We appreciate you joining us for this discussion on everything we know about pets in Reykjavik. Our goal is to cover the topic in full detail so you can find everything you need right here on one page.
With that said we can’t think of a better way to begin than by listing the best Reykjavik pet stores. Whether you want to buy puppies, kittens, toys, food, or other supplies they should be able to help you out.
Contents
Up next we will talk about local animal shelters in this area of Iceland for those who would prefer to adopt a dog, cat, or other pet instead of buying a new one. Local dog lovers will really enjoy our next three sections which are about dog parks, puppy trainers, and dog bakeries in your area.
Then we will dive in into pet grooming salons and dog or cat cafes near you. Frequent travelers will get the most out of the next sections which discuss local hotels that allow pets and also boarding facilities.
Our final topics will be the unfortunate ones like veterinarians and pet cremation services. To get a better lay of the land stick around for our local pet map at the end, plus the curious types can look through our other posts on cities around the Europe at that link if interested.
Best Pet Stores In Reykjavik
Visit one of the best pet stores in Reykjavik if you want to buy a new puppy, kitten, toys, food, or other supplies:
- Gæludýr.is at Smáratorg, 201
- Lífland Verslun at Lyngháls 3
- Dýrabær at Kringlunni 4-12
- Dýraríkið Holtagörðum at Holtavegur 10
- Dýralíf at Höfðabakki 1
- Bendir at Hlíðasmári 13
Not only can you get all of the supplies and food for dogs, cats, and other pets at Gæludýr.is but they also provide dog grooming services.
Dýrabaer is a nice pet store with lots of products for dogs, cats, and other animals such including food and treats that are made from natural ingredients and free of additives such as preservatives along with toys and many more items.
Expect to find a wide range of beds, toys, food, and other products for dogs, cats, and more pets at Dralf.
Bendir is a pet supply store where you can buy food, treats and training bites, cages and mats, toys, safety and travel gear, and more.
Animal Shelters & Adoption
The shelter at Kattholt at Stangarhylur 2does great work with stray cats in your area. If you want to adopt a cat, surrender one, or are in a situation involving a lost or found cat definitely contact them.
Dog Parks
There is not much that will make them happier than spending some time at one of these dog parks near you:
- Hundagerði
- Paradísardalur
Puppy Training
It might be hard to teach an old dog a new trick but these local puppy training services will give you the best shot:
- Kristín Sigmars at Grænamörk 3, 810 Heragerði
- Hvolpaskóli Hundastefnunnar at Eirhöfða 14
You can get group puppy training classes or private lessons for dogs by contacting Kristín Sigmars.
Dog Bakeries
We are not aware of any dog, cat, or pet bakeries in Reykjavik or around Iceland at the moment. If you know of any please tell us in the comments at the end of the post so we can add that info to this page, thanks.
Reykjavik Pet Grooming
Dekurdýr at Dalvegur 18 is kind of an all in one spot that we could have put in many sections of this post. Not only are they a great place to get local pet grooming, but they also have a really nice pet store.
Pet Cafes
The first of its kind in Iceland, Kattakaffihúsið located at Bergstaðastræti 10a is a cat café. We want to make this clear, this is not an all pet café, it is a cat café, don’t show up with a dog please.
Hotels That Allow Pets
For a hotel that allows pets in your area stay at:
- Reykjavik Hostel Village at Flókagata 1
- City Center Hotel at Austurstræti 6
- Loft at Bankastræti 7
Pet Boarding In Reykjavik
If you need to board a pet in Reykjavik we suggest you contact one of the vets from our next section. Kattholt from the animal shelters list also provides temporary cat boarding.
Best Veterinarians Near You
If unfortunate medical problems arise go to one of the best veterinarians in your area and get the best care:
- Dýralæknastofa Reykjavíkur at Grensásvegur
- Dýralæknamiðstöðin Grafarholti at 95 113 Jónsgeisli
- Dýralæknastofa Dagfinns at Skolavordustig 35a
- Animal Hospital Víðidal at Vatnsveituvegur 4
If you need 24 hour emergency veterinary services in Reykjavik then Dýralæknastofa Reykjavíkur and Dýralæknamiðstöðin Grafarholti should both be able to provide them for you. The above animal hospitals should all be able to help with flea and tick prevention, parasite control, end of life pet care and more.
Pet Cremation & Euthanization
We are not aware of any pet cremation or euthanasia services near you. Your best bet to get assistance with end of life pet care would be to contact one of the animal hospitals.
For more info on dog registration in Reykjavik you can click that link. You may also want to read some of our other guides for these nearby cities:
- Oslo Animal Shelters & Veterinarians
- Copenhagen Animal Shelters & Veterinarians
- Stockholm Animal Shelters & Veterinarians
- Helsinki Animal Shelters & Veterinarians
Have Fun With Your Pets In Reykjavik
Now that you have read about all of those local 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 you should have a much better understanding of what is to offer here.
We and our readers would really 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. Hopefully you have a great time visiting any Reykjavik pet stores, shelters, dog parks, or whatever places you learned about on this page.
