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Angelenos are picky about their pet stores. Not any place will do when you're searching for that specific type of grain-free kibble, or those unscented paw wipes, or that natural-fiber chew toy. To make things easy for all the new owners out there, we searched the city for the best places to take care of your furry charges. These highly-rated shops, from a pet-friendly bakery to a natural foods center, should fit the bill. As always, if we've missed your favorite, let us know in the comments below.—Stephanie Chan
For high quality pet food and supplies, The Urban Pet is a must-visit. In addition to the basics, they also offer vaccinations, dog training, teeth-cleaning and impressive pet portraits by Furtographs.
Healthy Spot is the "spot" for all pet things natural, organic and eco-friendly. While most of its products cater to canine owners, the store also carries a selection of goodies for cats.
Owner Lizzie Scherer was inspired to open this special pet boutique after rescuing her golden retriever Sam while in law school. Now, cat and dog owners spoil their pets with her shop’s chic pet accessories, grooming services, doggy daycamp and even dog and cat folk art. Scherer also operates her own non-profit rescue service, Saving SPOT!
There’s the celebrity-favored Chateau Marmont—and then, there’s dog-friendly Chateau Marmutt. Not only can you bring your dog here from Monday through Saturday for day care, but the store also provides a spa-like aromatherapy grooming and “pawicures.”
Tailwaggers has been offering a holistic approach to pet healthcare for nearly a decade. The friendly pet store sells only natural products for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and more.
This fun Atwater Village shop has been opened since 2006, selling healthy treats and whimsical toys for cats and dogs. They even have wine for canines, if your dog is into that type of thing.
This ultra-modern DTLA boutique contains a one-of-a-kind Pawbar where pets can “walk-up” to raw-food meals. Pets can also relax in the Bathhouse spa while owners visit the Meat Market for organic pet food.
Although this neighborhood shop resides in a '20s-style bungalow, The Modern Dog caters to today’s stylish pets with a (pricey) assortment of leashes, lounge beds and apparel ranging from plaid pullovers to a Buddha screen-printed dresses.
Why settle for any ordinary dog collars when you can purchase customized leather versions from California Collar Co.? This NoHo shop also carries ready-to-wear, vegan and waterproof gear.
Find pet food for your dog, cat, bird, fish, rabbit, hamster and chinchilla at Pacific Coast Pets. And if you're looking to add to your family, this Malibu storefront also holds special animal adoption days with local rescue groups.
Since it was founded in 1974, Centinela Feed has opened 13 SoCal stores. They offer friendly customer service, fun in-store events and Doggie Day Camp.
Celebs like Carrie Underwood and Hayden Panettiere swing by this pink-painted shop, where their pups that get the full star treatment. D.O.G. is for owners who want to invest in status-y Chewy Vuitton or Sniffany & Co. beds, angora sweaters, Swarovski Crystal-studded collars and the like.
For high quality pet food and supplies, The Urban Pet is a must-visit. In addition to the basics, they also offer vaccinations, dog training, teeth-cleaning and impressive pet portraits by Furtographs.
Healthy Spot is the "spot" for all pet things natural, organic and eco-friendly. While most of its products cater to canine owners, the store also carries a selection of goodies for cats.
Owner Lizzie Scherer was inspired to open this special pet boutique after rescuing her golden retriever Sam while in law school. Now, cat and dog owners spoil their pets with her shop’s chic pet accessories, grooming services, doggy daycamp and even dog and cat folk art. Scherer also operates her own non-profit rescue service, Saving SPOT!
There’s the celebrity-favored Chateau Marmont—and then, there’s dog-friendly Chateau Marmutt. Not only can you bring your dog here from Monday through Saturday for day care, but the store also provides a spa-like aromatherapy grooming and “pawicures.”
Tailwaggers has been offering a holistic approach to pet healthcare for nearly a decade. The friendly pet store sells only natural products for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and more.
This fun Atwater Village shop has been opened since 2006, selling healthy treats and whimsical toys for cats and dogs. They even have wine for canines, if your dog is into that type of thing.
This ultra-modern DTLA boutique contains a one-of-a-kind Pawbar where pets can “walk-up” to raw-food meals. Pets can also relax in the Bathhouse spa while owners visit the Meat Market for organic pet food.
Although this neighborhood shop resides in a '20s-style bungalow, The Modern Dog caters to today’s stylish pets with a (pricey) assortment of leashes, lounge beds and apparel ranging from plaid pullovers to a Buddha screen-printed dresses.
Why settle for any ordinary dog collars when you can purchase customized leather versions from California Collar Co.? This NoHo shop also carries ready-to-wear, vegan and waterproof gear.
Find pet food for your dog, cat, bird, fish, rabbit, hamster and chinchilla at Pacific Coast Pets. And if you're looking to add to your family, this Malibu storefront also holds special animal adoption days with local rescue groups.
Since it was founded in 1974, Centinela Feed has opened 13 SoCal stores. They offer friendly customer service, fun in-store events and Doggie Day Camp.
Celebs like Carrie Underwood and Hayden Panettiere swing by this pink-painted shop, where their pups that get the full star treatment. D.O.G. is for owners who want to invest in status-y Chewy Vuitton or Sniffany & Co. beds, angora sweaters, Swarovski Crystal-studded collars and the like.
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