Neighboring Services

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital provides this list as a point of reference only. We have not toured each facility, and we encourage you to visit them yourself. We suggest that you speak directly to the owner or staff so that your questions and concerns may be addressed. Share your experiences so we can help others choose wisely.

Have we missed your favorite pet-friendly place? Please let us know so we can add them to our list!

Need To Know

AVMA

Have you heard something in the news and want the scoop? The American Veterinary Medical Association is one of the places to start.

FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has a "Center for Veterinary Medicine" has up to date information on topics concerning your pets.

Home Again

Information on the benefits of a microchip for your pet.

The Animal Emergency Clinic

Call 253-474-0791 for Pet Emergency

5608 South Durango St, Tacoma, WA 98409

The Humane Society

2608 Center Street Tacoma WA 98409

253.383.2733

Sitters & Dog Walkers

City Pet Care

‘Professional home pet care for your workdays, extended outings and vacations’

253-431-3915

www.citypetcaretacoma.com

Hounds Around Town

Dog Walking, Training & Pet Sitting

253-861-6406

www.houndsaround.com

The Sitters

‘Nanny for your pets ~ Caretaker for your home’
253-661-7488
www.the-sitters.com

Spike and I

Run.Walk.Play

253-691-1281

www.spikeandi.com

Daycare & Boarding

Casa Canine

Kennel-free boarding and daycare, situated on 4 ½ acres in Tacoma

253-537-0506

www.casacanine.com

Clip-N-Clean Doggie Daycare

608 N. Oakes St. Tacoma, 98406

253-572-5556

Fort Fido

6908 27th Street West

University Place, Washington 98466

253-460-0299

www.fortfido.com

Hound Hangout

‘You Leave‘em We Love’em’

414 St. Helens Ave. Tacoma, 98402
253-573-0924

www.houndhangout.net

Lucky Dog Daycare

1610 6^th Ave. Tacoma, 98405

253-274-9663

Positive Approach

'The Most Fun a Dog Can Have!'

1501 S. Center St. Tacoma, 98409

253-627-4275

www.PositiveApproachDogTraining.com

Training & Behavior

Good Citizen Canine

Positive, reward-based training. Group classes, private lessons and behavior problems.

253-752-6878

www.goodcitizencanine.com

Positive Approach

Offering a wide variety of classes and services for puppies and adult dogs.

1501 S. Center St. Tacoma, 98409

253-627-4275

www.PositiveApproachDogTraining.com

Tail Waggin’

Offering private in-home dog training, group training, and behavior counseling in the greater Tacoma area.

253-223-5466

www.twdogtraining.com

Veterinary Behavior Consultations
Kathy Sdao
4129 N 36th St. Tacoma, 98407
253-752-2094

Groomers

Clip-N-Clean Pet Salon

3205 ½ N. 26^th St. Tacoma, 98407

253-752-8325

The Paw Spa

9832 Gravelly Lake Dr SW Lakewood, 98499

253-589-0848

www.ThePawSpa.net

Positive Approach

1501 S. Center St. Tacoma, 98409

253-627-4275

www.PositiveApproachDogTraining.com

Prison Pet Partnership Program
This is an amazing program, offering both boarding and grooming.

Gig Harbor, 98332
253-858-4240
www.prisonpetpartnership.org

Shampooch Self-Serve Dog Wash

Do-It-Yourself dog bathing facility. Elevated tubs w/ ramps, shampoos and towels provided.
2914 6th Ave. Ste. A Tacoma,98406
253-272-5450

www.shampoochselfserve.com

Soulful Tails
Holistic grooming and specialty day care
6518 19th St. W. Fircrest
253-566-6846
www.soulfultails.com

Goodies & Accessories

Lucky Dog Outfitters

Terrific selection of treats, toys, and outfits.
3411 6th Ave. Tacoma, 98406
253-761-4486

Mud Bay Granary

Natural foods, and a wide variety of toys and supplies.

3804 Bridgeport Way Tacoma, 98466

253-565-1955

Next to Nature

Great selection of healthy foods, toys and accessories for our urban-dwelling pets.
1624 Tacoma Ave Tacoma

253-779-8141

www.next-to-nature.com

Wag Pet Market

Natural foods, fun toys and accessories. Wag On!

2703 N. Proctor St. Tacoma, 98407
253-756-0924

Brand Names

C.E.T

Dental Chews for your cats and dogs.

FleaBusters

Our powder kills fleas physically rather than chemically, thus fleas cannot build up an immunity to our product.

Frontline

Frontline Brand Products are the #1 recommendation of veterinarians for flea and tick control for dogs and cats.

Hill’s

As the makers of Science Diet® and Prescription Diet® pet foods, our mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

HomeAgain

HomeAgain now includes "Advanced Pet Recovery". The only service on the market today that sends out a lost pet alert to vet clinics and shelters when your pet is lost, and allows for immediate access to his medical information to facilitate the best care possible when he is found. You can register your pets with HomeAgain even if they are microchipped with another company like AVID.

Merial

Dedicated to the health, well-being and performance of animals.

Purina

For the past 75 years, we've used our knowledge and expertise to give pet owners the healthy pet food, products, tools and advice they need to make their pets' lives healthy and rich.

Online Services

Bayer

Did you know Bayer also works in veterinary healthcare? Bayer is a great resource for Veterinarians and Pet Owners.

VetCentric

Veterinarians, provide your clients with your own online home delivery pharmacy. Your clients enjoy exceptional convenience and value and you maintain the revenue you deserve!

Have you heard something in the news and want the scoop? The American Veterinary Medical Association is one of the places to start.

The Food and Drug Administration has a "Center for Veterinary Medicine" has up to date information on topics concerning your pets.

Information on the benefits of a microchip for your pet.

Call 253-474-0791 for Pet Emergency

5608 South Durango St, Tacoma, WA 98409

2608 Center Street Tacoma WA 98409

253.383.2733

Sitters & Dog Walkers

Tail Waggin’

Offering private in-home dog training, group training, and behavior counseling in the greater Tacoma area.

253-223-5466

Dental Chews for your cats and dogs.

FleaBusters Our powder kills fleas physically rather than chemically, thus fleas cannot build up an immunity to our product. Frontline Frontline Brand Products are the #1 recommendation of veterinarians for flea and tick control for dogs and cats.

Our powder kills fleas physically rather than chemically, thus fleas cannot build up an immunity to our product.

Frontline Frontline Brand Products are the #1 recommendation of veterinarians for flea and tick control for dogs and cats.

Frontline Brand Products are the #1 recommendation of veterinarians for flea and tick control for dogs and cats.

As the makers of Science Diet® and Prescription Diet® pet foods, our mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

Dedicated to the health, well-being and performance of animals.

Online Services

Did you know Bayer also works in veterinary healthcare? Bayer is a great resource for Veterinarians and Pet Owners.

VetCentric Veterinarians, provide your clients with your own online home delivery pharmacy. Your clients enjoy exceptional convenience and value and you maintain the revenue you deserve!

Veterinarians, provide your clients with your own online home delivery pharmacy. Your clients enjoy exceptional convenience and value and you maintain the revenue you deserve!

FleaBusters

Our powder kills fleas physically rather than chemically, thus fleas cannot build up an immunity to our product.

Frontline

Frontline Brand Products are the #1 recommendation of veterinarians for flea and tick control for dogs and cats.

Frontline

Frontline Brand Products are the #1 recommendation of veterinarians for flea and tick control for dogs and cats.

VetCentric

Veterinarians, provide your clients with your own online home delivery pharmacy. Your clients enjoy exceptional convenience and value and you maintain the revenue you deserve!