About
Joe's Pet Place is a family-owned fish store and neighborhood pet shop in Rock Springs, WY that has built a genuinely loyal following across Sweetwater County, the kind of place where staff like Deanann know regulars and their pets by name. While the shop carries supplies for dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and small mammals, its freshwater fish corner is what keeps tank-keepers coming back. One family recounted setting up their toddler's very first aquarium here: the woman running the counter, dressed up and on her day off, still walked them through picking compatible community fish, shared a week's worth of care tips, and helped them recover when they hit a few early snags.
That patient, in-person guidance is the heart of the experience. If you're searching for freshwater fish for sale in Rock Springs, WY, Joe's is the local alternative to driving to a chain. Shoppers regularly note the selection runs broader and higher quality than nearby big-box stores, and if a specific item isn't on the shelf the team will track it down and order it in for you to pick up in person.
" Beyond the aquariums, the store stocks reptiles and gear (one customer happily brought home a ball python with all the supplies and know-how to care for it), parakeets and other birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, and what locals swear are the best crickets in Sweetwater County. Joe's also runs walk-in dog grooming and a trusted boarding kennel that handles everything from overnight stays to month-long stretches, with staff who greet the dogs like old friends. For Rock Springs residents who want compatibility advice for a new tank, freshwater fish available in person, and a small shop that prioritizes relationships over transactions, Joe's Pet Place delivers a community-centered visit a chain simply can't match.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Joe's Pet Place in Rock Springs, WY
Joe's Pet Place stocks freshwater fish for sale in Rock Springs, WY. As a fish store serving Rock Springs, WY, it also offers aquarium consultations.
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- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Freshwater community fish with hands-on compatibility advice for first-time tank owners
- Staff like Deanann know regulars and their pets by name
- Will special-order any item not on the shelf for in-store pickup
- Walk-in dog grooming plus trusted short- and long-term boarding
- Also stocks reptiles, ball pythons, parakeets, small mammals, and crickets
From keepers
Customer reviews
“They are really wonderful people to work with you”
— Lacindy Gentry5.02 weeks ago“Staff is helpful. Store is clean”
— Sereniti Siler5.04 weeks ago“These guys were awesome bought a ball python today they had all the supplies and knowledge to properly care for my new pet. Her name is lulu.”
— Issac Howard5.02 months ago“I Love this place! Best pest shop I've ever seen and my dogs love the people there! They groom my dogs alot better than petsmart too. Beautiful snakes and birds as well!”
— SSJI Neon5.03 months ago“The folks are very friendly and very helpful with your pet needs. We bought 2 parakeets,we are very pleased with them. Great place!🤠👸”
— Robert Wslker5.04 months ago“I love Joe's Pet Place! They are the best Groomers in town my Zoey looked so amazing after her hair cut.Thank you so much.”
— Alicia Hill5.0a week ago“Did a great job taking care of our two dogs for a month”
— Pete P5.0a month ago“Always a good experiance. Good products and good advice.”
— Cora Botello5.0a month ago“I love the talking bird and the staff is friendly”
— Tiffany Trembath4.02 months ago“Great small local pet store!”
— Ronda Hefner5.06 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (307) 362-2118 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Joe's Pet Place.