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Island Paws was created by two girls, two dogs, and one very old calico cat. When the five of us moved to Sanibel in 2003 we had no idea that a store for our 4-legged furry friends was in our future. But, we soon realized that there was no place nearby where our pets could get all natural foods, shop for delicious treats, or experience the newest and most unique toys. So Island Paws was born. Island Paws offers quality health and nutrition, gourmet treats, and unique gifts.
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Mary A. Grace
Jun 22, 2022
Lots of parking available. Cute shop. Filled with everything you'd need for your pet and lots of thoughtful gifts. Was easy to find what I was looking for. Very helpful staff with prompt and thoughtful service.
Mark Pfeifer
Mar 21, 2022
Excellent staff and service. While a small shop, they have everything you need. If not, they are happy to try to locate any products. Highly recommend and personally use them for my dog supplies. Support local!
John McDonald
Jan 25, 2022
Wonderful store. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. My Aussie has loved everything we have gotten for him here.
John Blue
Aug 09, 2021
We brought our dog Huckleberry in for his unbirthday and he enjoyed shopping at island paws with their friendly staff to assist you if needed. he picked out a yummy dog cookie that he couldnt stop smelling and a chicken chew that he really wanted too. If you bring your family dog to sanibel or just live here, make sure to stop in at Island paws and check them out and Tell the friendly lady that huckleberry sent you, as Huckleberry gets a free gift if he gets 5 referrals, so please tell the friendly lady ownerthat huckleberry sent you so he can get his free gift. thanks in advance.

Enjoy island paws wide variety of quality products. please click on helpful if this review helped you out. It's a must stop imho if you you have a cat or dog family member. We also got huckleberry magic dust, see picture that you sprinkle on their food and he really likes it. i tested it first to be sure and it wasn't an issue as he tried it and wanted more.
Jess Guerrieri
Aug 08, 2021
We love this shop. Best collection of dog collars and leads ever. We also really enjoy the specialty treat section and so does our pup!
Susan Thompson
Jul 15, 2021
Great place to get items for your fur babies. Dog, mostly, and cat toys and treats. Could use a bigger cat selection. The service is fantastic! Also a great place to buy shirts and tumblers for Over Easy Cafe.
Kara M.
Jul 05, 2021
Sanibel Island isn't the most pet friendly place, but it's nice to see a dog store here, this one is conveniently located in a small strip mall. I was looking for a Sanibel specific souvenir to take home. I found some really cute car magnets/stickers for a reasonable price. Plenty of dog related stickers, shampoos, variety of foods, socks, t-shirts, greeting cards and more. I spotted some really cute Sanibel dog bandanas for $9.99 in a variety of colors. Worth a look if you want to get a little something for your furry pal.
Renee Poulin
Mar 26, 2021
Lovely find, we loved looking around this shop and got a few really nice items. A must-stop if you're a pet owner or looking for great gifts for a pet owner. Only thing I would say is it could use a larger cat section.
Sarah S.
Nov 23, 2020
Cute store with friendly staff! Love the yogurt covered dog biscuits and plush toys. Lots of gifts for dog lovers/owners.
Randy K.
Jun 23, 2020
Nice little pet supply place on Sanibel, where we went to get a new harness, (or straight jacket), for our escape artist pug. Sales lady not particularly friendly, but not rude either. Small but still with a nice selection of gourmet pet foods, toys and equipment. They had just the harness we needed to keep Houdini on his leash.
Gliding Bear
Mar 17, 2019
The fancy dog treats are a must. Our Newfoundlands LOVED them! The owner also owns the Over Easy Cafe. She took a little prodding to warm up to me, but was super nice and it was my pleasure to meet her. Also, the OEC breakfast and service were outstanding. Try the fruit bowl. We'll surely come back again.
Darla M.
Jun 17, 2018
Love, love, love the Island Paws! They had my dogs food. Great store. The owner is very friendly and personable. You can tell they love dogs.
Rachel M.
May 22, 2017
I love this dog boutique/pet store. It's the first place I go to when on the island. They have lots of fun treats for your fur baby, and they have lots of stuff to care for them too. Everyone who works here is especially friendly and loves animals. Of course, how could they not be when they are on the beautiful Sanibel Island. I look forward to coming back. They use to sell dog friendly natural sun block. I would stock up on this for mine. I hope they have it when I come by again!
Shelby S.
Apr 27, 2017
Very nice little store. There's a great selection of toys and pet products, and also a nice selection of pet parent products such as cute little signs, socks, tshirts, and magnets. I wish the bakery style treat selection had been a little larger and that ingredients had been posted. What I saw looked like it had granulated sugar sprinkled on top of it, and for that reason we skipped over those treats.
Phil B.
Mar 15, 2017
Great store, excellent selection, wonderful staff. We got our pup a ladybug collar and a nice leash to go along with it. Recommended!
Judi McCaffrey
Jan 02, 2017
Have visited twice to purchase food for my puppy. The employee (?owner) would do well to at least TRY to be welcoming and pleasant. Very abrupt and absolutely non-engaging when I arrived today with my well-behaved pup on a leash. Purchased $17 bag of dog food and received abrupt service. Other patrons in the store were quite pleasant, greeting me and my dog.

