About
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.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- DeliveryConsultation
- Specializes in
- FreshwaterSaltwater
Highlights
What makes them special
- Owner Jessie personally sources hard-to-find cichlids and specialty fish
- Stocks both freshwater and saltwater fish alongside live aquatic plants and snails
- Multiple tanks and aquarium supplies available for community tank builds
- Clean, well-organized store with hands-on owner who helps with fish selection
- Over 15 years of loyal customer following in the Dickinson community
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Nice store & selection.”
— Josh Burkeen5.04 weeks ago“Our family’s favorite for over 15 years! ♥️”
— Gene Anne Kulseth5.02 months ago“Welcoming staff was great! Very helpful and clean store”
— Char Borud5.04 months ago“i got my “emotional support” curly hair tarantula from here and i couldn’t be happier with her. i’ve also purchased a juvenile pink toed tarantula who is doing amazing as well! will return soon for more spiders. 🩷”
— amber wanner5.07 months ago“The BEST place for pet supplies. The owner, Jessie, is so friendly and helpful!”
— Cassandra Altringer5.0Edited 9 months ago“Good groomer”
— Shelley Osteen5.010 months ago“Love this store! So many cute animals and the lady that owns it is so sweet and helpful! Would recommend buying your pets here (: will be stopping again when I’m in town!”
— Kendall Koss5.0a year ago“I have bought 3 cats from there, all from different times. The first one I got, ended up being really sick and costed a lot of money to get her better. I was unaware they didn't have their shots because they never informed me. if you own a pet store, you should atleast let the person buying the pet know that they're spending more than 40$ because of all the vet bills! The second one had the same exact problem and sadly we had to put her down. It is absolutely disappointing when you give a "healthy animal" to a family, just for the pet to get sick. I have a new one now and he has the exact same problem as the other 2, planning on taking him in. They don't take care of the animals there, every animal I've gotten there ended up being sick.”
— Makayla Uzdilla2.0a year ago“So great with pets.”
— Toni Schmidt5.0a year ago“10/10 would recommend very accommodating, polite, and skilled. I will be coming back as a repeat customer!”
— Drone Community5.0a year ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (701) 225-3178 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Paw & Claw Pet Palace.