Over the next few minutes the local Lincoln pet scene is going to be covered in full detail. We know you all won’t be here searching for the same stuff but there should be enough information to help you plan your next move no matter what that is.
As usual we will kick this off with the best Lincoln pet stores. Puppies, kittens, toys, food, and supplies may all be purchased at them so they will probably help the most of you out.
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The best local animal shelters for dog and cat adoption will be up next. Following that we will get into dog parks, puppy trainers, and dog bakeries in your area.
Pet grooming spas near you and dog or cat cafes around the city will garner our next sections. We won’t presume everyone reading this lives here so pet-friendly hotels will get a shout out too.
As we progress we’ll talk about the best pet boarding facilities in your area, and we are saving the somber topics like veterinarians and dog or cat cremation services for the end. Make sure to look at the map towards the end so you can find out which spots are closest to where you are right now.
If you’re interested in some additional reading about more cities in the Midwest click here.
Best Pet Stores In Lincoln
You may want to buy a new puppy or kitten or you might just need to get some new toys, food, or supplies and these best pet stores in Lincoln can handle most of your needs:
- Pet Central Station at 5591 S 48th St
- Arnie’s Pet Food Store at 5601 S 56th St #7B
- The Fish Store at 921 N 48th St
- PetSmart at 5200 N 27th St
- Petco at 4701 O St
All kinds of pet foods, treats, collars, leashes, toys, carriers, and other supplies can be bought at any of those local pet stores. Self-service dog washing, nutrition counseling, stylish grooming, adoptions, and a dog bakery are all available at Pet Central Station.
Arnie’s Pet Food Store also offers a bakery and canine dental treatment. The Fish Store provides free water testing for any aquatic system and comprehensive tests for nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, phosphates, calcium, alkalinity, and pH.
There are 2 PetSmarts and 2 Petcos in your area that should offer basic boarding, grooming, and even some veterinary services.
Animal Shelters & Adoption
Think about visiting one of these animal shelters before you decide to go the buying new route:
- Dolly’s Legacy Animal Rescue at 1201 Calvert St
- Capital Humane Society Pieloch Pet Adoption Center at 6500 S 70th St
- The Cat House at 3633 O St
Dolly’s Legacy is a cat and dog rescue organization that does great work for the local community. The Cat House is a no-kill cat sanctuary that provides adoption services.
The Capital Humane Society is an open-admission shelter that also offers animal training lessons, behavior handouts, low-cost spay and neuter, medical expenses, low-cost immunization, pet surrender, and end-of-life services including cremation and euthanasia.
Dog Parks
On a sunny day these dog parks near you are where they can have a great time:
- Stransky Dog Run at Peterson Park
- Holmes Lake Dog Park
- Roper East Dog Run
- Mahoney Dog Run
Puppy Training
Get them behaving quickly by signing up for one of these puppy training services in your area:
- Greater Lincoln Obedience Club at 5740 Johanna Rd
- Canine Consultants & Pet Supply at 1715 Van Dorn St
- Prairie Skies at 7405 Pioneers Blvd
- Dove’s Dog Academy at 237 S 70th St S #206
The Greater Lincoln Obedience Club offers obedience, agility, and specialist classes. For almost 30 years the Canine Consultants has provided quality pet training, foods, and supplies.
Prairie Skies has a puppy kindergarten, AKC obedience lessons, personalized training, and veterinary consultation. Dove’s Dog Academy specializes in expert dog training.
Woof! Dog Care Center, Kenl Inn, Capital Humane Society Pieloch Pet Adoption Center, and Nebraska Animal Medical Center also provide puppy training near you.
Dog Bakeries
Butterfly Bakery at 4209 South 33rd Street has a great selection of sweet treats and cakes for your pets. Arnie’s Pet Food Store and Pet Central Station both have pet bakeries inside too.
Pet Grooming
Make sure your dog or cat is looking their best by taking them to a local pet groomer:
- Woof! Dog Care Center at 1300 Infinity Ct
- Lincoln Pet Parlor at 3700 S 9th St #J
- Astro Dog Grooming at 2401 S 36th St
- Your Precious Pets at 1600 Normandy Ct #100
A grooming salon and spa are available at Woof! Dog Care Center and Lincoln Pet Parlor. Woof! also offers daycare, overnight boarding, and training sessions.
