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Petco Reviews Summary

Petco's reputation reflects a mix of strong product offerings and significant customer service challenges. Many customers appreciate the wide selection of quality pet supplies and the knowledgeable staff, highlighting positive experiences in-store. However, negative feedback frequently centers around grooming services, delivery delays, and inadequate customer support, particularly regarding online orders and returns. Complaints about poor treatment of pets during grooming and unresponsive customer service have led to feelings of distrust among some patrons. Overall, while Petco is valued for its product range, its customer service practices require substantial improvement to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction.

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service
70
value
59
shipping
49
returns
40
quality
55

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Soooo disappointed
October 12, 2023

So to be clear, the customer service provided by in-store staff is amazing. This review is about the worst customer service I have experienced in a long time on-line. First, their website and on-line services are horrible. The site glitches and is very slow. So you have to be patient but when they or their site make a mistake they are not able nor willing to rectify it causing me more than a days worth of on hold communication and $500.00 in purchases that I did not authorize.

I received a notification of three purchases one morning and within the hour called their customer service. The representative told me he was sorry but couldn't do anything about it. I discussed with him that I didn't authorize this and as it was all still in "pending" status that I wanted it canceled. He told me he couldn't do it and all of the items were good for at least 2years so I would be ok. So I asked for a supervisor. I waited for about 20 minutes when he said the supervisor was busy with another customer and would have to call me back. I said ok. 2 1/2 hours later I get another notification on my phone that the order has processed and no longer pending. I called back and explained everything that happened to date and that I wanted to speak to a supervisor. Again I waited for another 20-30 minutes to again be told I would get a call back. Nothing, and another1 1/2 hours have gone by and no call and $500+ charged to my credit card.

I am a Vital Premier customer and have scheduled grooming, food, vet and meds for two dogs with Petco. Shame on them for treating customers this way. At this point I am canceling all of my services with Petco and working with my credit card company to resolve. BUYERS BEWARE - THEIR ONLINE SERVICES ARE NOT RELIABLE. YOU CANNOT TRUST THEM TO DO THE RIGHT THING OR TO RESOLVE.

Date of experience: October 12, 2023