Petco

I always liked the selection at Petco. As far as getting a pet they can do better. I recently went to the petco in boston and they have cat adoptions all the time whereas the ones in california only go on on sundays. I got a cat there once and it was sick, had to be on a special diet and was a biter. All things which they don't tell you when you get one.

PROS: selection
CONS: beware of pets

We have not only adopted our kittens here, but all the supplies they need are readily available. The prices are reasonable & the staff is knowledgeable.

PROS: Good parking, wide entrence, good value
CONS: sometimes under staffed

If you're a pet lover, this Petco is probably the second grocery
store on the list. They carry a lot of the more nutritional foods for
pets, which I like. However, they also carry a lot of flea and tick
control products that I would not use on my cats. Cats have gotten
more attention since the store remodeled earlier this year, but
the layout still seems a little dog-heavy, particularly considering
the number of cat owners in and around Alameda. Do go on a
Saturday if you're looking for a cat to love, however, since ICRA
(a cat rescue organization) has cats and kittens on show for
adoption most Saturdays within the store. The hamsters and fish
seem like they are well cared for, but their bird section has looked
rather neglected at times -- if I were a bird person, I'd be hesitant
to buy one here. Staff is generally helpful, but management
does not seem to emphasize product knowledge too well.

PROS: Lots of high quality foods for pets, cat adoptions most Saturdays
CONS: Heavy on dog stuff vs. cat stuff, bird section, staff knowledge