Petco

4.3
1122 reviews

About

Pet Store
Visit your Normal Pet Store located at 1700 East College Avenue Suite 1 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
1700 E College Ave, Normal, IL
61761, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,116 reviews
5 stars
642
4 stars
276
3 stars
105
2 stars
27
1 star
66

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Knowledge

Customers frequently praised the staff for their knowledge and helpfulness, particularly in the fish and reptile sections.

Customer Service

While many reviews highlighted excellent customer service, there were notable complaints about slow checkout and unhelpful responses during returns.

Grooming Issues

Several customers reported negative experiences with grooming services, citing poor results and unprofessional behavior from groomers.

Inventory Problems

Customers expressed frustration over frequent stock shortages and unavailability of specific items, impacting their shopping experience.

Store Cleanliness

The store was generally described as clean and well-organized, although some reviews mentioned issues with dirtiness and disorganization.
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    Mark Smith
    4 days ago
    5.0
    Stopped in today following thru with my research on beginning a terrarium and vivarium. Amanda was amazing. What a help, spent time with me, educating and explaining. I’ll be back because of her. Thanks Amanda.
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    Roxanne Foster
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    Our pup gets his nails trimmed, ears and teeth cleaned once a month. Everyone always makes him feel comfortable and they do a great job.
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    Divya Chakravarthy
    Nov 8, 2025
    1.0
    It’s unfortunate we can’t give 0 stars. What a terrible experience. Despite explicitly telling them not to cut too short, they shaved my dog practically down to the skin — in winter, no less! When asked about it their reply was it will grow back and we will add it to notes for next time. SERIOUSLY, next time? We told them we are disappointed and they have made it super weird. And she cooly reply oh sorry I will hold him here until you pay and come back. On close inspection at home we noticed some areas were cut so close to the skin that you can literally see bare patches — it’s uncomfortable and unsafe for a dog in cold weather. You’d think professional groomers would have the basic sense or experience to make a judgment call or at least double-check before doing something irreversible. It’s unbelievable how badly they botched this. Pet parents, beware — avoid PETCO grooming at all costs. If you can’t get an appointment with PetSmart, you’ll honestly do a better job grooming at home yourself. Honestly, I want to put the groomer’s name here, but a basic sense of decency is holding me back — clearly something they lacked when handling my dog.
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    Tomas Gonzalez
    Nov 5, 2025
    5.0
    The employees of Petco are very courteous respectful and down to earth they're very helpful and anything you want
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    Andrew Deady
    Nov 5, 2025
    1.0
    ZERO STARS worst individuals in this building absolutely should be closed @petco #petco

Frequently Asked Questions About Petco

Does the Petco Normal location have a vet hospital?

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

Does Petco Normal offer vaccinations?

Yes, Petco Normal provides vaccinations.