About Playful Tail

Keeping life playful, for the whole household.

We're a small, family-run shop on our farm in Amelia, Ohio. We pick out the things that make a house feel like home — for you, and for the four-legged crew who usually beat you to the couch.

Family-run in Amelia, Ohio
Authorized dealer for every brand
Real people on email & text
45-day returns on most items

Pet nook with a plush dog bed, basket of toys, raised bowls and a leash hook beside a linen armchair

If it isn't good enough for our crew, it isn't good enough for yours.— Chels

Our story

Pets aren't an afterthought here. Neither is the house.

Most stores make you choose: the pet aisle over here, the nice things way over there. We never lived that way. The dog naps on the good rug. The cat supervises from the mantel, right next to the clock. So we built a shop where both halves of home live together.

Every product we carry is hand-picked. We research it, test it when we can, and only list it if we'd be happy to have it in our own home — or in our own dog's mouth.

Why shop with us

A shortlist, not a warehouse.

Hand-picked, every one

We choose each product ourselves, so you're browsing things we actually believe in — not everything a supplier could send us.

Authorized for every brand

Every brand we carry, we carry as an authorized dealer. The real thing, from the source.

Meet the brands

Real people, real answers

Email and texts reach a person on our team, Monday to Friday. Our AI concierge picks up the phone any hour of the day.

Get in touch

Insured, with 45 days to decide

Every order ships insured — even a single squeaky toy — and most things can come back within 45 days. Personalized, made-to-order, clearance and food items are final sale.

Returns & refunds

What we carry

For the pets, the house, and the porch out front.

Dachshund sitting among throw pillows on a linen sofa beside a plush toy

PetToys, beds & everyday gear

Living room styled with a walnut pendulum wall clock, linen sofa, layered throw pillows and ceramic vases

Home DécorPillows, throws, vases & wall art

Walnut pendulum wall clock hung above an oak console

ClocksWall, mantel & floor clocks

An Australian shepherd lies on porch boards beside a teak lounge chair with a striped cushion, with a wall clock, wall mailbox and a planter of greenery behind.

Outdoor & GardenPorch, patio & garden

Rather shop by room?

We've sorted everything by where it goes — entryway, living room, kitchen, bedroom, office, porch and garden.

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The crew

Small on purpose.

Playful Tail isn't a faceless warehouse. Here are the faces (and the snouts).

chelsy-henry-founder-playful-tail — **Chelsy Henry**FounderHand-picks the catalog and keeps the whole place running.

serenity-grace-playful-tail — **Serenity Grace**ChairmanPersonally approves every squeaky toy.

remington-tomahawk-playful-tail — **Remington Tomahawk**ChairmanHead of quality control, dog beds division.

Log cabin with a covered wooden porch and rocking chairs, raised garden beds and a gravel path at sunset

Giving back

A little of every order goes back to the animals.

A portion of every sale supports animal shelters and rescues in and around Amelia, Ohio.

Returned items that can't be resold don't end up in a landfill — we donate many of them to shelters and rescues, where they can still do some good.

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Where we're headed

Bigger than a shop, someday.

Good, honest reviews help us sniff out the very best products for you without breaking the bank. But the dream doesn't stop at a checkout page.

Down the road we'd love to bring you tail-wagging pet sitting, cozy dog parks, fun-loving groomers, creative home designers and trusted homestead helpers. With your support, we'll get there — one happy household at a time.

Questions, ideas, or just a great photo of your dog?

We read everything. Text or email us and a real person will write back.

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