About
Pet Place in DuBois, Pennsylvania is a general pet store that stocks fish alongside reptiles, rodents, and small animals. Reviews paint a deeply mixed picture of the store, with opinions ranging sharply from enthusiastic praise to serious concern. On the aquatic side, some customers note a large fish selection, though specifics about species or variety are scarce in reviews.
The store appears to focus primarily on freshwater fish, and at least one visitor described the selection favorably. However, multiple reviewers have raised troubling concerns about the condition of aquatic livestock, with one frequent visitor reporting dead fish on repeated visits and describing the holding setups as inadequate. The broader store experience is similarly polarizing.
One reviewer praised the cleanliness, calling everything "immaculate" and noting the absence of the typical pet store smell, while others described the animal enclosures as "sad and dirty looking" and overcrowded — particularly for reptiles and small animals. Staff interactions also vary widely: some customers found employees friendly and helpful, while others experienced being ignored for extended periods or struggled to reach anyone by phone, a frustration especially felt by those traveling from a distance. Pet Place occupies a space in DuBois where dedicated aquarium shops are not abundant, so for local fishkeepers it may serve as a convenient stop for basic freshwater livestock.
The store carries feeder animals as well, which draws some customers from surrounding areas. But the inconsistency in animal care standards and customer service is hard to overlook. Prospective visitors should go in with realistic expectations, inspect livestock carefully before purchasing, and be prepared for an experience that may not match what they'd find at a specialty aquarium retailer.
For DuBois residents looking for freshwater fish, it's one of the closer options — but the reviews suggest it's wise to assess conditions in person before committing to a purchase.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Large fish selection reported by some visitors
- General pet store carrying fish, reptiles, rodents, and small animals
- Feeder animals available
- Conveniently located for DuBois-area fishkeepers
- Highly inconsistent reviews on animal care and store conditions
From keepers
Customer reviews
“extremely unethical setups, even for temporary holding. no animals here will be taken care of at all. half the aquatic animals are dead everytime i decide to torture myself by going inside. i know people want to save the animals from places like this, but otherwise please do not support this business.”
— natalie russo1.04 weeks ago“Sad and dirty looking set ups for the reptiles, some were overcrowded. I asked about one of the snakes and the guy at the counter seemed too preoccupied. It wasn’t busy in there. My son and I stood back there for 20 minutes and no one cared to see if we wanted help. Probably wouldn’t buy from here anyway after seeing the set ups.”
— Stacy Ceprish2.0a month ago“Friendly and helpful staff. Great fish selection. Reptiles, rodents and a very cute puppy as well. I have never been in such a clean pet store! Everything was immaculate and there was none of the expected “pet store smell.””
— Carrie Kolesar5.02 months ago“Won’t ever answer there phones I love 30 minutes away and don’t ever want to waist a trip to get feeder mice but they never answer poor customer service”
— Scotty Kessler Jr.1.03 months ago“Was okay”
— Teresa Bailor3.06 months ago“This place was so dull and depressing. I felt so bad for all the animals in the cages, especially the rabbits who had a small cage for two of them and no wheel or anything. Just sitting there. My heart broke for all of them”
— Patience Kanehl1.06 months ago“Large selection friendly staff.”
— Joseph Lee5.06 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (814) 371-1936 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Pet Place.