Pet Valu

A nice boutique like store, very clean, friendly staff, good stock of toys and treats. Carried a lot of high quality brands. I drove out of my way to come visit this Pet Valu to use their self dog wash– which was at a great price. If you use a zoom groom at home, to help with shedding I would suggest bringing it. That was the only downer point. Very happy!

After getting super messy at the dog park in Groton, I was desperate to find a self-​serve dog wash for my pup and her other canine buddy. Luckily I thought to check Pet Valu’s website even though I knew there weren’t any in the area, only to be pleasantly surprised to see that a new location had opened in Old Saybrook recently. After calling to confirm the location has a self-​serve dog wash, we loaded the two muddy dogs in the car and drove down 95.
The inside of the store is really nice. Like all Pet Valu’s I’ve been to it is tidy, orderly, and well-​lit. Perhaps a function of just how new it is, but this store seems particularly nice inside. The lady working at the cash register immediately greeted us as we entered and was extremely helpful in walking us through the dog wash procedure. The dog wash area itself was kept immaculately clean and was set-​up perfectly for making the dog bath as pain-​free as possible. The staff member stayed nearby the whole time and was quick to help with any issues that arose.
Like all Pet Valus, there is a wide array of typically more premium pet products, and I grabbed a couple raw hides and a bag of treats while I was there as well. The selection at this location if anything actually seemed a little better than others I have been too.
Pet Valu is always great for picking up toys, treats, or kibble, but this location is especially great with the dog wash station as well! I am sure I will be back the next time the dog park gets a little too muddy again.