Our life changed dramatically on the evening of September 25, 2002. This is the evening that a little black & white puppy came trotting across the highway as we were on our way for a weekend camping trip. 
We could never have imagined the impact of that fateful day on our lives. Salem is the inspiration for the concept of Four Muddy Paws and for our logo design.
In June of 2006 we met the latest addition to our family, Foster. Lost and found wandering through a vacant house in St Louis, Foster had a bad case of mange and was in pretty rough shape but that didn’t seem to dampen his spirit at all. It was that inimitable spirit that captured our hearts and we had yet one more addition to our family.
Life-long animal lovers, our family today includes Salem, Foster, Sophie, our tabby cat and our saltwater and freshwater fish; all cherished members of our family.
We opened Four Muddy Paws in November of 2004.
Our concept of a healthy pet market is to provide an animal-friendly environment where our customers can come together in celebration of our animals and enjoy the benefits of a self-service wash or professional grooming and offer a full selection of healthy foods, supplements and treat alternatives. We understand the importance of creating a healthy and balanced lifestyle for ourselves so that’s why we concentrate on both the physical and emotional health of our best friends. We want the best quality of life for both our pets and ourselves. Style and function are always at the forefront of our decision-making.
Finding the best for Salem and Sophie became quite the quest, culminating in the launching of our store. After living in the city for many years we recognized a need for a store dedicated to the health and well-being of our family pets. We’re continually researching and discovering the best natural foods, supplements, spa/massage products, treats, and pet-tested gear for your dog or cat. We carry a unique selection of travel bags, totes; pet bowls and stands as well as books, greeting cards, artwork and calendars too. Plus we have the most talented grooming team in city to help your dog (and cat) look great everyday. We also understand it’s important to celebrate the life of our pets that have left this world so we carry a collection of memorials and condolence cards as well.
We believe strongly in giving back to our community and we’re very conscious in the decisions we make regarding our environment. It is our obligation to give back so that together we can make a difference while also being good stewards of the world we live in. We carefully chose product lines that "have a story" and give back to the community and to our world. We also work closely with various animal organizations in order to help those that are not as lucky as our pets.
Four Muddy Paws is your one-stop shop for all of your grooming, food and accessory needs.
Welcome to our world!