While I don’t have a dog (cat mom over here 🐈⬛), most of my friends have a pup in the family, and each of them feels like another friend to me. For instance, Beatrix is my hiking buddy, Enzo and Frida are there for movie night snuggles, and Millie is my all-around bestie. If you’ve got a fur baby you know and love, check out these local pet stores in Denver — and try some of the unexpected products they offer.
🐕 Two Pals and a Pup (Cherry Creek)
Two Pals and a Pup was started by a mother-daughter duo who ditched corporate life for something more fur-filling. Now run by mom Stacey and her husband Eddie Bennett, this store sells safe, nutritious dog food brands made in Colorado, such as Anderson’s Natural Pet Food and Bixbi treats. A curated selection + friendly service = everything you’d want (and expect) from a chic dog boutique in Cherry Creek
Who to spoil here: The health-conscious dog who loves to eat local
🦴 A Pet's Paradise (Capitol Hill)
A Pet’s Paradise has a gourmet doggie treat buffet — an impressive spread of more than 25 kinds of bones and chews, all of them rawhide-free. They’re also home to a natural pets supplement section, which has everything from calming kits for cats to joint health chews for dogs. Plus, their full-service dog grooming salon offers haircuts, luxury baths, and more.
Who to spoil here: Pets with personalized needs
🐾 Quality Paws Natural Pet (Washington Park West)
Quality Paws sells pretty much everything you need for a dog or cat. Think specialty diet dog food, sustainable kitty litter, travel carriers, a vast food puzzle selection, and Colorado-made pet CBD products. Their knowledgeable staff can guide you toward the perfect gift or solution for your furry friend, often with niche recommendations you haven’t heard of.
Who to spoil here: Cats and dogs with main character energy
🧁 Three Dog Bakery (Highland)
Ordering a cake at Three Dog Bakery is easy: Specify your pet’s favorite flavors, choose a size, and add a custom message for the special day. This locally owned and operated franchise location is the only Three Dog Bakery in Colorado and specializes in using all-natural ingredients like apple sauce and peanut butter instead of sugar and preservatives.
Pro tip: One Google reviewer recommends signing up for their newsletter to make sure you know about their special “holiday dinners.”
🚿 Lily's Baths and Biscuits (Sunnyside)
The dog wash station at Lily’s Baths and Biscuits has been carefully designed to make your pup clean and comfortable, with complimentary shampoo, conditioner, ear cleaner, fluffy towels, and a dryer. After they freshen up, bring your dog through the store to browse the selection of toys and party supplies — and don’t forget to pick up a bag of bison cubes from Boulder Dog Food Company.
Who to spoil here: Pampered pups in need of an everything shower
