Scamps Pet Centers

User Reviews of Scamps Pet Centers

Don't go to Scamps!!! by Stephanie S. at InsiderPages

I don't care what anyone says about this crappy place, it sucks!! The place smells because they don't take care of the animals. They don't care. All they care about is making money. The poor animals are in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Are you people serious? by Rebecca G. at InsiderPages

You can get a pet from the Humane Society, breeder, or a private home, etc. and STILL not know the animals full background or disposition! Give me a break!.The shelters are actually worse then a pet store, at...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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Let me clear a few things up by Anonymous 2. at InsiderPages

I just recently started working at a Scamps (not the one listed above) and I'd like to clear up a few things: A) If the store you've visited is uncomfortably dirty and it offends you, I'd suggest pointing it...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Scamps should be shut down. It's a shame the way it is run. by Susan E. at InsiderPages

My sister, daughter and I go to Scamps about once year for various reasons. I bought my Main Coon there 15 years ago and never had any issue with her however, every time we have been in that store it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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DO NOT GO HERE! by amy p. at InsiderPages

I have read all of these ads, and I am appalled that some people can still say Scamps is great! My pet didn't get sick! teehee! after all the evidence against Scamps. Every time I have ever set foot in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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GOOD EXPERIENCE 2 TIMES! by Hunter T. at InsiderPages

I have been into Scamps several times. We purchased a teddy bear hamster, the cage, & everything for my daughter's birthday present. The guy who helped me was very nice, accommodating & he actually set...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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The Owner of Scamps must be The Devil Himself by ASPCA Member A. at InsiderPages

Shame on you for the suffering you impose upon innocent animals for sale in your store! 100% of all animals (puppies, kittens, bunnies, etc.) were either without ANY bedding, space, water, food or care! You...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Byron R.

1.0 of 5 stars. I have been having a problem with Scamps for awhile. I bought a dog there, and although I do not regret getting her- she's our little princess- but I hate that we found her at Scamps! She came to us...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Lucky? by madi e. at InsiderPages

I guess my sister was lucky because she bought her little puppy at scamp and she was perfectly healthy. I am looking for a dog now and we went to scamps just to look around and we saw a little puppy who has in...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Lucky? by madi e. at InsiderPages

I guess my sister was lucky because she bought her little puppy at Scamps and she was perfectly healthy. I am looking for a dog now and we went to Scamps just to look around and we saw a little puppy who was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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this place needs to be shut down! dont buy animals from here

I worked there about a year and a half ago. It was absoultely horrible how all of those animals live. I wanted to work there because of my love for animals and i was happy cuz i was going to able to play with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Scamps. OH Boy!!!!! by Lolli G. at InsiderPages

I went to scamps and bought my puppy. We took him to his first check up and was told that he only had one testicle his other somewhere in his belly. This was not mentioned when we purchased our puppy. WARNING...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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I enjoyed my experience at Scamps... by Jacqui G. at InsiderPages

And I absolutely love my Maltese puppy, Merrick. The staff was incredibly helpful, gave me advice and are always more than happy to see my puppy when I bring him in. Merrick is and has been healthy since the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Don't be fooled by Scamps Scams

I bought a puppy from Scamps despite all the bad reputation I've heard. Paid a pretty penny for the dog. He's a furry little guy so I didn't think to investigate his belly area. Got him home and a friend...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Better district managers maybe? by Kc K. at InsiderPages

While it has been a long time since i worked there, i worked at scamps once and never again. I was young and it was my first job, i LOVE animals and thought i could help a little by being the one to take care...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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puppy mill puppies are likely sick by Ilse D. at InsiderPages

I bought a puppy there last week. I had been around to all the shelters in the area... I was in St. Helens, the Humane Society in PDX, Troutdale, Vancouver... No luck. I had no intention of buying a puppy from...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Fraudulent by Nichole N. at InsiderPages

I purchased a dog from Scamps in Tacoma WA. My family & I were assured that the dog was a purebred and that she was AKC registered. Five moths later after calling repeatedly to get the paperwork we received a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Miniature Pincer/Italian Greyhound mix by Juliann N. at InsiderPages

This puppy had been in there for a month, and I told myself that if she was still there after Christmas, then I wanted to take her home. The employees told me this breed never sheds, and this would have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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PUPPY PURCHASE by CHERIE S. at InsiderPages

I have heard all the horrible stories about the purchase of pets in Scamps and other pet stores. In my case I bought my puppy at Scamps in may of 07 and have been 1 of the lucky ones. She is adorable tho I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Do NOT Buy Pet Store Animals!!! No, not even PetSmart! by Paula W. at InsiderPages

Why must people buy animals in pet STORES? They are not inanimate objects, like you are purchasing clothing at Macy's! It only contributes to the continuation of the horrible cruelty that exists in the places...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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what did you expect?

