Parkview Pet Supplies

In 2009 I wrote a review calling the owner, Joe, a sweetheart. This was my impression of him then and the couple years prior, as a fairly frequent customer. Then something happened to Joe… He became a jerk. Either that or he’d been hiding behind a façade the years prior. I stopped going in after a mildly traumatizing experience with him being downright mean and condescending toward me in the summer of 2010. Glad you had to close, Joe.

They are completely closed. Only things remaining are empty shelves and the sign. It’s too bad as many of us prefer small businesses. This guy seemed to be too involved in the politics of dog food production rather than selling it. Sorry to see he is closed but not surprised after my prior experience.

I’m so bummed to see that Parkview closed down. I just drove there to pick up dog food. Seemed sudden, as I was just here a few weeks ago and it had fully stocked shelves. Hours and everything has been taken down and the phone is disconnected-​I guess they aren’t just moving :(

Eighteen years ago when I was starting my business, I went around to the neighborhood pet stores to introduce myself. Parkview had just moved to this new location. The owner was planting flowers in front of the store and he was so dismissive it was like a slap in the face. Just trying to be friendly! Since then, my business has grown quite a bit, but I avoid shopping there. A couple times over the years it was unavoidable, and I found the exact same attitude.

Seven years ago I stated that this was a great place to shop. Since my original review, Parkview Pet Supplies has grown in quality, service, and product offering.
Joe, the owner, is frequently on hand and knows his pet food like no one else in the business.
**Need help finding food for finicky dog who has allergies? Not a challenge. Parkview Pet has a variety of high quality foods featuring uncommon proteins as the basis (no grain).
**Is your cat choosing not to eat but to scream? Head on over to pick up some different foods to help calm the little beast.
Foods, treats, toys, bedding, leashes-​you name it they have it. So lucky to have them close by!

Joe is a very personable owner who knows his customers. Parkview Pet Supplies has all the natural and healthy stuff you will want for your fury one. Love the mom and pop atmosphere and will continue to support «the little guy.»

I’ve lived here for two years and have passed by this place a million times. Now that I’ve been in, I will never shop at another big-​box pet store again!
I called ahead on a Saturday to see if they had cat nail clippers. The woman on the phone was cheery and very helpful, providing the brand name and price within seconds of my call.
When I arrived 30 minutes later, everyone greeted me as if I was their best friend, and the woman from the phone had kept the clippers behind the counter for me.
The store isn’t very big, but they do carry a lot of brands (food/​litter) that are difficult to find in other stores — organic/​natural alternatives. The service alone was enough to get me to come back.
Thanks, Parkview Pet Supplies!

Here’s a store owner who values ethical consumption. He stopped carrying Innova (a very popular brand) b/​c they were bought by Procter & Gamble, which conducts horrific experiments on animals. (Yes, P&G tortures cats & dogs & rats just like the ones you love so much. Stop using their stuff.) That clinched my loyalty to this store.
He also doesn’t hesitate to offer a refund or exchange. When our cat suddenly stopped eating his dry food (the kibble was also smaller), I called to see if they had changed the formula. When the owner heard this, he immediately told me to come in for a refund, even without a receipt. He decided to stop carrying that brand. (and lest you grumble about my using dry food for a cat, I use it for treats, b/​c he loves it so much!)
I could probably get a better deal online (although I haven’t checked yet), but those places also sell brands that conduct pretty cruel tests on the very animals they’re supposed to be feeding. What’s up with that? I’m spending my money here, thanks very much.

The owner is educated about animals. Affordable prices and friendly. Parking is good. Good selection and array of supplies.

Prices are virtually identical to larger chain stores, but the owner and staff are more friendly. There is no downside to shopping here.

Our pit bull Roxie would give Parkview Pet Supplies 10 stars if she could! She loves it so much that she’ll start pulling on the leash like crazy if we get within a block of the place. Joe and his staff are fantastic — very knowledgeable, and they obviously care about their customers. My partner and I recently took in a stray kitten and went to Parkview to buy supplies for it. Not only did Joe give us some invaluable advice, he sent us away with both dry and wet food for the kitten, on the house!
This isn’t just a great pet store, it’s an important part of our community. So fellow Edgewater pet lovers: just keep walking past that overpriced, impersonal Petco offshoot that opened up at Berwyn and come see Joe instead!

