PetSmart Fish Return Policy: How to Return Fish (Dead or Alive)

Can You Return Fish to PetSmart?

Can you return fish to PetSmart? Yes. Live or dead fish can be returned to PetSmart within 14 days of purchase, customer service representatives for PetSmart said. Returns more than 14 days after purchase either will not be accepted or may be approved on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of a PetSmart store manager.

Return Requirements

When returning a fish, PetSmart will ask you to provide the original sales receipt, but the store can also lookup your purchase; it keeps purchases on file for two months, well beyond the 14-day return window. You will need to bring the fish back to the store even if it has died.

Some stores have additional requirements when returning pets. You may be asked to show a valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license. If your fish has died, the store may require you to provide a water sample from your home tank to be sure that an issue with the water did not kill the fish.

To find out the exact requirements for return, a corporate representative for PetSmart advised that it is best to contact your local store before visiting.

Refunds

When you return a fish, PetSmart will credit your refund to your original payment method. If your fish has died, you can also choose to replace your pet rather than get a refund.

Can You Return Other Animals to PetSmart?

PetSmart’s 14-day return policy applies to all live animals, according to customer service. Just be sure to bring your original sales receipt or ask an associate to look up your purchase.

Cats and dogs adopted via PetSmart’s shelter partnership adoption program may also be returned, but return policies vary by the shelter. For more information, you will need to contact the store where you got the animal.

More Information

For more options on what to do with unwanted fish, see our article on what to do with unwanted pet fish. Are you unable or unwilling to care for a guinea pig? See our article about where to take it.