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Petco Pet Store in Ames

205 SE 5th St
Ames IA, 50010
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Welcome to your Petco in Ames, IA

Petco on SE 5th St in Ames, IA sits just off South Duff Avenue (US-69) near Interstate 35, serving pet parents from Gilbert, Nevada, Huxley, Kelley, Boone, and Story City. The store carries a wide selection of dog food and cat food alongside everyday supplies, plus in-house dog grooming, dog training, an aquatics department, and a vaccination clinic for pet parents who want to handle more in one trip. After stocking up, Brookside Park along Ioway Creek is a short drive away, a solid spot to let your dog stretch out after a shopping run. Through the Petco Love adoption program, the store also connects Ames-area families with pets in need of a home. The right supplies, and the right companion, can both start here.
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Petco Pet Store in Ames, IA Reviews

What Customers Say

Helpful Staff

Many customers describe the staff as friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and willing to answer questions or help find suitable products. Several also praise the welcoming atmosphere and strong customer service.

Grooming Care

Grooming services are frequently praised for patience, kindness, and quality results, especially when handling nervous, elderly, or difficult pets. A smaller group reports concerns involving communication, handling, or inconsistent grooming outcomes.

Product Selection

Customers often find the store well stocked with a broad range of food, treats, toys, and supplies, along with good deals and helpful product guidance. Some note limited choices in particular areas and occasionally higher prices.

Service Availability

Several shoppers report difficulty finding assistance, particularly near the aquarium and cricket areas, with long waits or staff who seemed unavailable or unwelcoming. Multiple reviews also mention dirty tanks, cages, or animal areas, and concerns about unhealthy or deceased fish and feeder insects.

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