Lubbock's Holiday Gift Guide for pets: Where to buy the purr-fect present
Struggling to find the purr-fect gift for your pet this holiday season? Here's where you can find the present that will keep your best feathered, furred, or scaled friend happy, healthy and safe this holiday.
Hydronaut Aquatics
About: This shop opened in 2021 and offers installation and maintenance services for fresh and saltwater aquariums across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. The Lubbock location also has a selection of fish, food, and supplies to provide your tank the best experience.
Information: Visit at 6015 82nd St., call 806-891-0736, shop online at hydronautaquatics.com, or follow on Facebook.
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Merlin's Pet Shop
About: This pet boutique focuses on "natural health and the highest quality foods and gifts." Products include treats, pet food, collars and toys.
Information: Visit at 2609 Boston Ave., call 806-749-3647 or follow them online at merlinspetshop.com or Instagram.
Pet Plus
About: Pets Plus has been locally owned in Lubbock since 1983 and sells pets and pet supplies. The store's selection of pets include dogs, cats, rabbits, amphibians, reptiles, arachnids and hedgehogs.
Information: Visit at 6419 University Ave., call 806-792-2111, shop online at petspluslubbock.com/Lubbock/, or follow on Facebook.
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Pet Supplies Plus
About: This franchise is relatively new to Lubbock, having opened around August 2021. The company is based out of Michigan, and offers a variety of pet supplies, including themed boxes.
Information: Visit 5715 82nd St., shop online at petsuppliesplus.com, or follow the business on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Pet Wants
About: This business doesn't have a storefront, but can be found at shopping events year round in Lubbock. The owners, Anoosh and Amanda Rakhshandeh, sell pet food and treats. Their pet food, available for dogs and cats, focus on freshness, made in small batches, and can be delivered.
Information: Visit petwants.com/Lubbock/, Facebook or Instagram.
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PetSmart
About: PetSmart is a chain of pet supply stores. The Lubbock locations are 6801 Slide Road and 6046 Marsha Sharp Freeway. People can also shop online at petsmart.com.
Prickly Pup Threads
About: Prickly Pop Threads does not have a storefront, but has been in business since 2019, offering handmade bandanas for "every dog, cat, and all of the pets in between."
Information: Shop online at pricklypupthreads.com. People can follow the business on Facebook and Instagram.
Sweet Pup Co.
About: Based in Wolfforth, this family-owned business began making appearances in local markets in May 2020. Some of the products include accessories, such as bandanas, or treats, including a Pawty Pack. As a sweet bonus, 10% of every sale is donated to The Saving Grace Pitbull Rescue.
Information: Shop online at sweetpupco.com, or follow the business on Facebook or Instagram.
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Three Dog Bakery
About: This bakery promotes "high-quality food, treats, and supplies for dogs," according to their website. The shop also offers Pet Releaf hemp oil and nutritional counseling.
Information: Visit 5214 98th St., call 806-317-1237, shop online at threedogbakerylubbocktx.com or follow their social media on Facebook and Instagram.
Walter's World of Pets
About: Walter's World of Pets has been a top spot in Lubbock for decades. It is known for "The Jungle," their private zoo, which includes ringtail lemurs and exotic snakes. The shop is a member of the United States Association of Reptile Keepers, according to their site.
Information: Visit the store at 3020 34th St. or online at waltersworld.net. People can also follow the shop on Facebook.
Working Dogg Supply Co.
About: Working Dogg has been in the area since 2017 and offers dog supplies, food, supplements and accessories. Their leather dog collars and harnesses are 100% leather and handmade in the store, with customizations available.
Information: Visit the store at 2149 50th St., or online at workingdoggsupplyco.com.
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Urban Pet Market & Boutique
About: Urban Pet is a Texas Tech-alumni owned business, and shows its Tech pride with pet apparel and toys. The store offers treats, beds and more potential gifts for your dog or cat.
Information: Visit the store at 4505 98th St. #240 or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
Alana Edgin is a journalist covering Business News in Lubbock and the surrounding area. Send her a news tip at aedgin@lubbockonline.com.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Where to buy holiday gifts for your dogs, cats, pets in Lubbock
