5 Underrated Pet Shops in Downtown, Lawrence KS Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 8 pet shops in Downtown, Lawrence KS considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list features local animal care businesses in Downtown Lawrence, Kansas that have strong Google ratings but fewer reviews than the most popular options. Eight qualifying businesses were considered, and each one is rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews. It can help pet owners who want a smaller, personal practice or a visit at home or on a farm. Each entry lists the business type, address, listed hours where available and the themes reviewers mention. Some entries do not show full hours, so check before you go.
#1
Dr. Nottingham - Baldwin Junction Veterinary Mobile Service
★ 5 (20 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Dr. Nottingham - Baldwin Junction Veterinary Mobile Service is a mobile veterinary service based on North 650 Road in Lawrence, Kansas, with a Google rating of 5 from 20 reviews. The listing does not show regular hours. It notes a wheelchair-accessible car park. Reviewers mention visits to farms and homes, care for dogs, cats and horses, and compassionate support during end-of-life appointments. Several say the veterinarian was flexible with scheduling and professional throughout.
Best for: Farm and in-home veterinary visits
- Address
- 1274 N 650 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66046, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#2
Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital
★ 4.7 (311 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary practice on Wakarusa Drive rated 4.7 from 311 Google reviews. Its listed weekday hours run from early morning to late afternoon, with Saturday hours until noon, and it is closed Sunday. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom are noted. Reviewers mention fast scheduling for an emergency dental procedure, updates with video of the work, and a focus on educating owners.
Best for: Dental care and urgent appointments
- Address
- 1825 Wakarusa Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5 pm; Sat 7:30 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–5 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5 pm
#3
Animal Hospital of Lawrence
★ 4.7 (255 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Animal Hospital of Lawrence is an animal hospital on Michigan Street with a 4.7 Google rating from 255 reviews. Its listed hours begin at 7:30 am on weekdays and Saturday, and it is closed Sunday. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom. Reviewers mention a team that cares for both animals and owners, a vet who manages diabetes in an older cat, and staff who are kind and accommodating at the front desk.
Best for: Multi-pet households with long-term care
- Address
- 701 Michigan St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat 7:30 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
#4
Bradley Animal Hospital, P.A.
★ 4.7 (187 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Bradley Animal Hospital, P.A. is an animal hospital on East 23rd Street with a 4.7 Google rating from 187 reviews. Weekday hours run into the evening, Saturday hours are 8 am to 1 pm, and the practice is closed Sunday. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Reviewers mention a gentle approach for nervous animals, a willingness to answer phone questions, and a same-day visit for a cat who became sick on a Friday.
Best for: Nervous pets and same-day visits
- Address
- 935 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 66046, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–7 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
#5
Pawsitive Pets Veterinary Care
★ 4.7 (41 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Pawsitive Pets Veterinary Care is a veterinary office on Congressional Drive with a 4.7 Google rating from 41 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and closed on weekends. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom. Reviewers mention a warm, friendly team, a thorough doctor who was kind to a small dog, same-day appointments for newcomers to town, and short waits. One reviewer says the office feels calm rather than overwhelming.
Best for: Puppies, kittens and new clients
- Address
- 650 Congressional Dr C, Lawrence, KS 66049, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 pet shops in Downtown, Lawrence KS with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital opens at 7:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated pet shop on this list?
Dr. Nottingham - Baldwin Junction Veterinary Mobile Service ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 20 reviews. Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital is second at 4.7 from 311 reviews.
Which pet shops in Downtown, Lawrence KS are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Bradley Animal Hospital, P.A., at 7 pm.
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