Petco

4.3
923 reviews

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Pet StorePet supply storeAquarium ShopPetco
Visit your Chicago Pet Store located at 6236 N. Western Ave. 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
6236 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
60659, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
910 reviews
5 stars
585
4 stars
160
3 stars
65
2 stars
31
1 star
69

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Friendliness

Many customers praised the staff for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, although there were some reports of rudeness from specific employees.

Grooming Issues

Several reviews highlighted poor experiences with grooming services, including long wait times, unprofessional behavior, and dissatisfaction with the quality of grooming.

Store Condition

Customers noted issues with the store's cleanliness and organization, including poor lighting and messy conditions.

Product Availability

While some customers found the product selection satisfactory, others reported issues with empty shelves and limited availability of certain items.

Customer Service

There were mixed reviews regarding customer service, with some customers experiencing helpful interactions while others faced long wait times and unhelpful responses.
  • LR
    Lauren Reeves
    5 days ago
    5.0
    Awesome store. Friendly staff! Ton's of options for cat items!
  • JJ
    Joshua Jung
    Jan 4, 2026
    1.0
    I am writing to formally complain about an extremely poor customer service experience related to an online purchase and return with Petco. I ordered a 40-lb cat litter online. The package was delivered broken, with the box damaged and litter spilled everywhere. This alone was unacceptable. My wife contacted Petco customer service requesting a replacement, but we were told that phone support could not help and that the item must be returned to a local Petco store. I went to the Petco location at 6236 N Western Ave, carrying the damaged 40-lb litter. The store manager, Cairo could not locate the order and he needs Petco app to find it but he App was was on my wife’s phone. As a result, I had to return home to retrieve her phone. I asked a very reasonable question: whether I could leave the 40-lb damaged box at the store while I went home and came back. The manager refused and told me I had to take it with me. This forced me to carry and transport a heavy, broken box back and forth, wasting time and causing unnecessary physical strain. The round trip took approximately 15 minutes and was entirely avoidable. When I returned with my wife’s phone, I showed him the app and two photos clearly indicating that the order was split. Only then did he locate the order using the second tracking number and process the refund. This raises a serious question: Why could the order not be found initially when the split shipment information was already visible?(it's clearly show that the order was split on the picture I showed him at the store) And more importantly, why was I treated in a way that made the return process unnecessarily difficult and burdensome? While the damaged delivery itself was frustrating, what upset me most was the lack of consideration and poor treatment during the return process. Customers should not be made to suffer because of Petco’s delivery and system issues. As a result of this experience, I have already decided that my family will no longer use Petco, even if prices are lower than competitors such as Amazon. I will also be sharing this experience with friends and family and specifically advising them to avoid the Petco location at 6236 N Western Ave. I expect this complaint to be taken seriously and addressed appropriately. This level of service is unacceptable from a company of Petco’s size.
  • SS
    SHE SHE
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    I frequent this Petco whenever I am in the area and in need of things for my pet. The staff here are pretty helpful.
  • HA
    Hamza Abdullah
    Dec 27, 2025
    1.0
    I’ve been going to this Petco for a long time, and most of the staff are genuinely friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, there is one female employee with curly hair who works as a cashier and also does dog training on Saturdays who is consistently extremely rude and has a serious attitude problem. Whenever she’s at the register, I actually hesitate to check out. When I’ve asked her for help finding products, she’s been dismissive and unhelpful, often just saying “I don’t know” and walking away. There’s no effort to assist at all, and the attitude is always negative. Because of these repeated experiences, I won’t be returning to this location. I’ll be switching to Chewy, which is far more reliable and consistently available.
  • SG
    Sky Gazelle
    Nov 22, 2025
    5.0
    This location is very reliable. I can always get what my cat needs on any given day. And, the team members are typically very nice and helpful.

Frequently Asked Questions About Petco

Does the Petco West Ridge location have a vet hospital?

No, Petco West Ridge does not have a full-service vet hospital.

Does Petco West Ridge offer vaccinations?

Yes, Petco West Ridge provides vaccinations.