PET FOOD: What West Seattle stores are doing

All three of West Seattle’s small independent pet-food/supplies stores are open – here are their latest updates:

PET ELEMENTS (6511 California SW)

Please use the hand sanitizer located in store as you enter PRIOR to touching any carts, baskets, or product. We also ask that you pay with a card if possible, we have a no-touch procedure in place.

If necessary you can call us to place and pay for your order. We can then bring it to your car for you. We do ask that you have brand, formula, size needed, and limit variety on can requests. We may ask that you call back if we are busy…please understand if this happens. We’re doing our best to provide you with pet groceries and great service during this time.

Customer Scott also reports they’ve suspended receipt-signing but can still print you a receipt.

NEXT TO NATURE (4543 California SW):

We firmly believe that continued access to proper pet nutrition is just as important as continued access to proper human nutrition, so we will do everything we can to support the pet families in Seattle. We plan to be open on our regular schedule for in-store purchases, but will also be expanding our options by

1) offering curbside pick-up either in the 15-minute zone currently set up in front of our store on California Ave SW or in our parking area off the alleyway between California Ave SW and 44th Ave SW (near Wells Fargo) and

2) offering free next-day home delivery within the greater Seattle area

For both 1) and 2), customers can call us at 206-935-1134 to place and pay for their order and select their preferred fulfillment method.

On a separate note, we are working hard, as are our manufacturers and distributors, to maintain the supply of essentials such as foods and litters, and weโ€™d like to thank all of those people who have chosen NOT to over-purchase in these uncertain times.

MUD BAY (2611 California SW): Open 11-7:30 weekdays, 9-7:30 weekends:

To help keep Muddies and customers safe, we have increased our efforts to reduce the spread of any illness by cleaning and sanitizing surfaces regularly, we’ve also implemented curbside pickup to keep visits as brief as possible.

We’re tracking as many business categories as we can – email westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

ADDED 7:20 PM: Thanks for the reminders that we omitted another small local store.

PET PROS (Westwood Village): Open. You can order online for pickup, home delivery available for orders over $50.

8 Replies to "PET FOOD: What West Seattle stores are doing"

  • West Seattle Coug March 18, 2020 (4:58 pm)

    What about Petco – any changes?

    • WSB March 18, 2020 (5:09 pm)

      Sorry, I clarified the intro – local indie pet food stores. Haven’t heard from Petco.

      • Jtk March 18, 2020 (6:49 pm)

        Also. PetPros in west wood village.  

  • Eileen March 18, 2020 (7:27 pm)

    We bought food from Next to Nature, paid over the phone and picked up at the curb. Super nice and very helpful!

  • Kisha March 18, 2020 (8:40 pm)

    Do you have any info on veterinary offices? I know they have new admittance procedures but are there any closures you are aware of? 

    • WSB March 18, 2020 (9:28 pm)

      We haven’t gotten around to a wider look yet but both Greentree and Lien are open – Greentree texted to say “We are still open at normal business hours with changes to our normal protocol in order to ensure the safety of our community.”

      • Kisha Post March 18, 2020 (10:00 pm)

        Thanks. We usually go to VCA. I was expecting a call back from them today to arrange an ultrasound for my dog. I called and it went directly to VM. I drove by and there was a sign on the door saying they’re “closed today 3/19”. Everything seemed normal when I was talking with them yesterday. Curious. 

  • KD March 19, 2020 (12:15 pm)

    I was at South Seattle Vet (24/7) about 5:00am today and they are open and said they are doing the wiping down (as they always have). You know, Iโ€™ve seen rude comments about South Seattle Vet, one being โ€˜it always smells in there!โ€™ (Of the cleaning products!! -duh!) Well, now EVERY PLACE YOU GO that last two weeks smells strong like that. At least SSVet was always wiped down and clean ahead of time. Also, for the overnight emergency fee, it was only $20.00 more than there daytime walk-in price, which is way lower than all the other clinics. No rip off for nighttime emergencies. For those that need it, SSVet is open 24/7. They are in Top Hat area, just south of White Center, north of Burien. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’—

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