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Best Pet Supply Shops In LA

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Dogs and cats are family members too. So are aquarium fish and some reptiles. But where do you go to feed and help the critters in your clan? Take note of the following five places where Southlanders can shop for their pets when looking for the very best outposts for a variety of needs.

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The Urban Pet
7515 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-2100
www.theurbanpet.net

You'll expect the best from a store with a slogan that states, "the ultimate destination for the pet enthusiast." This outpost hits the spot, catering to all kinds of creatures, from dogs and birds to cats, fish and even assorted reptiles. Expect a peaceful place with a very friendly staff, competitive prices and a whole lot of holistic and raw pet food choices. Be sure to check out the zen Koi pond and the Green Zone, the latter is an area boasting eco-friendly products of all sorts.

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Trixie's Pet Depot
10531 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 441-7291
www.trixiespetdepot.com

If ever there was a one-stop shop for the perfect dining options applicable to your pet, be that your cat, your dog, your bird or the other pets you love, this west side outpost would be the place. One good reason to enlist the help of Trixie's Pet Depot is to get the chance to work with knowledgable staffers who know a lot about what food, treats and even toys will work for your particular fur baby. Should you have the chance to stop by, include a grooming if that is in order. Also get your pet dressed if something sartorial is in the works.

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Bark Avenue's Pet Project
548 S. Spring St., Unit 107
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 688-7752
www.petprojectla.com

Want or need your pet products to be delivered straight to you? This downtown LA outlet would be a good place to consider for such a very important operation. You can get everything you need, from the ideal dog and cat food to litter trap mats and stray pet hair eliminators. If you're not sure and you can't decide while in your own abode, visit this downtown store that's as friendly as it is well stocked.

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Village Pet Supply
4838 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Valley Village, CA  91607
(818) 579-4434
www.valleypetsupply.com

Your favorite canine is invited to come in and look around with you when you visit Valley Pet Supply, which is a great idea since this pet emporium is teeming with all kinds of goodies that go way beyond what they're used to. In fact, the shop is filled to the gills with all sorts of select products, up to and including all kinds of dog beds. Then there are toys, and lots of them. So why not bring in your best friend before you decide on your purchases? After all, he or she will be the recipient of those great gifts.

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Animal Crackers
8023 Beverly Blvd., Suite 1
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 658-1919
www.animalcrackers.com

Beyond the top-rate pet food -- including freeze-dried and raw products -- and the best in pet crates, Animals Crackers offers all sorts of other goodies. From toys for all your canines and felines to all kinds of colorful leashes and cushy beds, this handy animal-friendly place peddles plenty of necessary services, up to and including such rare finds as non-anesthetic teeth cleaning for cats and dogs. Also on tap is dog walking, pet boarding and behavioral classes. Talk about all-inclusive. 

Related: Best Places to Buy Gifts for Pets in Los Angeles

Los Angeles freelance travel writer Jane Lasky, contributes to publications such as Travel + Leisure, Vogue and Esquire. Her weekly sojourning column ran in 40 newspapers for 20 years. Jane is anything but an accidental tourist. Check out her articles on Examiner.com.

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