When we hoomans get a package in our mail, we are always excited (even if we know what it is). So imagine how happy our doggos get, with a mere stick. Tails be waggin! For this International Dog Day, My Kolkata lists a few places to take your best friend out for a grooming and shopping session.
Heads Up For Tails
It is one of the first pet stores that started in New Delhi and has now branched out to other cities
Heads Up For TailsTheir strong online and offline presence (Southern Avenue, Ballygunge Circular Road, Woodburn Park and New Alipore) makes it hard to miss them. Heads Up For Tails happens to be one of the first pet stores that started in New Delhi and has now branched out to other cities. They have created more than 400 pet products and provide food and services to numerous furry friends. Other than running full-time profit retail, the place also runs their Heads Up For Tails Foundation, which involves running grassroots programmes that include sterilisation drives, feeding programmes, adoption drives and setting up reflective collars for street dogs — both independently and in collaboration with other NGOs.
Product we love: Protex Pawz Color - Disposable Dog Boots
How cute would your doggo look in these booties for their walk? The dog boots protect their tiny paws as well and the best thing is that they are biodegradable.
Pink Paws
Pet grooming session at Pink Paws
TT archivesBe it getting a new toy, food or even a new look, Pink Paws is there to help. The chain has stores in Salt Lake, Kasba, New Alipore and New Town and their website has you covered. When it comes to a dog’s needs, they are thoroughly able to provide you with all sorts of products. So far, they have been able to cover dog food, treats and biscuits, bowls and feeders, cages and crates, grooming, dog clothes, accessories, toys, health and maintenance. From beagles to indies, they even have different kinds of selections for different breeds of dogs. Some of the branches in Kolkata and Siliguri also get hassle-free grooming done but only after an appointment is made.
Product we love: Fofos Pet Raincoat – Duck
We can’t! Is that a dog or a duck? We love how this raincoat will not only protect your buddy from the rain but will also make them waddle down the streets. Quack, quack, little one!
Corona Metro
A glimpse of the store
Corona MetroCorona was first established in New Market and was previously a sports goods shop. It is now an iconic pet grooming and accessories brand that takes care of a dog’s (or pet’s) day-to-day needs. From medicine to cuddle toys and grooming products, this store has got everything. Other than products, they also provide services for a dog that needs grooming or is ailing. There are numerous branches around the city that sell dog food, beds, calcium bones and more. However, the most notable one is the “pet mall” on EM Bypass (behind Byepass Dhaba).
Product we love: Sharp Edged Nail Cutters
The nail cutter for pets features high-quality stainless steel. It’s powerful enough to trim your dog or cat’s nail with just one cut.
Nails To Tails
This pet care store is focused on taking care of your buddy in the best way possible
Nails To TailsThis pet care store, located at 23 Park Side Road, is focused on taking care of your buddy in the best way possible. Grooming? Yes! Teeth and nails cleaning? Yes! Butt scratches? Why not? The place has the utmost love for its pets and even takes the time to wish its customers on social media. Be it a friendly dog or a nervous dog, store professionals work their way around it and try to make their clients as comfortable as possible.
PetMama
This app-based pet care service provider helps you with walkers, vets, trainers etc
PetMamaBeing an independent dog parent is always commendable but sometimes it’s okay to ask for help. This is where PetMama steps in and helps you with everyday services. The app-based pet care service provider takes care of your pet’s daily routine, like grooming, pet boarding, walkers, vets, trainers, spas, dog houses, consultations, vaccines and medicines, pet licences and more. The app also seems to have an option for burials, which is a thoughtful service to have considering how tough it is to say goodbye to your loved one.
Sploot
This app promotes “better dog parenting” by providing readymade meals to services like walking your doggo
SplootAs a busy pet parent, running out to get meals for one’s dog can be time-consuming. But Sploot has you covered. The website and app that promotes “better dog parenting” has everything in one place — be it readymade meals to services like walking your doggo.
Cooking a daily meal might not be possible on all days of the week, which is why Sploot provides Fresh Dog Food in sachets which you just tear open, pour in your dog’s food bowl and watch them almost inhale their meals.
Service we love: Dog Walking (currently only in Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon)
The website provides dog walking services where you can subscribe to a 40-minute or 20-minute walk, depending on your dog’s physical activities. One can also book a trial round for Rs 2 to see if the services sit with the dog’s parents well or not.
