The best pet shops & services in Kankakee

“Offshoot of the pet store chain focused on grooming services, including nail & ear care.”

“Wags To Riches Grooming is new to Kankakee but has been serving pets since 2012, bringing steady, patient grooming that leaves tails wagging and humans relieved. If your dog looks like it borrowed a sweater made of itself, these folks can tidy things up nicely.”

“Chain with pet food & supplies such as toys, beds & pet technology products, plus medication.”

“Chain featuring a range of pets, supplies & food (most offer grooming, boarding & other services).”

“Whether your pup needs a quick tidy, a full refresh, or just nails that don’t click like tap shoes, South Paw Dog Groomer is the kind of local spot that treats pets like neighbors. Friendly, consistent, and detail minded, they’ll send your dog home looking sharp and wagging.”

“At Willowhaven Park, Bourbonnais Township Park District offers a 3+ acre dog park where zoomies meet new best friends, plus easy trails, ponds, and a nine-hole disc golf course for the humans. Perfect midweek energy burn, then a breezy walk to reset.”

From the Kankakee newsletter, August 30, 2026

“New Beginnings For Cats is a local no-kill shelter and sanctuary where cats roam freely and the hard-to-place still get love. This week, peek at their Monday Meow or Friday Feline to meet characters like Pepper, Lillith, or bonded chaos gremlins Jarod and Jason, then go fall in love.”

From the Kankakee newsletter, August 10, 2026