Brushing, cleaning hair from paw pads, ear cleaning, hair removal, nail trims, clipping, hand scissoring, and a recirculating power wash are all services provided by Astro Dog Grooming. Your Precious Pets is a dog grooming facility that also offers small-scale daycare and boarding.
PetSmart, Petco, Pet Central Station, Kenl Inn, Paws 4 Fun, Vondra Veterinary Clinic, and Nebraska Animal Medical Center also provide pet grooming.
Pet Cafes In Lincoln
We don’t know of any pet cafes in your area right now, if you do please tell us in the comments so we can add that info to our post, thanks.
Hotels That Allow Pets
If you are trying to find a hotel that allows pets we suggest:
- Country Inn & Suites at 5353 N 27th St
- Best Western Plus at 2201 Wildcat Cir
- Quality Inn at 1133 Belmont Ave
Pet Boarding In Lincoln
They should have a nice stay at these Lincoln pet boarding facilities:
- Kenl Inn at 10241 Old Cheney Rd
- Paws 4 Fun at 222 N 44th St
- Trude’s Dog Motel at 2000 N 112th St
Kenl Inn has seven big outdoor play areas and offers boarding, daycare, grooming, and training in your area. At Paws 4 Fun a doggie daycare, suite-style boarding, an indoor pool, grooming, self-grooming, retail, and cat boarding are all available.
Since 1963 Trude’s Dog Motel has provided warm and personal service to canine companions. Pet boarding is also provided at PetSmart, Petco, Woof! Dog Care Center, Your Precious Pets, Vondra Veterinary Clinic, and Nebraska Animal Medical Center.
Best Veterinarians Near You
They will get the best medical care possible if you take them to one of the best local veterinarians in town:
- Nebraska Animal Medical Center at 5720 Old Cheney Rd
- Vondra Veterinary Clinic at 2400 W Van Dorn St
- Belmont Veterinary Center at 2200 Cornhusker Hwy
- Capitol Animal Clinic at 633 N 66th St
- Pitts Veterinary Hospital at 2225 #NE-2
Standard veterinary care like microchipping, vaccines, flea and tick prevention, parasite control, cremations, euthanasia, other end of life care, and basic surgical or medical procedures should be available at any of those veterinarians in your area. Boarding, grooming, and a pharmacy are also available at Vondra Veterinary Clinic.
Vondra Veterinary Clinic, Capitol Animal Clinic, Nebraska Animal Medical Center, and Pitts Veterinary Hospital all have pet dental clinics. Belmont Veterinary Center, Nebraska Animal Medical Center, and Capitol Animal Clinic all offer digital radiography and ultrasonography.
If you need 24/7 emergency veterinary service you can contact Nebraska Animal Medical Center at 402-423-9100. Capital Humane Society Pieloch Pet Adoption Center also provides veterinary services.
Pet Cremation & Euthanization
The Rolling Acres Complex at 300 South 134th Street provides private cremation, private burials, and group burials. Capital Humane Society Pieloch Pet Adoption Center and Nebraska Animal Medical Center also offer pet cremation and euthanasia services.
Before you leave we should share a few useful links like these local lost and found pet pages, these for currently adoptable animals, and this one that breaks down the pet licensing laws in your area.
You might also want to read about:
- Dogs, Cats, & Other Animals in Omaha
- Dogs, Cats, & Other Animals in Kansas City
- Dogs, Cats, & Other Animals in Lawrence
- Dogs, Cats, & Other Animals in Sioux Falls
Have Fun With Your Pets In Lincoln
After thinking about all of those pet stores, local animal shelters, adoptions, dog parks, puppy trainers, bakeries, groomers, cafes, hotels that allow pets, places to board your dogs or cats, and even veterinarian or cremation services we hope you have a better understanding of the scene in your area.
Our future readers sure would appreciate it if you could let us know if you noticed anything incorrect, or if you could share your own local pet tricks and tips in the comments. We hope that you have a great time visiting any Lincoln pet stores, shelters, dog parks, or whatever places you learned about on this page.
