Pet Lover’s Guide To Hoboken

Pet Sitters

Do you travel frequently for work? Are you going on vacation? Do you work long hours? Our Trusty Tails Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers are here to help you when you need us. Don’t worry about nagging your neighbor or your friend to care for your pet again. Hire a professional pet sitter or dog walker to help you out. Trusty Tails Pet Care is available 7 days per week / 365 days per year to visit your dog or cat when you can’t be there. You can read more about how we can help at our Cat Sitting Services, Pet Sitting Services, Rabbit Sitting Services and Overnight Pet Care Services of our website.

Schedule a Quick Phone Consultation Get Started with Cat Care & Register Now!

A couple helpful links:

Should I Bring My Pet On Vacation With Me?

Why Choose A Professional Pet Sitter?

Dog Walkers

Do you have a demanding job that requires you to work long hours or get stuck in the office late? Do you feel guilty about going out with friends and leaving your dog home alone? Trusty Tails Dog Walkers are here to help provide the love and care your dog needs when you can’t be there. Don’t leave your dog at home without a bathroom break or without some nice exercise and fresh air. If you need a dog walker in Jersey City, you’ve come to the right place. You can read more about our Dog Walking Services on our website.

Schedule a Quick Phone Consultation Get Started with Dog Walking & Register Now!

A Couple Helpful Links:

A Dog Walker Will Walk Your Dog to Good Health

What Are Hoboken Dog Walking Rates/Prices?

Pet Stores

Whether you prefer to shop online for all your pet accessories or you like to go in person to a store, if you are a pet, you are bound to need access to a local pet store. We’ve put together a great list of local pet shops where you can pick food, beds, leashes and more for your pet.

Cornerstone Pets

Located uptown, Cornerstone offers a variety of “gear, grub, and garnish for your dogs and cats”.   Read our Interview with Pet Store owner Meagan Matthews.  Meagan is passionate about ensuring your pet is fed the most nutritious meals and snack as well as has all the latest toys for entertainment.

Google Reviews: “Wide selection of dog food and accessories. Helpful and friendly staff.”  “Great non-run-the-mill little pet store where you might just find the more unusual item you might be looking for.”

105 9th Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-653-4644
cornerstonepets.com

Beowoof Provisions for Pets

Beowoof is a tiny little shop nestled in the lower level of an apartment building between Washington and Bloomfield Streets.  This small shop surprisingly carries an overwhelming amount of high quality food, supplies, carriers, crates, gear…just about everything you could imagine you quite possibly will find here.

Google Review: “SO MANY TOYS TO CHOOSE FROM!!!!! Dog paradise for sure. Customer service is outstanding! Small tight space but so well organized you don’t get frustrated! Brilliant.”

106 5th Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-659-7387
http://www.beowoof.com/

Hoboken Pet

Hoboken Pet has new items added to their inventory every day With new items added every day, Hoboken Pet is a great shop to stop in with your dog and pickup nutritional food, treats and pet supplies.   They have a nice supply of cat toys, treats and nutritional food as well.

Google Reviews: “So well stocked, great prices, and excellent customer service. Love this store!” “They always treat you like family”

524 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-459-0500
http://hoboken-pet.com/

Animal Rescues

Are you thinking about getting a dog or cat? So many pets are desperately in need of a new home. There are some really wonderful pet rescue groups in the area that we recommend you consider. The dogs at these shelters are looking for a new home and are usually animals rescued in and around the communities along the Hudson River.

Liberty Humane Society

Google Reviews: “Good place to adopt a pet. Animals are kept very well and healthy.” “I didn’t know that this place was here. People that works here love animals. Please do not buy a pet, it is better to adopt one! There are so many dogs and cats that need your love!
Here you will find awesome prices for vaccines and other stuff.”

235 Jersey City Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-547-4147
http://www.libertyhumane.org/

Hudson County Animal League

597 Broadway
Bayonne, NJ 07002
201-200-1008
http://www.hcalnj.org/

Pad Paws Rescue

 344 Grove Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
917-225-7701
http://padpawsrescue.org/

Secaucus Animal Shelter

Google Reviews:  “In the process of adopting my 2nd cat from the Secaucus Animal Shelter and so thankful for them and all the terrific work they do! All the volunteers and staff are incredibly kind, helpful, and truly look out for their furry friends!” “The staff were really friendly and helpful. I loved the atmosphere. I love that they have the cats interacting with each other. I would definitely recommend this shelter for adoption.”

525 Meadowlands Pkwy
Secaucus, NJ 07094
201-348-3213
http://sasnj.org/

Vets

Choosing a local vet can feel overwhelming. Luckily, we have many talented ones in the Hoboken area who can help with vaccines, checkups, injuries, and illnesses. Whether you need in home Some vets will come to directly to you and your pet in your home for basic checkups and minor illnesses, while others will provide more intricate services such as chemotherapy in the veterinary office.

