If your pet could build their dream store, it might look a lot like this: fresh food by the pound, limited-ingredient options for sensitive stomachs, natural treats, and a grooming station for some routine pampering and TLC.
Fortunately, that dream comes to life at Pet Wants South Tampa, located at 4205 South MacDill Avenue. The mother-daughter-owned shop opened in November of 2025, and it focuses on providing fresh, high-quality pet nutrition options, along with natural treats, chews, and wellness products for dogs and cats.
Your pet’s food bowl, redefined
At Pet Wants South Tampa, clean pet nutrition is at the heart of the business. The store specializes in fresh, small-batch pet food sold by the pound, allowing customers to purchase the amount that best fits their pet’s needs while helping maintain freshness.
All of Pet Wants’ foods contain no wheat, soy, corn, added sugars, artificial colors, or animal by-products. Most of the treats are actually just straight dried protein: think salmon or duck hearts with no additives, carefully selected for nutrients like taurine and Omega-3s.
Got a pet who can only eat about three things? Pet Wants has plenty to keep your sensitive cats and dogs fed and happy. There are both wet and dry food options made without many of the common ingredients known to trigger digestive issues. So even if your pet has food sensitivities, you can confidently add their kibble to your cart.
More than just pet food
Beyond the food aisle, Pet Wants South Tampa has added professional grooming services to its list of offerings. This new service offers a convenient, one-stop approach to routine pet care. It allows owners to shop for their pet’s favourite food and keep up with grooming in the same visit.
Pet Wants offers grooming packages for owners who’d like to bundle services. For example, the Deluxe Spa Day package includes a bath, blow-dry, ear cleaning, nail trim, sanitary and paw clipping, and a full haircut and styling. All completed with a daily spritz and bow tie or neck tie, and starting at $65 for smaller dogs.
These grooming services are designed to support everyday maintenance and comfort. They help pets stay clean, healthy, and well cared for between regular routines. For local pet owners, it adds another layer of convenience and TLC to a store already focused on simplifying and optimizing pet wellness.
Rooted in pet care
The core values of Pet Wants center on education, nutrition, and wellness for all dogs and cats, which is reflected in the careful selection of its products and care through its services. The store prioritizes ingredient quality, thoughtful nutrition, and practical grooming services that support pets’ everyday well-being.
It’s a model built less around extras, and more around getting the essentials right.
