Types of Adoptable Pets
Rescue pets are not just your typical cat and dog, there are many different animals out there looking for a loving home.
You might be starting your search for a new pet with a certain type, breed, or age in mind.
However, your perfect match might not be the pet you think.
If you live a busier lifestyle, an older, more settled dog or cat may be a far better fit than a young, energetic puppy. If it’s your first family pet, a smaller animal such as a guinea pig or chickens may be a suitable option and a great introduction to the responsibility of pet ownership. If you live in the country with a large block of land, you might consider adopting a pet that needs this kind of environment, such as a goat or cow, that not everyone can accommodate to.
According to Companion Animals NZ, 64% of New Zealand households own a pet*, with the most popular pets being cats, dogs and fish.
Pet ownership in New Zealand households
41%
Cats
34%
Dogs
9%
Fish
8.1%
Birds
4.6%
Small Animals
2%
Horses
1.3%
Reptiles
Consider all the different pets available
for adoption when researching for your perfect match.
Guinea Pigs
Rabbits
Mice & Rats
Ferrets
Chickens
Cows
Goats
Sheep
*Companion Animals NZ Publications, Companion Animals in New Zealand, 2020
A long time ago, we made a choice not to sell dogs or cats in our stores.
Instead, we’re advocates for pet adoption, and our stores proudly partner up with rescue groups in Australian and New Zealand communities to promote lovable rescue pets.
Whether it’s by holding in-store pet adoption days or fundraising and awareness activities, we’re devoted giving homeless pets a voice and helping them find loving families.
Help us help pets and families in need
100% of donations to the Petstock Foundation are donated to charities who share our values, individual rescue groups, grant recipients and many more deserving partners.