Closer Pets Reviews 229

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the company's products, often highlighting their high quality and effectiveness. Consumers appreciate the quick delivery and the fact that items arrive as described. Many reviewers specifically mention the positive impact of the products on their pets, such as cats drinking more water or having access to appropriate food. People are particularly impressed with the customer service, describing it as excellent, responsive, and helpful. Reviewers appreciate the personalized attention they receive, with many noting that their issues were resolved quickly and efficiently. The company's willingness to stand by its products and promptly address any problems is a recurring theme in the feedback.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service. The problem we had with our CateMate Elite cat flap was resolved quickly and efficiently. We really have nothing but good things to say about the after-sales service. We highly re... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love our C500s for our two cats. They love to eat, but can't help themselves... so they each have a timed feeder that deploys wet food or kibble for their special diets on a regular schedule. We re... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a cat fountain which my cats love drinking out of. Unfortunately, the pump stopped working. I reached out to Closer Pets to request a replacement. Their prompt response recommended I do so... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My cat door stopped working within the warranty period and they sent out a replacement right away. Someone actually answered the phone when I called, and the replacement was sent out the next day. Rea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had a Cat Mate fountain for at least six or seven years. That’s a testament to how well they are made. It is the only water fountain my cats will use. Whenever I need a new pump, because t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was such a pleasant experience to be able to communicate with someone who wanted to understand the situation and help resolve it. The fact that there was a human touch was a wonderful experience in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great customer service...much appreciated in a world where so many vendors feel entitled to your business to the point that they forget the customers are the reason they even have a business. Thanks,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The dog flap is a great product to allow our medium-sized hound to come and go as she pleases. However, there was a small issue with the flap itself; I contacted customer service and a new flap was se... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

When I called a real person answered the phone and immediately took care of my problem! That never happens these days. I really appreciated the help and understanding of the employee. She was excell... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very satisfied with the customer service I received from Jessica at Closer Pet. I love the 2 feeders I had and bought a third for my 3 cats. When I received the third it stopped working after one... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love Closer Pet! Their products are great and customer service is above and beyond! When emailing with issues or question they respond immediately and resolve everything immediately! Great company and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

I have 3 girls in my room that eat 2 different foods and I need to be able to monitor how much each of them eat. I used to just feed them 4x a day, but 1 ended up with asthma and needs to eat about e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a cat auto-feeder C20 that lasted many many years, too bad they don't make that model anymore but I will try the new one, my cat has fussy whisker syndrome when he eats.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my second pet door purchased. The first was a read the dangling collar chip, and this door reads the imbedded neck chip. The second door sent was not programming properly and the company sen... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

A call to customer service before I purchased was helpful in deciding which chip reader cat door to buy, and it saved me some money. The representative was very good and patiently advised on which mic... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service; thanks for prompt reply and for being willing to replace our pet feeder under warranty without any hassle at all!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jessica was very helpful in sending out the information right away. It made it very easy to send everything that was needed. Being able to have a workable feeder again makes it less worrisome too wi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is so good with customer service! I had another issue in the past & they promptly took care of it. This time they respond within the stated time frame & answered my question. Plus their p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was great thanks to Jessica. When I called in with my issue, she listened carefully and went above and beyond to help me resolve it. I was already impressed by how she handled the s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service at a Closer Pets is excellent. They responded to my issue very quickly (related to Cda Post) and rectified the situation. This is the third time I have contacted them with quest... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazingly fast response to include a replacement of my 2 year old P7000 Auto Fish Feeder. I’m glad that I registered the product when purchased as it extended the warranty to 3 years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service is beyond excellent! Our fish feeder was not working; it was replaced and was here within a couple of days. Can’t say enough about the great service this company provided! (And eve... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

The feeder is an amazing product for the price. This is my second purchase. The current Promo coupon makes this product even more amazing. My granddaughters were coming to visit three days from the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jess & manager out in Texas troubleshooted to attempt to solve our leaking pond filter issue! I have used Fishmate filter for decades & i appreciate the quality therein.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

This cat door works exactly as I expected it to since I already have one installed in a catio.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They make a great product and when I did have an issue, it was resolved quickly and easily! Great company I will definitely buy again from this company

