In this post we are going to break down everything we know about pets in Dublin in full detail. We aren’t sure whether you are a current owner or are just thinking about it but either way there should be plenty of info here to help you plan your next move.
The best Dublin pet stores seem like the most logical starting point. You can buy toys, food, supplies and maybe even puppies or kittens at them so they will probably help the most readers out.
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The top animal shelters in your area for dog or cat adoption will get the next section. Our next three topics will be for local dog lovers as they dive into dog parks, puppy trainers, and dog bakeries near you.
After that it will be grooming and dog or cat cafes around the area. There could be some out of towners reading so we will mention some good hotels that allow pets near you.
The best places for pet boarding in town will be discussed, and then we will finish it all off with unfortunate topics like veterinarians and dog or cat cremation services. Towards the end we will include a local map to help you figure out which places are closest to your current area. Check out all of our posts on Europe there if interested.
Best Pet Stores In Dublin
When you want to buy some new toys, food, supplies, or maybe even a puppy or kitten these best pet stores in Dublin are good places to go:
- Shauna’s Pet Shop at 5 Capel St
- Kinsealy Pet Store at Posie Row, Malahide Rd
- Petstop at 210, The Park
- Maxi Zoo at #3 Clearwater Retail Park
- Petworld at #5, Nutgrove Shopping Centre,Rathfarnham
Only animals bred by thoroughly approved, ethical Irish breeders are available at Shauna’s Pet Shop. They also sell pet food and accessories that their staff of qualified and researching zoologists have hand-picked.
Additionally they won the Irish Independent Retail Award for Best Pet Shop in both 2018 and 2019. Kinsealy Pet Store is one of Ireland’s largest pet stores with more than 100 show aquariums, 50 small animal and reptile enclosures, outdoor aviaries, kennels, hutches, cages, and comfortable beds.
They also sell dog and cat food, kennels, hutches, cages, and other pet supplies. Expect to find a large selection of pets including tropical and cold water fish, tropical and native birds, reptiles, and small animals.
They even have a pet party service and your pets can be groomed at the Kinsealy grooming parlour.
Petstop sells a wide variety of products for dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, birds, rabbits, and other small animals, including dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, birds, rabbits, and other small animals. Pet food, bedding, collars and leads, feeding bowls, toys, and other accessories, as well as fish tanks, kennels, rabbit hutches, and bird feeders, are all available. They provide free shipping on orders above €20.
Maxi Zoo is the largest pet retailer in Ireland and is a specialized retailer for animal food and accessories, with exclusive brands, in-depth consultations, and a comprehensive product selection of over 8,000 items.
Animal Shelters & Adoption
Try going to one of these animal shelters before you decide to go the buying new route:
- Dogs Trust Ireland at Ashbourne Rd
- Dublin SPCA at Mount Venus Rd
Dogs Trust Ireland handles adoptions, rehoming, rescue, and rehabilitation of animals, as well as surrendering pets and dog training. The Dublin SPCA works with dog, cat, equine, and small furry adoptions.
A mobile vet clinic, neutering programs, pet hotel, dog daycare, dog training, and a pet guardian program are also available.
Dog Parks
You know your furry friend would love nothing more than to run around one of these dog parks:
- St Anne’s Park
- Marlay Park
- Killiney Hill
- Corkagh Park Dog Park
- Cabinteely Park
- Griffeen Valley Dog Park
- Phoenix Park
- Shanganagh Park
Puppy Training
These puppy training services should speed up their learning curve:
- Positive Dog Training at #T2, Birch Ave, Stillorgan Ind. Estate
- Pawfection Dog Training
- DogBehaviour.ie
Positive Dog Training offers a variety of dog training options including group classes, private instruction sessions at their facility, and private training at your own home. Dog grooming, daycare, puppy social hour, workshops, and seminars are also available.
Individual training, agility training, remote training, and behavior training are all available at Pawfection Dog Training. Dogbehaviour offers behavioral consultations in the clinic and at home, as well as dog and puppy training, family puppy training, dog business consultations, puppy group classes, dog fear, school and group talks, and cat behavioral consultations.
You can also get local dog training at the Dublin SPCA, Palmerstown Veterinary Hospital, Dogs Trust, and The Dog Den.
Dog Bakeries
If you know of any dog bakeries in Dublin please let us know in the comments so we can add the info to this page.
