In this post we will fill you in on everything we know about pets in Huntsville. You all are probably not here searching for the same things but either way there should be plenty of info available to help you plan your next move.
Diving right into the best Huntsville pet stores seems like the most natural way to begin. You can buy puppies, kittens, toys, food, and supplies and they are kind of like a one stop shop to handle most of your needs.
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The top local animal shelters for dog or cat adoption will be up next. Dog parks, puppy trainers, and dog bakeries in your area will garner our next three sections.
After that it will be time to discuss grooming and dog or cat cafes near you. We can’t assume everyone reading this lives here so good hotels that allow pets will get a mention too.
As the post continues to move forward the best places for pet boarding in town will be discussed, and then some unfortunate topics like veterinarians and dog or cat cremation services will get you out of here. Be sure to check out the local pet lover map that can help you figure out which places are closest to your current area.
The Southeast is an area we have written many other guides for on our site if you are interested.
Best Pet Stores In Huntsville
Head to one of the best Huntsville pet stores if you want to buy a new puppy, kitten, toys, food, or other supplies:
- Goin To the Dogs & Cats Pet at 814 Wellman Ave NE
- Pets Love & Happiness at 905 Meridian St N
- C.T. Garvins Feed & Seed at 2215 Holmes Ave NW
- Hollywood Feed at 5000 Whitesburg Dr
- PetSmart at 6275 University Dr NW #35
- Petco at 6140 University Dr
Going To the Dogs and Cats Pet carries a wide range of nutritious, holistic, and wholesome foods, as well as pet supplies. A self-washing area for your adoring dog is available too.
A commitment to natural, holistic, and organic pet food is always the goal at Pets Love & Happiness. Treats, chews, supplements, toys, collars, leashes, beds, bowls, and many other items are available.
C.T. Garvins Feed & Seed sells animal feed, pet food, lawn and garden seeds, fertilizers, top soil, mulch, gravel, and chemicals, among other things. Huntsville, Elkmont, Athens, and Ardmore are among the communities they serve.
The local Hollywood Feed is a natural and holistic pet specialty retail store. Dog and cat foods of the greatest quality, as well as treats, toys, and beds made in the United States, are available. They also provide free shipping on orders of $49 or more.
PetSmart has a large selection of pets, supplies, and foods. Grooming, dog training, and some veterinary treatments are also available.
Petco sells pet food and products such as toys, beds, and clothing. They also include a full-service dog grooming and training section, as well as an aquatics section and online orders of $35 or more free delivery.
There are 2 Hollywood Feeds, 2 PetSmarts, and 1 Petco in your area.
Animal Shelters & Adoption
Consider visiting one of these animal shelters before you decide to go the buying new route:
- Huntsville Animal Shelter at 4950 Triana Blvd SW
- Greater Huntsville Humane Society at 2812 Johnson Rd SW
Pet adoption, fostering, lost and found pets, and other pet services such as pet licensing, animal complaints, surrendering pets, and more are all available at the Huntsville Animal Shelter.
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to improving animal welfare and providing adoption services for unwanted and homeless animals.
Dog Parks
On a sunny day these dog parks near you are where they can have a great time:
- Downtown Dog Spot
- Creekwood Park Dog Spot
- Hampton Cove Dog Spot
- Southside Dog Spot
- Astro Dog Park
- Mill Creek Dog Park
- Cove Dog Park
Puppy Training
To speed up their learning curve sign up for one of these puppy training services:
- Such A Good Dog at 517 Jordan Ln NW
- Follow My Lead Dog Training
- Huntsville Obedience Training Club at 131 Export Cir NW
- Bite Ranch K9 at 1001 Ryland Pike #i
Group classes, private training, and in-home training are all possible with Such A Good Dog. Follow My Lead Dog offers in-home dog training in obedience, management, puppy training, toilet training, and more.
The Huntsville Obedience Training Club is an AKC-approved dog training organization that offers seminars in a variety of topics. Bite Ranch K9 has a variety of dog training services ranging from basic obedience to fear and aggression rehabilitation.
Aside from pet services, they have acquired and trained personal and family protection canines that are specially designed to meet your demands. Bite Ranch K9 also sells green dogs for law enforcement organizations, the Department of Homeland Security, and military uses. They serve all of North Alabama.
Additional dog training lessons can be taken at your local Petco and PetSmart.
