer service!
Norah Tolentino
Excellent service efficient
Tony P
Friendly, helpful staff.
Jeremy Escott
So much is available and so many people to help
William Eisner
Place was mobbed, staff slightly stressed.
Laura Buswell
Excellent service
Jake D
Always helpful.
Jennifer Bishop
Always helpful and knowledgeable.
Jill OConnell
Staff is very helpful.
Christine Baker
Very knowledgeable and friendly
Jess Reilly
Best pet store!
Robert Mayer
Great place with great people.
CAROL BLOW
Picked up Kong dog toys
Silke Musik
Always great selection
Nicholas Ceffalo
Friendly and helpful staff
steve sweeney
They care about your pet's
Nelson Ruger
Loved it.
Becky Wilkins
very helpful and friendly!
Stephen McElroy
Very helpful and knowledgeable
Jonathan Haraden
Very knowledgeable and local
Christian Placey
Awesome place
JudyGarrow
Very Knowledgeable Staff!!
Jackie Lincoln
My "go to" place for my pets!
Darci Benoit
Super helpful folks!
Doug Racine
Great service!
Heather Heffernan
Love this place and shopping local
Molly Atkins
I love this place ❤️
Kate O'Brien
Probably everything you could need
Kirsten Berggren
Very helpful staff
Joe Lemaire
Great selection!
Steven StPeter
Easy in & out.
Ban Danz
They're grrrrrreeatt
James Poulos
Always helpful.
Sheila McGregor
Awesome staff!!
penny bolio
Prices a little high..
Jim W
Great service
James Myers
Nice
John Crouter
Good caring people
Brent Magnant
Always helpful.
Paul Rangel
Great staff
John Strout
Great service
Andrew Longe
Awesome
R Demers
BEST PLACE EVER
Donald Gordon
Friendly
Quaskyken Bora
Great toys
Clement Potvin
Very helpful
Debbie Chase
Local
Douglas Hood
Friendly
Kristina Love
Too expensive