There is nothing like a small business owner who is truly devoted to providing the best products and services to members of the community. Joe the owner is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of pet care including nutrition, health and behavior and only carries products he has researched to be healthy and safe. I have compared prices with the big boxes like Petco, Petsmart and Pet Supplies Plus, and this store still manages to have the most reasonable prices. Every dog that shops at Parkview Pet Supplies is sure to be greeted by name and showered with treats. Natasha and Rich also provide excellent customer service. Love it.

I would not think of buying supplies for my German Shepard anywhere else other than Parkview Pet Supplies. It is located in my neighborhood of Edgewater making it rather convenient in terms of walking distance. The owner, Joe is the most knowledgeable pet store owner I have ever met. His staff are friendly and accommodating, always happy to assist and items are reasonably priced.
Joe is the type of guy who will advise you to take what fits into your budget regarding pet foods and any other items you need for your pet. Mine gets exactly what it needs and with personalized attention that helps with making the right choices quickly. And, all his products contain only healthy ingredients. So I don’t need to worry about contaminants and side-​effects. Rare foods and animal toys are found here in plenty. So if you’re serious about giving your pet the best diet, visit Parkview.

Been in a couple of times to pick up a particular style of dog food that only this location seems to carry. Called the other day at 6:45 letting them know that I was close by and asked if it would be alright if I came in around closing time (7 pm) to quickly stop in since we were all out of food. Oh sure they said…
Pulled up to the store at 7:01 and it looked like the owners had been long gone. Per usual of all stores in the area, there are better options.

BEST PET STORE. EVER.
I live in Pilsen now and still haul my bum all the way to this pet shop. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about all the pet foods that they sell. I love to switch up my cat crew’s grain-​free food, and they have plenty, if not exclusively grain free.
High quality pet food does not have to break your wallet! Do not be afraid to stop in here. I pay around $ 40 for a big bag of grain-​free kitty food that feeds three hungry cats.

This is the only pet store that sells high quality pet food in the neighborhood. I assume that’s why folks love it. Honest, 1 – 2 miles south. There are at least a half-​dozen places that do the same thing, and in my opinion, a lot better.
First time I went to Parkview, I was elated. The price of the 5-​lb bag of cat food was $ 3 – 4 cheaper than I had seen anywhere. I praised the owner at the checkout, assuring him that next month, I would be back. He had a regular customer from now on!
The next month, he raised the price by $ 5. :(

I’ll keep it short as I’m simply restating what’s been said, but if you live in the area, this is the best pet store around.
The staff is knowledgeable and friendly in a more genuine way than at most similar boutique pet stores, and the prices are the most reasonable I’ve found. Joe, the owner, is a neighborhood staple amongst pet owners for his thorough knowledge of his products and his ample advice. Simply put, he’s the kind of guy who’s going to steer you towards the $ 10 product instead of the $ 20 product because it better suits your/​your dog’s needs. He’s been nothing short of fantastic to me and my aging yellow Labrador, and I know many dog owners with similar anecdotes.
I’m currently living ~6 miles away from Andersonville, in a neighborhood with many pet stores, but I still make the trek to Parkview.
(In response to a review below: it’s too bad that hairbrained dumbshits, who don’t understand the unwritten rule of «if your dog is known to pee inside, leave him outside», think that ruining a floor is excusable behavior. They’re lucky, had it been my store I’d have handed them a mop and bucket)

I may have found my new one stop shop for cat supplies.
I love that this is owned by actual people and isn’t a mega company (*cough* Petsmart/​Petco). It’s a small shop on Broadway, a bit east of Andersonville. I was running low on litter and I needed some more, stat.
You must understand, my cat has needs. She doesn’t use ordinary litter.
She’s a special snowflake and needs CatAttract litter (if she doesn’t get this litter she pees on everything in our house). As you can see, getting this specific brand of little is of dire importance.
I walked into Parkview and was greeted by a wall of toys. It’s a small store, but they carry a lot of high quality foods/​little/​toys.
And, joy of joys! They carry CatAttract litter. The ladies that worked there were super nice and rung me up post haste.
You complete me, Parkview.

Really excellent customer service. Nice selection of food, toys and beds. The owner, at least I assume he is the owner, is always so accommodating.

While I was dismayed to find out that my cat’s favorite food was no longer carried by Parkview, I was very glad to hear why. While it was great stuff, the company that produced was recently purchased by Proctor and Gamble (not an animal friendly corporation) so the store decided to discontinue carrying it.
Thank you for walking the walk as well as talking the talk.