Pet Shops in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest and the surrounding neighbourhoods offer a solid selection of pet shops where you can pick up everything from food and toys to grooming services. For Dog Lovers, based in Walthamstow and rated 5 out of 5, states on its website that dogs are welcome and specialises in stylish dog clothing, walking accessories, collars, leads, beds and toys. It's a short walk from St James Street station. Over in Loughton, Forest Pet Foods holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews).
If you need grooming alongside supplies, Pets at Home Chingford and The Groom Room Chingford are both in Chingford, 14 minutes on foot from Angel Road station, and both state on their websites that dogs are welcome. Pets at Home Tottenham Hale is especially convenient, just a one-minute walk from Tottenham Hale station, and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews).
Of the 7 venues listed on this page, 5 have a website stating dogs are allowed, while 2 have no confirmed dog policy yet. Always call ahead if you're travelling a distance to be sure your pup will be welcome.
This page combines Paws of London venue records with information published on venue websites and, where available, supplied by venues or contributed by visitors. Where a dog policy is shown as not yet confirmed, we have not checked it with the venue: call ahead before travelling.
- For Dog Lovers - Stylish Dog Clothing & Unique Dog Walking Accessories – Unit 15, CRATE, 35 St James St, London E17 7FY, United Kingdom (5.0/5)
For Dog Lovers is an online pet shop based in London, offering a wide range of stylish dog clothing, walking accessories, collars, leads, beds, and toys. They focus on providing high-quality and comfortable products without premium price tags, making everyday walks special for beloved canine companions.
- Lecker Bites – 2 Ranelagh Rd, London E11 3JP, United Kingdom (5.0/5)
Lecker Bites is a pet treat business listed at 2 Ranelagh Road in Wanstead, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Its website is built around freeze-dried treats and chews rather than a shop counter, and it says it ships across the UK. The range is described as single-ingredient treats and chews for "dogs, cats, ferrets, hedgehogs and other small pets". The site says they are made with premium freeze-dried ingredients, are "100% free from additives", and that 300g of fresh, raw ingredients is freeze-dried into 70g. Products named on the site include freeze-dried tripe mix, chicken hearts and beef udders, and it offers a taster pack for sensitive dogs and cats. A blog covers dog food and dog training topics. For dog owners, Paws of London records dog treats and a dog menu here, and the site is aimed squarely at people feeding dogs. The nearest stations are Leyton (11 minutes on foot), Leytonstone High Road (12) and Maryland (13).
- Pets at Home Chingford – Unit 1, cork tree retail park, Hall Ln, London E4 8JA, United Kingdom (4.3/5)
Pets at Home Chingford is a Pet Care Centre at Unit 1, Corktree Retail Park, Hall Lane, E4 8JA, in Waltham Forest. It is a branch of the Pets at Home chain, and its page lists nutrition consultations among the services offered in store. Alongside the usual pet supplies, the branch lists vets and grooming services, each with an enquiry and booking option. It also keeps small animals in store: reptiles, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils and fish. Online orders can be collected in store through the chain's Click & Collect service, which the company says can be ready in as little as one hour. Pets at Home says its stores welcome well-behaved dogs, provided they are kept on a lead and under control at all times, and Paws of London records dogs welcome indoors at this branch. The nearest stations are a walk away: Angel Road is 14 minutes on foot, Meridian Water 17 minutes and Northumberland Park 24 minutes.
- The Groom Room Chingford – Corktree Retail Park, Hall Ln, Chingford E4 8JA, United Kingdom (3.8/5)
Pets at Home Chingford is listed on the Pets at Home website as Pet Care Centre Chingford, at Unit 1 Corktree Retail Park on Hall Lane, E4 8JA. It is part of the national pet shop and pet care chain, and the branch page covers grooming, a vets details link and nutrition consultations. The centre sells and keeps pets in store: its page lists reptiles, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils and fish. It also has a Chingford grooming services section with an enquiry and booking link. Across the chain, online orders can be collected in store through a One Hour Click & Collect service, though availability can vary by store. For dog owners, the chain states that Pets at Home stores welcome well-behaved dogs, provided they are kept on a lead and under control at all times. The nearest stations are Angel Road, about 14 minutes on foot, Meridian Water at 17 minutes and Northumberland Park at 24 minutes.
Nearest Stations
- Angel Road (2 venues)
- Meridian Water (2 venues)
- Northumberland Park (2 venues)
- St James Street (1 venue)
- Walthamstow Queens Road (1 venue)
Which pet shops in Waltham Forest welcome dogs?
Five of the seven venues listed have a website stating dogs are allowed. For Dog Lovers in Walthamstow states on its website that dogs are welcome, as do Pets at Home Chingford, Pets at Home Ilford, The Groom Room Chingford and Dogsnug in Stoke Newington. Forest Pet Foods and Pets at Home Tottenham Hale were both checked by Paws of London before listing (their websites and recent reviews). Two venues have no confirmed dog policy yet, so it's worth calling ahead.
What is the highest-rated dog-friendly pet shop in Waltham Forest?
For Dog Lovers, based in Walthamstow, holds a 5 out of 5 rating and states on its website that dogs are welcome. It's an online pet shop offering stylish dog clothing, walking accessories, collars, leads, beds and toys, with a focus on high-quality and comfortable products. The base is a short walk from St James Street station.
Are there pet shops in Waltham Forest that also offer grooming?
Yes. Pets at Home Chingford, Pets at Home Ilford and Pets at Home Tottenham Hale all offer both pet shop and grooming services, and either state on their websites that dogs are welcome or were checked by Paws of London before listing. The Groom Room Chingford also provides grooming, spa treatments and a carry-to-car service, and states on its website that dogs are welcome. All four are convenient options if you want to shop and groom in one visit.
Which dog-friendly pet shop in Waltham Forest is closest to a station?
For Dog Lovers is listed as zero minutes' walk from St James Street station in Walthamstow, and it states on its website that dogs are welcome. Pets at Home Tottenham Hale is just a one-minute walk from Tottenham Hale station and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Both are extremely convenient if you're travelling by public transport with your dog.
Can I bring my dog to Pets at Home stores near Waltham Forest?
Yes. Pets at Home Chingford and Pets at Home Ilford both state on their websites that dogs are welcome. Pets at Home Tottenham Hale was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). All three offer pet supplies and grooming services, so you can shop for essentials while your dog accompanies you.
Are there any online pet shops based in the Waltham Forest area?
Yes. For Dog Lovers is an online pet shop based in Walthamstow, offering stylish dog clothing, walking accessories, collars, leads, beds and toys. It states on its website that dogs are welcome. Dogsnug, based in Stoke Newington, is another online pet shop specialising in dog accessories, carriers, collars and leads for all sizes and breeds, including dachshunds and sighthounds. It also states on its website that dogs are welcome.
Where can I find a highly rated pet food shop in Waltham Forest?
Forest Pet Foods in Loughton has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). It's a seven-minute walk from Loughton station, making it a convenient and well-regarded option for stocking up on pet food in the area.