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Pet
care services on the southern coast include grooming, boarding, day care, activities, training, even
professional photographs. If you don't
have a pet, but want to adopt one, try one of the area's shelters. Local
telephone books list many more groomers, care givers and other pet
service providers, but here are a few of our favorites.
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Wilmington New Hanover Humane Society, Inc. 2405 N. 23rd St., Wilmington (910) 763-6692 Sometimes people and their pets just
don’t work out and the pet needs to find a new home. When this occurs,
the New Hanover Humane Society is there to help. Their pet adoption
program has matched many humans and animals over the years, and the fee
is reasonable. Just $70 gets you a new furry friend, all shots, worming,
spaying or neutering, a collar and a leash for dogs and a cardboard
carrier for cats. Please make your payment in cash. They offer other
services as well. Animal sheltering, a spay/neuter program, rabies
shots, a lost and found service, emergency service and cruelty
investigation are some of the things they do, all on a not-for-profit
basis. Want to help? They are always in need of volunteers to play with
the animals. You are welcome to visit the shelter any time during
business hours, which are Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM. Pender County Topsail Humane Society 668 Lewis Rd., Hampstead (910) 270-2660
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Wilmington
Azalea Coast Animal Care 6205 Market St., Wilmington (910) 791-3112
5523 Greenville Loop Rd., Wilmington (910) 791-6421 For more than 20 years, the folks at
MeadowSweet have been caring for pets in their owners’ absence. Dogs,
cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets and other pets are welcome at this
7.5-acre facility, which was developed with the family pet’s safety and
comfort in mind. Indoor/outdoor accommodations are available, as are
condos for one or more cats. Exercise time, kennel baths and a wide
selection of food choices make your pet’s stay a vacation. Reservations
are highly recommended. The Pet’s Pal Inn 3417 Merchant Ct., Wilmington (910) 452-2424 The Pet’s Pal Inn offers a variety of
services for the comfort and care of your pet, such as soothing music in
the kennel area, five large play areas and a small dog room where
dogs less than 30 pounds are free to roam all day. Other services
include bathing, grooming and nail trimming, playtime, a 20-minute
private walk and “office time,” 30 minutes behind the counter with the
staff. Since they have only 48 indoor/outdoor kennels and 20 spacious
cat condos, it’s a good idea to make your reservations early.
Rover’s Ranch 7030 Market St., Wilmington (910) 686-2332
Brunswick County Greenwood Pet Camp 2780 Greenwood Cir., SE, Hwy. 211, Bolivia (910) 253-6970, (866) 738-2267 Don’t just board your pet, send him to
camp. Greenwood Pet Camp offers an ideal country setting, with 25 acres
in the heart of Brunswick County and populated with geese, Muscovy
ducks, Guinea fowl and chickens. Owners Russ and Susan Colby live on the
property and have operated this fully accredited facility for more than
25 years. Individualized one-on-one playtimes are scheduled with lots of
activities, brushing, petting and even swimming in the summer. Choose
from indoor/outdoor patio runs and kitty condos. Call for reservations. Pender County Canine Beach Club 304 Beckys Creek Rd., Hampstead (910) 329-0323 |
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Wilmington
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Allbreed Dog Grooming 124-6 Cardinal Dr. Ext., Wilmington (910) 791-4858
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Groom & Zoom
(910) 452-5740,
(910) 264-5620 |
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K & K’s Pet Grooming 5028-C Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington
(910) 397-0050 |
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Owner Kim Benton offers full-service animal
grooming, including dental care, flea treatment, nail trimming and
Furminator Shed-Less Treatment, for dogs and cats. K & K’s Pet Grooming
is licensed to dip and accepts pets by appointment only. |
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PetSmart 4715-E New Centre Dr., Wilmington (910) 452-4422
Sudslingers Self Service Dog Wash 4904 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington (910) 793-2449
Suzy’s Pet Grooming 311 Judges Rd., Wilmington (910) 452-1856
Carolina Beach & Kure Beach
Huggie Bear’s Pet Grooming Services 1140 Lake Park Landing, Carolina Beach (910) 458-9191
Your pet will be covered in hugs, but not
fleas, when you take him to Huggie Bear’s Pet Grooming Services. Roger
Thornton (aka Huggie Bear) offers all services except teeth brushing. He
will bathe, clip nails, clean ears and anal glands, even flea dip if
necessary. Services are offered for both dogs and cats. Huggie Bears is
located across from City Hall. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 8 AM to
4 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Brunswick County
Carolyn’s Pet Grooming 10309 Royster Rd., NE, Leland (910) 371-1001
Grooming Gallery 4924-12 Main St., Shallotte (910) 754-5850
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Parks and Places to Walk Your Pet
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Wilmington
Wilmington Dog Park (910) 341-7855 It’s a doggie (and doggie owner) dream
come true. The Wilmington Dog Park is a first for the city and offers 2
acres of fenced open space for Fido to run, play, chase the ball and
socialize with other canines. There are even benches for humans to sit
and relax. This off-leash park, adjacent to Empie Park, has two separate
areas, one for dogs less than 20 pounds and another for bigger dogs. Pet
waste stations with clean-up bags and containers are provided, as are
water stations for rinsing off muddy paws. Ample parking is available. Carolina Beach & Kure Beach
Gurney Hood
Barking Lot (910) 458-2976 The Gurney Hood Barking Lot is a fenced
pooch-play area adjacent to Joe Eakes Park in Kure Beach. Sandy soil,
trees, play equipment, Frisbees, balls and other doggie amenities make
this a fun place for your pet. Water is available, a couple of benches
are provided, and clean-up bags and trash containers are supplied so you
can be a responsible pet handler. An especially good feature is a fenced
entry area for holding your dog until you're ready to go into the main
play area. Latches on both gates prevent your pup from accidentally
getting loose outside the Barking Lot. |
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A Painted Portrait Wilmington (910) 675-3757
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Before photography, images of loved ones were
preserved in portraiture. Artist Deborah McDuffie revives this timeless
custom with pastel and mixed-media portraits of your family and pets.
