The best pet shops & services in South Lake Tahoe

4 pet shops & services we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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After beach digs and trail tumbles, Pawfection Pet Salon gets your dog clean and smelling fresh with baths, nail trims, full haircuts and…

2227 James Ave

After beach digs and trail tumbles, Pawfection Pet Salon gets your dog clean and smelling fresh with baths, nail trims, full haircuts and serious coat blowouts. Locally loved and voted Best of Tahoe, it’s the quick reset your four legged roommate needs before the next romp this week.

From the South Lake Tahoe newsletter, September 3, 2026

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When your trail-loving mutt starts smelling like last week’s adventure, Dog Wash of Tahoe delivers quality full-service grooming from…

3455 Lake Tahoe Blvd B

When your trail-loving mutt starts smelling like last week’s adventure, Dog Wash of Tahoe delivers quality full-service grooming from compassionate, experienced locals who treat every dog like their own. Since 2007 they’ve handled every breed and personality, sending home clean, happy fluffballs and very proud humans.

From the South Lake Tahoe newsletter, September 16, 2026

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When you need a day to actually get stuff done, Tahoe Best Friends keeps your dog happy with cage-free daycare and slumber-party style…

2197 Ruth Ave

When you need a day to actually get stuff done, Tahoe Best Friends keeps your dog happy with cage-free daycare and slumber-party style boarding in a homestyle space, round-the-clock supervision, roomy indoor and outdoor play areas, plus a grooming spa for the inevitable post-adventure spruce-up.

From the South Lake Tahoe newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Dog Dog Cat is Tahoe’s go-to for natural, human-grade pet food, rugged Ruffwear gear, durable toys, and the kind of collars, boots, and…

4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd Suite 10/11

Dog Dog Cat is Tahoe’s go-to for natural, human-grade pet food, rugged Ruffwear gear, durable toys, and the kind of collars, boots, and life jackets that keep mountain mutts and adventure cats grinning. Stock up before your next hike, and keep an eye out for their self-serve dog wash coming soon.

From the South Lake Tahoe newsletter, September 11, 2026

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