--- type: store name: "Lou's Pet Shop" city: "Grosse Pointe Woods" state: "MI" rating: 4.8 reviews: 1192 url: https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/grosse-pointe-woods/lous-pet-shop --- # Lou's Pet Shop Fish store in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan - **Address**: 20779 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236 - **Phone**: (313) 885-1560 - **Website**: [www.louspetshop.com/](http://www.louspetshop.com/) - **Rating**: 4.8/5 (1192 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Saturday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM | ## About Walk into Lou's Pet Shop in Grosse Pointe Woods and you'll immediately notice this isn't your typical pet store. A giant sulcata tortoise patrols the aisles like a friendly security guard, a lovebird wolf-whistles at passersby, and a free-roaming parrot perches calmly on an open stand, happy to greet visitors. It's part pet shop, part interactive zoo, and the atmosphere draws families back again and again. Lou's carries a staggering variety of animals — ball pythons, bearded dragons, cockatiels, parakeets, rabbits, stingrays, and a memorable giant toad among them. Many of the animals are hand-raised, and staff regularly let customers hold and interact with potential pets before buying. One reviewer fell in love with a cockatiel named Harold after a staff member placed him on her hand, and Harold now runs the house. The freshwater fish section includes eye-catching species like stingrays, and tanks throughout the store are kept spotless. What sets Lou's apart from big-box competitors is the depth of its inventory beyond cats and dogs. Reptile keepers rely on the shop for mealworms, specialty food, and supplies that are hard to find elsewhere. Turtle owners report that Lou's consistently stocks the specific food their pets need when other stores run dry. The supply selection is broad enough that customers routinely say they can find everything they need in one trip. The staff earns consistent praise for practical expertise. When a customer called about a sick bearded dragon, employee Donnie recommended an electrolyte product that resolved the issue the same day, saving a vet visit. The owner is frequently mentioned as approachable and hands-on. Cleanliness is a recurring theme — despite housing dozens of species, the store is remarkably odor-free and well-maintained. Lou's offers a 14-day return policy on animals and reasonable pricing across the board. For anyone in the Grosse Pointe Woods area looking for a pet shop with personality, live animals you can actually meet before taking home, and a staff that genuinely knows their stuff, Lou's delivers an experience that's hard to replicate. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater - **Livestock & Products**: Dry Goods, Fish Food - **Services**: Consultation - **Known For**: Reptiles & Amphibians, Knowledgeable Staff ## Highlights - Free-roaming giant tortoise, parrot, and lovebird create an interactive atmosphere - Impressive variety of exotic animals including stingrays, ball pythons, and cockatiels - Immaculately clean tanks and enclosures with virtually no odor - Knowledgeable staff who offer hands-on animal interactions before purchase - Deep inventory of specialty pet supplies including hard-to-find reptile and turtle food ## Customer Reviews **"chani gold"** - 5/5 - 3 days ago > Best pet store! Very nice staff. **"Pura Vida"** - 5/5 - 4 days ago > This is a beautiful store with many different animals. Everything is very clean. The staff is very helpful. Children are allowed to touch and hold some of the animals. A truly unique and wonderful experience. Highly recommended. **"Finn Emery"** - 5/5 - Edited 6 days ago > This place is amazing!:) animals are healthy and well taken care of. i got a ball python here sone time ago, n he's still up n goin!>:3 **"M N"** - 5/5 - 2 weeks ago > 1000/100 **"Ken k"** - 5/5 - Edited 2 weeks ago > Love this store. There is so many different animals here. All the animal cages and tanks are spotless. Great place to go, very friendly **"Rebekah Edwards"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > Coolest pet shop ever. There's a huge bunny and tortoise that roam the place and this cute love bird that wolf whistles. **"Anthony Bartal"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > They always have the only food that my turtle will eat when other stores are out. I'll only coming here for my pet supplies from now on. **"Paige P"** - 5/5 - a month ago > Such a wonderful shop! All of the workers are so friendly and knowledgeable. My toddler loves visiting Lou’s! **"Kenneth Hogard"** - 5/5 - a month ago > Nice and clean the store is **"Michael Jackson"** - 5/5 - a month ago > A very wide and unique variety of animals ## Nearby Stores - [Dutch Family Reef: Aquarium Maintenance and Design (DFR Aquatics)](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/byron-center/dutch-family-reef-aquarium-maintenance-and-design-dfr-aquatics) - Byron Center, MI - 5.0/5 - [Michigan Aquarium Services](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/troy/michigan-aquarium-services) - Troy, MI - 5.0/5 - [Cherry Corals](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/livonia/cherry-corals) - Livonia, MI - 4.9/5 - [Detroit Reef Club](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/ferndale/detroit-reef-club) - Ferndale, MI - 4.9/5 - [Aquallations](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/traverse-city/aquallations) - Traverse City, MI - 4.8/5 - [Aquatic Innovation](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/flint/aquatic-innovation) - Flint, MI - 4.8/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/grosse-pointe-woods/lous-pet-shop)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*