About
M & M Pet Supplies Inc on Detroit's east side is the kind of neighborhood store that breeds lifelong loyalty. Multiple customers talk about shopping here since childhood, returning decade after decade for fish, birds, and supplies — a testament to the consistency and trust this family-run operation has built over the years. The store stocks tropical fish and aquarium supplies alongside a broad selection of pet food, bird supplies, and general pet care products.
One longtime customer mentioned the owner personally gifting them aquarium plants on a recent visit, a small gesture that speaks volumes about the relationships cultivated here. The shop carries live plants for freshwater aquariums, and the staff is noted for their deep knowledge of domesticated animals, able to guide customers through fish care, bird selection, and tank setup with genuine expertise. The store is clean and well-organized, and while some customers note that prices run higher than chain competitors and there's little room for negotiation or special deals, many feel the personalized service and product quality justify the premium.
Birds are a notable draw — one reviewer specifically praised their bird selection and has purchased exclusively from M & M for years. The atmosphere is welcoming and unhurried, a stark contrast to the impersonal aisles of big-box pet retailers. For Detroit residents looking for a pet store where the staff remembers your name, knows your tank, and will take the time to answer your questions, M & M Pet Supplies has been earning that kind of devotion for generations.
It's a neighborhood institution built on trust, knowledge, and genuine care for both pets and the people who love them.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Beloved Detroit neighborhood pet store with multi-generational customer loyalty
- Live aquarium plants and tropical freshwater fish available
- Notable bird selection with knowledgeable staff
- Owner known for personal customer relationships and generous gestures
- Clean, well-organized store with extensive pet supply inventory
From keepers
Customer reviews
“MARTIN would be proud.!!!”
— Russell Ray3.0a month ago“Brake service just very pricey”
— nathaniel whitfield3.06 months ago“Very helpful.Reasonable prices”
— Sugar Street Sweets4.08 months ago“Kind of high prices and they won't work with you on any prices at all everything is a final price and if your having and wish to sale back they give you a very low low low ball price no matter if you're done business with them for years.smh but this is a very clean establishment their prices is way too high and like I said they are never willing to work out any sort of deals they never have specials at all. Just a neighborhood pet store only.”
— Jacqueline Butler2.0Edited 9 months ago“Great experience. Very friendly and knowledgeable”
— James Riley5.010 months ago“I love m&m pet store there so friendly I been dealing with them since I was little and I have never had a problem I buy all my birds from them gotta love ur friendly neighborhood stores”
— Mizz.Crisma Luvv5.010 months ago“This Pet Supply is loaded with hidden gems and employees with a wealth of knowledge & information on domesticated animals. Skip Petco and the other chain stores and give them a try. I'm sure you'll be pleased.”
— Angela Thomas (Angie T.)5.011 months ago“My favorite pet store I’ve been going here since I was a little kid😊”
— Daijah Hobbs5.011 months ago“I love this let store. The only pet store I will go to. I have been going here since I was a little girl. The owner even gave me some free plants to put in my aquarium the last time I went and told him how long I have been a customer.”
— April Williams5.0a year ago“Good People take care of Good People & These guys are Good People.”
— Marvin Phillips (Marvelous Marv)5.0Edited a year ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (313) 882-3944 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting M & M Pet Supplies Inc.