Titus is on a 1/2 raw, 1/2 dry food diet. Knowing that the food I usually purchase is made in San…read moreFrancisco, I figured it would be a task to find similar raw dog food in Auckland. Initially I called Pet Stop, unfortunately they did not have raw pet food, only the freeze dried treats. The sales clerk did suggest I call Amimates, as they are a larger shop and would have more variety. Once I called I spoke with a young man who was very friendly, knowledgeable about their products and patient with my questions. He provided a few options of raw food and dry food then gave me the store hours. Seeing as I had just picked up my dog from quarantine, I needed to get food for him. This shop is the equivalent to a smaller version of Petco in the States. It has all the major food brands (of New Zealand), along with flea treatments, toys, beds and other pet essentials. The staff is very friendly and helpful and of course they loved Titus. Although I prefer smaller Mom & Pop shops, this one will do for now.

This is the pet store I come to the most because it is the biggest one closest to my home and…read moretherefore will because of buying power be cheaper. It is most of the time anyway. Animals need things, I have a dog and he needs many things, pee pads, eye wash, anti dandruff shampoo, toys, treats and so on and this all adds up. Great thing is Animates have a club you can join so when you get to 300 points you get a $10 voucher. This is quite good because it doesn't take as long as you think. There are in store specials, buy 2 get 1 free sort of thing and other discounts and offers that you would not get from a smaller pet store. This place is usually mega busy, especially on the weekends. Three cool things about this pet store, 1) you can take your pet inside on a lead so they can come shopping with you 2) they have a store cat that hangs out in the fish and aquarium section and 3) the staff give out treats to your dog. A great shopping experience for both animal and owner.

Everytime we have been there our dog has come out with a fantastic haircut. Worth paying a extra…read morecouple of bucks.

Due to circumstances beyond my control, all my visits to pet shops are normally only to look at the…read morepuppies, fish and kittens, so my recent visit to Animates was slightly different. Needing to buy dog food for a spaniel that I'm pup sitting, I stopped over at Animates in Westgate, to get the food and stuff I would need for his visit. Golly, gosh, darn... Expensive is not the word; the word is more likely to be four letters long and starting with a loud capital F. Okay, so I'm not used to buying dog food and related products, and I'm only just recovering from the shock of buying baby food, so it was a surprise how expensive dog food had become. So the cost of items is possibly not directly related to the store. I found the service good, and dealt with Sammy, she was informative, and gave me good advice. Overall this is a good store, and their live animal range is quite good plus the food range is massive. I think this visit cured me from getting a puppy just yet, but did find the kittens to be absolutely adorable.

I've never bought a pet from here but it's a really nice pet shop. It's laid out well with lots of…read morespace and specified sections for different kinds of pets. The dogs get large pens and they are always clean and look well taken care of. The pets themselves don't seem very young, so if you're looking for a new baby puppy or bunny, I'd look elsewhere. Good thing about them is they sell puppies and kittens on behalf of the SPCA. Their staff seem like animal lovers who know a little bit about pets, but not people who know a lot. I've been bunny hunting this weekend and was disappointed they only had two bunnies, and they were pretty big.

Pets! If you love pets, then come in here and check it out. They have so much cool stuff, and it's…read morevery easy to spend a morning just looking at everything and oohing and aahing at all the cute puppies and kittens and bunnies and guinea pigs and birds and fish.... There are heaps of pet food options - not even that much more expensive than the supermarket, and it's the better quality options as well. Recently I went there and a rep from one of the food companies was there giving out samples and explaining the benefits of that new variety so that was helpful. I've also bought excellent cat toys there. The best one has been the cardboard cat throne. It sits at the end of my desk, and my cat sleep on it all the time (instead of sleeping on my keyboard), and the corrugated cardboard is exciting for her to scratch (instead of the couch) so it's a win all round. Also there's a loyalty program.

4 Seasons Pets has been in and around Glen Innes since before I even remember - in a few different…read morebuildings, yes, but the bottom line of the shop has never changed - a one-stop haven of all possible things pet-related. From pet bedding to food to even clothing, anything you could ever need for your beloved animal you could probably find here, and if you can't then I'm sure the helpful staff would be obliging in helping you on your quest. You can also actually buy animals here as well - on the back wall there is a whole row of sweet looking puppies and kittens, all either curled up sleeping or jumping around playing with the other pets in their cubicle. There is also a rodent and bird room and an aquarium section, so if dogs or cats aren't your thing and you want something slightly smaller then 4 Seasons have still got you sorted. And if you are quite the pet-lover who makes trips to stores like this often, then you can sign up to the 'Grub Club', which gives you pretty sweet perks and discounts.

Do not trust with your beloved pets. They go out of their way to delete bad reviews on their google…read morereviews to keep their ratings up. They have lost pets and have had pets die in their care, but all these reviews have been taken down. Very dodgy! don't trust.

About a million years ago, I got a ride home from Petworld neighbouring store Baker's Delight by…read moreone of the guys who worked at the pet store. We were driving along in a Petworld van, and he was in his Petworld shirt, and we hit a cat on the Pakuranga highway. While striking animals with vehicles isn't top on my humour list, there was certainly some black humour in watching the Petworld-clad man run around a park trying to find the poor animal. By the way, the cat was found in the end and Petworld man looked after it and found its home; it all ended up a very sweet story and a good show of how Petworld looks after animals... just what unfortunate circumstances for it to happen in. After seeing this, and seeing the duty of care these animal lovers have for the pets in store, I know heading to Petworld Pakuranga should be your first stop if you're looking for an already loved and cared for pet.

This chain has terrible press, which I wasn't aware of until after I stopped in at the Onehunga…read morestore today. I went in knowing what products I wanted to buy, the store person was friendly and helpful, pointed me in the right direction and offered help with the product. There seemed to be a huge range of products available and the store is much bigger inside than it appears from the street. I didn't look at any animals except some fish that were having their tank cleaned when I arrived. I was happy with the service and would go back again, though I'm concerned at reports online of their maltreatment of animals they "stock" for sale so if you are in the market for a pet, be mindful of that. Definitely consider adopting from the SPCA :)

Well stocked pet shop in Onehunga. Been here many times . The male staff member is very helpful…read more They stock high quality GO dry food which my dog loves and loads of other brands. 'I've never seen dirty cages so maybe this was a one of at one of the other stores. I would encourage people to be realistic with their reviews of businesses as some reviews are unrealistic and childishly harsh and say more about the writer than the business.

WOW ! So...my nutty border collie is a bit of a hairy monster. A farm dog in and out it takes a…read morelot to make her look well groomed and she's not one to get complimented on her beautiful coat. I took her to Animates this morning and 4 hours later she was a brand new dog...absolutely recommend this place if you want a dog groomer and I will definitely be going back every 3 months so she can keep her new 'do'. The staff are really friendly and there are loads of animal toys, treats, food and medicines. One stop shop for any animal necessity.

I swear this is where 1/2 my pay goes! We've got two dogs and a cat so we're always heading into…read moreAnimates for something. The staff are super friendly and very helpful even asking if I'd like my bags of dog food carried to my car! The perk of being a loyalty card member is the $10 vouchers I get every couple of visits... Awesome :)