The Northside Pets Superstore is a great place to grab a whole lot of different items needed for…read moreyour pets, with highly trained staff included vet nurses and breeders of different species. I always venture into pet stores to sneak a peak at the adorable puppies and cute kittens that they have in stock, wishing that I could take them all home. What I was not expecting when I walked into the Northisde Pet Superstore in Hillcrest, was a variety of snakes and lizzards to impress me. Which it did. There were some amazing creatures in that store. A cute little baby childrens python even tried to attack me, and smacked its face on the glass - highly entertaining. A pet store with a different sort of livestock than your average domestic pets is definitely something worth 4 stars, especially when I got the impression that the staff were more than happy to talk to you about any questions you had.

I'd always duck into Northside Pet Superstore when I was going past, after picking up some quite…read morerare fish for an absolute steal - browsing through all the standard guppies, tetras, platys and goldfish - nothing really unusual there, but it is a pet store, not a specialised aquarium shop - I found a tank full of algae eaters - again nothing unusual (and word of warning, they're only algae eaters when they're young, and hungry - as they get bigger, and find they can eat the food your other fish are getting, they get lazy - and they'll also latch on to slow moving fish, and use them as food too - not nice fish sometimes) except for five fish that definitely weren't your everyday algae eater - tall fins, and a much more elongated shape. I asked a staff member what they were, she told me algae eaters - I took a chance on them, as they looked really interesting, and I knew I could find homes for them even if they weren't compatible with my fish, and took two of the 'algae eaters' home. Turned out they were a variety of Hemoloptera - lovely fish that don't grow too big, and sell for about ten times the price of an algae eater - and when I went back for the other three the next day they even gave me a discount on them... *bonus* :) That aside, I see a good stock of the regular fish. There's often a special on something, tetras, goldies or guppies, which probably reflects a discount they've gotten from the suppliers, but it never hurts to get a good bargain. Overall the store looks good - I don't pay a lot of attention to the rest of the livestock, unless the kids are with me, but they have a good range of animals and products.

This *is* my local pet store, unfortunately they don't carry too much in the way of aquarium…read moresupplies - and my pets of choice are fish. For birds, cats, dogs and the like they're excellent. Staff are friendly, the range and the prices are good. I also have chickens, though they're egg producers, not pets - they're great for an emergency supply of seed for the chooks, too!

This isn't my regular pet store. My regular pet store is a good several hours drive away, but…read morethat's another long and boring story. So with that said (although it's not really relevant), I popped in here to pick up some stuff for my cats, dog and turtle. I was quite happy with the service I was provided, with the staff that I spoke to sounding fairly competent in knowing their products. It is worth getting a membership here, because it makes it all a little cheaper. If you're here and you need pet stuff, I can't really fault this store. The prices are alright, the staff are good, and what more can you ask?

Animals have always had a bit of a thing for me, I think they recogise Awesomeness and want to be…read morearound it.....either that or it is my penchant for not wearing deoderant?! Either way, I have always enjoyed walking through pet shops and checking out all of the animals. Paws for Pets at Marden is small, but an enjoyable visit none the less. There really isn't anything super special about this pet store, other than it stocks most things you would need for your more common pets. They have a good range of pet 'accomodation' and some scratching posts for the kitties. I have tried them with my cats from time to time over the years, but I think they are snobs because they seem to prefer micro fibre suede or leather between their claws rather than tightly wound rope......bloody stuck up cats!

Paws for Pets is my all time favourite pet store, I have been returning here for years - despite…read moremoving out of the area. Kevin and staff are incredibly helpful, very knowledgeable, and always take the time to assist you thoroughly and make sure you get what you want. So what if it isn't large and glamourous - the prices are good, the range of stock is fantastic, and the staff are brilliant.

Great service, easy to find what I need at an affordable price…read more Staff are friendly, store easy to access.

This is simply a great grain store, tucked away behind a group of shops just off Payneham Road in…read morethe burbs - it'd be right at home in a small country town though. Service with a smile, they're always happy to help people get the right products for their needs, carrying stock out to your car, etc. They do their own blend of seed and grain for chooks (love my chooks - four fresh eggs a day - way more than we can use but they're such good food scrap converters, too :) ) and if you find your birds are leaving a particular seed they'll make up a batch without it - happily. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for them, and I've always found the product we need there. Compared to the prices in pet stores, supermarkets, etc, Keelans is an absolute bargain, too. Recommended.

Pets Domain is a nice big spacious pet store. The first thing I notice is that this place has…read moreorganisation down pat. To some people that may look a little sterile and I understand that. Pet stores are supposed to be warm and welcoming places. I say, let's give it a chance first. Right at the back of the store are the animals for sale. There are puppies available in glass enclosures at the back wall. They're not cramped quarters, but they're not too roomy either. I guess you have to compromise when it comes to space. Still, they do have a lot of it. Staff politely greet you upon entry and say goodbye as you leave. They also like to ask if you found what you were looking for as you approach the counter. The place is rarely busy so I guess they need to kill the time somehow. I do find the "over the top customer service" thing annoying, but as far as I'm concerned they haven't overstepped the boundaries yet. They have a good selection of store, though the prices are a little heftier than some other places. There is a good selection of food as well, and if you're struggling to find the only food your picky dog will touch then you may find it here.

Sells excellent quality fresh food for dogs at remarkably low prices, especially if one is buying…read morelarge amounts. My cats happily eat this meat as well. They carry other pet related products too.