Exactly the same type of encounter about three months ago. In fact, on today's visit, we met a delightful woman who visits the island every year (for 20 years). She is a professional groomer and shows dogs. She visits this store every year and when I asked her about the management, she indicated that the employees have "always been like that.rude and disinterested." Store is fine for food selection, although limited and prices are about 15%-20% higher than big box stores.

Nice selection of accessories but markup is quite high. Would not mind if the owners/employees were more engaging. We left today wondering if the woman behind the desk even liked dogs.
Molly R.
Sep 27, 2016
My favorite breakfast spot is right around the corner. I love to stop in Island Paws to spoil my pup rotten. The staff is amazingly helpful each time we stop in. Their treats and truly the most spectacular dog TREATS ever.
Maggie S.
Aug 13, 2016
Really nice to see a dog boutique in Sanibel. The place is very clean and very well stocked. They even have a water bowl outside for four-legged customers. : And if you're looking to buy Over Easy Cafe merchandise, this is the place to go. Really cute store.
Victoria B.
Oct 14, 2015
Owner is friendly, shop is adorable. nice selection of healthy food too! If you're looking for a fla themed leash or collar this is your place. I recommend them to anybody looking for that sort of thing. All breeds of everything. And take your pooch along.
Jess U.
Aug 13, 2014
Great place to buy stuff for dogs and cats. Unique gifts, but the only downfall are the prices. Don't expect to buy anything cheap. If you love your dog as much as I do you'll buy anything!:-
Brian P.
Jan 23, 2014
Island Paws was a godsend. We decided to extend our vacation and didn't have enough food for our dog, and it's not like you can just pick Canidae up at the grocery store. So finding Island Paws was a great big happy. The staff was very knowledgeable and directed me right to the right section. I was in and out of there wihtin minutes, and it was significantly cheaper than what I pay where I'm from. So, a special thanks to Island Paws. They saved the day on our trip!
Alicia H.
Dec 01, 2012
Wish they had a larger raw food selection. We made due, but it would be even better if they carried Primal or Stella and Chewy's. Even so, it was so nice not to have to leave Sanibel in order to locate raw food.
Von M.
Jul 15, 2012
Great little pet supply store with a huge variety of holistic food and treats for your pet. Plenty of souvenir options and the pup pastry table looked good enough to try yourself. Prices were reasonable and they have US made treats.
Molly W.
Jun 16, 2012
This is a fun little pet shop we have visited each of the three times we've been on Sanibel. If you're looking for a cute gift for your pets or a fun souvenir for a pet-lover, you should probably stop here.
Manish J.
Jan 31, 2010
Really cool place - lots of stuff other places don't have for dogs. it's right near over easy cafe. you can go to over easy and while you wait for a table you can check out island paws.