Pet People and Places We Love
We have compiled a list of pet related small businesses, rescues, and services focusing on those local to Colorado that you can use to help guide you for all of your pet care needs!
If you have a pet related small business that you’d like to feature on our page, contact us here!
Colorado Dog Tails
Grooming since 2000, Colorado Dog Tails provides compassionate, caring mobile grooming services for dogs and other unique and interesting pets in the Colorado Springs area.
Butterfly (Dog) Food
Butterfly (Dog) Food is committed to making the highest quality food you can get for your best friend. That’s why we grow our own produce on our farm here in Colorado Springs. And for ingredients we can’t grow, we have super high standards. No GMOs, no fillers, no hormones, no antibiotics, no synthetic vitamins or minerals, no junk. If we wouldn’t eat it ourselves, we won’t put it in Butterfly (Dog) Food. We love Colorado Springs and we're proud to be local!
Republic of Paws-Stetson Hills
Republic of Paws North store is located at the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Stetson Hills Boulevard in the Ace Hardware Plaza next to Bird Dog BBQ. Our Stetson Hills location offers a robust selection of raw dog and cat foods along with freeze-dried, dehydrated, and dry kibble options that are carefully curated. We also offer a wide selection of supplements to address nutritional deficiencies or health needs, a wide selection of specialty products for dog and cats, and fun gifts for pet lovers! Republic of Paws' certified and experienced groomers offers full-service dog and cat grooming in a relaxed environment.
Off the Leash Art
Off the Leash Art was started in 2006 and features dynamic duo Carole and Jeff. They create unique pet portraits and more. They have participated in several local art events and galleries, worked with local rescues and Operation Baghdad Pups, and can now be found most weekends at the local Farmers Markets.
All Breed Rescue and Training
All Breed Rescue & Training (ABRT) is a nonprofit dog rescue and training organization based in Colorado Springs. Since 1994, we’ve been rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding forever families for dogs deemed unadoptable and facing euthanasia. Our 98% adoption success rate proves that our positive reinforcement- and relationship-based training works. And we offer this training to the whole community—our many on-site, certified, trainers can help make your canine a happy member of your family, always.
Charmed Dog Training
Our goal is to help you and your dog build a lasting relationship that is based on trust and understanding. A solid relationship with your dog is the foundation for obedience training and the key to unlocking the dog you've always wanted.
Cavies and Canines Animal Rescue
Founded in 2016, we are currently the only PACFA-licensed guinea pig rescue in Colorado. We are foster home-based, with our adoptable guinea pigs located everywhere from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. In addition to adoption, we offer bonding assistance, owner education, health checks/nail trims, and boarding services.
Unique Pawtensions
Courtney Rather recently opened Unique Pawtensions in 2021 and provides a unique experience to pets in the comfort of their home with canine massage therapeutic massage therapy, reiki, aromatherapy, and cannabis therapy counseling / harm reduction education. She serves Colorado Springs, CO, and surrounding areas. Results that you can see, and your pet can feel in 1 to 3 sessions!
Adventure Pups
Providing active, fun and safe exercise to your pup everyday is our goal. We are committed to creating a healthy lifestyle for your pup through well deserved outdoor adventures. We pride ourselves on highly experienced staff that have a passion for pups.
White Whiskers
White Whiskers Aging Pet Care is a 100% mobile veterinary practice serving the greater Colorado Springs Area. We specialize in the holistic care of senior dogs and cats from the comfort of their home, offering multimodal treatments to reduce your pet's pain and improve their quality of life. From initial aches and pains, to hospice, to end of life care, White Whiskers will meet your four-legged friend wherever they are on life's journey. Your best friend's golden years can shine!
Yitto Paws
Unparalleled quality: Yitto Paws is the first and only brand of organic dog biscuits that are 100% human-grade and have 6 simple ingredients or less with no added sugar, salt, or additives. We know 85% of pet owners don't trust the big companies are doing enough to keep their pets safe, and Yitto Paws is determined to change that.
