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About Urban Tails Pet Supply

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About Us

 Urban Tails Pet Supply was established in 2013 by Barry and Colleen Flamm. From the beginning, we pride ourselves on being a resource for our pet-loving community. We offer high quality, curated products for your furry family members. Urban Tails supports local pet rescues, and pet-focused non profits. We specialize in holistic care and are eager to collaborate with you on finding the best solutions for your pets! Stop in and see for yourself!



Meet Our team

Our friendly, knowledgable team is ready to help with all of your pet food & supply needs!

Jess (she/her)

Store Manager
Jess has been in the pet industry since 2006, and at Urban Tails since 2014! She lives in Kingfield with her two cats, Muggy & Peppi, and her two treefrogs, Whopper & Big Mac. Jess strives to create a fun, supportive, and warm environment for customers and employees alike. She has an extensive knowledge of cat behavior and health challenges, and loves sharing her expertise with the folks of the Twin Cities.

Veronica (she/her)

Shop Cat/Local Celeb
Veronica joined the Urban Tails team at Just 6 months old back in 2013! Veronica is outgoing, loves people, and HATES dogs with a fiery passion. Urban Tails is truly her dream job. She loves shoulder rides and would love nothing more than to loaf up in your lap as long as youโ€™ll have her!

Betty (she/her)

Shop Cat/Local Hermit
Like Veronica, Betty arrived at Urban Tails in 2013 at 6 months old. Sheโ€™s more of a behind-the-scenes gal. Youโ€™ll often find her snoozing in the office or in her heated bed in the upstairs employee lounge. No, she doesnโ€™t want to meet you. Donโ€™t take it personally. She has a rotating clique of 3-4 humans. Everyone else? No thanks! (Betty & Veronica are named after the Archie comics!)

Katie (she/her)

Ordering Manager

Katie joined Urban Tails in 2021. Katie has a real knack for finding unique, fun, quirky products for us to carry! Katie lives in Uptown with her partner, Colin, and their precious black cat, Whitty! Next time your dog finds a new favorite toy, thank Katie!

Julia (she/her)

Sales Associate

Julia has been with Urban Tails since 2022! Her years of customer service shine through at the register. She has a true soft spot for critters of every kind and never forgets to give your pup a treat at checkout! She lives in the Corcoran neighborhood with her two cats, The Littlemen & Frank.

Liam (he/him)

Delivery Driver

Liam has been delivering pet supplies to your door for Urban Tails since 2022! Liam writes graphic novels in his free time and lives with his partner, Maggie, and cat, Misty, in Seward!

Meg (she/they)

Delivery Driver

Meg was hired as an Urban Tails delivery driver back in 2023! Her care and attention to detail makes sure your delivery arrives without a hitch! Outside of work, they love pottery and film photography. Meg lives in the Howe neighborhood in Minneapolis with her partner, Joe, and her pup, Stella!

Anna (she/they)

Sales Associate
Anna joined the Urban Tails team in 2023! Her passion for information and ability to connect with anyone makes her an awesome resource for anyone seeking answers! She lives in South Uptown with two very silly cats: Tarot & Penne.

Lexi (she/her)

Sales Associate
Lexi started at Urban Tails back in 2024! She is a trained geologist with a passion for science! Her full-time gig is as a concrete lab analyst, so catch her at Urban Tails evenings and weekends. Lexi lives in the Wedge neighborhood with her partner, Noah, and three cats: Gia, Sam, and Gourdie.

Mary (she/her) & Dani (he/him)

Sales Associate & Joy Bringer

Mary started at Urban Tails in August of 2024, and Dani was hired a few months later (when we realized he was a very good boy). Mary is one of our only dog-owning sales associates and she has tons of tips and tricks for keeping your pup engaged and enriched! Daniโ€™s a genius! He loves to play fetch and look extremely cute, which comes very easily to him. Mary and Dani live in the Whittier neighborhood.

Maria (she/they)

Sales Associate

Maria joined the Urban Tails staff in 2024. Her calm, kind demeanor and true care for pets and their people are among their best qualities! If something weird is going on with your pet (or life), Maria is the perfect person to spill your guts to. Maria lives with her wife, Kim, and two cats, Salem & Clancy, in the Wedge neighborhood.

Lucy (she/her)

Sales Associate
Lucy was added to the Urban Tails roster in 2025! Her full-time job is at Safe Hands Rescue as their volunteer coordinator. Lucy radiates positivity and is eager to lend a helping hand whenever she can! Lucy lives in Powderhorn with her husband, Collin, and two dogs, Chester & Hazel.

Mads (they/them)

Sales Associate
Mads started at Urban Tails in 2025! Mads typically works shifts receiving products and stocking shelves! Their attention to detail makes sure we have what we need when we need it! When theyโ€™re not at Urban Tails, they make art at a local printmaking studio. Mads lives in South Minneapolis with their sassy tabby cat, Runa!

Shandi (she/her)

Sales Associate
Shandi joined the Urban Tails team in 2025. Shandi is extremely outgoing and can talk to anyone about anything! She works full time as Hamline Universityโ€™s Archivist! Catch her helping out at Urban Tails on the weekends. Shandi lives in Loring Park with her dog, Buster, and cat Nellie.

Brad (he/him)

Sales Associate & Delivery Driver
Brad was hired at Urban Tails in 2025. We like to call Brad our on-staff mechanic! He is a very handy guy and can fix almost anything. Brad loves to connect with people and wants to know what youโ€™re up to this weekend! Brad lives in the Wedge with his two cats, Hank & Geoff.

Kit (she/they)

Sales Associate
Kit joined the Urban Tails team in 2025. Their kind demeanor, and โ€œletโ€™s get it doneโ€ attitude fits in perfectly with the vibes at the shop! Kit lives in the Wedge neighborhood with her cat Neptune.

Our Recent Reviews

See what our customers from Minneapolis areas around Saint Louis Park, Calhoun Beach, Glenwood JunctionGolden Valley, and more are saying about Urban Tails Pet Supply!

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