Kim Schu 
If you are looking to spoil the furry friend or exotic pet in your family or find ways to browse a potential new one, both Hoboken + Jersey City have a wide range of options suited for a variety of current or aspiring owners. From treats to clothes to toys, these shops cover it all. Here are eleven spots recommended for any of your essential or luxurious pet-friendly needs.
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Hoboken
Cornerstone Pets | 105 9th Street
Whether seeking out biscuits + crunchy snacks, vitamins + supplements, or freeze-dried treats, you are likely to find any food or supplies on the market at this storefront located just steps away from Washington Street. Customers can also purchase all items on the website with the option for same-day delivery if you live in the Hoboken area, next-day delivery for other neighboring towns. Fun fact: there will be a doggie wading pool in front of the store during the summer!
Hoboken Jengo | Online
The dedicated team at Hoboken Jengo describes themselves as a sustainable shop designed to empower pets and their humans with ways to reduce their environmental impact while enjoying fun, healthy, socially responsible sourced goods.” This online retailer works with a variety of approved vendors that produce high-quality treats, safe lasting toys, and ethically sourced products.
Hoboken Pet | 524 Washington Street
Founded by a certified pet nutritionist and animal lover in the pet food industry for over 40 years, Hoboken Pet sits in the heart of the Mile Square between Washington and 6th. The shop is known for seasonal items, generous customer discounts, and sale items, and pretty much anything an owner could possibly need to make their animal that much happier.
Snaks 5th Avenchew LLC | 1401 Hudson Street
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Like most of us humans, snacktime is bound to be a favorite pastime of the day for our furry friends. This uptown shop is known for its quality “snaks” with specialized and thematic desserts with various categories including dogs, horses, sugar-free varieties, discount treats under $15, and more.
Read More: Doggy Daycares in Hoboken + Jersey City
The Cuddly Boutique | Online
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For high-quality pet products conveniently delivered right to your front door, The Cuddly Boutique is known for its adorable attire for dogs, cats, and humans. The website also regularly sells dog beds, poop bags, thematic toys, leashes + harnesses, cuddly hamper huts, and more.
Jersey City
Caribbean Pets | 298 Central Avenue
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Home to bearded dragons, birds, and dozens of different breeds, colors, and sizes of fish, you are likely to leave the Caribbean with a new exotic buddy in hand. Guests can also expect helpful staff members to give them a tour of recommended tanks and products, along with friendly greetings from the store’s two resident Parakeets stationed near the front door.
Fussy Friends Pet Supplies | 148 Newark Avenue
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Right in the center of bustling Newark Avenue, Fussy Friends provides pet supplies for dogs, cats, and other small animals including birds and fish. Prior to COVID-19 restrictions, the shop was known for cat adoptions, an initiative the team hopes to return to in the near future once permitted.
See More: A List of Dog-Friendly Places in Hoboken
Hound About Town | 218 Montgomery Place + 17 McWilliams Place
This women-owned business, known for its commitment to sustainability, quality products, natural ingredients and its partnership with local rescues to help every pet find a forever home is celebrating its ten-year anniversary throughout the entire month of April. One of the company’s most popular features is a large “Fetch Delivery” van bringing supplies for cats and dogs right to your door.
JC Pet-Topia | 729A Bergen Avenue
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JC Pet-Topia is a small woman-owned business opened daily. The top-selling products includes Blue Buffalo, Merrick, Taste of the Wild, Friskies, dog + cat clothing, bandanas, and more. The shop offers staff services including in-store dog grooming.
L+B Healthy Pet Markets | 155 4th Street
L+B Pet Market, owned by Mike D’Elia and his mom, carry high-quality food products that cater to pets’ specific dietary needs, including raw, frozen, freeze-dried, and canned food, as well as kibble and single-ingredient treats.
PitBull City | 234 Old Bergen Road
Located at the corner of Danforth Avenue and Old Bergen Road, PitBull City is a retail store open seven days a week that celebrates dogs, particularly the beloved pit bull breed, with a variety of affordable every day at-home and outdoor merchandise.
Uniq Pet Imports | 542 West Side Avenue
Sharing the proud motto that every pet is “unique,” this spot is home to domestic birds, a selection of exotic reptiles, and a surplus of colorful Betta fish from Thailand to help one build their own underwater aquarium.
