About
Paws and Claws & Company is a locally owned pet store in Warsaw, IN that has earned a devoted following the old-fashioned way — through genuine care, carefully chosen products, and a staff that will literally carry your bags out to the car. Owner Melissa is the heart of the place, and shoppers return again and again for her hands-on knowledge of pet nutrition; more than one reviewer credits her with sorting out a dog's food sensitivity or itching after the big-box stores struck out. For local fishkeepers, the freshwater fish section makes Paws and Claws a genuine neighborhood fish store rather than an afterthought aisle.
The selection is smaller than a dedicated specialty shop, but the fish are consistently described as healthy and well cared for — a recent visitor noted the stock goes through a proper quarantine period before it reaches the sales tanks. If you're after something specific, the staff is happy to special-order it; one hobbyist wrote that they "were willing to order any fish I needed" and were eager to learn right alongside him. It's a low-pressure place to find freshwater fish for sale in Warsaw, IN, and families know it well — kids love coming in just to watch the tanks.
Beyond the fish, this is a full pet shop: premium foods, freeze-dried treats that win over even picky dogs, accessories at a range of price points, and a dependable supply of live crickets for the reptile keepers in town. Walk-in nail clipping is a local favorite, with regulars praising how gently the team handles nervous dogs and cats during a trim. The store stays clean and welcoming, dogs are encouraged to shop alongside their owners, and the staff greets familiar faces — pets included — by name.
8 rating across nearly 400 reviews, Paws and Claws & Company has become Warsaw's go-to independent alternative to the chains — the kind of small-town shop where the people behind the counter genuinely want to help, from a bag of premium kibble to your next tank of freshwater fish.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Paws and Claws & Company in Warsaw, IN
Paws and Claws & Company stocks freshwater fish for sale in Warsaw, IN. As a fish store serving Warsaw, IN, it also carries dry goods and fish food and offers fish quarantine.
- Livestock & products
- Dry GoodsFish Food
- Services
- Quarantine
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Locally owned by Melissa, known for hands-on pet-nutrition advice that solves picky-eater and food-sensitivity issues
- Small but healthy freshwater fish selection that goes through a quarantine period before sale
- Staff will special-order specific fish for hobbyists who ask
- Dependable source for live crickets for reptile keepers in Warsaw
- Walk-in nail clipping praised for gentle handling of nervous dogs and cats
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Very nice Mom and Pop shop for your animal needs. The staff didn't have much knowledge on fish keeping but they were more than willing to learn and do everything they could to help meet my needs. Their fish selection wasn't extensive but the fish were all healthy and went through a quarantine period. They were willing to order any fish I needed/ wanted as well. Definitely coming back and telling other hobbyists to check them out!!”
— Tyler Anderson4.010 hours ago“Friendly service, quality products, always has what i need. Very good place to go”
— Zach O5.0a month ago“Great place to get all of your pet needs met! Quick and friendly service!”
— Jeanne Deangulo5.0a month ago“Wonderful small local pet store with a variety of cognitive toys (her orange ball is her favorite. She takes it everywhere) pet food options and price points. Melissa is so knowledgeable about pet food. Melissa was able to help us figure out a food, sensitivity, itching, and chewing. Hope and I did a lot of traveling this year so we always bought our supplies here. If they didn’t have something, they could order it and have it in in a couple days to a week. Melissa and her staff are great. Shop small local business.”
— Stacy Rhoades5.03 months ago“Awesome”
— tim connors4.03 months ago“Our new favorite store and puppy experts! We walked into the store with our new Bernedoodle puppy, confused about food options/diets and left the store with the right food for him, treats, supplies, and SO much more knowledge/confidence. Melissa is beyond kind and helpful—Her passion for animals is beyond evident. We will be trusting her and Paws and Claws for years to come!!”
— Riley Delp5.04 months ago“We always take our pup's to get there nails trim and they always do a great job”
— Adolfo Palacios Jr.5.0Edited 2 weeks ago“Great local shop for pet supplies. Had what I needed at a better price. Very friendly and welcoming.”
— Zach R5.04 weeks ago“Very, very friendly staff. Good prompt service!.”
— Jim Madala5.0a month ago“Very helpful. Someone helped me find items and carried the whole lot to the checkout then someone else carried it to my car. It was great because all of that lifting and carrying is difficult to impossible for me to do anymore. I even got my kitties nails trimmed while I was shopping and she did a fabulous job. 😺”
— Joyce Garber5.0Edited a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (574) 267-2338 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Paws and Claws & Company.