Oscar Reviews Local Pet Stores in Humboldt County

Arcata Pet Supply:

600 F St, Arcata, CA 95521

Store Hours

10 am - 6 pm everyday

This is the store my dad takes me to most often. It’s on the smaller side, but it still has a big selection. They have food and supplies for dogs, cats, rodents, birds, and fish. There is even a room of fish and birds you can purchase. They have a lot of unique leashes, ranging from 1 foot to 50 feet. They also have a wall of toys that I enjoy perusing. The staff were very kind and gave me treats, which made me happy. I really wanted to say hi to the store mascot, a small gray parrot named Seven, but she didn’t want to say hi back. My favorite treat to get here is the salmon skin roll.

Humboldt Pet Supply:

145 G St Arcata, CA 95521

Store Hours

Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm

This store was very fancy! I really enjoyed smelling all the different bones they had for sale. Their store mainly caters to dog and cat owners, but they also had a small section for rodents. If you want your dog decked out in the fanciest, sturdiest gear, this is the place to be. They have lots of colorful harnesses, sweaters and jackets for you to choose from. They also had little dog mannequins to display their sweaters on; it took me a minute to realize they weren’t real dogs. The staff were very welcoming to me and my dad; one of them gave me not one treat, but two! My favorite treat from here is the pig ears.

Fin-N-Feather:

2931 F St, Eureka, CA 95501

Store Hours

Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm

This is the biggest pet store you can find in Humboldt. They have supplies for any animal you could have, like dogs, cats, rodents, fish, birds, and reptiles. They have a room of reptiles and a room of fish that you can buy, along with any supplies you may need for their tanks. They have some birds, rats, mice, and guinea pigs for sale too. At this point, I already knew the drill, so I went and picked out a freeze-dried duck heart as my treat while we were looking around. Apparently, you’re supposed to “pay” for it first, so my dad apologized to the cashier and gave them a dollar. They gave my dad some free sample treats so that I didn’t take anymore duck hearts.

Myrtle Avenue Pet Center: 2725 Hubbard Lane, Eureka, CA 95501

Store Hours

Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Sunday Closed

I’ll admit, I was a little apprehensive about this store because it’s right next to Myrtle Avenue Veterinary Hospital, where my dad takes me to get my vaccines. One of the staff offered me treats to help me feel better, and he told my dad that I had very cool freckles. Most of their food and supplies are for dogs and cats, but they had a very small selection for birds and fish. They also had a wide variety of sizes of sweaters and vests for dogs large and small. There were also lots of leashes and harnesses, so you’ll find the right combination for your pet. Unfortunately, the smaller treats were up on a counter in containers with lids, so I couldn’t sneak any. To reward myself for being so brave, I picked out the yak cheese chew as my treat from this store.

Northern California Pet Supply and Grooming: 1580 Nursery Way, Suite F, McKinleyville, CA 95519

Store Hours

Monday - Saturday: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

This store is one of my favorites because of all the toys they have and the large buffet-style table of treats. They have a lot of Chuck-It and Kong brand toys, which are sturdy enough to withstand my strong teeth. They also have a small collection of dog sweaters and a separate room for cat supplies. This pet store sets itself apart from others in Humboldt with its own dog and cat rescue program, a self-serve bathing station, and grooming services. Sometimes you can see the store cat, Scarface, wandering around or hanging out in the “cat condo.” The cashier was very friendly and gave me extra yummy treats. Going to all these pet stores is hard work, so I decided to get a dried pig’s foot as my final reward.