PET WANTS Austin West

04/30/2024

ARE WE THERE YET!!! YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!!!
PET WANTS WILL ALSO OFFER 20% OFF ALL OUR PRODUCTS DURING THE EVENT!!!

Ladies & Gents, Pet Owners, Dog Lovers and Artsy people near and far away, join us on Memorial Day weekend, for a festive evening full of dog people, art fanciers, free wine and a taste of Hors d’Oeuvres served the Texas way, with Rudy’s BBQ!!!! Dog Artist IBA aka , will be performing 2 live action paintings at Pet Wants pet store, in Lakeway Texas, using her signature painting technique. There will be a gallery on display, showcasing some artifacts about Dog Artistry from the past and present, that guests will be able to check out. Fur_casso will have some of their most precious artworks on display in the gallery as well. Come experience a live, action painting demo, like you have never experienced before.

04/24/2024

1 MONTH AWAY!!! YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!!!
PET WANTS WILL ALSO OFFER 20% OFF ALL OUR PRODUCTS DURING THE EVENT!!!

Ladies & Gents, Pet Owners, Dog Lovers and Artsy people near and far away, join us on Memorial Day weekend, for a festive evening full of dog people, art fanciers, free wine and a taste of Hors d’Oeuvres served the Texas way, with Rudy’s BBQ!!!! Dog Artist IBA aka , will be performing 2 live action paintings at Pet Wants pet store, in Lakeway Texas, using her signature painting technique. There will be a gallery on display, showcasing some artifacts about Dog Artistry from the past and present, that guests will be able to check out. Fur_casso will have some of their most precious artworks on display in the gallery as well. Come experience a live, action painting demo, like you have never experienced before.

04/17/2024

It was 9 years ago today that we rescued our precious little boy Winston from AAC. He was about to be put down, as he had a fever of 106, over 300 ticks on him, 2 upper respiratory infections, 2 tick infections, anemia, and severely emaciated at 58 lbs. He was so weak he could barely stand. They did not think he had 24 hours left.

What they did not understand is that he was about to be introduced to The Power of Love. After rushing him to the vet, we took him home and gave him a comfortable bed and very warm surroundings. We loved and doted on him constantly and fed him a ton of food to get his weight up. My beautiful wife would pick ticks off of him daily, most of which had finally died, but were still embedded in his skin. He would sit silently and let her, despite still being in pain.

He had never been inside a home the first 2 yrs of his life. This was all new to him and he was constantly worried and scared of whether he was doing the right thing and pleasing us. He kept bumping into walls and was scared of tennis balls and squeaky toys.

That’s when I decided on instinct to bounce the tennis ball around the house and talk to it in the same sweet and loving voice I would use with Winston. I did this with the squeaky toys as well. For the better part of 2 weeks I was talking to tennis balls and squeaky toys as if they were humans. The entire time Winston would observe and look at me thinking his daddy was certifiable.

Well, after 2 weeks this precious little boy could not wait to play with his toys. He would grab his squeaky toys and run around the house with them in his mouth, and then throw them to me so we could play. Winston was starting to come out of his shell, and feeling the true love every dog deserves.

The first 2 pics are how he looked the day we brought him home. The last pic on top was on the 8th day after we had brought him home. He is running in his yard, and that picture is magical because it was the first day he showed any energy. The remaining pics are him through the years.

He is such a wonderful boy and has blessed us with 9 amazing years. We love you Winston, and are so thankful for you our precious little boy.

04/12/2024

YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!!!
PET WANTS WILL ALSO OFFER 20% OFF ALL OUR PRODUCTS DURING THE EVENT!!!

Ladies & Gents, Pet Owners, Dog Lovers and Artsy people near and far away, join us on Memorial Day weekend, for a festive evening full of dog people, art fanciers, free wine and a taste of Hors d’Oeuvres served the Texas way, with Rudy’s BBQ!!!! Dog Artist IBA aka , will be performing 2 live action paintings at Pet Wants pet store, in Lakeway Texas, using her signature painting technique. There will be a gallery on display, showcasing some artifacts about Dog Artistry from the past and present, that guests will be able to check out. Fur_casso will have some of their most precious artworks on display in the gallery as well. Come experience a live, action painting demo, like you have never experienced before.

04/11/2024

Happy 11th Birthday to our beautiful and precious little Winston. It’s been almost 9 years now since we rescued you from the brink of death.

When I first saw your picture on the AAC website, I saw those beautiful eyes of yours, and knew you were our boy.

We came down to the shelter to meet you for the first time on that same day, Thursday April 16th 2015. You were so weak, and could barely stand up, covered with a ton of ticks, after you had been abandoned in the middle of nowhere for 6 months. We loved on you for 30 minutes and then went to the front desk to take you home. Unfortunately we were told we had to come back the next day to pick you up, because they had to neuter you.

