Independent pet shops in Nr Hitchin

18 independent pet shops in and around Nr Hitchin, nearest the town centre first. Owner-confirmed listings come first. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-10-22.

Independent pet shops listed: 1 in Nr Hitchin, 18 within 15 km
Nr Hitchin's high street overall: 100% independent
Owner-confirmed: None yet

From the Indie Index for Nr Hitchin.

Ark Wildlife
Listed
Pet shopDog Kennel Farm Charlton Road, Nr Hitchin3.3 km away
arkwildlife.co.uk 08000854865
The Dogman
Listed
Pet shop3 SOUTHSEA ROAD, STEVENAGE6 km away
thedogman.me.uk 07771547905
Loyal Companions
Listed
Pet shop15 HUNTINGDON ROAD, STEVENAGE6.1 km away
loyalcompanions.co.uk 01438 317331
Paws 'n' Pals
Listed
Pet shop10 Westmill Lane, Ickleford6.1 km away
pawsnpals.co.uk 07944 147738
Working Dog Company
Listed
Pet shopRiverside Lodge, Hitchin6.4 km away
workingdogcompany.co.uk +441462450830
Skipp's Stud
Listed
Pet shopStevenage6.6 km away
skippsstud.co.uk 01438368204
The Cat Sitter
Listed
Pet shop24 COMMONS LANE, HITCHIN6.8 km away
thecatsitterkimpton.co.uk 07791 689035
Tracy Kinsella Counselling Stevenage
Listed
Pet shop102 HIGH STREET, STEVENAGE6.8 km away
mybuddydogwalks.co.uk 07896 163184
Hertfordshire Dog Training School
Listed
Pet shopJacks Hill, Graveley8.1 km away
micmartin.co.uk 07979 347022
Naughty Paws
Listed
Pet shop16 Lonsdale Rd, Stevenage8.3 km away
naughtypaws.co.uk 01438 211671
Goldie Pets Party Bakery & Supply Ltd.
Listed
Pet shop10, GILES CRESCENT, STEVENAGE9.4 km away
goldiepetsparty.com 07376622709
GJW Titmuss Ltd
Listed
Pet shopNew Mill, Lamer Ln, St Albans10.4 km away
gjwtitmuss.co.uk +441582833883
Maltby Aquatics
Listed
Pet shop2 Yeomans Ave, Harpenden11 km away
maltbyaquatics.co.uk +447745007850
Dog Academy
Listed
Pet shop27 School Lane, Welwyn11.3 km away
dogacademy.co.uk 07904 371705
The Paw Store Baldock
Listed
Pet shop18 Whitehorse Street, Baldock11.8 km away
thepawstore.sumupstore.com +447759475177
Lots Of Legs
Listed
Pet shop48c HAWKINS HALL LANE, KNEBWORTH12.4 km away
lotsoflegs.co.uk +447512865302
Tails And Scales Pet Centre
Listed
Pet shop82 HALDENS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY13.8 km away
tailsandscalespetcentre.co.uk +441707372139
Raw Paws Emporium
Listed
Pet shopUnit 2, The Point, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City14.8 km away
rawpaws.net +441707952160

Questions about pet shops in Nr Hitchin

How many independent pet shops are there in Nr Hitchin?

We list 1 independent pet shop in Nr Hitchin itself, and 18 within 15 km. Each has its own website and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent pet shop is closest to the centre of Nr Hitchin?

Ark Wildlife, about 3.3 km from the town centre.

How independent is Nr Hitchin's high street?

100% of the 2 high-street businesses we counted are independent.

Can a pet shop pay to appear higher on this list?

No. Nobody can pay for a place on Independents Only. The list puts businesses in the town first, then owner-confirmed ones, then the nearest.

I run a pet shop in Nr Hitchin. How do I get listed?

If you're independent and have your own website, it's free: find your business and claim it, or add it if it's missing. Claiming lets you add your own description and opening hours.

How this list was made

Every pet shop here has its own website, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website with other branches, and was open when last checked. Spot a chain? Use “Report” on its page. More on our checks.

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