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BEST ORGANIC
PET FOOD
SUPPLY STORE
BARKFIELD ROAD
3 Hewitt Sq., East Northport
631-651-9292 barkfieldroad.com
Get your pets started on the healthy organic
diet they deserve at Barkfield Road, located
on Larkfield Road in East Northport. This
cozy pet food and toy store is more than just a
clever name: it carries a wide variety of certified
organic, natural, and raw frozen food and treats
for your dogs, as well as an array of leashes,
collars, chew toys, specialty products, and
much more. In the back you’ll find the Barkfield
bakery, a glass display housing a wide array of
beautifully decorated baked dog treats for your
good boy or girl. Let Barkfield Road help you
give your pets the long and healthy lives that
they deserve.
BEST PET
CLOTHING STORE
FETCH–HUNTINGTON VILLAGE
310 New York Ave., Huntington
631-824-6636 fetchshops.com
Fashion isn’t just for humans. Particularly
as the weather gets colder, there are tons of
options for your dog to wear something warm
and fashionable — that’s where Fetch comes
in. Located in the heart of Huntington Village,
Fetch is the ultimate pet fashion boutique. With
plenty of styles and clothing options, there truly
is something for every furry friend. Whether
your dog just likes to rock a simple bandana or
hoodie or they are the type to go full fashionista
with an amazing dress or jacket, Fetch has tons
of options in plenty of sizes to fit your dog’s
needs. Fetch even has pajamas for pets who
are just looking to lounge around the house in
something warm. Fetch is the purr-fect place to
spoil your pet with a new wardrobe.
BEST PET
GROOMING
LINDSEY’S GROOM ROOM
143 Main St., Kings Park
631-292-2655 lindseysgroomroom.com
Is your pet overdue for a grooming? If so,
Lindsey’s Groom Room is the perfect place for
you! With more than 20 years of experience,
Lindsey’s Groom Room specializes in rescues
and so-called “difficult” animals. Their caring
staff grooms all dog breeds as well as cats,
bunnies, guinea pigs, and birds. They want
your furry friend to be pampered in a safe and
happy environment. They carry a large selection
of food, treats, and supplies for dogs, cats,
birds, fish, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Lindsey’s
Groom Room will groom your pets without
the use of cage dryers. Each animal is cared for
individually and treated as part of their family …
because they are and so are you!
BEST PET HOSPITAL
LEVITTOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
2703 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown
516-830-4538 levittownvet.com
This is Levittown Animal Hospital’s 10th Best
of Long Island win for best pet hospital, so it’s
safe to say Long Islanders trust its veterinary
staff with their furry friends. Between the
friendly greetings your pets will get at the front
desk to the expert care they’ll receive from the
technicians and assistants, animals are truly in
good hands when they visit Levittown Animal
Hospital. Co-owner Dr. Michael Funk has been
voted best veterinarian on Long Island seven
times. This year, Levittown Animal Hospital’s
co-owner Dr. Mark Nunez came out on top. This
team is passionate about what they do, and Long
Islanders have taken notice! When you want the
absolute best care for your pets, now you know
exactly where to go!
BEST PET
PHOTOGRAPHER
RICHIE SCHWARTZ–PETS
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
357 Hempstead Tpke., Suite 206, West
Hempstead
516-263-4821 PetsPhotography.com
Capture the essence of your forever friend
with famed pet photographer Richie Schwartz.
For nearly four decades, he has developed a
reputation of being the “dog whisperer” of
photographers thanks to his background as a
veterinary technician and dog trainer. It has
been rumored that he seems to hypnotize
animals into posing for him, producing flawless
images that’ll make your pet look stunningly
precious. He founded Pets Photography
Studio, one of the largest pet-only photography
companies in the country. To date, Schwartz
and his staff have photographed more than
75,000 pets and frequently collaborate with
pet-related businesses across the tri-state area.
Long Islanders continue to select Schwartz as
the premier pet photographer in the area and for
great reason!
BEST PET SHOP
THE LEFT PAW
411 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park
516-305-4220 theleftpaw.com
It’s time to stock up on pet supplies! The best
place to go on Long Island for all of your pet’s
needs is The Left Paw. Located in New Hyde
Park, The Left Paw is completely stocked with
anything you could ever want from a pet store.
From food and toys to beds and cleaning items,
the Left Paw is your one-stop shop for dog
supplies. Plus, there’s one thing here that you
can’t find at a lot of pet shops — puppies! That’s
right, if you are in the market for a puppy, you
can head right over to The Left Paw and see
who they have available. Regardless of if you
are looking to buy a new puppy or have a few
already at home, The Left Paw is the place to
shop.
