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            • Foster's Exotic Pet Centers Inc

              40116 US Highway 19 N Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-8330

            • Foster's Exotic Pet Centers Inc

              9828 US Highway 19 Port Richey, FL 34668-3847

            Business ProfileFoster's Exotic Pet Centers Inc

            Pet Store
            Multi Location Business

            Contact Information

            40116 US Highway 19 N

            Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-8330

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            (727) 938-9051

            Customer Reviews

            2.5/5

            Average of 2 Customer Reviews

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            Customer Complaints

            1 complaints closed in last 3 years

            0 complaints closed in last 12 months

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            A+

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            Years in Business: 49

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            Foster's Exotic Pet Centers Inc has 2 locations, listed below.

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              • Foster's Exotic Pet Centers Inc

                40116 US Highway 19 N Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-8330

              • Foster's Exotic Pet Centers Inc

                9828 US Highway 19 Port Richey, FL 34668-3847

              Location of This Business
              40116 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-8330
              BBB File Opened:
              8/22/2005
              Years in Business:
              49
              Business Started:
              10/15/1975
              Business Incorporated:
              10/15/1975
              Licensing Information:
              This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
              BBB records show a license number of WM10255 for this business, issued by Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

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              Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

              2005 Apalachee Pkwy

              Tallahassee FL 32399

              (800) 435-7352

              BBB records show a license number of WM10410 for this business, issued by Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The expiration date of this license is 2/3/2025.

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              Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

              2005 Apalachee Pkwy

              Tallahassee FL 32399

              (800) 435-7352

              Type of Entity:
              Corporation
              Business Management
              • Mr. Bruce Foster, President
              Contact Information

              Principal

              • Mr. Bruce Foster, President

              Customer Contact

              • Mr. Bruce Foster, President
              • Mr. Gary Foster, Vice President
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              Most Recent Customer Complaint

              07/27/2023

              Complaint Type:
              Product Issues
              Status:
              Answered
              I purchased a snake on July 14th. On July 24th i reached out to the business stating the reptile was acting sickly, had diarrhea and was not eating. I was worried about spreading illness to my other animals. I was told they were not able to do anything. On July 25th, I reached back out after finding the reptile deceased after doing my daily checks on them. I was told, again, there was nothing they could do, that it was my fault, and the best they could do is sell me another animal. i asked why i would want another sick animal and **** began to **** telling me thats all hes willing to do and then abruptly stated he had to go and hung up the phone on me. I purchased the reptile for $300 plus tax and would like at the very least, a half cost refund and an apology.
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              Dennis C

              10/29/2024

              I have had successful aquariums for decades. Since relocating to *******, I have purchased many of my fish at ******** and a number of birds, although it is true that the staff is less than accurate in their advice sometimes, practical knowledge is always best, the quality of their livestock is unmatched in the area. Do your own research, become knowledgeable in what you are buying, then get it at ********, they're animals are healthy, well cared for and survive longer than the chain pet stores. Just know what you need before you buy to avoid purchasing useless chemicals, vitamins, foods etc.
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