BEST ANIMAL RESCUE
BOBBI AND THE STRAYS
80-36 Cooper Ave, Glendale
(718) 326-6070–www.bobbiandthestrays.org
Roberta “Bobbi” Giordano has been saving
animals since she was just nine years old.
Bobbi and the Strays is a non-profit, no-kill
animal rescue organization. Many of the pets
at this shelter are rescued from overcrowded
spaces known as “death row” shelters from
across New York. Bobbi and the Strays is
full of staff and volunteers who are kind,
compassionate and truly care about the pets
they’re saving. Each pet rescued is examined
by veterinarians and vaccinated to ensure the
best health come adoption time. They also
provide educational programs to schools about
responsible pet ownership.
BEST ANIMAL SHELTER
BOBBI AND THE STRAYS
80-36 Cooper Ave, Glendale
(718) 326-6070–www.bobbiandthestrays.org
Roberta “Bobbi” Giordano has been saving
animals since she was just nine years old.
Bobbi and the Strays is a non-profit, no-kill
animal rescue organization. Many of the pets
at this shelter are rescued from overcrowded
spaces known as “death row” shelters from
across New York. Bobbi and the Strays is
full of staff and volunteers who are kind,
compassionate and truly care about the pets
they’re saving. Each pet rescued is examined
by veterinarians and vaccinated to ensure the
best health come adoption time. They also
provide educational programs to schools about
responsible pet ownership.
BEST BIRD STORE
K9 CATERERS
75-16 Woodhaven Blvd, Glendale
(718) 894-2416–www.k9caterers.com
Welcome to K9 Caterers, a leading pet supplies
store based in the heart of Glendale. Their
family-owned and operated business has
been providing everything you and your pets
need since 1969. Their brand new store on
Woodhaven Boulevard offers the same great,
knowledgeable staff and competitive prices
that you and your family love, just in a bigger
location to serve you better! They promise
your pet is in good hands at K9 Caterers. For
five decades, New York City area locals have
trusted their pets with supplies from them.
BEST DOG TRAINER
WAGGERS DOG DAYCARE
42-33 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 229-9247–www.waggers.com
You can definitely teach a new dog new tricks,
so bring your pup in to Waggers Dog Daycare.
They offer dog training programs based on
ability level, starting with Puppy Kindergarten
for beginners and progressing to Master
Training to strengthen core skills. The trainers
at Waggers will teach your pooch all of the
commands they need to know — from “sit” and
“stand” to “leave it” and “stay” — using positive
reinforcement techniques to promote confidence
and communication ability. Unlike those at other
clinics, their lessons focus on both the dog and
the owner, teaching both to work together as a
team. Waggers also offers one-on-one training,
which tends to your canine’s individual needs
using science-based approaches. After a few
lessons, your dog will be minding their manners
and wagging their tail!
BEST DOG WALKER
IN HOME PET SERVICES, INC.
88-25 247th St, Bellerose
(718) 347-7387–www.inhomepetservices.com
In Home Pet Services started as a part-time
pet service, but it now serves over 1,800 clients
in Northeast Queens and Great Neck. This
business provides one-on-one care between
pets and walkers; so they break the dog
walker stereotype of 8 dogs to one person!
In Home Pet Services is of course known for
its walking service, but they also provide pet
sitting, in-home boarding, pet first aid/CPR
instruction, and bird clipping! And if your pet
is more scaly than furry, In Home Pet Services
is also equipped to work with them! Your
pets deserve loving care even when you’re not
there to give it to them, soo call In Home Pet
Services today.
BEST PET CLOTHING
STORE
K9 CATERERS
75-16 Woodhaven Blvd, Glendale
(718) 894-2416–www.k9caterers.com
Welcome to K9 Caterers, a leading pet supplies
store based in the heart of Glendale. Their
family-owned and operated business has
been providing everything you and your pets
need since 1969. Their brand new store on
Woodhaven Boulevard offers the same great,
knowledgeable staff and competitive prices
that you and your family love, just in a bigger
location to serve you better! They promise
your pet is in good hands at K9 Caterers. For
five decades, New York City area locals have
trusted their pets with supplies from them.
BEST PET FOOD SUPPLY
STORE
WHISKERS HOLISTIC PET CARE
19-25 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
(718) 626-8590–www.1800whiskers.com
Whiskers Holistic Pet Care was revolutionary
when they opened as one of the first
alternatives to processed, chemical-based
animal care products in 1988. They sell non
toxic, hypoallergenic, naturally preserved,
digestive/urinary tract friendly, organic,
vegetarian/vegan and dietetic processed foods
that are sure to meet the needs of any pet.
They are dedicated to a natural approach to
pet care and are more than willing to teach
new customers about their methods. Whisker’s
has two locations – one in Astoria, Queens
and one in Manhattan. In addition to the best
pet food, they also sell toys, books, videos,
remedies, unique pet supplies and more.
They offer text and online orders as well as
home delivery from their phone to Queens,
Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
BEST PET GROOMING
WAGGERS DOG DAYCARE
42-33 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 229-9247–www.waggers.com
If you’ve ever wanted to treat your furry friend
to a spa day, Waggers is the place to go! Their
full service grooming includes includes all
a dog needs, from a haircut and bath to ear
cleaning and nail trimming. If dematting your
dog and brushing their teeth have become
too much to handle, let the professionals at
Waggers take care of everything! Enrolling
your dog in is as simple as filling out a short
application, providing your dog’s vaccination
records and making a reservation. A trip to
waggers will have your pooch looking spiffy
and feeling fresh in no time, so bring them in
today!
PET HOSPITAL
VETERINARY CARE GROUP
249-36 Horace Harding Expy, Little Neck
(718) 281-0800–www.veterinarycaregroup.com
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Looking for a safe, reliable and experienced
vet? Look no further than Veterinary Care
Group in Little Neck. The group’s seasoned
veterinarians are passionate about their
work and are looking to change the current
veterinary experience by creating a fulfilling
journey and build long-lasting relationships
with clients and their pets. Veterinary Care
Group is committed to excellence in all aspects
of patient and customer care. They set out
to build a practice where they would want to
bring their own pets.
BEST PET PHARMACY
WESPAW PETS PHARMACY
3715 23rd Ave, Astoria
(718) 406-9653–wespawpetsrx.com
Wespaw Pets Pharmacy in Astoria has quickly
become the premier destination where your
pet can get the medication it needs from the
skilled veterinarians committed to making
them feel better. They understand that parents
have a busy life and have a lot of things to
remember every single day, and sometimes
they forget to call the pharmacy for their pet’s
medication. With the option of enrolling you
on an automatic refill reminder and its quick
delivery service, your furry friend will no
longer have to go without its medicine. Their
dedication to answering questions regarding
pet medicine, fantastic customer service and
affordability is why more and more pet parents
are shopping at Wespaw.
PET SHOP
WHISKERS HOLISTIC PET CARE
19-25 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
(718) 626-8590–www.1800whiskers.com
Whiskers Holistic Pet Care is the best pet
shop in the borough offering alternatives
to processed, chemical-based animal care
products since 1988. They sell non-toxic,
hypoallergenic, naturally preserved, digestive/
urinary tract friendly, organic, vegetarian/
vegan and dietetic processed foods that
are sure to meet the needs of any pet. They
are dedicated to a natural approach to pet
care and are more than willing to teach new
customers about their methods. Whisker’s has
two locations – one in Astoria, Queens and one
in Manhattan. They sell toys, books, videos,
treats, natural remedies, unique pet supplies
and everything else you need to keep your pet
healthy and happy. They offer text and online
orders as well as home delivery to Queens,
Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
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