With National Pet Day around the corner on Monday April 7th, what better way to celebrate your animal companion than pampering them with a quality gift from a local pet shop? To guarantee you pick the right treats in time here all the best pets shops around the city worthy of your pet's affection.
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2512 Sacramento St, 607 Florida Street / Website
This boutique shop in Pacific Heights was founded with a mission to deliver posh goods for animals that are both luxuriously aesthetic as they are functional. Treat your pet to one of their lavish dog beds to truly make them feel like royalty.
Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods
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284 Noe St, 1841 Powell St / Website
"Real People Making Real Food" is a statement this artisanal Castro shop prides itself on. They handcraft all their canine and feline meals right from their own kitchen, strictly sourcing all their raw and natural foods as fresh and local as possible. Nourish your pet's bodies with one of their many gourmet meals, holistic supplements, or even adorn them with a fashionable bandana!
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199 Brannan St / Website
This aptly named store was founded in 2002 by two women who both had dogs with dietary health issues and wanted to ensure they could provide others proper education and nutrition for their pet's vitality. Pawtrero is all about local- from being a strong family-owned independentstore, to sourcing their inventory locally, and even providing events for their community!
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910 Cole St / Website
The selection of high-quality inventory and personalized services does not get any more expansive than at this delightful shop in the heart of the brunch district. From dogs and cats, to birds, fish, equine, reptiles, and more, Cole Valley Pets has something for everyone.
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509 Cortland Ave / https://www.bernalbeast.com/
If you truly wish to pamper your pooch, treat them to Bernal Beast's lavish on-site salon! Their self-service bathing station provides convenient steel tubs and high-quality shampoos, conditioners, towels, blow dryers, and more. With only $15 per dog, they also remember your visits to offer your tenth one free.
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1451 Church St / Website
Since 1999, owners Paula Harris and Celia Sack have established the Noe Valley Pet Company as a neighborhood institution for all things quality, down to their customer's retail experience. With no e-commerce on their website, they invite their patrons to physically visit and test their products with their pets hands-on. Their most popular seller is a "catnip cigar," sure to satisfy your feline friend.
Your pets are sure to express their gratitude from these great stores, which also give to the community in more ways than one. Be sure to follow their media to keep track on all of their local upcoming events such as pet pageant contests, lessons, and giveaways!
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