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Bertha’s Beans — the cat rescue space at Lizzi & Rocco’s in Columbia, MO — has a bit of anti-Valentine’s Day fun with its Sh*t On Your Ex event. Customers can donate $5 and submit their ex’s first name. Staff will post a video of them “writing the name on the bottom of our cats’ litter boxes so they can do what needs to be done!”

Very cute Valentine’s Day photo set at Rough Collie Co. Pet Boutique in Selinsgrove, PA!

Lizzi & Rocco’s hosts Valentine’s Day photos to benefit Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue.

Barkley’s Marketplace in Flemington, NJ, creates Valentine’s Day cards for customers who comment on the store’s social with their pet’s name.

Felicity’s Pet Supplies in Bellefonte, PA, offers a Be My Barkentine Box.

The Be My Barkentine Box features six delicious, chicken-free treats.

What a cute and creative Valentine’s Day photo set at Wagabonz in Galveston, TX!

All Pets Considered in Greensboro, NC, teams up with Doggos Dog Park & Pub for the PAWlentines PAW-ty. Pets and their people create arts and crafts and take part in fun and games.
At the Valentine’s Day Pawty at Modern Companion in Chapin, SC pet parents can get custom-made pet-themed jewelry from Dollylinks and make their pet a barkcuterie board or to-go barkcuterie box.

Nautical Dog in Williamsburg, VA, hosts a Barkcuterie Board Event. Customers can make their dog or cat their very own custom board.

How cute are these Valentine’s Barkie Hearts at Roxie’s Barkery in North Adams, MA? Very!

Customers can’t help but shop this Valentine’s Day display at Dante & Dory’s Pet Emporium in Galesburg, IL.

Doggie Sweets in Long Branch, NJ, offers a Valentine’s Day Dinner With Your Pup. Seatings for all five dates in 2026 are sold out!

Pups order from this Doggie Sweets menu, with their people able to select from the menu at nearby Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls.

Love the Kissing Booth photo set/Valentine’s Day display at Paws & Purrs Barkery & Boutique in Forest City, NC.

Sweet senior pup poses on the photo set at Barkers Anonymous in Hendersonville, NC.

Bark On Mulford in Rockford, IL, always offers plenty of holiday fun for pets and their people.

Bark On Mulford also asks customers to send a Valentine’s Day card to a local senior, from their dog. How very sweet.

What a lovely display at Pupology in Georgetown, TX!

Who wants kisses? This pup at Doggie Sweets in Long Branch, NJ. Love the branding and customizable sign that features each pet’s name.

A truck bed makes for an adorable photo set at Puppy Love in Beaumont, TX.

Holiday treats and beef hearts display under the Valentine’s Day tree at Wiggle Butt & Whiskers in Leesburg, VA.

Pups can pose at the Flowers booth at Petz Place in New Philadelphia, OH.

Or sit among red and pink balloons at Petz Place in New Philadelphia, OH.

Dogs show off their fresh grooms at Bath & Biscuits in Granville, OH.

Dogs show off their fresh grooms at Bath & Biscuits in Granville, OH.

Dogs show off their fresh grooms at Bath & Biscuits in Granville, OH.

More Kissing Booth adorableness at K9 Manners & More in Broken Arrow, OK.

Another fun photo op at K9 Manners & More in Broken Arrow, OK.

Sea Paws in Morehead City, NC, has a jam-packed lovefest planned for Valentine’s Day.

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Love Is in the Air for Valentine’s Day at These Indie Pet Businesses
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Love Is in the Air for Valentine’s Day at These Indie Pet Businesses

Bertha’s Beans — the cat rescue space at Lizzi & Rocco’s in Columbia, MO — has a bit of anti-Valentine’s Day fun with its Sh*t On Your Ex event. Customers can donate $5 and submit their ex’s first name. Staff will post a video of them “writing the name on the bottom of our cats’ litter boxes so they can do what needs to be done!”