Petropolis in New York, NY Closed now

Reviews about Petropolis

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  December 08, 2019, by howard grossman
  just the best! They really love animals and are thoughtful, fun and beyond helpful. The store stocks a wide range of no BS really healthy products to keep your 4 legged friend in tip top shape. They do grooming too and have lots of toys etc. I'm so happy we have them here downtown but I would travel anywhere in the city to shop with them.
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  August 29, 2019, by lauren lee
  total rip off. this used to be my neighborhood go-to for dog food and other necessities. because it closed before i could get to it one day, i bought dog food at the other local pet store and realized that my dog food was $6 cheaper than at petropolis. ok no biggie, now i know so i switched where i bought dog food. well, i stopped in again because it was on my way home and ended up trying a new food. it was pricey, but little did i know how pricy. it is HALF the price online. i understand markup--but dog food she sold me for $30 is $12 online! and the larger size is $32 whereas she sells it for $60! i get her volume is going to be lower than the online market--and i am all for supporting local businesses (i actually avoid shopping online for this reason)--but this margin is really at the expense of the consumer. they have to try harder to get us to buy from small businesses and be more competitive. there is no way i can justify spending DOUBLE. it's so, so disappointing. i will never set food in this store again.
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  January 10, 2019, by David Newell
  AVOID AT ALL COST!! I have honestly never had a worse experience in a store. I just started a job in the Financial District and was happy to see a pet store nearby where I could pick up some food for my dog on the way home. I walked in and asked for my brand, the woman (the owner apparently) informed me "we don't carry that because it's one of the worst brands, even though some people think it's one of the best" Period. End of discussion. So I had been in the store for about 1 minute and was made to feel like I should be arrested for animal cruelty because I feed my dog that horrible brand. Now, I'm someone who wants to do the best for my pet and the owner could have conveyed the same information in a way that was not negative - but as a positive desire to give information without insulting me first. I'd have been open to hearing her thoughts and suggestions for another food that might be better for my pet. She might have earned a loyal customer who would plunk down my hard earned money on a food that would undoubtedly be more expensive than the food I came in looking for. Instead I received a verbal slap in the face and left the store immediately. The woman at register, undoubted realizing this interaction had not gone well, called out a cheery "Have a nice day!" as I left to which I replied "I'll try." Apparently the owner is happy to be superior, condescending, belittling and downright rude. I'd have thought she'd be interested in increasing her customer base, selling some product and making some money. She will certainly never be receiving any of mine.