Follow Your Nose

Follow Your Nose We are just here to help. We know pets thrive when they eat real food, are active and engaged with the right toys and activities. Stop by or contact us today!

Let us help you build an unbreakable bond with your pet-your family- for their best possible life, healthy, happy, loved. Follow Your Nose Pets is a beloved pet supply store and grooming business based in Evanston, IL, and serving the surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide exceptional, one-on-one service, offering a wide range of high-quality pet supplies, expert grooming services, and atten

tive pet care. Our store features a wide selection of nutritious pet foods and other essentials. Additionally, we offer the convenience of online shopping alongside an inviting in-store shopping experience. At Follow Your Nose Pets, we are dedicated to helping you care for your furry companions with love and expertise. Services:
Online Shopping
In-Home Care
Local Delivery
In-Store Shopping
Small Animal Care
Bird Care
Reptile Care
Pet Holiday Grooming
Curbside Pick-Up
Pet Care Services
Pet Nail Trimming
Pet House Sitting
Pet Spa Bath
Pet Vacation Care
Pet Holiday Reservations
One-on-One Appointments
Daily Dog Walking
Delivery
Cat Care
Pet Adoption
Pet Care Facility

Specialties:
Nutrition Counseling for Pets
One-on-One
Grooming Pick-Up
Grooming Drop-Off
Dog Grooming
Cat Grooming

Products:
Pet Toys
Natural Pet Food
Raw Pet Food
Frozen Pet Food
Pet Dishes
Pet Harnesses
Cat Litter
Pet Boots
Pet Socks
Healthy Pet Food
Pet Grooming Supplies
Pet Coats
Pet Sweaters
Pet Dishware
Pet Beds
Pet Skin Care
Natural Pet Remedies
Healthy Pet Treats
Pet Themed Gift Items
Pet Leashes
Pet Bowls
Pet Cards
Pet Collars
Gift Cards
Carriers
Crates
Cat Furniture
Cat Trees
Cat Climbing Products
Cat Perches

Certification:
Fear Free Certified

Associations:
Central Street Evanston
Evanston Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
Pet Sitters International

November is Senior Pet Awareness Month 🐾 Older pets deserve extra love and care!✔️ Schedule regular vet checkups✔️ Keep ...
11/13/2025

November is Senior Pet Awareness Month 🐾

Older pets deserve extra love and care!
✔️ Schedule regular vet checkups
✔️ Keep them warm and comfortable
✔️ Adjust their diet for their age
✔️ Give them plenty of gentle play and affection

All are welcome here
11/13/2025

All are welcome here

We specialize in happy Doodles…Book your Holiday Grooming appointments now
11/12/2025

We specialize in happy Doodles…
Book your Holiday Grooming appointments now

Our calendar is filling up….
11/11/2025

Our calendar is filling up….

November is all about gratitude, and our pets remind us every day to appreciate the little things — a wagging tail, a so...
11/10/2025

November is all about gratitude, and our pets remind us every day to appreciate the little things — a wagging tail, a soft purr, or a happy dance at the door. ❤️

What are you most thankful for about your pet?

Plastic free and supporting a local, woman owned company
11/08/2025

Plastic free and supporting a local, woman owned company

Pumpkin is a great source of fiber, creates a healthy gut biome, and they ❤️🎃
11/07/2025

Pumpkin is a great source of fiber, creates a healthy gut biome, and they ❤️🎃

Cozy season has officially begun — no work can be done until further notice. 🐱❤️
11/06/2025

Cozy season has officially begun — no work can be done until further notice. 🐱❤️

Grooming Goldendoodles requires skills, patience and calm…The results? Golden!
11/05/2025

Grooming Goldendoodles requires skills, patience and calm…
The results? Golden!

Another happy face!
11/04/2025

Another happy face!

Fall walks are some of the best walks of the year! 🐾Where is your favorite place to go on a walk with your pup? 🍂
11/03/2025

Fall walks are some of the best walks of the year! 🐾

Where is your favorite place to go on a walk with your pup? 🍂

Behind every bowl is something bigger: a commitment to giving back. 💜Through our SuperStars Giving Program, we partner w...
11/02/2025

Behind every bowl is something bigger: a commitment to giving back. 💜

Through our SuperStars Giving Program, we partner with children’s hospitals across the U.S. to fund facility dog programs that bring comfort, connection, and joy to patients, families, and healthcare workers alike.

These incredible dogs aren’t just visitors, they’re part of the care team. They help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and bring a sense of normalcy to kids navigating incredibly tough moments.

With every bag of kibble, you’re helping fuel more than pets — you’re helping support moments of healing, tail wags, and hope inside hospital walls.

Address

2016 Central Street
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18478669355

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Our Story

“Puppy.” That was the first word I spoke. It’s also the way I met my husband years later. Our mutual love of puppies. And cats. And birds. And fish. And kids. We both grew up as the kid in the neighborhood who babysat, mowed yards, and walked the neighborhood dogs. The first dog I cared for was the 19 year old toy poodle, Suzette, who belonged to a family of eight children I babysat, when they went on vacation. I knew which bed she would be hiding under, I would sit with her and hand feed her wet food on a spoon and I would carry her outside to ti**le. I would bring her back in and place her carefully on the bed with pillows so she could see the birds outside and she would wait for me to come back a few hours later.

We started our business in 1998 so we could care for pets in their homes because it was less stressful for the animals than boarding and our focus expanded to the dog bakery we started in 2002 which grew to the store and all the extras like dog grooming and dog training. We figured do what you love and it doesn’t feel like work. We try to surround ourselves with like-minded staff, people who care about the pets in their care.

Our entire focus in the store is on providing the most nutritious foods & treats, the best quality toys, beds, accessories and providing the best possible service which comes with years of experience under our hats and offering sage advice to those who ask. We try to provide the best value for people who care as deeply for their pets as we do.

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