Animal Infirmary

“I have used the Animal Infirmary for my dogs for over a decade and highly recommend their honest service.  When they’re not able to help, they had no problem telling mesuch and referring  me to a specialist.” -Heather, Owner Trusty Tails Pet Care.   The Animal Infirmary is a full service veterinarian office offering everything from grooming and vaccines to xrays and surgery.

Google Reviews: “They took really good care of my dog when he tore the dew claw on one of his paws. I didn’t have to wait too long to be seen, even on a busy Saturday. The place is clean and everyone is friendly. I’m going to keep taking my dog there.”

600 Adams Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-216-5777
https://michaeltuderdvm.com/animal-infirmary-of-hoboken/

Hoboken Animal Hospital

This animal hospital has late hours til 10pm on most nights (closed on Sundays) which is great for must folks that work.  They offer complete surgical and medical care for your companion animals.

Google Reviews: “I love the receptionists there. So caring and thoughtful. Dr. Doyle is wonderful as well. They are very informative, never pushy. They give you options and prices before you make any decisions. Great place, I trust them completely.”

640 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-963-3604
https://www.trustytails.com/vet-hoboken-animal-hospital/

Instavet

With Instavet, you can skip the hassle and stress of travel and waiting rooms and have the vet come right to you in the comfort of your own home.  Vets are on call to answer questions through an online portal or via phone call.  You can easily schedule care through their online portal.  Instavet has a wonderful care team ready to help when you’re pet isn’t feeling well or needs their regular checkup.  Basic care includes wellness care, blood work, ear infections, allergies, prescription food, medications, etc.  The offer the occasional popup clinic at various locations, but prefer to come to you.

They do not have a physical location. They come to you.
917-525-2579
instavet.com

Interstate Vets Home Care Specialists

Interstate Vets offers house calls to the New York and New Jersey Metro area.  They offer a full range of diagnostic testing including blood, urine, fecal, cultures/cytology as well as general examinations and vaccinations.   They also offer end of life care and cremation.   You can schedule a visit online or give them a ring directly.

No physical Location.  They come to you.
212-519-1139
http://www.interstatevets.com

Emergency After-Hours / 24-Hour Animal Hospitals

Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital

As a 24-Hour animal hospital, Blue Pearl offers basic, emergency and comprehensive veterinarian care for cats, dogs, birds and all sorts of other animals.  Every day, the hospital performs very complex procedures from chemotherapy and radiation therapy for their cancer patients to surgeries for knees and back or eye surgery for cataract removal.  They have a team of veterinarians who specialize in an array of medicine for animals. As with anything, make sure to understand pricing in advance as procedures can be expensive.  They’re open 24/7/365.

Google Reviews:  “The entire team at BluePearl (Doctors, Nurses and Administrative) went above and beyond for us during our visit/stay and saved my pet’s life. These are caring and compassionate professionals. I would highly recommend visiting this location if you find yourself in need of an emergency vet.” “They are very compassionate and professional. I can not speak highly enough of everyone. The critical care team is amazing and not only saved my dog but also took the time to explain things to us after she was stabilized. Also the cardiology staff is amazing. I never am concerned that the care is not the best.”

545 NJ-17
Paramas, NJ 07652
201-527-6699

1 W 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-924-3311

https://bluepearlvet.com

Oradell Animal Hospital

Oradell Animal Hospital offers emergency, specialty and general wellness veterinarian care. They’re open 24/7/365.  The list of specialty services they perform is quite extensive ranging from Acupuncture, cardiology and dentistry all the way to various surgeries and therapeutic lasers.

Google Reviews: “Terrific staff. Professional and personable. Have had my pets cared for here for many years. It is a comfort to know they open 24/7. Many specialties available when necessary. I highly recommend them.” “We have been going to Oradell for almost 20 years and they are fantastic. Dr. Koenig is so kind and caring. I could not ask for a more loving person to be in charge of the care of our beloved pup.”

580 Winters Ave
Paramas, NJ 07652
201-262-0010
https://www.oradell.com/

Pet Friendly Hotels

Are you considering visiting Hoboken with a Pet? Have family and friend with a pet and need a pet friendly hotel in the area? Here are three great pet friendly hotels located in Hoboken and Jersey City.

Candlewood Suites

Candlewood Suites hotels allow for two dogs, each weighing no more than 80 lbs, to stay with you for a small fee each night.

21 Second Street
Jersey City, NJ  07302
201-659-2500
http://candlewoodsuites.com

The Westin Jersey City Newport

The Westin allows for two dogs weighing no more than 40 lbs each.

