5 Best Pet Shops in Rockford IL
Updated 11 October 2026 · 11 pet shops in Rockford IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers pet care businesses in Rockford, IL, which on Google are mostly animal hospitals and veterinary clinics rather than retail pet stores. They are ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many reviews each one has, so a high score backed by many reviews places above a similar score from fewer. Each entry shows the listed category, hours, address, accessibility and themes that reviewers mention. Confirm hours and services with each clinic before you visit.
#1
Perryville Pet Hospital
★ 4.9 (445 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Perryville Pet Hospital is an animal hospital on Daimler Road in Rockford, rated 4.9 on Google from 445 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and closed on weekends. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilets. Reviewers describe staff who are patient with energetic pets, a vet who follows up after visits, and team members who explain what owners need to do at home. Several reviewers describe long-term care for their dogs.
Best for: Patient care for dogs and other pets
- Address
- 1917 Daimler Rd, Rockford, IL 61112, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#2
Brookside Veterinary Clinic
★ 4.8 (479 Google reviews)Veterinary care
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Brookside Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Loves Park, rated 4.8 on Google from 479 reviews, on East Riverside Boulevard. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm and Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with weekends closed. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Reviewers mention a surgery to remove bladder stones with neat stitches, caring staff who answer questions, and a follow-up call a few days after a visit.
Best for: Surgery follow-up and caring staff
- Address
- 1740 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#3
Dogwood Pet Hospital
★ 4.7 (462 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Dogwood Pet Hospital is a veterinarian in Loves Park on North Mulford Road, rated 4.7 on Google from 462 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm and on Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm, and closed on Sunday. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilets. Reviewers mention families who have used the clinic since their pets were puppies, a friendly front desk, and veterinarians who treat animals with the same care owners give them.
Best for: Long-standing family pet care
- Address
- 4102 N Mulford Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
#4
Bellwood Animal Hospital
★ 4.6 (648 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Bellwood Animal Hospital is a veterinarian on North Bell School Road in Rockford, rated 4.6 on Google from 648 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 7:30 am to 12 pm, and closed on Sunday. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilets. Reviewers mention a same-week visit for a sick cat, a vet who handles large dogs patiently, and a team that explains what to watch for at home.
Best for: Cats and large dogs
- Address
- 1869 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 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
#5
CareVet of Rockford
★ 4.6 (419 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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CareVet of Rockford is a veterinarian on Charles Street in Rockford, rated 4.6 on Google from 419 reviews. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm, with Sunday closed. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilets. Reviewers mention annual exams that go smoothly for pets that remember the room, a vet and technician who work quickly and sympathetically, and recommendations that respect the owner's choices.
Best for: Routine checkups and nervous pets
- Address
- 4502 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; 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 11 pet shops in Rockford IL with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. 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, Dogwood Pet 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?
Perryville Pet Hospital ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 445 reviews. Brookside Veterinary Clinic is second at 4.8 from 479 reviews.
Which pet shops in Rockford IL are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Perryville Pet Hospital, at 6 pm.
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