Family Pet & Aquarium in Nashua, New Hampshire is primarily a pet store focused on puppies, kittens, and small animals, with a modest aquarium section that rounds out the offerings. Despite having "Aquarium" in its name, the fish department plays a supporting role to the store's main attraction: a rotating selection of purebred and designer puppies that draw families through the door week after week. The puppy selection is genuinely impressive in variety — customers have found Japanese Chins, Shiba Inus, Miniature Pinschers, Bichons, Havanese, Golden Retrievers, and Shiffons (Brussels Griffon/Shih Tzu mixes) among the breeds available.
Staff members like Chrissy and Howie are frequently praised for walking customers through the process, matching temperaments to lifestyles, and following up with phone calls after purchase to check on new additions. Puppies come microchipped, vaccinated, and registered, which streamlines the experience considerably. The aquarium side is more limited.
The store stocks freshwater fish and basic supplies, but reviewers note a lack of live plants, driftwood, decorative rock, and brand variety. One knowledgeable fishkeeper raised concerns about staff attempting to acclimate figure eight puffers — a brackish species — entirely to freshwater, which suggests the aquatic expertise doesn't run deep. If you're after serious aquarium guidance or specialty equipment in Nashua, you may want to look elsewhere.
Beyond dogs and fish, the store carries small animals including bunnies, rats, and birds — a striking African grey parrot has held court in the back of the store, commanding attention and "keep your fingers to yourself" warnings. The store occupies a compact footprint, so expectations should be calibrated accordingly. Customer experiences are mixed — the majority of puppy buyers report healthy, happy pets years later, though occasional health issues like Giardia have surfaced.
The store's willingness to reimburse veterinary costs in those situations is a point in their favor. For Nashua residents seeking a puppy with hands-on support before and after purchase, this store delivers on that front reliably.
Scott Bradt
2 reviews
Got my beautiful miniature pintcher here about a year ago. She is the sweetest most loving little dog. I take her everywhere and she just brings so much joy not just to me but everyone she comes into contact with.
Brielle Dinoia
my rats had babies. mind you, i was told theyre the same gender. this is not okay brotha.
Mordecai Veldt
51 reviews
lovely local pet store
Sean Corcoran
204 reviews
Love it
Kaitlyn Smith
2 reviews
Rude, disrespectful staff. Dirty store, puppies look sickly and uncared for.
Cora Sloane
16 reviews
I got my bichon puppy Marilyn Monroe there just this past March and I love her so much! They are wonderful people there & care a lot about their animals. They made sure Marilyn was fully vaccinated and given the right food before she was ready to go home, she was already microchipped and registered and ready to be licensed. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a new puppy, especially small dogs like Marilyn. They make sure their dogs find the right owners who care for them.
Linda Ranucci
3 reviews
I put a deposit on a kitten I fell in love with. The day I went to pick her up, they sold the kitten to someone else!!!! I was very disappointed and would never buy from this store again!!!!!!!!!!!
ACETATOS Y VINILOS
33 reviews
Ok
Aparajita Mukherjee
41 reviews
Got our kitten and several fishes from this place.
Nidal Anber
12 reviews
I want to start by saying that I struggled with making a decision on whether to get a puppy from a store like this, a breeder, a shelter, etc. I read other reviews and heard the rumors about places like this getting their puppies from mills. I visited this store on a weekly basis for a few months, not only looking for the right puppy, but to also gauge how well the puppies are cared for. I was always greeted by friendly staff who offered their expertise on temperament, size, etc., they answered my questions, and listened to my wants and needs. They were quick to clean the kennels if a puppy had an accident, the pups always had food, water, and toys, and they had a gate in front of the kennels to stop visitors from sticking their fingers in the kennels constantly. In February 2024, I visited the store and was introduced to the puppy that I ended up taking home. I explained to the staff that this was my first puppy and I was looking for a mellow breed, small in size, with moderate exercise needs, etc., and that's exactly what I got. I took my new pup to the vet within a week of bringing him home. He did have Giardia which had to be treated, but the store worked with me and refunded me the cost of the medicine. I'm so glad I chose to work with this store to find my furry friend. He's almost 1.5 years old now, he's the best boy, and I couldn't be happier. Thank you!
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379 Amherst St # 15, Nashua, NH 03063
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February 7, 2026
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