We love our pets like our kids. We own more pets and spend more on their welfare. Anything for Fluffy!
Favorite pet supply store
Winner: Pet Smart – multiple locations
Runner-up: Pet Supply Plus – multiple locations
Readers spend hundreds of dollars a month on food, litter, toys, treats, leashes, collars, training books – and the list goes on. Lots of readers said they buy the basics based on price.
Favorite place to board your pet
Winner: Orchard Lake Pet Resort, Farmington Hills
Runner-up: Animal Behavior Institute – Boarding
It's nerve racking to leave your dearest friend when you go out of town. Our readers said they really check out the keepers of their most precious – so congrats to the winners! The bar was held high!
Favorite place to take your dog for training
Winner: Animal Behavior Institute, Royal Oak
Runner-up: Pet Smart – multiple locations
Animal Behavior Institute was far and away the winner, and a trusted trainer for our canine buddies. Jim Lessenberry is the trainer of choice – by a long shot!
Favorite specialty pet shop
Winner: Dogma Catmandoo, Ann Arbor
Runner-up: The Uppity Puppy, Royal Oak
So would you like to have a special photo with your adorable puppy on Santa's lap – or with the Easter Bunny? These shops are there for the pampered pet, and the owner willing to do anything for their favorite friend.
