Paw & Claw Pet Palace

Tucked into Dickinson, North Dakota, Paw & Claw Pet Palace is a community pet store with a surprisingly robust aquatics section that keeps local fishkeepers coming back. " The store stocks both freshwater and saltwater fish, along with aquatic plants, snails, multiple tank sizes, and the supplies to keep everything thriving. Multiple reviewers highlight the fish department specifically.

One 17-year-old aquarist credits the store for stocking nearly everything in their community tank — fish, live plants, and decor — and reports minimal disease issues from livestock purchased there. Another family recounts buying well over 50 freshwater fish that are "beautiful and growing strong," alongside snails and aquatic plants. Dogs, cats, and even Golden Retrievers apparently enjoy browsing the fish and bird displays during nail-trim visits.

Beyond aquatics, the store carries a wide variety of animals — parakeets, budgies, guinea pigs, ferrets, tarantulas, kittens, and puppies. The bird selection gets particular praise: one family found that a parakeet from Paw & Claw was far more socialized than birds purchased from big-box retailers. The store also offers grooming services, nail clipping, and general pet supply needs, making it a genuine one-stop shop for Dickinson's pet owners.

It's worth noting that some reviewers have raised concerns about the health of kittens and the sourcing of puppies — issues that prospective buyers should be aware of. But when it comes to aquarium fish and supplies, the feedback is consistently positive. Jessie's willingness to special-order fish, her hands-on approach to customer service, and the clean, well-organized store layout make this a worthwhile destination for fishkeepers across southwestern North Dakota.

If you're setting up a freshwater community tank or exploring saltwater, this local shop delivers personal attention that chain stores simply can't match.