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Pets at Home Pontefract

Pet store

One of the Most Reviewed Pet stores in Wakefield


Address

5, Park Road Retail Park, Park Rd, Pontefract WF8 4PR, United Kingdom

Website

community.petsathome.com

Contact

+44 1977 792795

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (640 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (31) friendly (13) helpful (12) store (12) good (10) fish (10) lovely (8) Lovely (8) time (8) visit (7)
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  • 4/5 Richard J. 2 years ago on Google
    Huge range of stock, a bit pricey but good quality
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 S M. 11 months ago on Google
    My first visit was lovely, the staff working (April 2nd) were helpful, friendly and tried their best to save me some money. We also had a lovely chat about the kitten I was picking up the next day. My most recent visit was less impressive, the staff looked like they'd rather be anywhere else, had no interest in serving, nor helping with the coupons available on the app. The stock available is quite good, though prices outside if using the app discounts feel a little high.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark W. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely staff here….. my dog insisted stealing treats lol
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lord Captain von Thrust I. 7 months ago on Google • 170 reviews
    First visit really didn't impress me. I'm not gonna fault the staff because they were busy trying to keep everyone happy. But they clearly need more staff. And some items are ordered in not actually stocked but the website doesn't make that clear. Perhaps I should've realised from the 5 day wait for click and collect but other companies manage to inform you of physical stock levels. I don't fault the staff at all but PAH need to review their overpriced experience. But their loss was eBay's gain.

  • 5/5 R S. 5 months ago on Google • 145 reviews
    Really good and reasonable , they gave me good advice on my dogs teeth cleaning

  • 5/5 Ellie C. 6 months ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Love that we have Pets at Home in our town. It's always well stocked and clean and the team member who served me was very patient while I got my app updated on my phone.

  • 5/5 Alan T. 2 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    Mam loves to see dogs being washed and groomed through viewing window.nice and clean nice tropical fish tanks.

  • 5/5 Paria M. 5 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    The staff are amazing in this Pontefract branch, every single staff member I spoke too was happy to help me with my newly rescued elderly dog. A very special thanks to Meg, she went well out of her way to provide help with regular flea and worm treatments and set up the app for me. The prices are cheap but good quality stuff. Many thanks again everyone

  • 3/5 MALCOLM D. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Easy to shop round but queue to pay was unacceptable one person and eight waiting need a coffee ☕ m/c to pass the time

  • 4/5 Emily F. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Find it hard to find the right raw food here but the staff are always nice

  • 1/5 5PRX 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Website messes up subscription .Orders now all cancelled. I now need to go to the store to collect dog food. They absolutely "can't" (more like won't) match the 10% discount of online subscriptios... Apparently even managers don't have the discretion to match it for you either 🤪. Same thing happens again months later, go in to buy the food and there's no left on the shelf. Ask uninterested member of staff is there's any out back "No, if it's not on the shelf we don't have it". Instead of buying a 14kg bag I then buy 2 X 2kg bags just so I have some dog food and I order a click and collect from the exact same store. Lo and behold an hour later I'm emailed to say I can now go and collect my order from the store... So it seems like they actually DID have it in stock and she couldn't be arsed to go out the back and get it. Customer services as useful as charcoal on a blackboard.

  • 5/5 Colin S. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Tuesday 7th November , my third visit to the Pontefract store . On all my visits , the staff have been so friendly , helpful , and obliging . Today a staff member by the name of Shona , was exceptional with her customer care and knowledge . I needed several items for my dog , and the help and assistance I received was very much appreciated .

  • 5/5 Laura S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely staff every time I visit, always super helpful and friendly towards my timid Collie. They've really helped him get over his nervousness in shops.

  • 5/5 Uldis V. 2 years ago on Google
    Good staff and everything for your pets

  • 5/5 Nigel D. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to get everything you ever need for your pet! Our two dogs

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of items for any kind of pet. Good prices and excellent service.

  • 5/5 Darren S. 2 years ago on Google
    Always had what I need , staff always pleasant , can't fault them .