all i can say is what-ever! any pet store you go into is sad any animal shelter you go into is sad these businesses play on your emotions so that you will feel sorry for and try to rescue the animals, but that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Parvo

My husband and I bought a puppy from Scamps last week. Within 2 days the dog became very ill, after taking her to the vet...she was diagnosed with Parvo. We are still waiting to see if our puppy will survive....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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They don't deserve to have these animals in their care by J H. at InsiderPages

I took my kids to scamps today to look at puppies and was horrified to see all these adorable little puppies laying in their own feces and the smell in the store was awful. I never did see an employee the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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WHO IS THE SICK ONE? by Elaine B. at InsiderPages

I'm sorry you people were sold a sick dog. I think it's just as sick and despicable that you would enter a pet store where you KNOW these animals have been sitting in the cages all day with poor lighting, poor...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Over priced puppys.....

Everytime I go in there, I can't help but laugh at the prices there asking for none purbreeds.....These dogs are mainly MUTTS that look like the breed they should be.... word to the wise, becareful ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Two fabulous dogs! by Becky J. at InsiderPages

I have purchased two pups from Scamp's, 17 years apart. The reason I waited so long was that the first Scamp's pup lived to be a healthy old 17 years ! The second one is now 5 and is also perfect in every way...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Scamps sells sick pets!

My family has bought from scamps a few times and EVERY TIME the pet has gotten sick or died. There conditions are not sanitary either. Awful, don't go to scamps!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Fun to look

They always have a wide variety of dogs to see. They seem to be in the price range of other pet sores. The have a big selection of fish and we've bought some and they did ok.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo S.

1.0 of 5 stars. To the reviewer below, how about you try a rescue and forget pet stores/breeders altogether? If I could give negative stars, I would. Sure, I have never actually purchased anything from a Scamps...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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These people are not always kind to the pets they sell by cam s. at InsiderPages

I was just in there today ( aug 16) and they had a kitten (female black and white b_day 6/1/07), in a very small cage with a large litter box. The kitten had nowhere to lay down and was forced to stand on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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They Drug The Animals!!

When my dads girlfriend bought several dogs from there(not to mention they are VERY over-priced), when she saw them they were sweet and quiet, but when she took them home they were a little too quiet ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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scamp's cares more

i have worked at scamp's for four years! i have been trained by the company to teach people what they are buying and how to care for it. i like to call it the full service pet store. i can't bare to g...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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sold us a sick dog by ryan c. at InsiderPages

They sold us a sick dog who has epileptic seizures and they won't cover the bills or pay us back, the total cost for the dog was 700, fallowed by over 2000 dollars in vet bills. they don't stand by their pets...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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scamps is not always bad by luna l. at InsiderPages

my big sister got a dog from scamps. her dog has lived long and is made her lots of money. she bred him and the puppy's were great. i get all my animals from scamps.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Seems pretty ok to me.....

I have been in the Scamps store in Salem quite a bit and found them to be very informative and helpfull. There was also an incedent with a ferret return at the Salem store when I was there purchasing...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Scam's is more like it. by casey t. at InsiderPages

I bought a ferret there lastweek, She turned out to be extrmly nippy and agressive so I took her back. Just to have (jessica and cassie) tell me I cant and all I can do is an exchange. After I was told theyre...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Scamp's? BOO! more like "Scams"

My husband bought a ferret from this business and asked about their return policy several times and the sales lady told him there was a 14 day return. Once we got it home it became violent toward bot...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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You should see the neat new stuff inside this store!

They have been making a lot of changes in this store.A Mayan themed reptile section.A tiki land for hermit crabs.A garden gazebo for the small animals.Wooden birds flying by the birds.Ponds ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/25/2005
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dying animals!!! BEWARE by stacy l. at InsiderPages

I purchased an iguana from them. I was impressed becuse the breed I wanted they didn't ahve, so they special ordered it for me and the cost wasn't too high. But then when he arrived he had a deformed foot and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Just terrible by Colleen K. at InsiderPages

Scamp's Pet Center has a verity of pets to choose from, dogs, cats, birds, fish, hamsters, etc... But I find nothing good about this store at all, it is just terrible, the employees are rude, they would rather...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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Over priced! Go to Petsmart! by Robin W. at InsiderPages

This place is ok, I guess. They have the usual cats, dogs, small furry critters as well as rats, lizards and a good selection of fish and other aquaduct items. Oh, and birds, lots of them. When I asked...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2005
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Ok place if you don't mind high prices

This place is ok. Nothing great. They have cats, dogs, small furry things, rats, lizards and a good selection of fish and other aquaduct items. Oh, and birds, lots of them.They can be very spendy....
judysbook.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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