Pets shops

What about bringing a small New York gift to your favorite pet ? In New York City, you will find classic and original ideas for your dog, your cat or even your goldfish.

Pets shops

New-Yorkers love cats ! (Photo Cody Eichelberger)

New York: A City That Loves Animals

  • According to statistics, about 50% of New York households own a pet. This is a slightly lower rate than Paris, where 61% of households have a pet. The same goes for Brussels, which has 58% of pet owners. On the other hand, New York is in line with cities like Montreal.
  • The authorities have recorded over 600,000 dogs and 500,000 cats in New York. The most popular dog breeds in New York are the bulldog, the poodle, and the golden retriever. On the cat side, the Russian blue is by far the favorite.
  • You will also notice that almost all New York parks have a space reserved for dogs. I recommend you take a look at the one in the Tompkins Square Park, in the East Village, which houses one of the largest spaces for dogs.
  • It appears in any case that pet owners in New York are those who spend the most money on the well-being of their animal, in comparison with other cities and American states. To say the least, a beautiful market for pet shops!

The 4 Best Pet Shops in New York

  1. Coco and Toto

    Coco and Toto is a pet store specializing in dogs and cats, located near Times Square. The establishment offers a wide range of pet products: toys, beds, food, treats, clothing, collars, leashes and harnesses. Gift items are also available, including birthday boxes and personalized treats. Coco and Toto also offers daycare and grooming services.

    Interior of the pet store Coco and Toto
    Welcome to Coco and Toto!

    Address: 730 11th Avenue, between 51st Street and 52nd Street.

    Neighborhood: Hell’s Kitchen

    Metro: 50 St

  2. Pet Market NYC

    Pet Market NYC has been specializing in pet products for over 30 years. The brand has several locations in New York, in the Upper West Side, Midtown and the Upper East Side. It covers a wide range of products for dogs, cats, birds, small mammals and reptiles. You will find food, accessories, toys, clothing, grooming products, travel items…

    Salespeople at the Pet Market NYC store
    Salespeople at the Pet Market NYC store.

    Address: 132 West 72nd Street and 224 West 72nd Street.

    Neighborhood: Upper West Side.

    Metro: 72 St

  3. The New York Dog Shop

    Founded in 2006, The New York Dog Shop offers only clothing, accessories and equipment for dogs. You will find harnesses, coats, sweaters, collars, leashes, carrying bags, beds, shoes, as well as toys and treats. The store also offers hilarious costumes for Halloween or Carnival. Don’t miss the coats featuring the famous I Love NY logo either.

    Display in the pet store The New York Dog Shop
    Display in the pet store The New York Dog Shop.

    Address: 46 West 73rd Street, between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West.

    Neighborhood: Upper West Side.

    Metro: 72 St.

  4. Zoomies NYC

    Zoomies NYC is a store exclusively dedicated to dogs. It was founded by Susan, a New Yorker who previously had a clothing store, and Angélique, a French woman who owned a restaurant in Paris before moving to New York. Zoomies NYC offers a wide range of products, toys, accessories and clothing. The store stands out in terms of treats: it has its own cookie bar with homemade creations.

    Dog owners in front of the pet store Zoomies in New York
    Dog owners in front of the Zoomies NYC store.

    Address: 434 Hudson Street, New York.

    Neighborhood: Greenwich Village.

    Metro: Houston St.