The next day could not come soon enough. We get a call that morning telling us they would have to put you down because your fever had spiked to 106. They thought we would no longer want you after being told that. It just made us want you even more.

We came as fast as possible to pick you up. We took you to the vet immediately. She said the next 24 hours would be crucial.

There was no doubt in our mind you would make it little boy. We brought you home, and when you first entered our home, which turned out to be the first time in your life you had been inside a house you got scared by Judge Judy yelling on TV. 😂 Even humans get scared of her. You then noticed the bed we had for you covered with a sheet on the floor and collapsed on it.

It took a month for you to recover, and you kept bumping into walls, and did not speak to us for a month, as you were not sure of your situation.

We gave you tons of love daily and a ton of food to combat your emaciated state. Then one morning about a month after we had brought you home you finally found your voice and started howling. It was so adorable we started howling with you.

In the 9 years since, you have blessed us so much with your beauty, heart, and spirit, and taught us so much.

Thank you so much for fighting so hard those 6 months, and for having the strength, resolve, and hope to survive until our paths crossed. You are a great example of why dogs are gods greatest creation and gift to us all.

We love you so much Winston

02/14/2024

Happy Love Day🥰

02/08/2024

May the big pharma boys get what they deserve. Further proof that Hills engaged in lies about grain free causing DCM, and now the proof has come out that they paid many vets to run with the lies and misinformation. “ The suit alleges that Hill’s and its co-conspirators then stoked the panic by making false statements about the scientific evidence surrounding DCM, both to the veterinary community and the general public, as well as by manipulating the language of academic papers, using front organizations to hide undisclosed payments to veterinary researchers, and creating Facebook groups and websites to amplify misinformation and suppress dissent.” Read the article as this is one of the greatest scandals in the history of the pet food industry.The lawsuit:https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/dwpkezdowpm/KETONATURAL%20PET%20FOODS%20v%20HILLS%20PET%20NUTRITION%2020240206.pdf

Colgate-Palmolive's pet food unit has been hit with a proposed class-action accusing it of conspiring with veterinarians to disparage smaller competitors that sell “non-traditional” dog food, hurting their sales.

02/01/2024

YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!!! Ladies & Gents, Pet Owners, Dog Lovers and Artsy people near and far away, join us on Memorial Day weekend, for a festive evening full of dog people, art fanciers, free wine and a taste of Hors d’Oeuvres served the Texas way, with Rudy’s BBQ!!!! Dog Artist IBA aka , will be performing 2 live action paintings at Pet Wants pet store, in Lakeway Texas, using her signature painting technique. There will be a gallery on display, showcasing some artifacts about Dog Artistry from the past and present, that guests will be able to check out. Fur_casso will have some of their most precious artworks on display in the gallery as well. Come experience a live, action painting demo, like you have never experienced before.

01/15/2024

Yes we are open today. The Roads are in good driving condition in the Lakeway area. We will be open from 10-3

01/05/2024

First Friday is back. Today from 10-6 we are offering 20% off for Military, Seniors and First Responders. Don’t miss out on the great sale from Austins most unique, transformative and knowledgeable pet store.Pet Wants Austin- Where Generic and Uninspired Never Make it Through our Front Doors!!!

12/22/2023

❤️Merry Christmas dog lovers🤗
This is the final Elf on the Shelf spin-off so give it your best guess!

12/20/2023

5 more shopping days til Christmas. Stop into our beautiful Lakeway store for some great gifts for your precious pups or go online and order for Free Delivery.

Looking for a nice comfy bed with great joint support for your pups? We carry West Paw beds which are the softest beds you will find and are offering 15% off these amazing Made In The USA Beds until Christmas Eve.

We will be open from 10-6 today through Saturday and our normal Sunday store hours of 12-4 on Christmas Eve.

Pet Wants-Revolutionizing what an independent pet store should be- Where Generic and Uninspired Never Make It Through Our Front Doors!!!

12/19/2023

🎅🏽We all know Elf on the Shelf, get ready for ___on the___

Round 3 is not so easy but if you need a clue, read our bio at
👉PetWantsAustinWest.com👈
to find out the name of our precious boy🐕‍🦺😉

Your prize is a bag of Santa’s Helpers treat from our friends
at Einstein Pets 🐶
🎉The first 5 correct guesses win🍩

12/13/2023

One more easy round before the tough ones!
The prize is one delicious iced cookie for your doggie 🐶
🎉The first 5 correct guesses win🍩

We all know Elf on the Shelf, get ready for…

12/06/2023

You’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf…
🐶Take your best guess!
🎉First 5 correct answers win a delicious iced cookie🍩

11/28/2023

The cleanest, best staff, most responsible and loving boarders we’ve ever seen🙌🏼 Book your daycare and vacation days today!

