Lakewood, Colorado's fifth-largest city, sits immediately west of Denver with stunning mountain views and extensive green space. Home to Bear Creek Lake Park and William F. Hayden Park on Green Mountain.
How local prices compare to U.S. national averages
| Service | Lakewood | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Bath | $52-$80 | $40-$70 | +20% |
| Full Groom | $82-$128 | $60-$100 | +31% |
| Mobile Groom | $102-$152 | $70-$120 | +34% |
| Vet Exam | $62-$96 | $45-$85 | +22% |
| Dental Cleaning | $440-$730 | $300-$600 | +30% |
| Boarding/Night | $48-$76 | $35-$60 | +31% |
| Service | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Bath (grooming salon) | $52 | $80 |
| Full Groom (cut, bath, nails, ears) | $82 | $128 |
| Mobile / At-Home Grooming | $102 | $152 |
| Routine Vet Exam | $62 | $96 |
| Annual Wellness Visit (with vaccines) | $215 | $380 |
| Professional Dental Cleaning | $440 | $730 |
| Overnight Boarding (per night) | $48 | $76 |
*Prices based on local provider research as of 2026. Individual rates vary by breed, size, and coat type.
Pet care prices in Lakewood, CO are driven by local real estate costs, veterinary competition density, and the overall cost of living in Colorado. Areas with higher rent tend to have pricier boarding and grooming services.
Foothills Animal Shelter
Animal Shelter
Lakewood city animal shelter providing adoptions, licensing, low-cost clinic, and community programs
William F. Hayden Park on Green Mountain
Recreation
2,400-acre Lakewood park with leashed dog hiking trails and panoramic mountain views
Bear Creek Greenbelt
Recreation
Lakewood creek-side trail system welcoming leashed dogs through riparian habitat
Bear Creek Lake Park
Recreation
Lakewood regional park with lake access, swimming, and leashed dog trails in foothills setting
VCA Cedar Animal Hospital
Emergency
Lakewood veterinary hospital providing emergency care and comprehensive medical services
Veterinary Specialty Center
Emergency
Nearby Englewood specialty hospital serving Lakewood with advanced surgical and specialist care
Belmar Park
Recreation
Lakewood urban park with open green space and walking paths welcoming leashed dogs
Denver Dumb Friends League Lakewood Programs
Animal Welfare
Denver-area humane society providing mobile clinic services to Lakewood residents
Food Bank of the Rockies
Animal Welfare
Regional food bank serving Lakewood with pet food distribution for families in need
Lakewood Trail System
Recreation
Municipal trail network connecting Lakewood neighborhoods to Denver regional trails
Colorado Feline Rescue
Rescue
Denver-area cat rescue serving Lakewood with feline adoptions and community cat management
Chatfield State Park Dog Park
Recreation
Nearby 69-acre off-leash dog park with beach access serving Lakewood and south Denver metro
AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook
American Veterinary Medical Association (2024)
Foothills Animal Shelter Annual Report
City of Lakewood (2025)
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Survey
CVMA (2025)
National Pet Owners Survey
American Pet Products Association (2025)
Denver Metro Cost of Living Index
Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (2025)
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