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Ingleside boasts three canine-serving shops and one veterinary clinic. Most specialize in more than one service, ranging from grooming to daycare and even overnight boarding services.
With years of service under their belts, they are trained in what it takes to give your furry friend care that is tailored to their needs. So pamper your pooch without traveling far from home while supporting independent businesses. After all, there are great dog parks in the area.
A groomer working at The Pawber Shop. | Anne Marie Kristoff/Ingleside Light
The Pawber Shop
The Pawber Shop once only offered grooming but now it's in the doggy daycare business too as of August 2022. They offer six packages from one day passes to a 10 day pass bundle that can be used Monday through Friday and prices vary from $50 to $750. They still offer grooming, bathing and add-on services like nail grinding and hair dying. They take walk-ins. Pricing for each service varies on the size with small dogs starting at $85 for grooming and $35 for bathing.
The selection of pet supplies at Ocean Paws. | Anne Marie Kristoff/Ingleside Light
Ocean Paws
Inspired by a pet shop in Carmel, Calif., Mike Sorrels, Fernando Gomez and their small dog Opy opened this multi-service pet store in 2021. The establishment sells food, toys, clothes and treats. In the back they offer grooming services that start at $35 and dog training with consultations starting at $55. They also have daily dog social happy hours from 5 to 6 p.m.
A dog walker outside of PlayBow Dog Daycare. | Anne Marie Kristoff/Ingleside Light
PlayBow Dog Daycare
Raymond Yu and Lindesay Greene opened PlayBow Dog Daycare in 2015 to ensure that any dog that walks through their doors feels at home. They offer memberships from three days to up to five days starting at $995 from Monday through Friday. In 2022 they branched out into overnight dog sleepovers and created Neighbors, a dog boarding service. Several members of their staff are vetted for this branch and the program offers live videos to help keep pet-owner worries at bay.
Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital has been open for more than 50 years. | Anne Marie Kristoff/Ingleside Light
Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital
This full service animal hospital has operated in Ingleside since 1969. Dr. Shikher Singla alongside nine other veterinarians provide attentive and experienced care. The provide new puppy and kitten exams, senior pet exams, vaccinations, dental care, prescription refills, digital radiography, preventive care like flea and tick prevention, ultrasounds, prescription diets, echocardiograms and surgeries. They also offer emergency treatment.
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Anne Marie Kristoff (she/her) is a recent graduate from San Francisco State University's journalism program. She enjoys writing about the arts, entertainment and nature.
