Memories of Wilmette Pet Center, and looking forward

Memories of Wilmette Pet Center, and looking forward We are proud to support the work of a variety of local rescue groups including Community Animal Rescue Effort - C.A.R.E.

by fostering their cats and kittens, Midwest Greyhound Rescue, with meet & greets, and now One Tail at a Time, fostering rabbits and guinea pigs. We are very proud to carry the best and healthiest diets for your dog and cat, including raw frozen foods. We have sweet hand raised birds, all the popular small animals, the best captive-bred reptiles, and a wide assortment of fresh water fish. We are a full line pet store, carrying a wide assortment of products for every pet in your home.

Join us this Saturday and Sunday for Puptoberfest!We'll have treats and fabulous pupkin spice lattes for your pooch (mad...
09/21/2025

Join us this Saturday and Sunday for Puptoberfest!

We'll have treats and
fabulous pupkin spice lattes for your pooch (made with turkey bone broth, pumpkin spice goat milk, and a little whipped topping)!

3232 Lake Ave, suite 310

I'm so excited! Community Animal Rescue Effort - CARE, the group we wonderful worked with at Wilmette Pet, are dropping ...
09/05/2025

I'm so excited! Community Animal Rescue Effort - CARE, the group we wonderful worked with at Wilmette Pet, are dropping by my new digs this Sunday, from 2 to 4, for a cat adoption event!

Stop by Kriser's at 3232 Lake Ave in Wilmette to meet the sweetest pets looking for their furever home, and check out all of our great diets and treats or even just to say hi.

(pic of one of our former CARE rescues from WPC - she loved to sleep under the bed, instead of in it.)

See you there!

To my extended Wilmette Pet Center family. Christopher here, former manager. I miss the store, and David, terribly, as m...
07/31/2025

To my extended Wilmette Pet Center family. Christopher here, former manager. I miss the store, and David, terribly, as many of you still do. Our store may still be closed, but I still consider you all, and your pets, family.

I'm really thrilled to say that I am continuing my passion for pets and their care in my new role as manager of Kriser's Natural Pet in Wilmette. When you walk in, you'll be struck by the similarities: we carry almost the exact same selection of the best cat and dog foods, treats, chews, and toys. Not having small animals, fish, and reptiles has taken a little adjusting to, but that just means I'll have to get some for my home. Kriser's has the same passion and dedication to providing the best for your pets - from nutritionists to groomers to behaviorists dedicated to holistic pet wellness.

Even better, the company is incredible. Their concept of care extends to their team members, and I've never felt more welcomed and supported. I've met the most incredible people who love animals just as much as I do.

I hope you'll stop by and say hi, and, if you haven't yet, check us out. I'm there Sundays through Thursdays (but not the 31st). I've had the joy of seeing several of my former customers there already, and that's made my heart sing (and brought a tear to my eyes).

I'd like to think that Dave is looking down on me with happiness and pride. I'd not be here without his influence.

From the WP family, thank you for the beautiful and thoughtful flowers. Dave would have loved these.
10/11/2024

From the WP family, thank you for the beautiful and thoughtful flowers.

Dave would have loved these.

Greetings to our extended Wilmette Pet family.It is with the deepest sadness to say that this evening Dave Cozzolino pas...
10/04/2024

Greetings to our extended Wilmette Pet family.

It is with the deepest sadness to say that this evening Dave Cozzolino passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, all of our thoughts and prayers, and lots of laughs and memories. We have lost a great friend, mentor, and animal lover who made all of our lives more rich. We're better for having known him.

He requested no funeral services; instead, a Celebration of Life will be held. We'll post the details as soon as we know them. It'll be one hell of a party. I'm sure donation in his name to the Les Turner Foundation, that was such a huge help to him, or to your favorite local animal charity like Adopt-A-Pet at www.adoptapetpet-il.org or Community Animal Rescue Effort - CARE, causes dear to his heart, would be thoughtful.

As my favorite author Terry Pratchett says: "No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away, until the clock wound up winds down, until the wine she made has finished its ferment, until the crop they planted is harvested. The span of someone’s life is only the core of their actual existence." He had an enormous existence. He will be missed, but the ripples he created in his life will take a long time to fade, so he will not be forgotten.

Go hug your loved ones, and your pets.

Love to all,
Christopher

I would like you all to meet Alex Dowd. Many of you may know him working at WPC. I have a great deal of respect and trus...
12/04/2023

I would like you all to meet Alex Dowd. Many of you may know him working at WPC. I have a great deal of respect and trust for him. He has great moral values and is very compassionate. Since the store closed, he has been working hard in establishing a licensed business in supplying services for reptile boarding, nail trims and live insect delivery. I highly recommend you give your reptiles a spa day
https://www.evanstonreptilehotel.com/

Everything 50% off or greater! Last day of business will be this Sunday, October 8th. Last chance for unheard of bargain...
10/05/2023

Everything 50% off or greater! Last day of business will be this Sunday, October 8th. Last chance for unheard of bargains.
We have a great selection of bird, reptile, fish, and small animal supplies. Now is a great time to upgrade your habitats. All used equipment and fixtures are up for grabs with any practical offer. For yummy food toppers, we have have a very good selection of canned dog and cat foods. Open 10:00 to 5:00. Thank you!

Open Living habitats. These are great for giving your guinea pigs or rabbits some large living space or playtime. Easily...
10/01/2023

Open Living habitats. These are great for giving your guinea pigs or rabbits some large living space or playtime. Easily folds for storage. Included heavy duty vinyl liner protects your floor and keeps messes contained. Add the the roof, (sold separately), to keep rabbits from jumping out. All at liquidation prices.

7 month old twins for adoption, Male guinea pigs can get along depending on their personality. Some are passive and oth...
10/01/2023

7 month old twins for adoption, Male guinea pigs can get along depending on their personality. Some are passive and others are dominant. These two have a bond with each other. They get excited seeing people hoping for some fresh greens, fresh hay and or some human petting.

TANKS-A-LOT!🙂 WPC has many used and new habitats. All at amazing liquidation prices along with all needed fish and repti...
09/30/2023

TANKS-A-LOT!🙂 WPC has many used and new habitats. All at amazing liquidation prices along with all needed fish and reptile accessories. Open 10:00 to 5:00.

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We have been serving Wilmette’s pet needs since 1945. We are an independent, full line pet store, carrying a wide assortment of products for every pet in your home. We are very proud to carry the best and healthiest diets for your dog and cat, including raw frozen foods. We have sweet, hand raised birds, all the popular small animals, the best captive-bred reptiles, and a wide assortment of fresh water fish, with all the equipment and experience you need to do it right the first time. Our website contains an ever growing list of care sheets with everything you need to get started right, and our caring and trained staff will help you get the most out of your pet.

Our experienced staff are here to save you time and help you get the most out of your relationship with your pet. Our Customer Rewards program and Frequent Buyer program help you save the most money, too.

Need a particular food but can’t get to the store right away? No worries! With our free, same day home delivery service, you can get any and all of your supplies delivered right to your door! You can even set up reoccurring deliveries so that you’ll never run out of food or treats again. Check out the details here.

We offer boarding for your small pets, reptiles, and birds. Give us a call at 847-251-6750 for our current rates and for your reservation. We provide the cage, appropriate diets with fresh veggies and fruit, and appropriate heating and moisture. Save yourself time by downloading and filling out our boarding form and bring it with you on the day of your appointment. We also offer wing, nail, and beak trims - it’s just $12 per animal, no matter what we have to trim.