Finding a pet-friendly apartment in New York City goes beyond the interior. The right neighborhood should have everything your pet needs close by, from pet supply shops to groomers and pet boarding.
We've found the best stores for pets near the East Village so you can keep your pets happy and healthy.
- Unleashed Spa: Unleashed Spa in the East Village makes pet grooming and bathing easy and convenient. They offer full-service grooming in-house, and for those who prefer not to travel, Unleashed Spa makes house calls. Their pet care experts can groom your pet in the comfort of your apartment, ensuring a relaxing experience for any animal.
- Paws & Relax: Dogs owners from Gramercy to the Lower East Side rely on Paws & Relax, a doggie daycare and pet hotel conveniently located just south of StuyTown. Paws & Relax cares for apartment-dwelling pets throughout the day and even overnight, providing dog walking and daycare packages for working pet owners. They also offer dog boarding with a “free range” system, meaning that their furry guests have the freedom to roam and choose where to sleep, rather than being confined to kennels. You can even check in on your dog throughout the day with Pooch Watch, a live webcam accessible online.
- Wagwear: Wagwear is a Greenwich Village store selling fashionable and functional clothing for canines. Founder Amy Harlow’s "puppy chic" designs are all produced in New York City, custom-tailored, and range in size to suit dogs of every breed. Wagwear offers everything any dog owner in New York City needs, from jackets to fend of winter weather to accessories like leashes and stylish pup-carrier bags.
- Whiskers Holistic Petcare: Whiskers Holistic Petcare offers a unique approach to caring for pets by using only natural and organic products. The shop offers much more than just healthy food and non-toxic toys for your pet: they've also branched off into supplements, vitamins, and alternative animal diets and developed a line of “Whisker’s Own” products. Their East Village location has been in operation since 1988 and takes convenience to the next level with delivery in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Keeping your pet healthy and safe with all-natural products is easier than ever thanks to Whiskers.
- Now You're Clean: Now You're Clean in the East Village offers self-service dog washing, allowing customers access to a spacious ergonomic tub, 100% natural pet products, and gentle dryers. They have a variety of discounted packages, including an annual membership option. They also offer nail trims, ear cleaning, and teeth brushing, as well as a variety of unique and chic accessories for dog – leashes, collars, harnesses, toys, home goods, and, most importantly, treats.