479 Washington Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07310
201-626-2900
http://www.westinjerseycitynewport.com/

W Hoboken

The W Hoboken, Hoboken’s only hotel, allows dogs, up to 40 lbs, for an additional fee per night.

225 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-253-2400
http://www.whoboken.com/

Dog Groomers

Let’s face it, no one likes a stinky dog and living in the city can make it quite difficult to give your dog a bath in that small shower or bathtub. Don’t worry, there are a handful of great groomers in town.

Grooming By Erica Li

Erica Li has been a dog groomer in Hoboken for over a decade.  We’ll be honest with you, we think she’s phenomenal. Erica share’s a space with us on 4th Street.  Her patience, experience, and knowledge of dogs, there’s no doubt she’s an expert in her field.  And if that’s not enough, her shop is impeccably clean and always smells like a day spa full of lavender and you’ll never find a overbooked room of stressed out dog barking. It’s calm and dogs are at peace and enjoy coming.  Check out our article about Erica Li and her dog grooming shop here.  We can’t recommend her enough, but of course we will provide you a few other dog groomers in town so you have some options.

“Gentle, loving, experienced groomer. Cage free shop. By appointment only.”

155 4th Street
Hoboken, NJ
Call/Text 917-747-5524
hobokendb@me.com
https://www.trustytails.com/dog-grooming/

Be Happy Dog

Google Reviews: “My dog Charlie had his nails trimmed and got groomed and shampooed by the owner. He came out looking beautiful. She is very gentle, kind and loving. Very happy with her service. Definitely going back.” “MJ made my two babies look amazing. Place is modern and very clean.”

35 Hudson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-222-1144

Cozy Cuts

Google Reviews: “Labradoodle puppy has visited twice and has looked / smelled great each time we picked her up.” “Great service, friendly staff & my fur babies always come out looking cute & smelling fresh.”

508 5th Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-653-5173
http://www.cozycutspetgrooming.com/

Fuzzy Butz Grooming

Google Reviews: “What a great place Fuzzybutz is! I was a little nervous how my dog would act around others in their space. He’s friendly, but tends to get a little overexcited! But from the minute we got there he fit right in and had a blast.”

60 Madison Street, Basement
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-798-5111
http://www.fuzzybutz.com/

Playful Paws Grooming Salon

Yelp Review: “Playful Paws does the best job with our 1 year old golden! They take such good care of her and give her all of the TLC. Our golden always comes back from the grooming looking happy, tangle free with the softest hair, and smelling wonderful! A huge plus is the optional pick up/drop off for your pup. Highly recommend!”

614 Jefferson Street, Basement
Hoboken, NJ 07030
844-729-7227

Doggie Day Care and Boarding

Trusty Tails Pet Care offers many different options for pet sitting & overnight pet care. You can read more about all our Pet Care Services in Hoboken on our website. However, we understand that you have to decide what is right for you and your pet. Here are some doggie daycare and boarding places in the area.

Jersey City Unleashed Pet Resort & Spa

619 Marin Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07310
201-786-7900
http://www.jerseycityunleashed.com/

Club Barks

Gulls Cove
201 Marin Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302

712 Jefferson Street,
Hoboken, NJ 07030
973-812-2757

http://www.clubbarks.com/

K9dergarten

173 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-435-8700
https://www.k9dergarten.com/

Cat Boarding

A cat’s own home tends to be the best environment for most cats. If this is the case for your cat, you can check out our Cat Sitting and Pet Sitting and Overnight Pet Care Options. If this is not the case, and you need to board your cat, here are a couple options the the Hoboken area who may be able to help:

River Pet Resort & Rehab

River Pet Resort and Rehab offers an array of services for both dogs and cats. Their cat condos are multi-leveled and offer a view of an aquarium.  Staff play with each of the cats daily in the cat room and cats are encouraged to exercise, but are free to lounge around, nap, watch out the window, watch tv, or snuggle up in a box.  All guests are provided daily healthy meals or you may provide your pets regular diet.  The resort also offers rehab, massages, baths, and extra pampering.  They do a great job of ensuring each pet has a stress-free experience at their resort.

725 River Road,
Edgewater, NJ
201-945-8500
http://riverpet.com/

Jersey City Unleashed Resort & Spa Cat Hotel

At JC Unleashed, each cat is provided their own private kitty condo with their own litter, a sleep area, blankets, and bowls  You can bring food, treats and their favorite toys.

619 Marin Blvd
Jersey City, NJ
201-786-7900
https://jerseycityunleashed.com/services/detail/cat-hotel/

Dog Parks

Every dog owner loves taking their dog on a nice peaceful walk around town. Sometimes, it’s great to let your pooch of leash to run around for a bit or even toss a ball. Hoboken has a bunch of dog parks for you to go to. Read about them in our article:

“Where are the Hoboken Dog Parks & Dog Runs?”