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Petco Des Moines Storefront Store: 631
1311 E. Army Post Rd. Des Moines, IA 50315 Directions (515) 287-9995

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Monday
9am - 8pm
Tuesday
9am - 8pm
Wednesday
9am - 8pm
Thursday
9am - 8pm
Friday
9am - 8pm
Saturday
9am - 8pm
Sunday
10am - 7pm

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Petco Dog Training in Des Moines, IA

From puppies to seniors, we help dogs of all life stages put their best paw forward with positive Dog Training classes. We offer the tools and training you and your dog need to build a strong bond so you can enjoy a bright future together. Petco is pleased to announce that we offer Online Dog Training; training sessions in the comfort of your home. Book a dog or puppy training session today.

Pet Grooming in Des Moines, IA

Cat & Dog Grooming is more than skin-deep -- it's essential care for a healthy life. Our certified groomers offer Cat & Dog Grooming services - from baths to nail trims to haircuts - that are designed to suit any need and budget so your pet looks good and feels great year-round. Earn Pals Rewards with each visit, book an appointment for your dog or cat today!

Pet Grooming in Des Moines, IA

Cat & Dog Grooming is more than skin-deep -- it's essential care for a healthy life. Our certified groomers offer Cat & Dog Grooming services - from baths to nail trims to haircuts - that are designed to suit any need and budget so your pet looks good and feels great year-round. Earn Pals Rewards with each visit, book an appointment for your dog or cat today!

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Petco Dog Training in Des Moines, IA

From puppies to seniors, we help dogs of all life stages put their best paw forward with positive Dog Training classes. We offer the tools and training you and your dog need to build a strong bond so you can enjoy a bright future together. Petco is pleased to announce that we offer Online Dog Training; training sessions in the comfort of your home. Book a dog or puppy training session today.

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Welcome to your Petco in Des Moines, IA!

Your neighborhood Petco is open and ready to welcome you back with new cleanliness and safety standards. Shop in-store or try our new curbside pickup service and save on your order with pick-up available in 1-2 hours.

Following guidance from the CDC, beginning Friday, May 21, facial coverings are optional for fully vaccinated guests in our Petco pet care centers, unless mandated by state or local government. Our Petco pet care center associates will continue wearing facial coverings while we carefully evaluate what this means within each local community. All other established safety protocols remain in place at all Petco pet care centers, distribution centers and national support centers.

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Des Moines Petco Pet Care Center

Discover pet supplies, care and food for all your valued friends at the Des Moines Petco Pet Care Center. Get help choosing the appropriate treats and food courtesy of Pet Care Center Associates at our Des Moines pet stores. Petco has high-quality solutions for your pets to live their best lives.


A new pet can bring a lot of happiness to your home, and our Des Moines pet store can help you find the right fit. Our Pet Care Center Associates can offer information on local and in-store adoption options or help you choose one of our reptiles, small animals, fish or birds to bring back to your house.


Onsite cat or dog grooming in Des Moines with help from our certified stylists will keep your cat or dog looking their best. Taking care of your pet is easy with some support from your local Petco Pet Care Center—found in SouthRidge Mall.


Taking your dog exploring is one of the best parts of having a canine companion, but if your dog doesn't listen well, that's not always possible. Find dog training classes in Des Moines with onsite puppy trainers or sign up for any of our online dog training classes and learn how to use positive reinforcement and teach social skills without leaving your house. Find dog training that is appropriate for every stage of your canine companion's life—from puppy to senior.


Our Pet Care Center Associates understand how much you value your pets' health and wellbeing and are happy to help you find the appropriate solutions and care for them. Along with food and treats that help keep your pet healthy, Petco has flea and tick solutions to help keep your cat or dog free of pests.


Trips to Fort Des Moines Park with your pet and friends are always a great time. Of course, you'll need to bring along a leash and some toys. At Petco you can shop with your pet to see which toys they like best before you buy, making it easier to choose interactive, appropriate toys that can keep your pet entertained for hours.


Caring for your fine-feathered or scaly friends is simple when you shop at your local Petco Pet Care Center. Check out our selection of terrariums, aquariums and bird cages to give your pet an engaging and healthy home, and pick up mealworms, bird food, live crickets, red wigglers or fish flakes to keep them well fed.


Purchasing the supplies, food and care your pet needs from your Des Moines pet shop is easy. You can come inside and browse, opt for Curbside Pickup or schedule a delivery. Petco's buy online, pickup in-store option makes it even easier to shop for your pet—do the shopping and checking out from home and simply come to the store to grab the items when you're in the neighborhood.


Petco has been the neighborhood resource for everything your pets need to lead a fulfilling, happy and healthy life since 1965. Allow us to be the health and wellness partners for you and your pets. Shop at the Des Moines Petco Pet Care Center at 1311 E. Army Post Rd., near Walgreens, Hy-vee Food Store and Ross Dress For Less, to find the products to keep your pet healthy and happy.


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Reptile Store

Reptiles can make great pets from the aquatic turtles to the sun-loving snakes. Shop your Des Moines Petco store to find reptiles for sale to add to your family. Our variety of pet reptiles include snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises, frogs and toads, hermit crabs and invertebrates. Selection can vary based on location, call to confirm availability. Once you have selected your pet reptile, begin assembling the perfect habitat for their species. Shop the reptile supply aisles for everything your new pet will need including a terrarium and tank, food, substrate, hideaways and more.