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

I ordered new filters for our Dog Mate water bowl. The order was shipped quickly and arrived in a box for protection.I highly recommend this company for their service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service team went above and beyond for me! They were able to set me up with a replacement part for something I misplaced, even though I was missing important information! Really appreciat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Fast shipping. No issues. Everything arrived quickly and on time. Exactly what I was expecting.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

I have a Cat Mate water fountain that has been doing wonderfully for my four cats for over a year now. Unfortunately a few weeks ago one of them decided to chew through the power cord in the night (... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick to make things right. No questions asked. I said was broke. They said they were very sorry and a replacement unit on the way. That's the way business should run. Outstanding company with outstan... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Verified

My cat loves it and is drinking a lot more water. However, I purchased it in April and at the end of May the pump went out. I cleaned it, it worked for a short time and died. Luckily I had purchased s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

The ice packs I ordered came quickly and in perfect condition. No issues and would do business with this vendor in the future. Thank you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product (cat-mate 3 level water fountain - my cats literally won't drink out of anything else) and very responsive and helpful customer service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They made getting a replacement so easy. Thank you. We love the cat doors and they work great. we recommend them to all our friend that have cats.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Exactly what I ordered and quick shipping. Thank you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Fast and easy to find the parts of my cat's fountain. Fast shipping. Good job.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt and friendly responses. Closer Pets stands by its products.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best customer service I would have dreamed of! Quick, knowledgeable, efficient, personable and I forget the beautiful ladies' name!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service was top notch, got back to me within a day of my email. Very easy to deal with, would recommend purchasing from them. No problem with the product I damaged a part when it got kn... See more

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  1. #7 of 60 best companies in Pet Supply Store
  2. #9 of 69 best companies in Pet Store

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Hey, we're Closer Pets! And we’re here to keep you close to your pet, wherever life takes you. We’ve been proudly bringing pets and owners together for over three decades, under the Cat Mate, Dog Mate and Fish Mate brands. In 2021, we decided to take everything these brands stand for and bring them together under a fresh new name: Closer Pets. Our new name perfectly reflects our aim to offer a more personal experience and our commitment to becoming more digital and connected as a company – while supporting the longstanding trust the business has built over the last 30 years. From automatic pet feeders to smart cat flaps and flowing pet fountains, our smart pet products will help you care for your companions throughout the day. We’ve got big plans, and we can’t wait to take you and your pets along for the ride!​


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

229 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service with my warranty claim.

September 4, 2025
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Good Afternoon

Many thanks for your very kind review, it is greatly appreciated.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Replacement parts

Replacements parts for the auto feeder arrived on time and fit perfectly.
These parts were needed as rats/squirrels chewed up the bottom of the hopper, dispensing spout and lid.
Maybe in the future can you make these parts out of something stronger that they can’t chew through?

October 5, 2025
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Reply from Closer Pets

Good Morning

Many thanks for your very kind review. Please be assured that we are looking at making the spout more robust.

Kind Regards
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

The two-compartment feeding unit is…

The two-compartment feeding unit is simple and effective. The trays are removable for washing, and the freezer pack keeps wet food fresh. With a 48 hour timer (running from a single AA battery, which of course can be removed if only using the unit occasionally), we were able to have food for our cat timed to be available over our short weekend trip.

September 30, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

customer service is over the top

customer service is over the top! Outstanding produce, outstanding service!

September 29, 2025
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Good Morning

Many thanks for your very kind review, it is greatly appreciated. Your comments will be passed onto the Customer Service Team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service!

It was such a pleasant experience to be able to communicate with someone who wanted to understand the situation and help resolve it. The fact that there was a human touch was a wonderful experience in these days of automated responses.

September 25, 2025
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Good Afternoon

Many thanks for your very kind review, it is greatly appreciated. Your comments will be passed onto our Customer Service team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Services

Exceptional service. The problem we had with our CateMate Elite cat flap was resolved quickly and efficiently. We really have nothing but good things to say about the after-sales service. We highly recommend it.

September 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service; thanks for prompt reply and for being willing to replace our pet feeder under warranty without any hassle at all!

September 15, 2025
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Good Morning

Many thanks for your very kind review, it is greatly appreciated. Your comments will be passed onto our Customer Service team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Experience

Fast, responsive and personable customer service!

