The Upper Paw

This place is so out of my way but the trip is totally worth it!
For one, it’s a local business and I’m always down to support our small American businesses!
Two, the owners are always there and very approachable.
And most importantly three, they are THE ONLY store in the entire DFW metroplex that carries my brand of cat litter and with 5 cats, you have no idea how important that is to me!
Thank you Upper Paw!

The best pet store in town just happens to be in Deep Ellum! I can’t believe how much money I dumped on Orijen before they turned me onto Victor dog food. I won’t spend another penny on dog stuff elsewhere!

Great selection and good prices! Dog food I was purchasing on Amazon was 15 $ cheaper at the Upper Paw… can’t beat that!

Doggie heaven for those with high maintenance pups.
My puppy eats a grain-​free diet. We use the Victor brand. In the suburb-​leaning-​toward-​rural areas, you can only get this brand in certain feed stores. It is a pilgrimage to get her kibble, for serious. Imagine my surprise when a small local boutique carries it not 5 minutes from my new home!
Suffice it to say that I am a regular.
They also have canned foods at prices that pretty much match PetSmart. We actually found a better selection here. They have boutique cookies that they offer for free when you check in. There are leashes, toys, water bowls, and other accoutrements inside.
Oh yeah, they have cat stuff too — blagh.

Of all the pet stores & boutiques I’ve been to this is hands down the best. Don’t let the name scare you, the prices are great and mostly cheaper than other places. It’s great buying dog food from such friendly knowledgable people. My husband and I come in once a month and love when we get to do so!
Ps– Kathleen is the best!

We live around the deep ellum area and we found this place by walking around. The people working there are as friendly as they can get. Needless to say this place became our go-​to shop for food and toys.

I love this place. There are probably cheaper ways of buying food, treats, and toys, but you will not find more care and concern for your pet.
The staff (I assume are also owners of the place) have never been anything but helpful and considerate. Having a small town pet supply store in a big city is fantastic.
Highly recommend!!!

A cute little pet store in the Deep Ellum area that is very convenient for residents in the area. The owners are very sweet and accommodating. If they don’t carry the pet food you normally feed your pet then they will order it and always have it on hand for you complete with a discount card which they keep track for you. Upon walking in the store they have a cool running water bowl for your furry friends and a water container above it with cups for the humans. They also have a large table of unique baked treats for your babies at the entrance. There are many toys, essentials, and dress up options to choose from.

The Upper Paw is conveniently located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood on Commerce between Crowdus and Malcom X streets. It’s a special, family owned business that carries the finest pet food at very reasonable prices. I was thrilled to see that they carry the Blue Wilderness line of dog food. I love coming here to get my dog Dixie all kinds of treats and accessories. I’ve become a regular customer because not only does the store carry the best assortment of food for your furry friend, it’s clean, the customer service is exemplary, and they also carry the best treats, bakery goods for your pets, frozen treats, collars, leashes, …you name it! They have a loyalty program too where after so many bags of foods purchased you get one free. I promise you won’t be disappointed. You’ll be thrilled to find this gem. Feel free to bring your pet on a leash while you browse the aisles. I came by yesterday and was greeted by 3 very friendly dogs of customers. When you walk in, you are immediately welcome by one of the owners. They are more than willing to help answer any questions you may have. They also have a very large table full of iced baked goods for your pets (pretty too!), as well as a glass cannister of fresh water for you or your pets to drink while you shop. I was in the market for a new collar for my dog and they just happened to have a big sale on leashes and collars. I just love coming here! You will too!

Wonderful staff, Amazing owners, great location and they have everything for cats and dogs. Their food selection is current and is skewed towards what is best for your pet. You simply MUST stop in!

In my opinion, this is hands down the best pet store in the DFW area. As a resident of Deep Ellum, I was tired of making the trek to Bishop Arts or Preston Center/​Highland Park Village to shop for healthy, «green» pet products, so I was thrilled when The Upper Paw opened so close to my home. Not only do they have a fantastic selection of safe toys, quality dog food, and treats, but they also have supplements and treatments that I haven’t seen anywhere else in the area. The husband and wife that own this store are not only incredibly kind, caring people, but they are also extremely knowledgeable about their products and how they may be used to satisfy your pet’s unique needs. My pups had been having stomach issues for months, and they recommended a dog food containing probiotics that has completely cured their condition, as well as other supplements/​treatments that have helped tremendously and aren’t carried anywhere else in the area. If you want the best for your pet, and to support an extremely deserving local store, you’re only option is The Upper Paw.
Conditions that have been cured or greatly ameliorated with products from The Upper Paw: diarrhea, vomiting, crate anxiety, stitches that won’t heel, teething, and bad breath.

I love The Upper Paw! The staff is always so helpful and they have a great selection!

I was looking for the Ifetch dog toss. It is not sold in any stores in Illinois. The Upper Paw was the closest store to me that sold it. I called them up and they were just so incredibly helpful and friendly. Thank you so very much for all your help today.

Knowledgeable and kind, great selection of hard-​to-​find, premium pet food and supplements. Love, love, love this place!

Love this store! They have a great rewards program with the dog food brand I use. The guy is always friendly and helpful. They have cute pastry treats for your dog.

Great selection of foods, treats, and toys available for your furry friends. Super friendly staff and they are open on Sundays! They will even do their best to accommodate your schedule. So, if you know you are running late and might not be able to make it there until 15min after «closing time» CALL them and they will make it happen. Thanks Upper Paws! You guys are great!

Stop destroying your furry animals (hairless in my case) with terrible food and by-​products! I was worried that my little guy wouldn’t get his grain-​free munchies until I realized this was close by.
Although most of the goods here are for dogs they still have a nice selection of cat goodies. The brand that I get is also a dollar cheaper here! They sell quality products, even organic and environmentally friendly, so the price is more than lower brands like iams. You disgust me if you feed your best friend that. However, it’s the cheapest I’ve found compared to other specialty pet stores selling the same things.
The owners are so sweet! They had a cute spread out for their one year anniversary so I wish them more years!

This place is ran by a wife and husband team located next to buzzbrews on commerce in deep ellum.
I noticed they carry a lot of organic pet food and some environmental products as well.
If you’re interested in keeping you pet healthy, these guys wouldn’t hurt you to try.

Great store run by some great people.
They have a great range of dog food at a very reasonable price. Not sure what you’re looking for? Just ask! They helped me get my dogs on a new and improved food plan.
In short: GREAT!

LOOKS:
From the outside The Upper Paw looks like a small storefront. However, once you open the door you immediately are welcomed into a large pet store that is laid out quite nicely.
INVENTORY:
Definitely has an impressive selection of dog foods along with leashes, toys, treats. I was pleasantly surprised at how much inventory was in this store. I’ve been inside Downtown Pawz and liked it but was more impressed with the stock at The Upper Paw. Typically I’ll drive over to Mockingbird and get my dog’s food from Pet Supplies Plus but now there’s no need to go the distance as this store really does have it all.
OVERALL:
Very excited that this business has opened and would encourage other downtown and Deep Ellum residents to stop by with their dog to check it out. You’ll definitely be pleased!