11/25/2023

TODAY From 11-3 Join our friends at for their Stroll The Plaza Event. They will be hosting a party where you can enter to win raffle prizes from businesses in the Lakeway Plaza Shopping Center, including a $100 Gift Certificate from Pet Wants.

Stop in at Finery and Cake,and enter the raffle by grabbing a stamp card when you arrive,visit all the shops and booths listed on the card to collect their stamps, and turn in your completed stamp card to Finery and Cake before 3PM to be entered to win.

As an added bonus show us a purchase receipt from Finery and Cake and receive 15% off your order from us of $50 or more.

Pet Wants Austin- Revolutionizing what an Independent Pet Store Should Be- Where Generic and Uninspired Never Make it through our Front Doors

11/24/2023

🎉Shop Pet Wants TODAY for our 🖤Black Friday🖤SALE
15% off orders of $50-$99, and 20% off orders of $100 or more

Tomorrow, November 25 is Small Business Saturday! Join our friends at for their Stroll The Plaza Event. They will be hosting a party where you can enter to win raffle prizes from businesses in the Lakeway Plaza Shopping Center, including a $100 Gift Certificate from Pet Wants! Stop in at Finery and Cake and enter the raffle by grabbing a stamp card when you arrive. Visit all the shops and booths listed on the card to collect their stamps, then turn in your completed stamp card to Finery and Cake before 3PM to be entered to win.

Pet Wants is revolutionizing what an independent pet store should be - where generic and uninspired never make it through our front doors❤️‍🔥

11/22/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!! Don’t miss out on a fun filled weekend at Lakeway Plaza. Stop into Pet Wants the day after Thanksgiving for our Black Friday sale. 15% off orders of $50-$99, and 20% off orders of $100 or more.

On Saturday November 25th(Small Business Saturday) join our friends at for their Stroll The Plaza Event. They will be hosting a party where you can enter to win raffle prizes from businesses in the Lakeway Plaza Shopping Center, including a $100 Gift Certificate from Pet Wants. Stop in at Finery and Cake,and enter the raffle by grabbing a stamp card when you arrive,visit all the shops and booths listed on the card to collect their stamps, and turn in your completed stamp card to Finery and Cake before 3PM to be entered to win.

Pet Wants Austin- Revolutionizing what an Independent Pet Store Should Be- Where Generic and Uninspired Never Make it through our Front Doors

11/16/2023

SPECIAL ALERT!!!
Our wonderful neighbor Leslie of is baking her delicious pies for Thanksgiving.
From Today until
Thanksgiving Eve show us a receipt of a pie purchase from Cookiedough Cowgirl and we will give you 15% off your entire order at Pet Wants.

Choose between Ginger Snap Crust Pumpkin Pie or Bourbon Pecan Pie. Leslie makes the best Pies and Cookies around, and not to mention she is an absolutely sweet and wonderful lady, who we are blessed and thankful to have as our next door neighbor.

11/14/2023

🚨SERVICE ALERT🚨
We are open! The PET WANTS parking lot is under construction but we, and most of the other shops and businesses, are open🎉
If you prefer to shop online and receive your order via free local delivery, click here👉PetWantsAustinWest.com👈
Or call 512.428.5700 for free local delivery or free curbside service😃

11/06/2023

Coming this week to Pet Wants Austin, Super Healthy Functional Food Toppers from our favorite Freeze Dried Brand, Northwest Naturals.

Northwest is a family owned company that was one half of the team that introduced Raw Food for dogs and cats to the world decades ago. They have the best safety standards in the industry with all their products made in USDA Inspected and approved facilities.

Did I mention that their products are not only super healthy but also a hit with picky dogs and cats? Coming this Thursday to Pet Wants- Revolutionizing what an Independent Pet Store should be,  ​Where generic and uninspiring never make it through our front doors

11/05/2023

⏰Shorter days means darker walks🌚
🌟Your pup needs a safety glow up💡🐶 Open today until 4:00🌟

11/03/2023

First Friday is back. Today, November 3rd from 10-6 we are offering 20% off for Military, Seniors and First Responders. Don’t miss out on this great sale from Austins most unique and knowledgeable pet store. Pet Wants- Revolutionizing what an Independent Pet Store should be!!!

11/01/2023

🙏🕯️❤️🥓🦴🧀🥩🍳🍏🍌🍉🫐🥦🥕🎾🧸💞
An offering to the loves who wait on the other side of the bridge🌈
🐶🐰🐷🐄🐔🐴🐍🐠🐩🐈‍⬛🐕🐈🦜🦎🐕‍🦺🦮

10/31/2023

Meet our new friend, Paxton! Paxton lives in Houston and his favorite treat is our Chicken Jerky! Paxton is dressed and ready for the big night🎃🐾🐾 Post your trick-or-treaters below!