We will be sharing everything we know about pets in Glasgow in great depth for you on this page today. Our goal is to share anything you may need to know about the subject at hand in one place.
Even if we want to cover everything, there’s no better place to start than a list of the best Glasgow pet stores. They are probably the major reason you came to our blog, and they should be able to help you buy toys, food, and other necessities.
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Next you’ll learn about the best local animal shelters for people who would prefer to adopt a dog, cat, or other animal. The following three sections cover dog parks, puppy trainers, and dog bakeries in your region.
Following that we will focus on local pet grooming spas and dog or cat cafes. Then we will mention some pet friendly hotels and overnight boarding facilities near you for the frequent travelers out there.
Veterinarians and pet cremation services are not the most upbeat subjects but they still must be addressed. Also, don’t go until you’ve seen our local pet map at the conclusion.
You will find more of our posts on the United Kingdom right here.
Best Pet Stores In Glasgow
You may want to buy toys, food, or supplies and these best pet stores in Glasgow can help with all of the above:
- VIP Pets at 30-32 Paisley Rd W
- Bishopbriggs Pet & Aquatic Centre Ltd at Huntershill Village, 100 Crowhill Rd
- Creature Comforts at 25 Eaglesham Rd Clarkston
- Pets at Home at Forge Retail Park 13, The 71 Biggar St
VIP Pets is a family-owned and operated pet store that caters to all types of animals large and little. They provide everything for pets of all ages and sizes, with fantastic discounts on everything.
The shop has a wide variety of animals, including unique birds, reptiles, and small species. Bishopbriggs Pet & Aquatic Centre contains more than 20 fish tanks with a large variety of cold water and tropical fish. Burns pet nutrition is the shop’s specialty which is simple, high-quality food that’s full of natural goodness and they provide free local home delivery.
Creature Comforts has evolved to become Scotland’s largest family-owned and operated pet store. They have a committed and knowledgeable staff that can provide advice and supply a wide range of high-quality pets, including hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, cold water and tropical fish, birds, hand-reared parrots, and reptiles. They also carry a wide range of top-brand cages, accessories, feeds, and bedding to meet all of your pet’s needs.
Creature Comforts also provides grooming and boarding for birds, small animals, and reptiles. They have four pet stores near you with one each in Burnside, Clarkston, Milngavie and Shawlands and they give free delivery to the Glasgow metro region.
Pets at Home is a one-stop shop for pet food, toys, equipment, insurance, small animals, fish, and reptiles. Grooming services are also available at their 4 local shops.
Animal Shelters & Adoption
Your local animal shelters might just have your next best friend:
- Scottish SPCA Animal Rescue & Rehoming Centre at 125 Kinnell Pl
- Cats Protection Adoption Centre at Cardyke Farm, Langmuirhead Rd
- Dogs Trust Glasgow at 315 Hamilton Rd, Uddingston
Pet adoption, spaying or neutering, microchipping, and other services are available at the Scottish SPCA Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre. They have been serving your area for decades and can accommodate a wide range of animals.
On site there are about 100 dog kennels, a cattery for kittens and cats space for ferrets, a room dedicated to exotic animals, indoor and outdoor runs for rabbits, and a space for birds.
Additionally they have a ground-breaking sensory garden designed to create a safe haven and stimulating environment for canines and a wildlife shelter to house injured wild animals until they can be taken to the National Wildlife Rescue Centre.
Cat adoption is handled by Cats Protection Glasgow Adoption Centre. It has grown to become the largest feline welfare organization in the United Kingdom, and each cat is properly evaluated by Cats Protection Glasgow and Martin Vet Centre, spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, and treated against fleas and worms.
Dogs Trust Glasgow is a dog rehoming organization with sixty six glass fronted kennels that shelter hundreds of dogs on their way to a new home each year. They also provide a group dog training program.
Dog Parks
On a sunny day these dog parks near you are where they can have a great time:
- Linn Park
- Dodside Dog Runs
- Glasgow Green
- Kelvingrove Park
- Run Free Dog Fields
- Newlands Park
- Mugdock Park
Puppy Training
To speed up their learning curve sign up for one of these puppy training services:
- Wizard of PAWS at 32 Cogan St
- Busy Bee Dog Training at Shawlands
- Glasgow Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant at 2/1, 109 Hillington Rd S
Professional grooming, day care, a puppy training schoo and a self-service dog wash facilities are just a few of Wizard of PAWS’ services. Behavioral sessions and individual training are included in their dog training. Premium diets, healthy snacks, training accessories, interesting toys, and a variety of other specialized canine products are all available at Wizard of PAWS.
