Thanks for joining us for this discussion on pets in Scranton. Our goal is to cover the topic in full detail so you can find everything you need right here on one page.
Even if we are trying to cover it all we still can’t think of a better way to begin than by listing the best Scranton pet stores. It shouldn’t matter whether you want to buy puppies, kittens, toys, food, or other supplies they should have what you need.
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Then we will get into the top animal shelters near you 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 the area.
Up next you will read about 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 subjects will be a little bit doom and gloom 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 Northeastern posts for animal lovers at this link.
Best Pet Stores In Scranton
Visit one of the best Scranton pet stores if you want to buy a new puppy, kitten, toys, food, or other supplies:
- Pet Palace Inc at 253 Scranton Carbondale Hwy
- Village Pet Supplies & Gifts at 2268 Sans Souci Pkwy
Pet Palace is a great place to buy puppies, kittens, birds, rabbits, rodents, and other pets. Of course they have all kinds of collars, leashes, carriers, beds, toys, and other supplies as well.
You will find a large variety of all natural pet foods for dogs, cats, and other animals made with human grade ingredients at Village Pet Supplies & Gifts.
Animal Shelters & Adoption
You can find plenty of dogs and pets for adoption at these animal shelters:
- Griffin Pond Animal Shelter at 967 Griffin Pond Rd
- SPCA of Luzerne County at 524 E Main St
The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter has dogs, cats, and sometimes other pets available for adoption. In addition to pet adoptions they also are always accepting volunteers.
The local shelter at SPCA of Luzerne County also caters to pet adoptions. Plus they can assist with spay or neuter procedures, obtaining a dog license, pet surrenders, or you can report neglect and animal cruelty to them.
Both of the above are two of the best contacts you will find if you are in a situation involving lost dogs, cats, or other pets in your area.
Dog Parks
Nothing will make your furry friend happier than spending some time at one of these dog parks near you:
- Connell Dog Park
- Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
- Garden Village Dog Park
- Abington Dog Park
- Hollenback Dog Park
Puppy Training
Whether you want to try and teach an old dog a new trick or need puppy training services you should contact:
There will be a variety of options at the above ranging from group puppy training classes to private dog training courses. You can also try the board and train program or online lessons at Leroy and Company Dog Training.
Little Red Doghouse who we are about to tell you about also has good dog training classes.
Dog Bakeries
Natural treats, high quality dog food, and even personalized cakes are available at Three Dog Bakery which is located at 785 Wyoming Avenue #101 in Kingston. They also have a pet store with toys, leashes, collars, rawhides, gifts and more.
Scranton Pet Grooming
These Scranton pet groomers will get your dog or cat looking their best for sure:
- Shampooch Grooming Salon at 410 Storrs St
- Shannon Ceccoli Pet Grooming at 1929 Pittston Ave
- Shampoodles Classic Pet Salon at 1322 N Washington St
At Shampooch Grooming Salon they use only organic soaps, shampoos, conditioners, or flea and tick prevention baths.
Pet Cafes
We are not aware of any dog, cat, or pet cafes in Scranton 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.
Hotels That Allow Pets
If you are visiting and need a hotel that allows pets stay at:
- Econo Lodge at 1175 Kane St
- Hilton at 100 Adams Ave
- Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel at 138 Jefferson Ave
- Residence Inn at 947 Viewmont Dr
- Holiday Inn Express Pittston at 400 PA-315, Pittston
Pet Boarding In Scranton
When you need to leave town use one of these Scranton pet boarding services:
- Puppy Paradise at 1979 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Blakely
- Little Red Doghouse at 320 Northern Blvd, S Abington Township
Not only is Little Red Doghouse a pet boarding facility but they also provide behavior training for dogs and cats. Leroy and Company Dog Training also does pet boarding.
Best Veterinarians Near You
If medical problems arise head to one of the best veterinarians near you and get the best care:
- Scranton Animal Hospital at 911 Providence Rd
- Dr Paws Inc at 375 N 9th Ave
- Citywide Animal Clinic at 315 Main St, Dickson City
- Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center at 318 Northern Blvd, South Abington Township
All of the above should be able to provide basic health care for animals like flea and tick prevention, parasite control, vaccinations, microchipping, and standard pet surgeries. At Dr Paws Inc you can get 24 hour emergency veterinary care.
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center also has urgent critical care service for animals.
Pet Cremation & Euthanization
Cherished Companions Pet Memorial Center at 10 Freeport Road in Pittston is a good local option for cremation or euthanization. The Humane Society of Berks County can also help with end of life pet care.
Plus Dr Paws Inc and the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center provide pet euthanasia and cremation services. You can read more about obtaining a dog license in Scranton at that link.
Some other towns in the area we have written about include:
Have Fun With Your Pets In Scranton
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 your options.
You could really help us and all of our readers out by letting us know if you noticed anything incorrect, or by sharing your own local pet tricks and tips. Hopefully you have a great time visiting any Scranton pet stores, shelters, dog parks, or whatever places you learned about on this page.
