I cant say enough about Three Poodles. I'll never take my wee girl (Saffie) anywhere else, that's…read morefor sure. They were recommended to me by my vet and it's the best tip I've ever had about dog care. When I first took Saffie in for a haircut, the owner was as careful with her as if she was her own. First, she let her just hang out with some other dogs that where there in the salon, so she could get used to the place before being handled. Next, the owner sat Saffie on her lap as she ate her lunch. After that, Saffie was ready to be groomed and she was pretty much wagging her tail the whole time, she loved the attention. The haircut she got was perfect - especially around the face, where she can sometimes come out looking a but too "snouty" - she looked like herself only tidier. You can check out some of the show dogs that Three Poodles have groomed on their website to get an idea of their work too. Last but perhaps most important, the staff working at Three Poodles are all amazing, not just the owner. They are so caring and gentle with the dogs, I wouldn't hesitate to leave Saffie with any of them.

So happy to take my dog Lily to the groomers at Pets in the City. She has had some very bad…read morehaircuts from other groomers! Highly recommend.

Always accomodating, helpful ,caring, and friendly. My pet is well cared for and the grooming is…read morecost effective and professional.

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!

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 :)

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'm loving this sudden influx (well, 2) of designer dog stores. Perfect timing…read more... Anyway, the newest addition to the scene, Eight Paws has recently opened on the second floor of glorious department store, BLOC (also home to Citta, Father Rabbit & Tim Webber Design). Previously an online store, you can now get all tactile with wares their prior to purchase, which given the price tag can only be a good thing. They stock a range of different beautifully designed brands from all over the world including Billy Wolf jackets, Cloud 7 Beds, Love Thy Beast & Found My Animal. It's easily the most beautifully curated range of pet products that I've come across both here and in my travels. My favourite item that they sell is their pale green & white peppermint scented poop bags. They're well-priced and most importantly help keep the offensive smells at bay! I also recently bought Lulu a Found My Animal rope colour in royal blue - saaaah fancy!

We discovered Eight Paws during the Bloc open evening and what a treat. Good quality and well…read moredesigned bits for doggie friends. The beds and collars are super good but are also pretty pricey so it is just as well they are built to last. After quite a bit of indecision time - too much choice - the big girl scored a new leather collar and the little one a rope ind leather one. Very styley The best buy was the peppermint scented poop bags in a fetching green and cream stripe. Definitely worth a visit

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.

My dog got used to the DIY dog wash quickly. We got to pick toys each. Now we are going to onepoto…read moredomain.

Yeah don't use the self DIY dog bath here. It's gross and they don't supply towels. Pet stock is…read morewayyyyy cleaner and supply towels!!