The best pet shops & services in Merrimack County

Whether your dog thinks baths are betrayal or your cat runs the house, Krystals Crazy Cuts keeps grooming calm and kind, right here in Franklin. They handle dogs and cats with a low-stress touch, and even moonlight with a quirky 3D-printing side gig for custom goodies.

From the Franklin newsletter, October 10, 2026

Granite State Hedgehogs is a state and federally licensed breeder in Franklin that has been raising healthy, friendly hedgehogs since 2012 with far-reaching, well-documented bloodlines.

From the Tilton newsletter, October 8, 2026

Family owned since 1991, Birch Hill Pet Resort offers boarding, daycare, and grooming with warm, watchful care the Lakes Region has leaned on for decades. A big outdoor play area helps dogs burn their zoomies, then grooming tidies them up without the post-salon side eye.

From the Tilton newsletter, October 11, 2026

Whether your dog needs a tidy trim or a brain workout, Finlayson's Pet Care Center covers it all with grooming, puppy classes, obedience, CGC and therapy-dog prep, Rally, tricks, even service dog training. They also run daycare and night camp... energy out, manners in.

From the Concord newsletter, October 11, 2026

When your dog’s coat is channeling wild forest energy, Fur Frenzy steps in to restore order with local know-how. A go-to for Tilton folks who want their four-legged roommates looking sharp and not like they just rolled in questionable mysteries.

From the Tilton newsletter, September 30, 2026

Clark's Grain Store is the nearby, family-owned spot for feed, pet supplies, wild bird needs, garden goods, and farm essentials for the backyard flock and spoiled house pets, with delivery when you need it.

From the Concord newsletter, October 4, 2026

If your dog eats socks for sport or your cat gives you that "I'm fine" stare, Central New Hampshire Animal Care has kept Concord-area pets healthy since 1993. They handle annual exams, microchipping, spay/neuter and surgery, even laser therapy, and they're currently accepting new clients...

From the Concord newsletter, October 24, 2026

Barnstead dog parents, if your pup hates salon chaos, Happy Pups Grooming keeps things calm with cage-free sessions, eco-friendly hypoallergenic products, and groomers with vet-assisted experience.

From the Concord newsletter, October 18, 2026