Highland Park is going to the dogs... literally! In honor of National Appreciate Your Pet Day, we've compiled a list of pet-friendly and pet-focused businesses throughout Highland Park. Discover where to find vet care, grooming, pet food, and accessories locally. Plus, see what human-focused businesses welcome you to shop alongside your four-legged bestie. Get all the details below.

Veterinarians

**Highland Park Vet Clinic**

176 Skokie Valley Rd. | 847.926.7444

Highland Park Veterinary Clinic is a practice dedicated to providing the highest quality pet care in a professional and friendly environment. Dr. Cohen specializes in medical, surgical, dental, and general care for all life stages of your pet, and emphasizes client education and preventative medicine. The experienced team at Highland Park Veterinary Clinic values communication, understanding, compassion and honesty and aims to keep its clients well-informed and comfortable.

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**Pets4Life**

661 Central Ave. | 847.434.2745

Pets4Life is a unique, full-service pet care center serving all of a pet owner’s needs. Conveniently located in Downtown Highland Park, Pets4Life has a first class veterinary practice, top quality grooming and pet salon services, unique vet-recommended health and retail products, experienced training and other pet education and welfare events. Your furbaby is in good hands at Pets4Life, the dedicated staff treat your pets like family. The holistic approach to animal care prioritizes your pet’s overall health and well-being.

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**VCA Cairo Animal Hospital**

1170 Park Ave. W. | 847.432.0157

VCA Cairo Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility. VCA’s professional and courteous staff seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, hospital and dental care for your furry friend. VCA is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, senior wellness care, and health-related educational opportunities for clients. VCA Cairo Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Highland Park as well as the surrounding areas.

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Grooming, Boarding, & Trainng

**Fur Fusion Pet Salon**

464 Central Ave. | 847.780.3904

Owner Analyse Ratkowski has over 13 years of experience grooming pets, and has operated Fur Fusion for three years. Formerly known as Furology, Fur Fusion can groom dogs of all sizes and fur types. Take the stress out of your pet’s grooming needs - book an appointment with Fur Fusion today!

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**Furry Finesse**

737 Broadview Ave. | 847.312.7387

Furry Finesse has been proudly pampering pups in the North Shore area since 2019! The talented team at Furry Finesse care for your dog like their own. Furry Finesse staff members take the time to build trust and relationships with your pup so that they always feel right at home - no more scare grooming visits! Located in the charming Ravinia District, Furry Finesse can groom your pupper - large, small, or medium.

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**Lakeshore K9**

1570 Old Skokie Rd. | 224.432.5396

Lakeshore K9 is dedicated to “training for real life.” The goal of Lakeshore K9 is to help every dog be a successful part of the family and help every person understand their dog’s needs. Every dog and situation may be different. The trainers at Lakeshore K9 are able to find what bests motivates your dog to help with clear communication and develop a positive outcome.

In addition to training, Lakeshore K9 also offers doggy daycare and overnight boarding.

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You already know about the amazing veterinary care that Pets4Life provides, but did you also know that they offer full service grooming? Whether your furchild needs a bath, a trim, a paw-dicure, gland expression, or a little spruce up, the expert grooming staff will have them looking their best and ready to put their best paw forward.

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Pet Food, Accessories, & More

**Diana Gran Portraits**

474 Central Ave., Ste. 204 | 847.830.0085

Pets are family - capture a pet portrait that will last a lifetime at Diana Gran Portraits. Whether you’re including your pets as part of your family portrait, or you’d like standalone photos of your furkids, Diana Gran can make it happen! Get a beautiful photo to frame, send out as a holiday card, or share on social media - you will treasure this work of art fur-ever!

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**Just Food For Dogs**

504 Central Ave. | 312.626.3458

It's the mission of JustFoodForDogs to improve the longevity and quality of life for as many pets as possible through real food and nutrition. Each recipe at JustFoodForDogs was created with the assistance of veterinarians and nutritionists in order to be healthy, nutritionally-balanced, and tasty. Pet parents can choose from a variety of meals and treats to meet the needs (and tastes!) of their pets and lifestyles; fresh frozen, fresh pantry, custom diet, prescription, and more. Discover what difference a good meal can make for your dog with JustFoodForDogs.

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**Kaleidoscope heART Market**

599 Central Ave. | 847.521.6782

Not only can you find beautiful and unique art and artisan wares at Kaleidoscope heART Market, you can also find artisan and locally-crafted pet accessories such as collars, PJs, doggie waste bag covers, and more! Get your pet gear that is as unique and special as they are.

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Toys, supplies, food, decor, and more - find it all at Pets4Life. With new stock seasonally, there is always something unique and never-before-seen for the pet or pet parent in your life.

Pets4Life also hosts frequent adoption and educational events for current and prospective pet owners, many at little to no cost!

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Pet-Friendly Businesses

Bring your 4-legged fur-iend on a shopping spree! Each of the businesses below allow leashed, polite pets into their stores. Please remember to pick up after your pet!