Pet Grooming
Your dog or cat will look cuter than ever after a visit to these local pet groomers:
- Canine Creations Spa & Grooming at Sandyford Village
- Hawt Dogz Dog Grooming at 44 Glenealy Rd
- Muttugly at 39 Charlemont St
- Deluxe Mutz at #31 Coolmine Ind. Estate, Blanchardstown
Canine Creations Spa provides mini and full grooming services, as well as dog spa, hair cuts, clipping and scissoring, and styling. Their staff provides Multi Award Winning Certified Dog Grooming Services that are necessary to promote and preserve your dog’s health and well-being. Canine Creations Spa & Grooming School is a member of the iPET Network and offers a 30-day Ofqual-recognized Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management.
Hawt Dogz is a dog grooming service situated in Crumlin. Muttugly groomers are fully qualified, trained to City & Guilds or IPET standards. They guide customers through the variety of options for their particular breed of dog to determine the most suitable maintenance plan with free consultations that don’t need an appointment.
The Dog Den, Kinsealy Pet Store, and Positive Dog Training also do dog grooming in your area.
Pet Cafes In Dublin
Please mention any local pet cafes in the comments if you know of any.
Hotels That Allow Pets
Anyone that is traveling and who needs a hotel that allows pets can try:
- Dylan Hotel at Eastmoreland P
- Uppercross House Hotel at 142 Kildare St
- Holiday Inn Express City Centre at 28-32 O’Connell St Upper
- The Leeson Lodge at 1 Leeson St Upper Ranelagh
Pet Boarding In Dublin
These Dublin pet boarding services should give them a good nights sleep:
- West City Kennels and Cattery at Old Naas Rd, Kingswood Village
- DSPCA Pet Hotel & Doggie Daycare at Mount Venus Rd
- The Dog Den at 138-140 Harmonstown Rd
West City Kennels and Cattery provides top-notch boarding for cats and dogs, as well as a full grooming service that includes clipping or trimming hair and nails, ear cleaning, and gland emptying.
The DSPCA Pet Hotel & Doggie Daycare provides boarding for cats and dogs, as well as dog daycare and boot camp. The Dog Den provides a variety of services such as daycare, grooming, and training. Earlier we mentioned that Cabra can also do cat boarding.
Best Veterinarians Near You
You can give them the best medical care possible by going to one of the best local veterinarians in town:
- Palmerstown Veterinary Hospital at 20 Old Lucan Rd
- Clontarf Veterinary Hospital at 66 Malahide Rd
- Village Vets Cabra at 87 Cabra Rd
- Carey & Keane Veterinary Surgeons at 12 Old Kilmainham
- Animal Welfare Veterinary Clinic at 40 Charlemont St
- Raheny Veterinary Hospital at 122 Raheny Rd, Grange
Palmerstown Veterinary Hospital offers a variety of services including emergency care, dental care, puppy classes, and exotic animal care. Clontarf Veterinary Hospital provides dental treatments as well as treatment for exotic animals. Fairview, Clontarf, Marino, Donnycarney, Beaumont, Santry, Raheny, Donabate, as well as Malahide are all conveniently accessible from Clontarf Veterinary Hospital. Euthanasia, dental, and cat boarding are all available at Cabra.
Dental procedures, microchipping, accessories and food, grooming, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and more are available at Carey & Keane Veterinary Surgeons. Parasite management, flea treatment, pet euthanasia, pet dental care, microchipping, and a wide choice of pet meals to meet all life stages and health requirements are all available at Raheny Veterinary Hospital.
Based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, neuter status, bodyweight, and other key considerations, these diets provide comprehensive and balanced nutrition. For both cats and dogs, wet and dry formulations are available.
Pet Cremation & Euthanization
Heavenly Haven has a lot to offer. Their pet cremation services include private, separated, and community cremations, as well as pet burial and memorial services.
Pet euthanasia is also available at Raheny Veterinary Hospital and Village Vets Cabra. You can find a list of current adoptable local dogs at that link and all pets at this one.
To get a dog license online click there, and here are a couple of links to help with a lost or found pet situation near you.
Click the links to check out some of our other guides for these towns in the region:
Have Fun With Your Pets In Dublin
All of those local pet stores, animal shelters, adoption centers, dog parks, puppy trainers, bakeries, groomers, cafes, hotels that allow pets, places to board your dogs or cats, and even veterinarian or cremation services are ready whenever you need them.
It would be great if you could use the comments to let us know if you noticed anything incorrect, or if you could share your own local pet tricks and tips. Hopefully you have a great time visiting any Dublin pet stores, shelters, dog parks, or whatever places you learned about on this page.
