Northwest Seed & Pet

Northwest Seed & Pet Spokane Washington's full line Lawn, Garden, Pets, Fish, Ponds, House Plants, Birds, and Gift store Harry was a natural promoter. In 1979, Hester, Sr.

The company was founded by Harry Gross in 1944, operating out of the front of his house on the present site of the East Sprague store. This and his desire to grow his business led him to start selling pets and pet supplies along with the traditional lawn and garden products. His interest in exotic animals led him to bring in more and more into the store, eventually leading to the concept of “Jungl

e Town”, Spokane’s only zoo. The company, called Northwest Seed & Insecticide Co., continued to grow. Meanwhile, in 1946, Ken Hester Sr., with his wife Frieda and two young sons, moved to Spokane from Seattle to pursue a career with the Duthee Seed Co. Hester was recruited by Gross to join Northwest Seed & Insecticide around 1950. In 1953, Hester left the company to start his own tree spraying business but was lured back when the opportunity to buy Northwest Seed presented itself. In partnership with Walt Williard, Hester bought the company in 1954. During this time, the animals on display at the store included an elephant, lion, puma, chimpanzees, baboons, ocelots, bobcats, wallabies and many other interesting specimens. Hester bought out Williard in 1961 and continued to run the company with his wife until the early 70’s when their two sons, who had graduated from college and tried their hands at other professions, returned to work in the family business. It was about this time that the name of the company was changed to Northwest Seed & Pet in order to better reflect the true nature of the business. retired and sold the business to his sons. The brothers decided to aggressively build the business by expansion and when an opportunity to lease a location on North Division came available, a small pet store was opened in 1983. After two successful years in this location another property on North Division came up for sale and the brothers purchased it, remodeled it and opened it for business in 1985. In 1978 Bob Mauk started to work at Northwest Seed & Pet and in April of 2003 he purchased the business from the Hester brothers. Northwest Seed & Pet has enjoyed almost 60 years in business. Mauk says, “We know what works in the yards, gardens and ponds of the Inland Northwest.”

Join us on Dec. 7th for Holiday on the Ave ✨
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Join us on Dec. 7th for Holiday on the Ave ✨

Join us tomorrow at our Fall Festival, where Canidae and Natural Balance reps will be on-site with lots of FREE pet food...
10/19/2024

Join us tomorrow at our Fall Festival, where Canidae and Natural Balance reps will be on-site with lots of FREE pet food samples! 🐶🐱 It’s a full day of goodies, fun, and learning, so bring your pets and the whole family! 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Did you know? Natural Balance and Canidae merged to offer the best in premium, sustainable pet food. This combination is all about driving innovation and growth for the benefit of pets and pet parents everywhere. 🐾✨

Don’t miss out on this special opportunity! See you there!

Big thanks to Logan for stopping by today and giving us the scoop on all things Nulo! 🐾 He left behind a bunch of FREE c...
10/19/2024

Big thanks to Logan for stopping by today and giving us the scoop on all things Nulo! 🐾 He left behind a bunch of FREE cat and dog food samples for you to grab at our Fall Festival tomorrow. 🐶🐱 Don’t miss your chance to pick some up and enter our raffles for even bigger prizes! 🎟️✨

About Nulo: With dozens of recipes crafted to keep pets healthy and happy, Nulo brings out the best in them—just like they bring out the best in us. ❤️

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There are still a few hours left of the Washington Reptile Expo! 🐍 Come see us, build a terrarium with .parris and check...
09/28/2024

There are still a few hours left of the Washington Reptile Expo! 🐍 Come see us, build a terrarium with .parris and check out amazing snakes. Don’t miss out on the fun and unique reptiles! 🦎🌿

🐍 Washington Reptile Expo is Tomorrow! 🦎Date: September 28th, 2024Location: Spokane County Fair and Expo CenterVIP Entry...
09/27/2024

🐍 Washington Reptile Expo is Tomorrow! 🦎

Date: September 28th, 2024
Location: Spokane County Fair and Expo Center
VIP Entry: 9:00 AM | General Admission: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Kids (6-12) | Free for kids 5 and under

Join us at Eastern Washington’s Largest Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo! We’re bringing some amazing products and activities to share with you at our booth, including:
🌿 Terrarium building with botanical artist .parris
🪴 Tiny Terrarium Kits
🌱 Zilla Terrarium Kits
🏡 Birdhouses and whimsical Fairy Accessories
🌿 2” & 4” plants perfect for your reptile habitats

🧾 Plus, we’ll be handing out exclusive coupons for purchases made at the expo! These can be redeemed at our store for all the supplies you and your new reptile friends need.

Come see us, explore the world of reptiles, and take part in the fun with over 50 of the PNW’s best breeders and non-profits!

🦎 Washington Reptile Expo is this weekend!September 28th, 2024📍 Spokane County Fair and Expo CenterWe’ll be there with a...
09/27/2024

🦎 Washington Reptile Expo is this weekend!

September 28th, 2024
📍 Spokane County Fair and Expo Center

We’ll be there with a booth alongside 50+ PNW breeders & nonprofit organizations! Come visit us to explore all things reptiles & exotics, and don’t miss the chance to learn more about your favorite cold-blooded creatures. 🐍

See you there!

We are SO excited for our 80th Anniversary Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19th! It will be a fantastic day full of f...
09/25/2024

We are SO excited for our 80th Anniversary Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19th! It will be a fantastic day full of fun for the whole family! 🐾🌻

But that’s not all! Before the festival, we’ve got even more exciting events coming up:

🦎 Washington Reptile Expo!
September 28th, 2024
We will have a booth at Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. The expo will feature 50+ PNW breeders & nonprofit orgs. Come visit us and check out all things reptiles & exotics! 🐍

👻 Creepy Crawly Sale!
September 28th-29th
Get 20% OFF tarantulas, spiders, scorpions, giant millipedes, isopods, reptiles, & Pac-Man frogs! 🐸

There are so many opportunities to stop by and get involved with the community—mark your calendars and join us!

Our fall festival is less than a month away! Mark your calendars for Saturday October 19th, from 9 AM to 6 PM, at our Sp...
09/24/2024

Our fall festival is less than a month away! Mark your calendars for Saturday October 19th, from 9 AM to 6 PM, at our Sprague location, 2422 E Sprague Ave 🍂🎃

One more pic for Gertrude’s birthday 🥹 she really was the cutest kitty 🐈‍⬛
09/18/2024

One more pic for Gertrude’s birthday 🥹 she really was the cutest kitty 🐈‍⬛

Address

2400-1600 E. SPraha
Spokane, WA
99202

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+15095340694

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