The best pet shops & services in Bristol

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

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If your gecko deserves more than a plastic plant, NEHERP / New England Herpetoculture LLC is basically the local HQ for bioactive…

161 Woodford Ave Unit 58A (Plainville)

If your gecko deserves more than a plastic plant, NEHERP / New England Herpetoculture LLC is basically the local HQ for bioactive terrariums.

From the New Britain newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Bristol-area Humble Hounds LLC delivers reliable, personalized pet care that actually fits real life, from drop-in visits and neighborhood…

789 Wolcott St

Bristol-area Humble Hounds LLC delivers reliable, personalized pet care that actually fits real life, from drop-in visits and neighborhood walks to comfortable, crate-free boarding at their home. Owned by Niki with a caring team, they put safety first so your pup gets love, structure, and zero guilt naps.

From the Bristol newsletter, September 16, 2026

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The Plainville Pet Groomer keeps pups looking sharp at Forestville Commons, with kind, patient care and tidy cuts that last. It’s a…

827 Unit C, Pine St

The Plainville Pet Groomer keeps pups looking sharp at Forestville Commons, with kind, patient care and tidy cuts that last. It’s a no-fuss, neighborhood go-to when your dog needs a quick spruce-up or a full glow-up, and you want them feeling comfy, not stressed.

From the Bristol newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Arf Arf Grooming goes beyond cute cuts, tailoring bathing, trims, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and coat conditioning to your pet’s breed,…

5 Broad St

Arf Arf Grooming goes beyond cute cuts, tailoring bathing, trims, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and coat conditioning to your pet’s breed, size, and temperament with gentle, pet-safe products. Make this the week you try their patient, communicative team for a stress-light spa day, plus tips for between-visit coat care.

From the Meriden newsletter, August 21, 2026

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Camp Canine keeps Hartford pups happy with supervised, cage free daycare using enrichment activities so they come home blissfully tired,…

74 Broderick Rd

Camp Canine keeps Hartford pups happy with supervised, cage free daycare using enrichment activities so they come home blissfully tired, not bulldozing your Zoom calls. E certified pro, and basic obedience training from staff certified in Pet First Aid/CPR round it out.

From the Bristol newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Paws & Go is the neighborhood groomer run by owner-groomer Tonya Roberts, keeping Bristol pets clean, clippered, and camera-ready. When the…

115 Pine St

Paws & Go is the neighborhood groomer run by owner-groomer Tonya Roberts, keeping Bristol pets clean, clippered, and camera-ready. When the fur tumbleweeds take over the couch, book a spruce-up that leaves your buddy looking sharp and smelling like a fresh start.

From the Bristol newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Dirty Tails does head-to-tail grooming, playful daycare, and handy self-service baths, plus boarding for existing clients, in a roomy 5,000…

109 E Main St (Plainville)

Dirty Tails does head-to-tail grooming, playful daycare, and handy self-service baths, plus boarding for existing clients, in a roomy 5,000 sq ft setup that’s been pampering pups since 2007. Keep it local this week and let your four-legged roommate come home clean, tired, and absurdly proud.

From the Bristol newsletter, August 27, 2026

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