The Nose Around Town: A Pet Parent's Guide to Valrico, Lithia and Brandon
- Samantha Evensen
- Sep 8
- 5 min read
Updated: Sep 9
Your Local Guide to Pet-Friendly Living in Valrico, Lithia & Brandon
Moving into a new area can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re a pet parent who wants the very best for your furry family. At Walk the Walk Professional Pet Care, we know how important it is to find trusted local businesses for your pets, your home, and your family.
That’s why we’ve pulled together this guide of local favorites — businesses that we’ve either personally used or know the owners of. We don't just care about pets we connect with the community. From veterinarians and groomers to fitness centers and dog-friendly patios, here’s some resources to help you feel at home in the Valrico, Lithia, Brandon, and Riverview areas.
⚠️ Friendly Note: These are only suggestions based on our personal experiences and community connections. We recommend doing your own research to make sure each business is the right fit for you.
🐶 Veterinary Care & Emergency Services
From routine checkups to urgent care, these clinics keep local pets healthy. And yes — Walk the Walk can safely transport your pets to and from appointments if needed. These are just a few!
• Harmony Vet Care (Brandon)
Affordable veterinary services.
📍 1312 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
📞 (813) 871-0850 | 🌐 https://harmonyvetcare.org
• Fishhawk Animal Clinic (Lithia)
Full-service veterinary hospital.
📍 15264 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547
📞 (813) 681-9080 | 🌐 https://fishhawkanimalclinic.com
• Bloomingdale Animal Hospital (Valrico)
Comprehensive pet care.
📍 3404 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
📞 (813) 681-6612 | 🌐 https://bloomingdaleanimal.com
• Banfield Pet Hospital (Brandon)
Preventive & wellness care with multiple convenient locations.
📍 11225 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
📞 (813) 684-1454 | 🌐 https://banfield.com
Emergency Care:
• Fetch Specialty & Emergency Center (Brandon)
24/7 specialty & emergency vet hospital.
📍 417 N Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33619
📞 (813) 603-8000 | 🌐 https://fetchvets.com
• BluePearl Pet Hospital (Brandon/Tampa)
Advanced emergency and specialty care.
📍 607 Lumsden Professional Ct, Brandon, FL 33511
📞 (813) 571-3303 | 🌐 https://bluepearlvet.com
• UrgentVet (Brandon/Valrico)
After-hours urgent care when your vet is closed.
📍 2448 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
📞 (813) 540-2000 | 🌐 https://urgentvet.com
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✂️ Mobile Grooming
• Mon Ami Mobile Pet Spa
Mobile grooming & non-anesthetic dental care.
📍 Lithia, all of FishHawk, Hawkstone, Boyette, and Bloomingdale
• Trixie’s Gulfside Grooming
Mobile grooming services in Brandon, Valrico, Riverview.
📞 (813) 668-7122 | 🌐 http://trixiesgulfsidegrooming.com
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🎓 Training & Behavior Support
Whether your dog needs puppy basics or advanced behavior training, we can make sure they get there safely.
• Cultured Canines of Tampa Bay
Positive, fear-free training.
📧 info@culturedcaninesoftampa.com | 🌐 https://culturedcaninesoftampa.com
• All American Dog Training Academy
In-home & local training programs.
📍 PO Box 1363, Valrico, FL 33595
📞 (813) 685-6666 | 🌐 https://allamericandog.net
• Mythic Bones LLC (Tampa)
Doggie daycare, boarding, and board & train programs.
📍 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL
📞 (813) 694-2740 | 🌐 https://mythicbones.com
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🐕 Boarding & Daycare
Heading out of town or working long hours? We can drop off and pick up your pet!
• PetSuites Bloomingdale (Valrico)
Daycare, boarding, grooming & training.
📍 2120 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596
📞 (656) 600-7355 | 🌐 https://petsuitesofamerica.com
• Canine Cabana (Riverview)
Enrichment-focused lodging & daycare.
📍 9708 Carr Rd, Riverview, FL 33569
📞 (813) 672-9663 | 🌐 https://caninecabana.biz
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🛒 Pet Food & Supplies
If you don’t have time to pick up pet food or supplies, remember — Walk the Walk's Pet Taxi can handle errands for your pets too!
• EarthWise Pet Valrico – holistic food, supplies & grooming.
📍 3448 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
📞 (813) 540-1000 | 🌐 https://earthwisepet.com
• Kim’s Natural Pet Foods (Valrico) – holistic, natural pet food.
📍 3110 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
📞 (813) 684-3663 | 🌐 https://kimsnaturalpetfoods.com
• Pet Wants South Tampa – fresh, small-batch food delivered.