Dog Bakeries
Wild Dog Bakery sells high-quality dog cakes and treats made using dog-friendly ingredients. Homemade dog treats and food are also available at Goin to the Dogs & Cats Pet.
Pet Grooming
These local pet groomers will get your dog or cat looking their best:
- Doggie Do’s at 3409 Governors Dr SW
- Christy’s Canine Creations at 12076 Hwy 231/431 N
Daycare, boarding, and grooming are all available at Doggie Do’s. Goin to the Dogs and Cats Mobile Grooming and Pet Spa provides grooming and spa services for cats and dogs.
They even do mobile dog grooming in the 35801, 35802, and most of 35803 zip codes, as well as the Oak Park and High Mountain area of 35811 zip codes.
Paradise Pet Resort & Spa, VIP Grooming and Pet Hotel, Animal Care Clinic & Hospital, Chase Animal Hospital, Flint River Animal Hospital, Petco, PetSmart, and Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort also do pet grooming.
Pet Cafes In Huntsville
Cattyshack at 2211 Seminole Drive SE Studio 1062 is a nonprofit that is committed to the rescue and adoption of shelter cats. Their foster homes have food and medical supplies plus they pay for all vet treatments.
The Lounge serves as a fundraising tool, a social gathering spot, and a technique to encourage local cat adoptions. Reservations are required and you must pay $10 per hour per person while groups of up to 12 are allowed.
This means there are no mixed groups so whoever you show up with will be the only ones in there to play with the cats with you.
Hotels That Allow Pets
If you are trying to find a hotel that allows pets you can try:
- Home2 Suites at 7010 Cabela Dr
- Hyatt Place Research Park at 6860 Governors W
- La Quinta Inn Research Park at 4870 University Dr NW
- Bama Inn at 3200 University Dr
Pet Boarding In Huntsville
These Huntsville pet boarding services should give them a comfortable rest:
- Apollo Pet Hospital & Resort at 7604 Memorial Pkwy SW
- Unicorn Boarding Kennel at 139 Helena Dr NE
- VIP Grooming & Pet Hotel at 121 Kohler Rd SE
- Paradise Pet Resort & Spa at 128 Cleghorn Blvd, Madison
Apollo Animal Hospital & Pet Resort offers a comprehensive variety of veterinarian services, including medications and surgery for your dog or cat, as well as specialist boarding care.
Unicorn Boarding Kennel is a kennel only for the dogs. VIP Grooming and Pet Hotel offers grooming and boarding for dogs and cats. Cat and dog boarding, dog daycare, grooming, and spa services are available at Paradise Pet Resort & Spa.
Pet boarding is also available at Animal Care Clinic & Hospital, Chase Animal Hospital, Flint River Animal Hospital, and Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort.
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:
- Animal Care Clinic & Hospital at 11351 Memorial Pkwy SW
- Chase Animal Hospital at 1760 Hwy 72 E
- Flint River Animal Hospital at 1009 Homer Nance Rd
- Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort at 7535 Bailey Cove Rd SE
- Trusty Vet at 6945 Hwy 72 W
There are no emergency fees at Animal Care Clinic & Hospital, which is open seven days a week. They offer emergency services as well as dental cleaning, boarding, and grooming for pets.
Digital dentistry, chemotherapy and cancer treatment, pet boarding and grooming, breeding services, emergency and/or extended care, exotic pet medication and surgery, and more are all available at Chase Animal Hospital.
Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort provides dentistry, parasite control, pet boarding and daycare, pet euthanasia, and cremation services. Flint River Animal Hospital provides pet boarding, doggy daycare, and grooming services. They also do dentistry, parasite control, pet boarding and daycare, and pet euthanasia and cremation services.
Dental care, ear and eye infections, flea and tick preventatives, deworming, heartworm prevention and treatment and more are all available at Trusty Vet.
Pet Cremation & Euthanization
Companion Crossing Home Pet Euthanasia provides pet euthanasia in the comfort of your own home. PAWS Memorial Services offers pet cremation, urns, and memorials in both private and community settings.
Pet euthanasia and cremation are also available at Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort. Here is a good link for local lost and found pets.
And here are a couple of good links to current adoptable pets in your area. For more of our local pet guides check out our posts on:
Have Fun With Your Pets In Huntsville
After thinking about all of those pet stores, 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 near you we hope you have a better understanding of the scene.
We know our readers would be 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 Huntsville pet stores, shelters, dog parks, or whatever places you learned about on this page.