The Big Bad Woof

We know you have chosen The Big Bad Woof because you want only the very best. Whether you are living with a companion or service animal, The Big Bad Woof understands your needs and has assembled a complete menu of services particularly geared toward your animals needs. Whether you visit our brick and mortar store or utilize our local store-to-door delivery service to fulfill all of your companion’s needs. Located in the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, D.C.,

The Big Bad Woof is a retail store and community resource for companion animals and their guardians. We provide access to organic, premium, and raw frozen diets, and a wide range of holistic supplements for companion animals. The Woof realizes how important it is to pet guardians that they have essential pet supplies that are good for their animal’s health and well-being everywhere that they may go.

The Big Bad Woof offers e-delivery service for your traveling companions. No more worrying about food or treats for your companion or service animal. For an extremely reasonable delivery fee of $3 - $8, The Woof will deliver everything from food and supplements to treats, clothing, bedding and travel gear to keep your animals happy and healthy. The Big Bad Woof also offers free deliveries to our ever-growing partner businesses in and around DC and Maryland known as Woof Pantries.

Ordering is easy, just list The Big Bad Woof’s e-delivery site and pick out your items, then complete the checkout process. The BBWoof Delivery Team will assemble your order, and bring it to your location or to our store for pickup. By the way, our deliveries always include special treats for our customers!

Since 2005, The Woof has maintained a strong commitment to its community. Through healthy relationships with local farmers, as well as the various local rescue organizations, fundraising events, adoptions and, specialized clinics and pet supply and food drives, the Woof has offered everyone the opportunity to be a better pet owner.

Owners Julie Paez and Pennye Jones-Napier sum up their philosophy this way: “There should be a standard in being able to say that you can run a business well, give back to the community and make a profit.”

To that we say “Woof!”

We've been chosen as the Best of DC for 10 years and one of the United States Coolest Pet Stores in 2018! We are a DC Benefit Corp geared to People, Planet & Profits. We have the largest selection of raw diets in Washington DC with a strong emphasis on holistic on natural care. Homeopathic and herbal remedies. Strong expertise in both dogs and cats. Special emphasis on nutritional support.

You will only find the best in customer service and pet care at The Big Bad Woof. All of our pet experts are here to help you and your pets in every way we can.

Types of Pets We Carry Food and Supplies for:
Dogs, Cats, Birds, Small Mammals, Chickens

Pet Services We Offer:
Nutritional Consultations, Pet Behaviorist and Pet Trainers available to provide pet training at our location. Pet loss group with a professional hospice veterinarian providing support to those in need. Contact us if you have any questions.

Service Areas: 
Washington, DC - Montgomery County - Maryland - Prince George’s County - Howard County - Northern Virginia - Takoma Park - Silver Spring - Brightwood, DC - Chevy Chase - Bethesda - Manor Park - Shepherd Park - Queens Chapel - Fort Totten - Petworth - New Hampshire Estates - Langley Park - Greenbelt - Kensington - Garrett Park - Ivy City - Capital Hill - Brookland - Georgetown - Palisades - Echo Park - Arlington - Crystal City - Navy Yard - The Yards - Capital Heights - Suitland - Trinidad - Adams Morgan - Woodley Park - Cathedral Heights - Mt Pleasant - Columbia Heights - Cheverley.