📞 (813) 559-0015 | 📧 tfarren@petwants.com | 🌐 https://petwantssouthtampa.com
• Woof Creek Pet Wellness – supplements, balms & natural pest defense.
📧 bark@woofcreek.com | 🌐 https://woofcreek.com
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💩 Waste Removal
Yes, we love dogs, but we know this part isn’t fun. Luckily, these local companies can help.
• Mastiff Mounds
📞 (813) 894-POOP | 🌐 https://mastiffmounds.com
• Skoops Poop
📞 (813) 438-2044 | 📧 skoopscoop@gmail.com | 🌐 https://skoopscoop.com
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🌿 Pet Parent Wellness
Because healthy humans = happy pets.
• Papaya Primary Care – personalized primary care.
📍 3113 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
📞 (813) 669-0511 | 🌐 https://papayaprimarycare.com
• Luxe Loft Aesthetics & Wellness
📞 (813) 624-9526 | 🌐 https://luxeloftaesthetics.com
• Pure Massage (Brandon)
📍 913 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
📞 (813) 992-3036 | 🌐 https://brandonbestmassage.com
• Heroes Fitness Personal Training
📍 1528 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596
📞 (813) 895-7148 | 🌐 https://heroesfitness.org
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🍴 Dog-Friendly Dining & Breweries
Looking for a dog-friendly night out? Great options with patio seating!
• Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co.
📍 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
📞 (813) 703-8835 | 🌐 https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Valrico
📍 3434 E State Road 60, Valrico, FL 33594
📞 (813) 315-8664 | 🌐 https://valrico.voodoobrewery.com
• The Landing Bar & Grill
📍 4351 Lynx Paw Trail, Valrico, FL 33596
📞 (813) 653-0002 | 🌐 https://lovethelanding.com
• JF Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar
📍 3345 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
📞 (813) 643-7777 | 🌐 https://jfkicksrestaurant.com
• Turkish Kitchen
📍 119 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511
• Cappy’s Pizzeria Riverview
📍 6260 Winthrop Town Centre Ave, Riverview, FL 33578
📞 (813) 662-4811 | 🌐 https://cappyspizzaonline.com
• CALI – Brandon
📍 11230 Sullivan St, Riverview, FL 33578
📞 (813) 436-3840 | 🌐 https://tripleseat.com
• The Talking Pint
📍 13418 Boyette Rd, Riverview, FL 33569
📞 (813) 315-9889
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📑 Professional & Community Services
Because being new to the area isn’t just about pets.
• DM Mobile Notary
📍 Valrico, FL
📞 (618) 977-6721 | 📧 Donisha@dmmobilenotary.com
• CayFusion LLC – custom apparel & promotional products.
📞 (813) 317-8127 | 📧 kelly@cayfusion.com | 🌐 https://cayfusion.com
• Patti Cakes Custom Cakes – event cakes & treats.
📞 (352) 942-3455 | 🌐 https://facebook.com/patticakescustomcake
🏊 Home & Lifestyle Services
55 Rides
📍 Servicing Tampa Bay & surrounding areas
📞 (813) 545-6058
Safe, reliable & friendly transportation around Tampa Bay — including Brandon, Valrico, Lithia, Riverview, airports, cruise ports, and beyond.
Skimmers Pool Co.
📍 Servicing Lithia, Brandon, Bloomingdale, Apollo Beach, Valrico, Riverview, Tampa, FL
📞 (813) 563-5366 | WhatsApp: (484) 769-5191
Crystal-clear pool service with reliable, recurring maintenance.
Uncut Cleaning Services
📍 Brandon, FL
📞 (813) 428-5578
Tile/grout, carpet, upholstery, air duct, dryer vent, post-construction & window cleaning.
James Greco Plumbing Co.
📍 201 Hidden Lake Drive, Brandon, FL
📞 (656) 208-6263
Affordable, reliable plumbing repairs & services.
Fire and Ice Heating & Cooling
📍 4117 Yellowwood Dr, Brandon, FL
📞 (813) 365-4022
Family-owned HVAC company for residential & commercial heating/cooling.
Whether you’re moving to Valrico, Lithia, Brandon, or Riverview — or just looking for new pet-friendly spots — we hope this guide helps you settle in.
And remember: if you ever need help getting your pup to the vet, groomer, daycare, or even just a playdate, Walk the Walk’s is here for you. Safe rides, happy pets, and peace of mind. We're here to make your days easier!
Have a suggestion for a business that should be added to this list?
Email us: walkthewalkpetcare@gmail.com
🐾 Walk the Walk Professional Pet Care, LLC
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
📞 (813) 465-3082 | 🌐 walkthewalkppc.com
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