She uses lots of texture and elements of realism and the abstract to
create a unique and interesting painting. She can create a portrait from
a photograph you have, or she will come to your home and take a photo
from which to work. Deborah finds the inner being and displays it on
canvas in an original painting that will become a family heirloom you’ll
treasure for years to come. |
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Contour Images Photo Sculptures Wilmington (910) 352-6446
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Pet Sitting, Day Care and Dog Walkers Wilmington
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Best Buddies Wilmington
(910) 617-7387 |
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Best Buddies Pet Sitting provides limited
security measures for the home as well as pet-sitting services to dogs,
cats, birds, small animals and reptiles. Services include feeding and
watering, pet sitting, walking, play time, overnight care and
transportation to vet or grooming appointments when necessary. Each
visit is 20 to 30 minutes long and rates vary according to your
selection of services. Best Buddies Pet Sitting is bonded and insured
and a member of Pet Sitters International. |
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Cat Tails Pet Sitting 9 Logan Rd., Castle Hayne (910) 675-9361
Give A Dog A Bone Play Spa 4621 Market St., Wilmington (910) 392-0909 All day or just a few hours, whatever
your dog care needs, you have plenty of choices at Give A Dog A Bone
Play Spa. Day care hours are Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM,
with nap times from noon to 2 PM. Rover can play and romp with other
dogs his size (there are separate indoor and covered outdoor areas for
large and small dogs). They even have a pet-sitting service that picks
up your pet in the morning for a full day of play, then brings him home
at night. Professional grooming is available, as is a self-serve dog
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Kritter Care Wilmington
(910) 620-9671 |
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“Eat, Drink and Be Hairy” is the motto of
Kritter Care. It’s also the name of the first service on the list of
several that includes “Who Let the Dogs Out?” (a 30 or 60 minute
individual walk), “Deja Poo" (multiple daily visits) and “See Ya Later
Alligator” (one-way transportation to the vet, groomer or family
friend). This fun-oriented pet-sitting service comes to your home and
offers everything from feedings to a bath and a brushing, all done with
loving care. Overnights are also available. |
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No Place Like Home Pet Sitting, Inc. Wilmington
(910) 515-1827 |
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Carolina Beach & Kure
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All God’s Kritters Carolina Beach
(910) 458-3266 |
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When you leave your pet with Jeannie Mintz at
All God’s Kritters, you can be sure he’ll be well cared for. Jeannie
believes that animals, like people, need different experiences. She will
take your pet for walks, swimming, to run errands, to play on the beach,
to the dog park, the groomers, the vet, whatever is needed. Jeannie’s
care and concern also extends to animals in crisis. She is President of
Saving Animals During Disaster, a volunteer support group that works
with the Red Cross and Carolina Canines to help evacuate and care for
pets in time of need. If you’d like to work with the group or know more
about it, give Jeannie a call.
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Dogtrain, Inc. 1038 S. Kerr Ave., Wilmington (910) 395-4399 Diane Gallagher offers years of
experience as a dog handler and trainer. Her passion for showing dogs
won her numerous awards, including Best of Show for her own dogs as well
as dogs in her care. At Dogtrain, Inc., Diane brings her knowledge of
dogs and her training expertise together to teach students to use a
balanced training approach, reward training in conjunction with gentle
compulsion as necessary, to achieve the desired effects. From Puppy
Pre-School classes for puppies younger than six months of age, to mature
dog obedience training, Dogtrain, Inc. offers group classes as well as
private instruction. Dog Training In Your Home Wilmington (910) 762-2275
Puppy Training Wilmington (910) 329-1319 |
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