Freshwater Fish Store

Visit your Des Moines Petco store to view our freshwater fish available. Our vast selection of freshwater aquarium fish varies on what species are in store by location, contact your store for species availability. Our freshwater aquarium fish selection includes, but is not limited to Barbs, Bettas, Cichlid, Catfish, Danios and Minnows, Goldfish, Tetras and Sharks. At each Petco Aquatics Department, educated Petco partners are available to answer questions about the fish for sale, care required and essential supplies.

Reptile Food

Shop for tasty meals for your pet reptile. Your Des Moines Petco store carries a variety of menu options to satisfy your pet's hunger with nutrient dense foods. A balanced diet for your reptile can include, but not limited to, live crickets, mealworms and flies to frozen mice to dry reptile food. Our selection of reptile food can vary by store, contact your store to confirm availability.

Bird Store

Peruse the selection of birds for sale at your Des Moines Petco. Our pet birds for sale include cockatiels, parakeets, conures and finches. Each Petco location varies on what species are in store, please contact your Des Moines Petco store for availability. Learn more about each species of bird to determine which will make the best addition to your family from our live bird care sheets. Petco is your local bird store carrying essential supplies you need to provide your pet birds a habitat that can help keep them happy and healthy. Shop our bird cages, food, toys and more.

Small Pets for Sale

Browse our selection of small pets for sale as the perfect addition to your family. Our small pet options include ferrets, mice, rats, hamsters, chinchillas and guinea pigs. The small animals we have in store will vary by location, contact your Des Moines Petco store for availability. Consult your local veterinarian to make sure you and your family are ready to love and care for the new family member. Once you have decided which small pet to bring home, set up a habitat designed specifically for that species. Petco also carries everything you need to provide the perfect habitat for your new small pet including cages, feeders, tunnels, bedding and more. Refer to our Care Sheets on proper care of your new small pet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Petco Des Moines does not have a full-service vet hospital

No, Petco Des Moines does not provide vaccinations

Yes. Curbside pickup is available at Petco Des Moines. All of our products that are eligible for store pickup will show this option on the product's detail page.

Yes, Petco Des Moines is open right now with limited services and hours

All Petco stores are cleaned and sanitized daily as part of our normal business operations. In light of COVID-19, we're increasing the frequency and extent of those cleanings and taking proactive steps to ensure all Petco locations (including stores and our distribution and support centers) have ample hygiene and sanitation supplies available.

Out of an abundance of caution, we’re making disposable gloves and masks available to all Petco partners, and requiring that all partners wear masks while working in our stores. Additionally, we have installed plexiglass barriers in Petco stores located in areas that are highly impacted by COVID-19, and are in the process of making this safety feature available in stores nationwide.

Each Petco store has several hand sanitizer dispenser stations in place at varying locations throughout the store, and we've instructed our store teams to ensure hand sanitizer is also available at all checkout locations, grooming salons and other high traffic areas of the store.

Using in-store signage, we're encouraging customers to help us keep our communities safe by maintaining at least six feet of distance from others, limiting the number of people per shopping trips when possible, and other recommended precautions.

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Petco Full-Service Dog Grooming

Whether you’re looking for a fashionable makeover with a full-service bath and haircut, a quick trim or an a-la-carte service, your neighborhood Petco groomer is here to care for them completely.

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Mobile Grooming

Receive the same outstanding dog grooming services as you would at your local Petco store, but you can also enjoy 100% kennel-free, one-on-one time with our certified groomer in a climate-controlled mobile grooming station. Mobile grooming is a great option to assist pets who struggle with anxiety or nervousness with grooming since there is no crating or transportation needed.

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Positive Dog Training

Proper training is essential for you and your dog to live happily ever after. We offer group and individual classes for all ages of dogs based on a positive, rewards-based program you’ll both love.

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Pet Hospital

Creating healthier relationships between pets and pet parents starts with a healthy pet. Whether it's a simple vaccination or a full-service consultation, we care every step of the way.

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Vaccination Clinic

Don’t risk losing your dog or cat to a deadly disease. Bring your pet into the Vetco Vaccination Clinics where we offer a variety of affordable vaccinations care services to help ensure the health and well-being of your dog or cat.

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Self-service dog wash

Bathing your dog at home can be a messy process. Our in-store self-wash stations let you give them the quick, quality wash and leave the clean-up to us. We also provide shampoo and conditioner, so you can pop in and pop out with ease.

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Aquatics

Adding aquatic life to your home or workplace can be a complicated task. At Petco, our experts make it easy, and can help you quickly find the species, habitats, food and supplies you need to create your perfect world of water.

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JustFoodForDogs Pantry

Find daily meals, prescription food, treats and more at our in-store pantries. Freshly made at local kitchens and instantly frozen, JustFoodForDogs meals are delicious right out of the package.

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Adoption Habitats

Meet adoptable cats and kittens from your community, lovingly cared for right here at your Petco in partnership with a special local Animal Welfare Organization.

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Pet Insurance

Compare pet insurance rates and select the best plan for your pet.

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