About
Blackwinds Pet Supplies sits on Military Road in Niagara Falls, NY, and it's the kind of family-owned shop where first-time visitors tend to become decade-long regulars. It serves every sort of pet owner — dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, guinea pigs — but among local aquarists its freshwater fish section has quietly built a loyal following for people who'd rather skip the big-box route. Walk in and you may be greeted before any human says hello: the resident store cats, including a large black "void" cat, roam the aisles and have become minor neighborhood celebrities.
Past the feline welcoming committee is a well-stocked fish department with filters, bioballs, and the gear you need to set up and maintain a freshwater tank. One regular came in shopping for supplies for a new tank, found the prices outstanding, and swore off Petco on the spot. The staff are the real draw.
Reviewers single out employees like Felicia for being patient, genuinely knowledgeable, and quick to recommend the right product — whether that's a filter and biological media for your setup or feeder insects and food for the rest of the household. The advice runs deep enough that one customer credits the team with keeping their fantail goldfish alive and thriving for more than five years through repeated visits and consultations. If you're hunting for freshwater fish near me or a hardy fantail goldfish for sale in Niagara Falls, NY, this is a counter where someone will actually talk through your water and your tank before you buy.
Alongside the aquarium aisle, Blackwinds keeps live fish, small animals, and birds available in Niagara Falls, NY for sale and adoption, plus a strong wall of premium pet foods at prices that hold their own locally. The shop is clean, well-organized, and stocked with quality brands that can be hard to find around town — exactly what you want from a neighborhood fish store that remembers your name and your tank.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Blackwinds Pet Supplies in Niagara Falls, NY
Blackwinds Pet Supplies stocks goldfish and freshwater fish for sale in Niagara Falls, NY. As a fish store serving Niagara Falls, NY, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- GoldfishAquarium Equipment
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-owned Niagara Falls shop on Military Road with over a decade of loyal regulars
- Knowledgeable staff (reviewers name Felicia) who troubleshoot tanks and are credited with keeping a fantail goldfish thriving 5+ years
- Resident store cats, including a large black "void" cat, greet shoppers at the door
- Freshwater fish supplies — filters, bioballs, and tank gear — at prices regulars call outstanding
- Live fish, small animals, and birds available for sale and adoption; will special-order items not in stock
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Definitely the best place for better pet food and feeder insects. My cat requires a specific food (Farmina Urinary) and Blackwinds always has the large bag, at a competitive price. Added bonus, they seem to really know their stuff, versus big box pet stores.”
— Jennifer Stevenson5.0a week ago“Great service”
— James Bellina5.02 weeks ago“Great customer service.”
— Andrea White5.04 weeks ago“Love this place. They only place I go for my cats and dogs food and other things. Staff is amazing ! Felicia is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful recommending things for my animals. Their prices are great and service is even better ❤️”
— Crystal Vancuran5.0a month ago“First time stopping in today, will definitely be coming back and making this my main pet store! Staff was very kind and able to recommend a few different things for my dog who had an upset stomach. Great selection and reasonable prices.”
— Chloe MacLean5.0a month ago“I usually come here for cat food and some other miscellaneous things, but after my experience here the other day its safe to say I will never be back! I found a pattern every time I come in that the manager with red hair is being overly rude to the two younger girls I see in there and is always sitting down while sending them off to do things. Her behavior has been a bother to me a few times I've come in, but I decided to let it go until now. Usually when I come by I talk to the sweet younger girl with the piercings, but she was in the back area so I asked the manager a question about the cat food and her personal phone rang very loudly through the rest of our conversation. When coming back to check out, she was very snappy and rude. When one of the girls asked her a question, she rolled her eyes and shooed her out of the way saying, "Move!" and I seriously couldn't believe my eyes! Also- ZERO customer service! Will NOT be back.”
— Isabel Holten2.0a month ago“Very high prices. Ridiculously high.”
— frank finlan3.02 months ago“I have mixed emotions about this place. Very pricey. Great selection of dog food and all kinds of treats. I spend a couple of hundred dollars every time. Not very customer friendly. Never anyone to help you. Always boxes in the aisles. And they don’t like you to bring your dog in because they have cats that run around and one hates dogs. I was told to watch my dog because of this.”
— Margeaux3.04 months ago“Great place with nice folks”
— Micheal Mack5.04 months ago“They're always lovely. Haven't seen the store cats in a few visits though, the big round "void" cat usually helps me pick out items for my own cats!😂”
— Tavi Ackerson5.0a day ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (716) 297-1751 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Blackwinds Pet Supplies.