September 4, 2025
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Good Morning

Many thanks for your very kind review, it is very much appreciated that you have taken the time to do this and will be passed onto the Customer Service Team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Fast shipping. No issues.

Fast shipping. No issues. Everything arrived quickly and on time. Exactly what I was expecting.

August 25, 2025
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Good morning

Many thanks for your very kind review and taking the time to do this.

Kind Regards
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with warranty replacement

My cat door stopped working within the warranty period and they sent out a replacement right away. Someone actually answered the phone when I called, and the replacement was sent out the next day. Really appreciate the service and no hassle warranty coverage!

August 18, 2025
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Good Morning

Many thanks for your very kind review and we are so pleased that we were able to assist you.

Kind regards
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service was top notch

The customer service was top notch, got back to me within a day of my email. Very easy to deal with, would recommend purchasing from them. No problem with the product I damaged a part when it got knocked off the counter.

August 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great customer service...much…

Great customer service...much appreciated in a world where so many vendors feel entitled to your business to the point that they forget the customers are the reason they even have a business. Thanks, closer pets.

July 28, 2025
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Reply from Closer Pets

Good Morning

Many thanks for your very kind review, we feel that it is very important to offer all our customers an excellent service, which is something we strive to do. Your comments will be passed onto the Customer Service Team of which I am sure they will greatly appreciate.

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Closer Pets

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Works great for multi cat household

I have 3 girls in my room that eat 2 different foods and I need to be able to monitor how much each of them eat. I used to just feed them 4x a day, but 1 ended up with asthma and needs to eat about every 4-5hrs or she'll have an asthma attack due to reflux. I had been waking up at 12 & 4am for 4 weeks before finding this miracle machine. Easy to use. Even dopey cats like mine can figure it out.:)

July 29, 2025
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Reply from Closer Pets

Good Morning

Many thanks for your very kind review. We are so happy to hear that it has made a difference to your household.

Kind Regards
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

They make a great product and when I did have an issue, it was resolved quickly and easily! Great company I will definitely buy again from this company

July 30, 2025
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Good Morning

Many thanks for your review, it is greatly appreciated and we are so glad that we were able to assist.

Kind Regards
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jessica and Closer Pets Rescue

Jessica was very helpful
in sending out the information right away. It made it very easy to send everything that was needed. Being able to have a workable feeder again makes it less worrisome too with my cat.

July 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love our C500s for our two cats

We love our C500s for our two cats. They love to eat, but can't help themselves... so they each have a timed feeder that deploys wet food or kibble for their special diets on a regular schedule. We recently had an issue with the product, but we reached out to customer service and they were very responsive and helpful to get our issue resolved.

July 30, 2025
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Reply from Closer Pets

Good Morning

Many thanks for your very kind review, it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that you love the C500, it is a very popular product.
Your comments will be passed onto the Customer Service Team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love Closer Pet

Love Closer Pet! Their products are great and customer service is above and beyond! When emailing with issues or question they respond immediately and resolve everything immediately! Great company and great products!

July 24, 2025
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Good Morning

Many thanks for your very kind review it is greatly appreciated. Your comments will be passed onto the customer service team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Closer Pets is easy to do business with!

I have had a Cat Mate fountain for at least six or seven years. That’s a testament to how well they are made. It is the only water fountain my cats will use. Whenever I need a new pump, because they do wear out, I order one from Closer Pets. Their Customerservice department is very helpful The pumps arrive quickly and that makes my cats very happy again because they definitely miss the fountain until the new pump arrives.  I would highly recommend. Closer Pets and enjoy doing business with them.

July 22, 2025
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Reply from Closer Pets

Good Morning

Many thanks for your very kind review of the cat mate fountain and our customer service team. We do strive to offer the best customer service we can and appreciate all reviews made. We will pass this review onto them.

Kind Regards
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a cat fountain which my…

I purchased a cat fountain which my cats love drinking out of. Unfortunately, the pump stopped working. I reached out to Closer Pets to request a replacement. Their prompt response recommended I do some maintenance by cleaning the pump. After a failed attempt to make the pump work, I reached out again with the update. Jessica promptly arranged to send me a replacement pump and adapter. Customer service was excellent and prompt in resolving my issue.

July 10, 2025
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