It’s officially summer, so it’s time to get out there and enjoy the warm weather! But we’re not the only creatures that have been cooped up and are itching to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Our beloved pets have been stuck inside all winter with us, and they’re more than anxious to get out there and have some fun at these fantastic pet-friendly places in the Yakima community!
Pet Pantry
5701 Summitview Ave.
509.966.7300
Serving Yakima’s pets in not one but two locations is Pet Pantry, with one location being on Summitview Avenue and the other being on Stonewood Court. You can always expect the crew at either Pet Pantry location to go above and beyond for their local pets and people, and your pooches are always in good hands as their owner has more than 30 years of pet-care experience. They specialize in helping pet owners keep their animals happy and healthy, as well as offering a wide variety of affordable services, such as their $6 walk-in dog nail trimming services. Both locations are 3,000 square feet of awesome that your doggo is bound to love as the stores are filled with treats, comfy pet beds, toys galore, and more!
Old Mill Country Store
1504 S. 36th Ave.
509.225.2495
Old Mill Country Store in the diverse Yakima community is “much more than just a feed store” as they offer a wholesale division, licensed wholesale and retail pharmacy, and veterinary clinic to help you find all your furry family member’s needs in one convenient location. Since its start in 1987, they have strived to provide a unique shopping experience while offering outstanding customer service to pet owners and the like. As Purina Certified Expert Dealer, Old Mill Country Store cares about your pet’s health and focuses on carrying a wide range of pet food from trusted brands to suit any need your pet may have. And it’s not just the house pets that they care for — they also have a variety of supplies for livestock, horses, show feeds for those FFA participants, and even wildlife feeds!
Little Paws Pet Resort
1314 Gordon Rd.
509.453.0059
Catering to your pet’s boarding, daycare, grooming, and training needs is our local Little Paws Pet Resort here in our Yakima community. Their boarding facility features 3,500 square feet of indoor space separated into three play areas to accommodate the various temperaments and sizes of the pooches they take care of while their owners are away. When it’s time for outdoor fun, their play yard is 2,500 square feet of green grass waiting for these pampered pooches, complete with a shade tree and an eight-foot solid wood fence. There’s even a kitty condo for those cat parents going away on vacation and needing a safe place for Fluffy to stay. Of course, you don’t have to go on vacation to drop off your pet! Their daycare services are more than accommodating for those parents who might be heading out for a long shift and need someone to be there for their pets. While your precious companions enjoy their stay at the resort, they can also be signed up for grooming or training services so that Fido has a new coat and a new trick when you pick him up from doggy daycare!
Acme Canine Center
1008 W. Ahtanum Rd., Suite 10
509.574.4008
In the business of training and caring for dogs since 2010 is Acme Canine Center in Yakima. Formerly known as Manning Dog Training, their leadership program follows a proven system that produces impressive and consistent results for your pet’s training needs. Many of their instructors have competed in their chosen sport of training, ensuring that your pup will be learning from the very best and have a bright future in any sporting event you choose to take on after lessons from these guys. Whether you wish to compete in competitions or have fun with your doggo, you will find the program you need at Acme Canine Center!
Randall Dog Park
1401 S. 48th Ave.
509.575.6020
For outdoor fun with your beloved pup, consider taking them to Randall Dog Park in Yakima to stretch their four legs and yours two (pun intended). This park was actually the first dog park built in our fair city, with its beautiful adventure-filled gates opening in 2014. The park is on a 1.6-acre section of Randall Park south of Wide Hollow Creek. Those who volunteered for the creation of the park were very passionate about the project, making sure there were plenty of accommodations for Yakima’s canines, such as ensuring there was a shade structure and drinking fountain for all the doggos.
With so many fun things for our pets to do in our beloved Yakima community, what are you waiting for?! Help your doggo scratch that itch that comes with being cooped up all winter, and take them to any of these fun, pet-friendly places in our Yakima community!
