The 6 Best Shop Pets Around Grand County

A familiar four-legged face can turn an ordinary stop at a local business into something customers remember. Shop pets bring personality to workplaces across Grand County, greeting customers at salons, stores, offices and other businesses while becoming recognizable characters in their own right. Honored in the Best of Grand contest, these pets add another layer of warmth and local character to the places where they spend their days.

Wrangler || Salon JD

Wrangler is a familiar face at Salon JD, a Granby salon offering hair styling, cutting, coloring and grooming services. The friendly shop pet regularly greets clients during appointments, adding to the relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere created by the locally operated salon.

Charlie || Charlie's Frozen Treat Shop

Charlie isn't just a shop pet at Charlie's Frozen Treat Shop — he's the inspiration behind the Winter Park business's name and its official brand icon. The dessert shop serves ice cream, frozen yogurt and novelty treats in a family-friendly, pet-welcoming setting, with Charlie helping give the business its playful identity.

Ozzy || Rocky Mountain Cannabis

Ozzy welcomes customers at Rocky Mountain Cannabis in Fraser, a recreational dispensary carrying flower, edibles, concentrates and topicals. His presence contributes to the store's relaxed mountain atmosphere as local staff members assist both new and returning customers.

Bunker || Two Pines Supply

At Two Pines Supply in Granby, Bunker keeps company with customers preparing for their next mountain adventure. The outdoor shop carries gear and technical apparel and provides equipment rentals for activities including hiking, camping and winter sports. As a regular presence in the store, Bunker adds some four-legged personality to the shopping experience.

Sawyer & Teal || Destination Granby

Sawyer and Teal provide a friendly welcome at Destination Granby, the town's economic development and Main Street organization. The pair regularly share the office with visitors and local business owners while the organization supports businesses, coordinates community events and promotes regional tourism. Their presence adds an informal, approachable touch to a hub for local business and community activity.

Yuki || Winter Park Fraser Tire and Auto

Customers bringing a vehicle to Winter Park Fraser Tire and Auto may find Yuki waiting to greet them. The Fraser shop handles tire replacements, brake repairs, diagnostics and general vehicle maintenance, while Yuki is a familiar presence for customers during service visits. The shop pet adds a little companionship to an errand that isn't always the highlight of someone's day.

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