Busy Bee Dog Training provides one-on-one training and behavior consultations, as well as one-on-one puppy training. Glasgow, East Kilbride, and the neighboring districts are served.
Dog behavior training, professional courses, and one-on-one training are all available from Glasgow Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant. You can also get puppy training at Dogs Trust and Wizard of PAWS from other lists on this page.
Dog Bakeries
A special treat from one of these dog bakeries will show them how much you care:
- Pupcakes By Lilian at 27 Whitworth Dr
- Cookie’s Dog Bakery at 29 Lanark St
Pupcakes By Lilian offers a dog-friendly cake created with all-natural, fresh ingredients, as well as a birthday basket. All biscuits are made by hand at Cookie’s Dog Bakery and are packed with fresh, flavorful, low-calorie natural ingredients.
Every one of their biscuits is freshly baked with no artificial flavors, additives, preservatives, salts, or sugars, providing you with peace of mind as well as delectable, tasty biscuits for your dog.
Pet Grooming
These pet groomers will make sure your dog or cat is looking their best:
- Pawcasso Dog & Cat Grooming at 990 Crow Rd
- Pampered Paws at 43 Garscadden Rd
- Shampooch Dog Grooming at 32, 42 Dalsetter Ave
Pawcasso Dog and Cat Grooming serves the west of Scotland with a skilled and compassionate pet grooming service. Tick removal and flea treatment are also available.
Pampered Paws is a high-end dog grooming salon located in the west end. They provide complete and small grooms, as well as bath and brush and bath and de-shed services.
Shampooch is a professional dog grooming spa that caters to dogs of all ages and sizes. Their bar offers puppy packages for your canine companion. They offer a wide range of services at moderate pricing, including clipping, plucking, basic health checks, and flea treatments.
More options for local pet grooming that we have listed in other sections include Creature Comforts and Pets at Home.
Pet Cafes In Glasgow
Purrple Cat Café at 2 Trongate is a cat-only cafe, not a pet-only cafe. It is the first and only cat cafe in Glasgow.
Hotels That Allow Pets
If you are searching for a hotel that allows pets you can try:
- Radisson Red at 25 Tunnel St
- Hotel du Vin at 1 Devonshire Gardens
- Novotel at 181 Pitt St
Pet Boarding In Glasgow
These Glasgow pet boarding facilities should provide them with a quality stay:
- Valley Kennels and Cattery at 3 Langbank Holdings
- Levernbank Boarding Kennels & Cattery at Glasgow Rd
- Furry Friends Hotel Rabbit & Small Animal Boarding at 138 Stirling Dr Bishopbriggs
Valley Kennels and Cattery is a boarding facility for dogs and cats. Cat and dog boarding, as well as dog daycare, are available at Levernbank Boarding Kennels and Cattery.
They provide the same high level of care for dogs and cats that we all do for our own pets. All of the animals have their own heated kennels with all of the necessary bedding, blankets, bowls, and toys.
Furry Friends Hotel is for small pets such as rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs. Creature Comforts from a prior list also does overnight boarding.
Best Veterinarians Near You
They will get the best medical care possible if you take them to one of the best veterinarians in your area:
- Shamrock Street PDSA Pet Hospital at 1 Shamrock St
- Hyndland Street Vet at 55 Hyndland St
- The Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital at 43-47 Cogan Rd
- Vets Now Hospital at 123-145 North St
- Bishopbriggs Veterinary Centre at 2 Duncryne Pl
- Vets4Pets Glasgow Forge at 71 Biggar St
- Rouken Glen Veterinary Surgery at East Lodge, Rouken Glen Rd Thornliebank
The Shamrock Street PDSA Pet Hospital is the largest veterinary charity in the United Kingdom. PDSA provides low-cost or no-cost veterinary care to individuals in need’s sick or injured pets, as well as promoting good pet ownership.
Hyndland Street Vet is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies or standard care. Emergency and critical treatment, dental care, and pet passports are available at the Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital.
Vets Now Hospital provides emergency veterinary care for dogs, cats, and small animals in Glasgow 24/7. Microchipping, parasite treatment, emergency treatments, and exotic animal care are all available at Bishopbriggs Veterinary Centre.
Home visits, emergency care, dental care, microchipping, and pet passports are all available at Rouken Glen Veterinary Surgery.
Pet Cremation & Euthanization
Cloud 9 Vets Glasgow offers euthanasia at home, individual/communal pet cremation, and memorial services. For more of our local pet guides check out our posts on:
Have Fun With Your Pets In Glasgow
After thinking about all of those pet stores, animal shelters, local 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 we hope you have a better understanding of the scene.
We would be very thankful if you could 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 Glasgow pet stores, shelters, dog parks, or whatever places you learned about on this page.