A Pet Lover’s Guide to Nebraska Shops and Stops
If you’re an animal lover with a taste for unique local experiences, Nebraska offers a charming blend of pet-friendly shops, cafés and bookstores that go beyond the ordinary. From Lincoln to Omaha to Scottsbluff, here are some of the most heartwarming and pet-embracing spots across the state that every animal enthusiast should visit.
Sower Books - Lincoln
Sower Books is more than a standard bookstore. With endless amounts of Nebraska state pride, you will find plenty of Nebraska-themed merchandise along with new and classic books that are worth reading. The thing that makes Sower Books truly unique is the room found in the back of the store. In that room, you can find cats and kittens seeking adoption. The room is available to the public for cuddles, playmates, and potentially a new best friend.
Felius Cat Café and Rescue - Omaha
Felius Cat Café is an experiential café with a mission to connect people with rescue cats. After paying a small entry fee that goes toward cat care and medical expenses, grab a drink and play with perfectly adoptable cats. Also, be sure to check the online calendar to see when Felius is having events, such as cat yoga.
A Novel Idea Bookstore - Lincoln
A Novel Idea Bookstore is a cute bookstore in downtown Lincoln. With history going back to 1991, A Novel Idea has a fun history of books and cats. Since 1992, A Novel Idea has had five cats over the years, including the two that are there now. Charlie and Cricket are the two cats currently employed at A Novel Idea, and they are the best customer service representatives you’ll ever encounter.
Cause for Paws - Lincoln
A non-profit re-sale boutique that supports local animal charities and rescues, while also helping families with veterinary bills, it is obvious what the cause is. With a large selection of women’s clothing and accessories, houseware, furniture and pet items, Cause for Paws is a great way to support animals in need.
The Crispy Biscuit Pet Deli - Scottsbluff
With a strong belief in quality homemade dog and cat food and treats, The Crispy Biscuit Pet Deli makes homemade products to enhance your pet’s life. With a fun, quirky and pet-friendly atmosphere that puts pets center stage, this is the perfect place to spoil your furry family member with treats, toys, and other luxury pet supplies.
Copper Wax Co. - Lincoln
While a candle shop is not always your initial stop when you think of furry friends, Copper Wax Co. has a rabbit named Gin that would say otherwise. Gin the rabbit is the resident shop rabbit and mascot for Copper Wax Co., and you can find him roaming the store as you browse. Other than Gin, the shop offers locally made candles, perfume, wax melts, lip balm and more!
Goldsmith Silversmith - Omaha
Goldsmith Silversmith is a fine jewelry store in the Old Market. Specializing in custom pieces, Goldsmith Silversmith is all about making your jewelry dreams come true. In addition to their amazing work with metal and gemstones, Goldsmith Silversmith is known for their shop cat, Finn. As the resident shop cat, Finn will be on the counters helping you pick out your next timeless piece of jewelry.
Mack’s Golden Grounds - York
A pet-friendly coffee shop can be hard to find, but Mack’s Golden Grounds is different than most coffee shops. Mack’s is famously named after the owner’s golden retriever Mack. With dog pictures and figurines tastefully placed around the shop and the most unique coffee flavors in Nebraska, Mack’s Golden Grounds is worth a trip to York.
