About
St Tammany Pet Center is an old-school, independently owned pet shop in Slidell, LA that has stocked a little of everything for the neighborhood across decades of business. Alongside dog and cat supplies, reptile gear, and small animals, it keeps both freshwater and saltwater fish systems on display — which makes it one of the few spots where casual hobbyists can find freshwater and saltwater fish for sale in Slidell, LA without driving toward New Orleans. As a general pet and aquarium store it leans practical over boutique: aquarium supplies, fish food, and the kind of basic livestock a first tank or a refill run calls for.
Owner Mr. Raymond — "Mr. Ray" to regulars — is a fixture at the register, and longtime customers describe him and the staff as family after years of patronage.
He personally orders feeder crickets mid-week so they arrive fresh, and the shop carries bearded dragon and reptile accessories that can be hard to source locally. Recent visitors still single out the value: reasonable nail trims (one customer with four dogs noted prices far below the vet), quick five-minute services, and walk-in grooming that needs no appointment or stack of vet paperwork. Groomers like Ms.
Betty and Sue handle everything from poodle cuts to chihuahua trims, and plenty of dogs head home happy with a fresh bandana. The store is genuinely polarizing, so it is fair to walk in with eyes open. The space is cramped, and some recent reviewers call it dusty, hot, and ready for a refresh; the fish tanks in particular draw criticism for algae and upkeep, and the aging saltwater system has been a long-running sore point.
Still, for a no-frills, budget-friendly neighborhood fish and pet store in Slidell, LA — one where the owner knows your name and the livestock available is priced to move — St Tammany Pet Center stays a stop locals keep coming back to.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at St Tammany Pet Center in Slidell, LA
St Tammany Pet Center stocks freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Slidell, LA. As an aquarium store serving Slidell, LA, it also carries dry goods and fish food.
- Livestock & products
- Dry GoodsFish Food
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Old-school independent Slidell pet shop carrying both freshwater and saltwater fish
- Budget walk-in grooming with no appointment needed, priced well below chain stores
- Owner Mr. Raymond personally orders fresh feeder crickets mid-week
- Stocks bearded dragon and reptile accessories that are hard to find locally
- Decades of loyal regulars who treat the longtime staff like family
From keepers
Customer reviews
“This place needs a make over, and doesn't seem to care if the animals they are selling are happy!! They never have toys in their cages and look miserable 😔 especially the pherrets!! They should have hammoks and toys!! It's too cramped in that store and dusty and hot!!”
— Melissa Miner2.02 weeks ago“Great care of our little baby. The best dog groomers around ❤️”
— Elizabeth White5.03 weeks ago“Mr Ray is such a nice man. He is reasonable w nail trims. I have four dogs. Our vet charges $20/dog. Crazy.”
— Shelli Pericone5.0a month ago“Great people, great prices! Our dogs love going there.”
— jeffrey bergeron5.02 months ago“Fantastic. My Evie loves them”
— Cheryl Holzwarth5.03 months ago“Got 3 Chihuahuas nails cut. They came out of the room happy and jumping. 5 minute service each one”
— asiel cortigiani5.0Edited 3 months ago“Love coming here”
— Onika Lynn5.07 months ago“Good local pet store. Not just dogs & cats stuff. Affordable, no nonsense grooming. Overall, I liked it and would go back. A little of everything for purchase”
— Chris Bourgeois5.0a year ago“Two of my three dogs have come out with lasting anxiety about grooming, and both times they've been handled by Sue. I've called twice and stood in-store once to express my concerns about the responses they have to their visits, and the man always answers in a dismissive and almost condescending tone. If they care at all about you, your pets, or the relationship you build with them, it's very little.”
— Christopher H.2.0a year ago“Two of my three dogs have come out with lasting anxiety about grooming, and both times they've been handled by Sue. I've called twice and stood in-store once to express my concerns about the responses they have to their visits, and the man always answers in a dismissive and almost condescending tone. If they care at all about you, your pets, or the relationship you build with them, it's very little.”
— Chris H2.0a year ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (985) 649-6436 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting St Tammany Pet Center.