Editor’s note: Slobbery kisses to NutriSource Pet Foods for making this article possible. Delivery services with an asterisk (*) will deliver NutriSource. Keep scrolling to learn what makes ’em great.
Your pup doesn’t entirely understand what social distancing means, but so far it means you’re home a lot more. Unfortunately, Coco’s munchies don’t end during a quarantine, so here’s how to make sure snax ‘n meal times stay pawesome, while also supporting some pup-lovin’ businesses.
Local
With a focus on U.S.-made nutrition and products made with biodegradable materials, 4Legs Pets is fur real when they say they only offer the best for your pet and the earth. They offer free delivery for orders over $100 and $5 delivery fur smaller orders within a five-mile radius of Ravenswood.
Canna Bella Lux knows pups feel anxiety, too. This boutique will deliver the CBD tinctures and CBD-infused treatos for free within a three-mile radius of its Lincoln Square location.
Doggy Style Pet Shop has a spa, groomer, dog walker… but what happens when you’re just hungry at home? They’ve got an assortment of dog foods, treats, and even desserts as sweet as your dog from Chicago local businesses, Aarfscarf Dog Ice Cream and Arf Barking Fresh Barkday Cakes and Pupcakes! They’ll deliver to neighborhoods across the city for as little as $7, just give ‘em a call to order.
Kriser’s Natural Pet* has a dozen Chicagoland locations and all the dog food, treats, ‘n toys your pal could dream of. It’s also got a pupton of discounts in its online shop right now. Get the salmon strips.
Mariano’s has it all, from gelato, a wine bar, but most importantly, a pet supply aisle. Get a little something for everyone with delivery through Instacart.
Pet Wants Chicago North will deliver its own nutritious dog and cat food recipes priced by the pound, along with natural dog chews, dog and cat treats, cat litter, and pet care products. Woof to the wise: Those yak cheese chews last basically furever.
Two Bostons* in Burr Ridge, Geneva, Naperville, and Wheaton will deliver anything in its Great Dane-sized inventory.
National
For prescriptions: Get what the dogtor ordered at 1-800-PetMeds, Allivet, Pet Care Rx (get 25% off with promo code CARE25), or Walmart Pet Rx, to name a few.
For fresh pet food: Nom Nom delivers fresh-made meals for dogs and cats that are pre-portioned in no-mess, peel-open packs. Sidewalk Doggers can get 50% OFF a two-week trial. Ollie is also a fresh pet food provider. Here’s half off your first box. The Farmer’s Dog is also offering 50% off the first box.
For all the things: Try Chewy, Petco, or PetSmart fur starters.
When you’re both hangry: Instacart has you covered with same-day grocery delivery, including items from Petco.
When you need it right now: Shipt offers same-day delivery of Target items in as little as 1 hour.
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Tail wags to NutriSource Pet Foods for making this post possible. Family-owned and MN-based, NutriSource is dedicated to whole-body pet health, supporting independent pet retailers, and helping the community (seriously, these guys are crazy generous). Click here fur other Illinois independent retailers that can help deliver the NutriSource products you love directly to your door.
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