These guys are fantastic!! I have a pomeranian and he is high maintenance. I had taken him to other…read moregroomers in the past and never been overly impressed. There was one time he was given a 'lion cut' like that was in trend for small dogs or something and he looked like Simba from the Lion King. Well now he goes to Barkley Manor and he really enjoys his time there. The staff fuss over him and they always do such a great job of his grooming, he smells fantastic, ears are so beautifully shaped, his paws, his claws trimmed, a nice cut and they listen. Listening is important, us humans don't like bad haircuts so why give your dog a bad haircut? I got them to give him a mohawk once and he looked like he had serious attitude. Barkley Manor don't just shave dogs, they style dogs and they do a damn good job. Make sure you book in advance, like 3 appointments in advance, they are so good that they are that busy, all the time.

Before moving, our two used to love going there!!…read more Krista and her people are lovely, the place is just amazing!

I recently got a re-homed dog who was sorely in need of a good wash down and clip. I had looked…read morearound at a few places and all seemed to be booked for at least two weeks or closed for a holiday. Instead, upon a recommendation from my neighbor's landlord I decided to give Toko's Dogs a ring. Left a message, was called back immediately, and my little Tilly was booked in for the next morning. Toko and her staff are truly trained professionals and after the 3-hour session, Tilly came out looking, smelling, and feeling like a million bucks! I was given a $10 voucher for the next full groom, a loyalty card (10th groom is free!), and a little adorable bow in Tilly's hair. Price is very competitive to the market standard, facilities are clean/temperature controlled, and very accommodating. I have a small dog and so can only really vouch for the grooming skills for small dogs.

Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone! Absolutely disgust service! I'm horrified how bad my boy…read morelooked when I pick him up! He looks nothing like a bichon! Not only my boy had a bleeding ear, they also charged extra for his wound!!! I don't mind paying extra at all, but when They first quoted for an extra 20 I'm happy to pay, but they ended up charging an extra 30! Not at all impressed!!!!!

A nice, large and friendly pet store this one. They have lots of pets, and pretty much anything…read morethat you need for your pet, including a pet grooming section at the back of the store where you can get your dog a professional haircut or whatever it is that dogs require. The staff are a friendly bunch and always seem to be happy to help. After staring at the puppies for a couple of minutes my girlfriend was asked if she wanted to hold one of them. I don't know what it is with girls and puppies but it literally made her day, so thank you Animates staff. I love the bearded dragon they have, and if he wasn't so expensive I'd so be buying him in a heartbeat. Maybe I should've asked if I could hold him.

The other day when I was looking after my siblings we drove past Animates. All of a sudden there…read morewas an uplifting roar, 'can we go to the pet store', 'can we look at the puppies', of course I had to turn around and stop off for a quick look. Here we found puppies, kittens, fish, and bunnies. This pet store is so large it has possibly everything you could be looking for in regards to finding a new pet, pet food (even flies), toys, or a new enclosure. They also have a dog grooming centre located at the back of the store.

Pet & Vet have been our family animal doctors for years. They've helped out with births, deaths and…read moreeverything in between. I remember being super appreciative when one of their vets made a home call to put down our beloved 16 yr old black labby, Molly. Or, on a lighter note, when I took our Scottish Terrier cross, Lulu in for a clip and they didn't even bat an eyelid when she pooped on the floor. I was mortified. As well as having wonderful vets, Pet & Vet also have a good range of food including raw options for cats and dogs. There's toys, carry cages, leads etc as well. They even have a cattery for when you go on Holiday. Just make sure your cats vaccinations are up to date at least two weeks before you leave.

From the owner: Pet & Vet is located in the heart of Milford, Auckland. Our team of 4 vets & 7 vet nurses can…read moreoffer consultations to diagnostics to surgery & are ably supported by our boarding cattery team & dog groomers. We have a huge retail area including our new Hunter accessory and toy range, prescription diets, health supplies and a large selection of raw food for cats and dogs. Our boarding cattery offers light & spacious accommodation for your furry friends & are cared for by a dedicated cattery team throughout their stay. We are lucky to have the services of a very experienced dog trainer who looks after our puppy pre-school classes which run on Wednesdays. Our experienced dog groomers are on hand to do everything from a nail trim to full grooms. Last but not least, we are a part of the wonderful Complete Animal Therapy group- specializing in Chiropractic, Canine Massage, Vet Physio and Accell Therapy

I quite like this pet store because it has a pretty decent fish section; lots of different species…read moreof fish and tanks, as well as turtles. Basically if you like things that live in water, this is a cool pet store to come to. They do have other pets of course, and heaps of pet related products. In terms of the store layout, what the hell is going on? It's pretty much a maze of twists and turns. One minute your winding through what seems like a small store, then it opens up revealing another corridor and yet more aisles. It kind of gives me the impression of a warehouse that is still in the process of unpacking all of its goods. I tend to stay away from that madness and stick to the fish.

This is not the pet store I usually go to, only on occasion have I been here because it was more…read moreconvenient at the time. There is just no service here. When I go to Animates the staff are friendly, they say hello, they ask if you need help but here, nothing. I have experienced this lack of service each time I have been. The prices are no different to Animates, the range is slightly less compared with Animates and the store is not well set out, in fact it is somewhat confusing. One time I wanted to buy no more tears formula for my dog, he gets weepy eyes. Not because he is emotional but because Pomeranians are prone to protein build up. Pet Stop had 3 to chose from and all of them were over $22 a bottle. I was certain the last bottle I bought was around $13 and what do you know, Animates sell the stuff for $12. Other times I have come for toys or dog treats and just left without buying anything due to the range and range of prices. When I go to Animates I always buy stuff, I have a loyalty card and the stock is there, you have more options and often there are specials in store too. Petstop is a large pet store chain that has the variety and pricing of a small independent pet store. Go to Animates.