Arcata Pet Supplies

Arcata Pet Supplies The oldest and largest pet store in Arcata. Locally owned and operated since 1972. The store first opened in 1972 under the name of Arcata Aquarium.

It was a small aquarium store. The current owners, Don and Joy, were two of that store's first employees. In 1976 Don and Joy took over the business and added a few products for other animals to the shop’s inventory. As the store evolved, small animals and birds were soon added as was the name Arcata Pet. In 1984 we were one of the first retail pet stores to stop selling and supporting the wild bi

rd trade. We maintained our own breeding collection of Blue and Gold Macaws, Amazon Parrots, African Greys, Cockatoos and Caiques in our store. As we have become more supply oriented, our breeding stock has been sold or sent to live their lives out in retirement with our employees.

12/02/2025

Look carefully-- can you spot the itty-bitty Shell Dweller Cichlid babies? True to their name, Shell Dwellers use empty snail or mollusk shells for just about everything: to live in, to create territories, to sleep, and to breed. Female Shell Dweller Cichlids lay eggs in their favorite shell for the males to fertilize, then guard the shell until the eggs hatch. The juveniles will stay near their shell until they grow large enough to explore their surroundings and eventually find a new shell to call home. The fry in this video have hatched only days before and have just started to investigate the big, blue world outside their shell.

In order to fully enjoy Shell Dwellers on display, it is recommended to provide a long, low tank as they will primarily spend their time near the bottom. Providing 2-6 shells of different sizes/varieties per fish will allow them to choose the one that's just right.

✨We have updated our available animals for December!✨ This monthly list is also accessible to check any time in our Phot...
12/02/2025

✨We have updated our available animals for December!✨ This monthly list is also accessible to check any time in our Photo Albums. As always, we recommend calling ahead at 707-822-6417 to guarantee up-to-date availability.

Happy Thanksgiving to all from Arcata Pet! Bender is celebrating the day in his Glamping Tent, hoping for just a *little...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all from Arcata Pet! Bender is celebrating the day in his Glamping Tent, hoping for just a *little* bite of turkey. We're closed today, but we look forward to seeing you tomorrow for all new sales in the store! ✨🐾

We'll be closed tomorrow for the holiday, so be sure to stock up today so your pets aren't left out of the feast! 🥧🦃 Sta...
11/26/2025

We'll be closed tomorrow for the holiday, so be sure to stock up today so your pets aren't left out of the feast! 🥧🦃

Starting Friday, we'll be unleashing Black Friday sales across the store as a thank you for shopping locally and supporting local business. These are just a few of the brands participating, so check in to see what deals there may be for your favorite products!

Closeout Sale on Natural Java Tree Stands! 🌳Sustainably harvested from branches of Coffeawood/Java trees, each unique st...
11/26/2025

Closeout Sale on Natural Java Tree Stands! 🌳Sustainably harvested from branches of Coffeawood/Java trees, each unique stand is 45"-63" tall and has at least one mounted bowl for food or treats and two eye screws for hanging toys. Don't have a bird that can enjoy the stand? No problem! Throw some plants on there! How about drying your clothes? Don't feel like Christmas tree shopping this year? Hang some lights and you're done! The perfect place to keep your snakes! The list just goes on and on. From $189.99-$349.00. Get one before they're gone for good!

New Crocheted Keychain Drop! 🐶Handmade by our staff member Kaitie, we have an animal for everyone: from dogs to whales t...
11/21/2025

New Crocheted Keychain Drop! 🐶
Handmade by our staff member Kaitie, we have an animal for everyone: from dogs to whales to toads to hornworms. Find the keychains at the front counter next time you're looking for a gift or a stocking stuffer!

11/21/2025

The Galapagos Centipede uses its antennae as its primary sensory organ, using their feelers to explore their environment and find prey through vibration, touch, and even smell. Bonus points if you know the name of the little pincer-like appendages underneath the antennae!

Before and after we told this parrotlet he was a pretty bird 🎭
11/14/2025

Before and after we told this parrotlet he was a pretty bird 🎭


Newly Updated Animals! 🐍🦜🦂🕷🦎These lists are dynamic and can change by the minute, so we always recommend calling ahead a...
11/12/2025

Newly Updated Animals! 🐍🦜🦂🕷🦎
These lists are dynamic and can change by the minute, so we always recommend calling ahead at 707-822-6350 to ensure the animal you are interested in is still available. Come meet everyone in the the animal room 7 days a week from 9:30AM - 5:45PM!

11/08/2025

Happy Friday from Arcata Pet! What type of weekend person are you? 🦀🐟

11/06/2025

Actual footage taken seconds after this dog learned you earn triple store points when you shop at Arcata Pet on Wednesdays 💨

Address

600 F Street #12
Arcata, CA
95521

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 9:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+17078226350

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