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Pet stores in Sussex County, NJ range from hometown boutiques in Sparta and Hamburg to holistic nutrition shops and full farm-and-feed counters in Wantage, Vernon and Sussex Borough. Our team picked 7 confirmed-open places where you can buy food, treats, toys and everyday supplies without leaving the county.
We checked each shop’s own website or Google Business Profile for address, phone and hours, and we listed published contact emails where we found them.
1. Maxwell & Molly’s Closet, Sparta
Maxwell & Molly’s Closet at 4 N Village Blvd, Suite D, has served Sussex County pets for 19 years. The Sparta boutique stocks food, treats, gear and nutrition guidance, and the shop offers free local home delivery on qualifying orders of $50 or more. Hours run about 9 AM to 7 PM most days and 9 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Phone: (973) 726-0101. Email: bonnie@maxwellandmollys.com.
2. Maxwell & Molly’s Closet, Hamburg
The same family-owned brand also keeps a second storefront at 92 Route 23 in Hamburg, handy for the Hardyston and Franklin side of the county. Hours match the Sparta shop, and the Hamburg phone is (973) 209-0101. Use the same website and email for both locations.
3. WaggMore Pet Boutique & Bakery, Sparta
WaggMore Pet Boutique & Bakery at 31 Sparta Avenue bakes its own dog treats in house and sells toys, apparel and supplies alongside self-wash and bath services. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM. Phone: (973) 262-0382. Email: info@shopwaggmore.com.
4. Sparta Pet Shoppe & Spa, Sparta
Sparta Pet Shoppe & Spa at 270 Sparta Avenue pairs a curated retail selection of food, treats and toys with full dog and cat grooming. Cat grooming is offered on the second Wednesday of the month. Store hours are roughly 9 AM to 5:30 PM on weekdays (Tuesday often shorter) and 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: (973) 726-6222. Email: stephanieh@spartapet.net.
5. Amy’s Animals, Wantage
Amy’s Animals at 205 Route 23 is a holistic canine and feline nutrition shop focused on food, treats and wellness advice, including raw, gently cooked, freeze-dried and kibble options. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, closed Sunday. Phone: (973) 875-2600. Email: amysanimalsnj@gmail.com.
6. Critter Place, Vernon
Critter Place LLC at 40 Route 94 in the McAfee section of Vernon Township is a compact pet supply stop on the mountain side of the county. Google Business Profile hours list Monday, Tuesday and Friday noon to 5 PM, Wednesday and Thursday noon to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday noon to 3 PM. Phone: (973) 209-4461.
7. Farmside Supplies, Sussex
Farmside Supplies Inc at 15 Loomis Avenue in Sussex Borough is a feed and farm supply store that also carries pet food and everyday animal supplies. Hours are Monday through Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM, closed Sunday. Phone: (973) 875-3777.
Shop Local for Your Pets
Sparta has the densest cluster of pet boutiques if you want to compare a few shops in one trip. For more independent retail around the county, see our guides to gift shops in Sussex County and thrift stores and consignment shops.
Featured photo: Maxwell & Molly’s Closet via Google Business Profile. Store photos in this guide come from each shop’s Google Business Profile.
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