The Tail That Got Away earns its name — this downtown Sioux Falls pet boutique carries the kind of stuff you won't find in the big-box aisle, and your dog or cat will make you regret discovering it.
They stock, curate, and rotate a considered selection of pet supplies, toys, enrichment tools, and accessories — the sort of inventory chosen with actual taste rather than whatever ships cheapest. Whether you're sourcing something durable for a heavy chewer, hunting down a toy that'll hold a cat's attention for longer than four minutes, or just browsing the shelves on Phillips Avenue, the range here skews independent and intentional.
Locals pick this one because it doesn't feel like a transaction. It's a small business that treats pet ownership like the specific, sometimes obsessive hobby it actually is — and stocks accordingly. That distinction matters more than it sounds when you're trying to find something worth buying.