  • 4/5 Joe B. 10 months ago on Google
    Can be hit and miss with the stock they have. And prices again are sometimes good, better than online retailers. Sometimes much more. The staff that I've interacted with are always friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Daisy H. 11 months ago on Google
    We started using the groom room Pontefract when it first opened for our Romanian rescue dog Charlie. Neave and the team are absolutely amazing at what they do - so understanding towards your pet’s needs, not to mention how fabulous they are at making your fur babies smell and look amazing! We have just rescued another dog who was in quite a smelly and matted state from his time on the streets and the team went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable during his first ever groom. He also left the salon looking and smelling amazing - plus a stone lighter from all of the matted fur they got rid of! Wouldn’t take my doggies anywhere else :)

  • 5/5 mark h. 9 months ago on Google
    The staff there were fantastic with my new rescue dog helped us lot thanks will be back

  • 5/5 Linda R. 10 months ago on Google
    Pleased with the very helpful, friendly and efficient service. The assistants all fussed over my new puppy and made us feel really welcome

  • 5/5 Sue R. 1 year ago on Google
    we called in here to buy some parts we had miss placed for the hamster cage I asked the assistant but they re not sold separately but she went off to the store room and found some spares and gave them to us. Amazing customer service.

  • 5/5 Tina B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely staff (but 1) ((as always🙄😄)) everything you need in 1 spot. You can take your dog in store, which is lovely!

  • 5/5 Dave D. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere, always super helpful and find the time to be courteous.

  • 5/5 Skunkbird 2. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely , friendly staff who introduced us to the rewards scheme for extra discounts. Everything was very reasonably priced compared to the same items being sold on Amazon and EBay... Left the store very happy...will be back!

  • 5/5 Russ B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff had trouble with my pump. For my fish tank and from xaaling them to going in fabulous customer service and very helpful couldn't say thank you enough to Tim and the other staff members who helped from russ

  • 5/5 Laura at Time for y. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff have always been fab and extremely helpful. If you have a question they always have the answer you will always be in good hands

  • 4/5 Helen S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good advice for my dog food. Friendly staff, willing to help. Convenient and good parking.

  • 3/5 Lewis S. 2 years ago on Google
    Plenty of stuff if you own a dog, supplies for more exotic pets are harder to come by.

  • 5/5 Julie R. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to get a good quality collar for my little dog and they have everything you need

  • 5/5 Pauline M. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly pet store. Small pets can be purchased here. Dogs welcome. Plenty of varieties of foods for dogs, cats, rodents, fish, etc. including accessories from rabbit hutches to cat and dog toys. Lovely and clean too. Plenty of free parking spaces.

  • 5/5 Steve B. 2 years ago on Google
    Went in for flea treatment got what we wanted plus the dog came out with a bag off assorted biscuits to try will go back and buy her a bag now we know what she likes

  • 5/5 Jayne W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great people as always. Very friendly and always helpful. Good knowledge and you can tell they love animals.

  • 5/5 Jonathan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Honest experience of the business! For a change I decided to cash in on VIP card deals and being unsure of what I could get away with I tried doing single transactions to utilise each coupon. The cashier told me without me asking that next time there is no need as all vouchers count via one single transaction. Got to love this kind of employee.

  • 4/5 Katie A. 1 year ago on Google
    Not very much in and alot of stuff moved around due to it being renovated, we will return after July once renovation has finished

  • 5/5 Minion D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff plenty of choice in pet foods and toys

  • 5/5 Sarah 1 year ago on Google
    We adopted the cutest little hamster from here and we couldn't be happier. Ellie who helped us was fantastic and helped get us all we needed and we now have a lovely new addition to the family. I love that they have an adoption section now.

  • 5/5 Kimberley W. 1 year ago on Google
    Truly lovely staff. I was buying fish for my 10 year old and the staff couldn't do enough for us. They were so patient and friendly when my son was asking questions. It's definitely a store I feel comfortable and relaxed in. Me and my son can't wait to go back in to buy some more fish when the time is ready. I will always use this store in the future. Thank you for making out shopping experience an enjoyable one.

