Petco

4.3
412 reviews

About

Pet StorePet supply storePetco
Visit your Del Mar Pet Store located at 2749 Via De La Valle for all of your animal nutrition, pet supplies and grooming needs. Our mission at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People.

Details

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Location

Petco
2749 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA
92014, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
398 reviews
5 stars
249
4 stars
85
3 stars
34
2 stars
6
1 star
24

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

While many customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, there were notable complaints about a lack of empathy in certain situations, particularly regarding grooming and policy enforcement.

Grooming Experience

Several reviews highlighted issues with the grooming services, including poor handling of pets and unsatisfactory results, leading to some customers deciding not to return.

Product Availability

Customers frequently mentioned that certain items were out of stock, which affected their shopping experience, although the store was generally well-stocked.

Store Environment

The store was often described as clean, organized, and welcoming, with a good selection of pet supplies and a positive atmosphere.
  • KY
    Kenneth Yaros
    Jan 4, 2026
    5.0
    Very pleasant experience at the Del Mar Petco on via de la Valle. Went in to buy some supplements and one of the groomers who used to groom our little dog came over to ask how he was. Brody had a mini-stroke about 9 months ago and petco could no longer groom him so I was frankly amazed that she came over to chat and to see a new picture we had of him. Very friendly and helpful staff!
  • LG
    Lisa Galin
    Dec 12, 2025
    5.0
    The staff at the Del Mar location are consistently amazing!
  • MN
    Maka Nui
    Dec 7, 2025
    5.0
    Always great supplies and friendly service!!
  • BH
    Benjamin Hidy
    Nov 26, 2025
    1.0
    We have shopped here a lot in the past for our pets. What makes me sad is today we called with a question about unused/unopened cat litter we purchased here, as we don’t need it any longer because our cat recently passed away. The person we talked to had no empathy, did not say condolences, and remained matter of fact to the policies in what seemed to be an uninterested way. The cold heartedness of it was upsetting. It’s policy, which we understand. But there was no humanness to them. This is so different from our experience with Chewy which goes to such great lengths to support pet owners, especially in loss of beloved fur family. Petco has lost our business over this customer service interaction. Policy may be policy, but the experience with Chewy is so much better.
  • LP
    LakeSM Petsitter
    Nov 10, 2025
    4.0
    Smaller store very friendly helpful employees. Limited selections especially aquarium/ terrarium pet supplies. From what I hear there is at least one decent groomer at this location. Times are hard and other than nearby boutique pet stores, Petco has the absolute highest prices on everything. I only shop here on occasion due to convenience. As a customer if I have to shop online to buy items unavailable in their stores I shop wherever costs less, Petco website does have better deals if you buy online and pick up.My experience the filtering to find a specific product or diet and availability for pick is time consuming and frustrating.

Frequently Asked Questions About Petco

Does the Petco Del Mar location have a vet hospital?

No, Petco Del Mar does not have a full-service vet hospital.

Does Petco Del Mar offer vaccinations?

Yes, Petco Del Mar provides vaccinations.