As animal lovers, we are devoted to putting our furry friends’ well-being at the centre of everything that we do. For this reason we don’t sell cats and dogs in our stores anymore and believe it’s in the animals’ best interest to support credible NZ animal rescues and promote pet adoption instead.

Thereof Who owns Animates NZ? Animates. Animates is a specialty pet retail brand with stores throughout New Zealand, trading as a joint venture with Australian brand Petbarn. Masterpet has a 50% share in Animates NZ, which offers a platform for extending the reach of Masterpet’s brands.

How much does a kitten cost NZ? URL Copied!

Animal Price
Kitten <5 months $200
Cat >5 months – 9 years $125
Senior Cat >10 years $90
Puppy <5 months $300

Similarly, Can I buy a hamster in NZ?

Hamsters are not present in New Zealand. When spoken to by Ministry of Agriculture and Foresty staff, she initially said she had a guinea pig named Hamster.

Does animates take fish?

We do not take on any animals other than fish. We are here to help customers through the adoption process and their journey in pet ownership through our knowledge and services we have available.

Is Animates NZ owned? Aug. ASX-listed Greencross, which jointly owns the Animates pet store chain with NZX-listed Ebos Group, lifted New Zealand sales 11 percent to $114.5 million in the year ended June 30, it said in a statement. …

How many Animates stores are there?

We operate 44 stores, 28 grooming salons, 18 vet clinics and we continue to grow!

Is it illegal to not microchip your cat? Do cats have to be microchipped by law? Currently there is nothing in place that states that cats need to be microchipped by law. It is currently against the law for dogs not to be microchipped, however, with owners facing considerable fines if they don’t comply.

How many dogs can you own in NZ?

Keeping more than two dogs

If you live in an urban zone, you need a licence to keep more than two dogs for longer than 30 consecutive days. This rule applies even if you don’t legally own the dogs. If you are classified as urban residential, you will need a licence.

How many cats can you own in NZ? There is no limit on the number of cats you can keep on your property. We also do not control the noise that free, wandering cats make.

Are guinea pigs illegal in Australia? Unfortunately guinea pigs cannot be imported into Australia at this time. Please see the Australian Government Department of Agriculture website for more information. Sorry to be the bearer of this news, Enosha. Australia is a rabies-free country that imposes pretty strict rules on the pets allowed in.

Why are hamsters not allowed in Australia? Gerbils and hamsters are classified as exotic rodents and they not allowed in Australia because they are a threat to the local ecosystem. That is, if they were to escape into the wild, they may start breeding and threaten native flora and fauna.

What pets are legal in NZ?

For mammals, without a permit you can have chinchillas, rats, mice, guineapigs, rabbits, cats and the various farm-stock (pigs, goats, llamas etc although there are laws about having livestock in cities and so forth). Dogs need licencing.

Are Axolotls legal in New Zealand?

The SPCA’s scientific officer Dr Alison Vaughan says axolotls are classed as a non-traditional species in New Zealand, and they are not recommended as pets.

What animals do Animates sell? We are passionate about providing the best pet supplies, pet products, pet care, advice and services for pets at our stores across New Zealand. Including: dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, fish, birds, reptiles, rabbits and other small pets! We also work alongside the SPCA to help animals find their forever homes.

How long does it take for Animates to deliver? We aim to have orders dispatched within 2-3 business days and then once picked up our courier partners can take up to 7 business days to deliver.

Can you feel a microchip in a cat?

yes. it is normally placed near the lower neck, between the shoulder blades, and if you gently press in that area, you will feel a small, hard object… that is the chip.

Why are cats microchipped? The purpose of microchips used for pets is to provide a form of permanent identification. These microchip implants are called radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. They are tiny, about the size of a grain of rice, and are passive.

What percentage of cats are microchipped?

On average, only 1.8 percent of all stray dogs and cats taken to participating shelters had microchips. Lord said that though good statistics do not exist, veterinary experts estimate that microchips are used in between 5 percent and 8 percent of animals in the United States – mostly dogs, cats and horses.

What is the most popular dog in New Zealand? Labrador Retriever is the most popular registered dog breed in New Zealand.

Do you need a licence to have a dog?

If you breed dogs at any premises and sell them, you must have a licence. The London Borough of Newham is the licensing authority in Newham. The first time you apply for a licence you will need an inspection by an approved veterinary surgeon arranged by the council and a council licensing inspector.

How much does it cost to own a dog NZ? In 2015, the NZ Companion Animal Council estimated that caring for a dog costs around $1,686 NZD a year. Make sure you are prepared to pay the costs before you decide to have a dog. The cost of owning a dog can include: registration and microchipping fees.

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