Hilton Head Pets

A steel dog sculpture in the woods at the Hilton Head Humane Association

Pet stores, grooming and boarding, the island’s no-kill shelter and its cat sanctuary: where Hilton Head’s pet owners shop, board and adopt.

Pet Stores, Grooming and Boarding on Hilton Head

Pet Stores

PetSmart and Woof Gang on the island, Petco and a second PetSmart in Bluffton.

All About Pets
All About Pets

A boutique pet store on Arrow Road with grooming and dog and cat daycare and boarding.

Pet Services

Boarding, daycare, grooming and vets, with phone numbers and hours.

On the island, PetSmart and Woof Gang sell pet food and supplies, and All About Pets on Arrow Road is a boutique that also grooms and boards. The nearest Petco is in Bluffton. For a dog or cat that needs a vet, a groomer or a kennel while you are away, the pet services guide lists them with phone numbers and hours.

Adopting and Helping Animals on Hilton Head

Hilton Head Humane Association
Hilton Head Humane Association

The island’s no-kill shelter: adopt a dog or cat, volunteer or donate.

All About Cats Sanctuary
All About Cats Sanctuary

A volunteer-run, open-air sanctuary for the island’s rescued cats.

Both depend on donations and volunteers. The Humane Association takes adoptions Monday to Saturday, 11 to 4; the cat sanctuary opens its gate on set mornings, so call first.

Visiting Hilton Head With a Pet

Visiting with a dog? See dog-friendly Hilton Head for the beaches, restaurant patios and rentals that welcome pets, and the dog beach rules. Pet-friendly vacation rentals are listed on their own page.

For property managers: guests in pet-friendly rentals ask where to buy food and a crate on arrival night, where to groom a muddy dog before checkout and where to leave one for the day. The store, grooming and boarding pages above are written to be linked from a welcome book.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can you adopt a dog or cat on Hilton Head Island?

The Hilton Head Humane Association on Humane Way is the island’s no-kill shelter for dogs and cats, open for adoptions Monday to Saturday, 11 to 4. All About Cats, a volunteer-run sanctuary on Beach City Road, also finds homes for cats.

Where can you board a dog on Hilton Head Island?

Several island kennels board dogs, including All About Pets on Arrow Road, which also does daycare and grooming. The pet services guide lists them all; book early for summer and holidays.

Where can you buy pet supplies on Hilton Head Island?

PetSmart on William Hilton Parkway, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming at Shelter Cove and All About Pets on Arrow Road. The nearest Petco is in Bluffton.

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