Unparalleled charitable giving: Yitto Paws' goal isn't to get big, sell out, and make tons of money. We want to lead the effort to find a better symbiotic balance between corporate profits and the communities it serves. While many pet companies say they care about dogs, are they being honest? When General Mills acquired Blue Buffalo in 2018, it wasn't because they loved dogs. Instead, it was to make money off of dogs. Yitto Paws wants to change that with (1) our mission to put dogs first, not corporate profits, (2) our 20 by 30 goal - to donate 20% of our profits by 2030 (in comparison, most big pet products companies donate less than 1% of their profits), (3) to become an evergreen source of charitable giving by remaining independent, rejecting venture capital investments, and eventually putting our company in trust for the benefit of organizations that help dogs in need.
House of Dog
HoD offers a variety of Dog Training, such as Classes, Dayschool, Boarding with Training, Private Lessons and Behavior Modification. Our mission is to help increase and/or strengthen the bond between the dog and their human by giving you the tools to communicate effectively with your dog and help them understand the rules of living as a canine in a human world. Respectively, we strive to teach the human the finer points of canine communication. Being passionate about the cause of pet-overpopulation and the plight of homeless dogs, strengthening the human/animal bond as well as giving canines more confidence will reduce adoption failures and the need to re-home dogs.
Good Dog Gate
When our search for a sturdy and affordable gate turned up lackluster options we took matters into our own hands. At good dog gate we build custom and customizable gates to meet the unique functional and aesthetic specifications of each client's home. It's our mission to bridge the price gap between custom and mass produced pet gates with stylish and secure options. Every dog deserves a good dog gate.
Dirt & Dog Hair
Established by a known-to-be dog-obsessed designer, Dirt & Dog Hair was founded by Beth McGrath and her dog/ soulmate Bella. After a few years working as a designer in the commercial dog industry, Beth became disturbed seeing firsthand all of the chemicals and emissions involved in creating the average dog toy. Being pretty fond of the earth (it is the only planet with dogs on it) she didn't want to continue designing something that was actively harming the environment. So in 2020, she set out to provide other dog parents with a more thoughtful and sustainable toy option for their dogs. Now, Dirt & Dog Hair toys have replaced their not-so-environmentally friendly counterparts in nearly 50 stores across the US and hundreds of dogs' homes!
Pet Sitters International is the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters and dog walkers. PSI membership is for professional pet-care providers who are committed to offering the best possible services. This commitment includes taking advantage of the best business tools and resources, prioritizing continuing education, focusing on customer service and networking with and supporting fellow pet professionals.
The CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter® Exam is the only knowledge-based assessment that is designed exclusively for professional pet sitters. Experienced pet sitters have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and enhance their marketability by obtaining a credential that is recognized throughout the industry as a mark of excellence.
Business Insurers of the Carolinas has been a proud provider of insurance coverage specifically designed for pet care professionals since 1992. By working directly with the largest pet care associations and their members for almost 25 years, we have gained a unique understanding of the types of claims that occur in the industry and what is needed to be properly covered.
Founded in 2016, Fear Free provides online education to veterinary professionals, pet professionals, animal welfare communities, and pet owners. With all the false (and harmful!) pet information on the internet, Fear Free aims to keep veterinary healthcare teams and pet professionals at the forefront as the true pet health experts. By closely listening to the needs of the profession and those of the new generation of pet owners, Fear Free has become one of the single most transformative initiatives in the history of companion animal practice, providing unparalleled education on emotional wellbeing, enrichment, and the reduction of fear, anxiety, and stress in pets and improving the experience of every human and pet involved.
1% For the Planet aims to accelerate smart environmental giving. With more than 5,000 members, 1% FTP connects those members with high-impact nonprofit partners that align with each business' values and brand story. 1% FTP members pledge to donate 1% of their gross revenue back to the environment and nonprofits in their local and global communities.
