The best pet shops & services in Kent County

A Natural Paw treats each pet like the only appointment on the books, with patient, individualized care, no time limits, and a clean, safe setup where pets are never left unattended. If your four-legged roommate gets anxious, this team listens, adapts, and keeps tails wagging.

From the Smyrna newsletter, October 14, 2026

Oxfords Sew & Sew outfits Milford pups with adjustable dog collars in playful prints, from Miss Maryland Flag Pink and Happy Holsteins to Phil Eagle Bird, Cocktail Orange Crab with Martini, and even Counting Sheep. Quirky designs that make walk time brighter and your dog a little more famous on the block.

From the Milford newsletter, October 10, 2026

Retailer stocking food, toys, health products & other supplies for dogs, cats & other pets.

From Western and English saddles to bridles, pads, blankets, fly control, and rider apparel, Chick's Discount Saddlery & Western Wear is the spot when your gear needs an upgrade. Big selection and plenty of extras for horse and human keep Harrington riders covered.

From the Milford newsletter, October 29, 2026

Fur Baby Pet Resort is the home-away-from-home your dog or cat looks excited to visit, with luxury daycare, cozy overnight hotel stays, a wellness spa and professional grooming, indoor and outdoor play, and biologically appropriate nutrition, all handled by certified pros focused on enrichment and comfort.

From the Milford newsletter, October 22, 2026

Whether you're a Milford groomer staring at social media like it's a Rubik's cube, Canine Couture Expert Grooming (CCSTUDIO) coaches you on what to post, how to film while you groom, and how to turn reels into real bookings with classes like Filming While You Groom and Content That Gets Clients.

From the Harrington newsletter, October 15, 2026

Retailer stocking food, toys, health products & other supplies for dogs, cats & other pets.

Chain with a wide variety of agricultural & livestock supplies, plus tools, workwear & boots.

Retailer stocking food, toys, health products & other supplies for dogs, cats & other pets.

From squeaky PetLou birthday toys to Greenies, Blue Buffalo, and aquarium must-haves from Aqueon, BimBimPet covers dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small pets, plus farm and poultry needs. Swing by this week when the treat jar looks bleak, then leave with tails wagging and feathers unruffled.

From the Dover newsletter, October 14, 2026

VCA Dover Animal Hospital handles the glam and the health check in one spot, from pro bathing, nail trims, and spa packages to vaccinations, dental care, dermatology, even acupuncture and laser therapy. If the fur kid's overdue for a spruce-up or wellness tune-up, put it on this week's list.

From the Dover newsletter, October 29, 2026

If your dog’s coat is getting wild, Trendy Tails Grooming LLC delivers the tidy-up with full service grooms or bath only, plus nail trims, fluff drying, brush outs, and ear cleaning. Compassionate, professional care that sends tails home wagging.

From the Dover newsletter, August 6, 2026