  • 5/5 Ciaran C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff, friendly team and a great selection of top quality products. Gave me and my family lots of sound advice. Can be pricey compared to other locsl discount stores but the customer service more than makes up for this.. well done and top marks... my dogs favourite place..

  • 5/5 Helen B. 1 year ago on Google
    First time using the Grooming Room and it certainly won't be the last. They girls were lovely warm, friendly, gentle and just lovely with my dog

  • 5/5 lyndsey L. 1 year ago on Google
    We went the other day and extremely happy with the help and conversation with I think LAUREN (ginger hair, when asked her name she said the one with ginger hair) We ended up with so much information on our tropical fish and purchased a few more while there. In All the other local shops we've been and bought fish no one has ever told us this much information before. Lauren was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable regarding each fish we had and how best to look after them. And also on my crazy 🤪 boston terrier.. ha!! And also my daughters 3 cats. So our visit was just what we needed. I would definitely advise to go to pontefract pets at home and chat with LAUREN you will come away happy and full of extra knowledge about your furrbaby or waterbaby.

  • 4/5 donna m. 1 year ago on Google
    Til area needs to be more visible or someone there as I was stood waiting for quite some time. Lovely new layout though and lots to choose from

  • 5/5 Mark H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great range of products and friendly helpful staff who will answer any questions you might have about pets.

  • 4/5 Amanda W. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic visit! Our dogs Rockie and Lola were made to feel like movie stars 🤩 We got everything we needed and the sales assistant showed us how to log into the app to get 20% discount for the puppy. The people that work here genuinely love animals and they are really helpful...it isn't the cheapest, but there is everything that we needed so left happy!

  • 4/5 tania R. 1 year ago on Google
    Limited choice of fish but its Sunday and they may have sold😬..great condition though,and great plants when they have them in! Order more guys! ..I should work there I've just given a couple advice on fish keeping..made the store an extra 70 quid 🤣 an potentially sold their Betta !!

  • 3/5 Martin H. 2 years ago on Google
    Ok a little dear but let me put my bike inside because there's nowhere to tie your bike up

  • 3/5 Tony M. 1 year ago on Google
    Shop re vamp is poor. Lanes are too small. Can't turn around with a trolly, god forbid someone's already where you need to be. Will only go in as a last resort now.

  • 5/5 Paul B. 1 year ago on Google
    It's very nice here and the staff are nice and friendly and love our dogs we had a black Labradour Pedro who we sadly lost on 18th July this year bless him we also bought a Fox Red Labradour last year called Cooper they was both on there books from pups we recently bought a Chocolate Labradour called Luna my wife registered her yesterday when we called and Pedro was still on there system my wife couldn't bare the thought of him being deleted off there system she said the lady behind the till was almost crying when she told her about Pedro

  • 5/5 ASMR R. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely, friendly, helpful staff. The store is always clean and tidy. Staff are always on hand to answer any queries.

  • 1/5 Bradley D. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    This review is regarding their groom room facility. We took our 11 month old for his first nail clipping here. I attempted to do this myself at home however he just doesn't like the sight of the clippers but doesn’t mind his paws being touched. We thought maybe a professional would have some tricks and tips to get the job done however when we were watching through the glass the lady was very rough with him which I can appreciate it’s hard to get a puppy to stay still but she came out and advised us that she couldn’t do it because he was biting her. Given I was watching through the window this was absolutely not the case. It just seemed like she couldn’t be bothered with him moving around. When we asked for some tricks to do then ourselves she said ‘get him used to them’. Thanks Sherlock. I’m not sure why a mussel wasn’t an option if he was indeed ‘biting’ but overall it was just very disappointing. As a professional service I don’t expect them to lie and basically say my dog is vicious just because they couldn’t be bothered with him moving around. I will not be using the services going forward.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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