BEST PET SITTING
/ BOARDING
QUADRINO DOG CARE INC.
1 Spruce Ct., Smithtown
631-838-4240 quadrinodogcare.com
It’s the conundrum that all dog owners have.
You want to take a vacation but don’t know
where to leave your precious pup while you’re
gone. Fret not because Quadrino Dog Care Inc.
has you covered. The business has built a strong
reputation on Long Island for taking great care
of all kinds of dogs. Owner and operator Julie
Quadrino, as well as the rest of her pet sitting
staff, treat every dog as if he or she was their
own. The business is registered under Pet Sitters
International and bonded and insured by Pet
Sitters Associates, and it offers both short-term
and long-term doggy sitting services. So no
matter where you’re going or how long you need
someone to care for your dog, Quadrino Dog
Care Inc. would be happy to provide for them!
BEST PETTING ZOO
STEPPIN’ OUT PONIES
AND PETTING ZOO
Montauk Ave., North Great River
631-243-1658 steppinoutponies.com
A petting zoo has always been a fun option for
Long Island’s little ones. Get ready to see the
ponies strut their stuff at Steppin’ Out Ponies
and Petting Zoo. They have plenty of animals
to pet, including goats, sheep, pigs, and ponies.
This petting zoo has been spotted at a number
of events across Long Island, including F&W
Schmitts Family Farm, Sayville Spring Festival,
St. Anthony’s Feast, and more. They are so
popular amongst Long Islanders, it’s no wonder
Steppin’ Out Ponies has won Best Petting Zoo
for several years in a row. The petting zoo is a
perfect option for birthday parties, festivals, and
other gatherings, and the highly trained staff will
bring the petting zoo right to you. Plus, many of
the animals are rescues who found new homes
within the petting zoo.
BEST PUPPY KENNEL
THE LEFT PAW
411 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park
516-305-4220 theleftpaw.com
When you go away on vacation, oftentimes you
can’t bring your pup with you. Sometimes you’re
out (or in) working for a long day and your dog
needs to get some exercise. Either way, The
Left Paw has got you covered. The store offers
doggy daycare and camp to help get your dog
socialized, exercised, and cared for while you
are away. The Left Paw, takes the utmost care
of every dog that comes in for boarding, so you
know your dog will be loved and attended to.
Next time you need a sitter, be sure to give The
Left Paw a call and check out the New Hyde Park
facility!
BEST REPTILE STORE
BTJ’S JUNGLE
144 Sunrise Hwy., West Islip
631-587-8191 btjjungle.com
Looking for a bearded dragon for your daughter?
Are the kids asking for a common reptile or
amphibian, perhaps a green tree frog or longtailed
grass lizards, map turtle, or a snake? Most
exotic reptiles can be found at the one-stop-shop
of B.T.J.’s Jungle. Peruse the beautiful creatures
that are a joy to observe under the watchful eye
of the store’s cordial owner and staff. They are
experienced animal sellers that won’t send you
away until you can confidently fulfill the new
pet’s special needs and care for it properly. It’s
the hallmark of a great pet seller and B.T.J.’s has
that reputation.
BEST TALENTED
ANIMAL
TITUS
Islip Terrace
516-353-2238 titusandhailey.com
Look at him go! Titus was found at 8 weeks
old with a broken leg in the Bronx and had
settled into shelter life before being adopted
by his owners. Now, he’s fully trained and is
ready to show you all of his tricks! He is great
at balancing things on his head and loves to
get dressed up and strike a pose for Instagram
alongside his pack. Titus is the sweetest boy who
will do anything you ask him to, especially if
you have a treat in hand! Be sure to head over to
Instagram to see Titus in his natural element.
BEST VETERINARIAN
DR. MARK NUNEZ, DVM–
LEVITTOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
2703 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown
516-830-4079 levittownvet.com
Dogs wag their tails in delight when they see
Dr. Mark Nunez at Levittown Animal Hospital,
who ensures that any furry friend or critter
who enters his office gets the medical attention
they need to live a long, healthy, and happy
life. Originally from Louisiana, Dr. Nunez is
a decorated U.S. Air Force and Army veteran.
After earning his veterinary medicine degree
from Louisiana State University School in 2002,
he became a practicing veterinarian on Long
Island. When it comes to your pet’s health, Dr.
Mark Nunez is the Long Island vet you can trust!
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