The best pet shops & services in Detroit

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

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Pet store chain offering a variety of grooming services, from haircuts to baths.

22631 Gratiot Rd (Eastpointe)

Pet store chain offering a variety of grooming services, from haircuts to baths.

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Petco

Pets

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

22631 Gratiot Rd (Eastpointe)

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

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If your dog’s shedding is staging a coup, Sittin' Pretty Pet Spa does careful breed-specific cuts, gentle baths and blowouts, de-shedding,…

20900 Kelly Rd (Eastpointe)

If your dog’s shedding is staging a coup, Sittin' Pretty Pet Spa does careful breed-specific cuts, gentle baths and blowouts, de-shedding, teeth brushing, safe color, nail trims, and more. Two spots in Roseville and Eastpointe, plus a calm, fear-free vibe that makes grooming feel like a treat.

From the Detroit newsletter, September 13, 2026

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Since 1972, Oceans and Seas has been metro Detroit’s go-to for marine and freshwater fish, corals, invertebrates, plants, and even…

26085 Gratiot Ave (Roseville)

Since 1972, Oceans and Seas has been metro Detroit’s go-to for marine and freshwater fish, corals, invertebrates, plants, and even reptiles, with 6,500+ gallons of display tanks, weekly new arrivals, and staff who actually keep tanks themselves. Hunting for rare or hard-to-find species? This is where they surface.

From the Roseville newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Store offering small animals, dogs and cats, supplies, and plants alongside a wide variety of fish.

13983 E 9 Mile Rd (Warren)

Store offering small animals, dogs and cats, supplies, and plants alongside a wide variety of fish.

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Treat your pup to a chill spa day at The Masters Paw LLC, Bethany’s home-based studio where it’s one-on-one, crate-free, and totally…

6939 Troy St (Taylor)

Treat your pup to a chill spa day at The Masters Paw LLC, Bethany’s home-based studio where it’s one-on-one, crate-free, and totally focused on your dog’s comfort. Bonus: you can snag her handmade bandanas and accessories, so your freshly fluffed buddy leaves looking extra Downriver cute.

From the Downriver newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Camp Canine is the family-owned spot for Downriver pups who need real play this week, not couch zoomies. Think big supervised indoor rooms,…

16677 Racho Blvd (Taylor)

Camp Canine is the family-owned spot for Downriver pups who need real play this week, not couch zoomies. Think big supervised indoor rooms, fenced outdoor space, and cozy 5x5 nap quarters... plus daily photo updates so you can spy your goofball living their best daycare-or-boarding life.

From the Downriver newsletter, August 26, 2026

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From fresh trims and tidy paws to comfy boarding and positive, reward-based training, AAA Pet Services keeps Downriver pups and kitties…

25280 Pennsylvania Rd (Taylor)

From fresh trims and tidy paws to comfy boarding and positive, reward-based training, AAA Pet Services keeps Downriver pups and kitties looking sharp and feeling calm. And when the hard moments come, they also offer thoughtful cremation and burial options so you’re never navigating it alone.

From the Downriver newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Shelter for stray and special-needs cats, where visitors can adopt a feline friend, get foster care and buy coffee.

686 Livernois St (Ferndale)

Shelter for stray and special-needs cats, where visitors can adopt a feline friend, get foster care and buy coffee.

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Catfé Lounge is part of Ferndale Cat Shelter, so the cats you hang with are actually adoptable. Pay the $18 admission, grab a coffee or…

686 Livernois (Ferndale)

Catfé Lounge is part of Ferndale Cat Shelter, so the cats you hang with are actually adoptable. Pay the $18 admission, grab a coffee or tea, then bask in an hour of feline chaos, calm, and the occasional head boop while supporting a legit local rescue.

From the Detroit newsletter, September 6, 2026

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Robbie's Pet Salon blends creative, breed-smart cuts with a calm, wellness-first approach your Downriver fur kid will actually enjoy. Think…

22637 Goddard Rd (Taylor)

Robbie's Pet Salon blends creative, breed-smart cuts with a calm, wellness-first approach your Downriver fur kid will actually enjoy.

From the Downriver newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Petco

Pets

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

23155 Outer Dr W (Allen Park)

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

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