4 years ago
Today we traveled from Miami to BRADENTON by car. ...
Today we traveled from Miami to BRADENTON by car. Went to pet supermarket on 40th St. and 105th Ave. (store 192) in Miami to buy a car harness for my 40 pound Siberian Husky. The staff at the MIAMI store lacked knowledge and wherewithal and sold us the easy Rider harness without the harness. It was the only large in stock. When brought to staff s attention that it was missing the harness, staff did absolutely nothing and instead implied that the large came without the harness although the instructions right on the box clearly provided for the placement of the harness as indicated in the photo. We returned the item and was sold a collar in its place, despite the intended purpose. This lack of knowledge on their part and lack of desire to provide customer service by at least one staff member, set us back at least 40 minutes to an hour before allowing us to get on the road and STILL without what we needed. We made due. Upon arriving in BRADENTON, I immediately went to my local pet supermarket (store 250) to return the collar which served no purpose to tether my dog to the car safely for the ride. I was fortunate to be helped by Marisol Who immediately walked over to the harnesses with me and picked out the harness I needed which was the same one initially purchased at the Miami store, except this one included the harness as indicated on the packaging. The packaging of the Miami product was discolored and clearly had been returned without the harness and the Miami staff attempted to sell it without the harness. For $20 plus dollars, that s a huge shame on you on the Miami store management and staff. I could give Petsupermarket ZERO stars deserved based on our experience at the Miami store, but instead I preferred to turn this negative into a positive, hands down by Marisol of store 250 who is the reason for the 5 Star rating. Her knowledge of the product, the empathy shown for my frustration, and her excellence in quality customer service are commendable and appreciated by this longtime customer. I frequent Miami with my pup quite frequently. However, store 192 has ensured PetSmart and Petco will be our go to pet stores when in Miami. But Marisol and store 250 have guaranteed my patronage while in my hometown of Bradenton/Sarasota. Thank you Marisol for caring enough about my pet to sell me the right product with all of its contents to ensure his safety while traveling in the car.