Pet shop stars

Not all pet shops are created equal - some have realised no pets in store mean loyal customers follow, while some still have pets in glass boxes and staff who know nothing about the animals they sell.

Below is a list of pet shops Australia- wide that are pet free. If your local store doesn't sell pets and is not on the list, please let us know and we'll include them here!

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Junction Pet Pantry

13-15 Gray St, Bondi Junction New South Wales 2022

Mega Pet Warehouse

Epping Homemaker Centre, 592 High Street Epping Victoria 3076

Fido's Funhouse

Minicozzi Shopping Centre, 305a Payneham Road Royston Park South Australia 5070

Everything Pet

An online pet store retailing pet supplies and accessories at up to 60% off the recommended retail price. We cater for dogs, cats, birds, small animals, reptiles and horses. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and delivered straight to your door.

Paws on the Coast

1237 West Street, Umina Beach New South Wales 2257

Maroubra Pet Supplies

1/208 Darling St, Balmain New South Wales 2076

"I would like to promote my local pet supplies shop, he doesn't sell puppies or kittens. I have been buying from them for over 15 years, they are the best pet supplies shop in the area."

Belconnen Discount Pet Centre

65 Oatley Court, Belconnen ACT 2617

"Belconnen Discount Pet Centre does sell birds and fish, but no puppies, kittens, rabbits etc. I've been going there for years and they keep a great range of pet products, but more importantly when you go shopping there they ask the 'right' questions whether it's about a dog bed or dog food or a shampoo. Clearly animal welfare is very important to them. I'm lucky to have them as my local pet shop." - Carole

The Catdog Deli

66B Doncaster Road, Nth Balwyn Victoria 3104

"The Catdog deli provides friendly, helpful service and support local rescue groups. They also have a great low price fresh deli section for pet food."

RSPCA Rockhampton

58 William Street, Rockhampton Queensland 4154 (and various other locations across Queensland)

Mundaring Pets

Shop 3, 7125 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring Western Australia 6073

Canine Comfort

7 Eastside Village, 17/696 New Cleveland Road, Gumdale Queensland 4154

Canine Comfort was established by two sisters who recognise that for many of us our dog is not just a pet, but an important part of the family. With its pet retail store and coffee shop, Canine Comfort provides a friendly and relaxing environment where your furry friend can enjoy a puppucino while you relax with your cappuccino!

As pet owners, the Canine Comfort team knows how hard it can be to find products and services to suit your dogs needs. We stock a unique range of quality products and help customers track down that special product or pet service that you are looking for.

Let our friendly team help you keep your dog healthy and happy - no matter your lifestyle.

Canine Capers

7-8 Centrepoint Arcade, 271 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance Victoria 3909

Canine Capers is the complete Dog and Cat shop dedicated to serving your pets needs. Situated in Lakes Entrance, we serve Lakes Entrance, Metung, Bairnsdale and Orbost. We warmly welcome all dogs (and their owners) into our store.

Simply Anything 4 Pets

1/208 Darling St, Balmain New South Wales 2076

"My local pet shop, Simply Anything 4 Pets, doesn't sell and also advertises that they don't support selling of any animals in cages. They are totally against impulse buying and the pressure other pet shops put on customers to buy these poor pups & not forgetting kittens. One of the owners worked for a chain of pet shops that did sell puppies and after that experience she left and opened her own! The only dogs you find in the shop are the customers and their owners."

Abode of the Friendly Toad

99 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn Victoria 3122

The Dogs Breakfast Trading Company

8 Pear Ave, Derwent Park Tasmania 7009

"The Dogs Breakfast Trading Company in Hobart's northern suburbs sells a fabulous range of dog and cat and accessories. Dogs Breakfast is actually a lifestyle store and also sells home-wares and some fashion accessories. No pets are sold at Dogs Breakfast, which was opened by Jan Cameron, who is very interested in animal welfare issues." - Tanzi Lewis

Hobart Dogs Home

101 Scotts Rd, Risdon Vale Tasmania 7016

"The Hobart Dogs Home has a good range of dog leads, collars, toys and other accessories for dogs, with profits going to assist the running of the Dogs Homes shelters for abandoned and unwanted dogs - a very worthy cause." - Tanzi Lewis

Hobart RSPCA

553 Pass Rd, Mornington Tasmania 7018

"The RSPCA sells leads, collars, bowls, books, toys and other pet accessories." - Tanzi Lewis

Pawz N Clawz Pet Accommodation & Pet Supplies

47a Priest St, Alice Springs Northern Territory 0870

Wahroonga Pet and Pool Shop

12 Railway Ave, Wahroonga New South Wales 2076

Pet O

626 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale New South Wales 2100

Pet Supplies Direct

Multiple locations across Queensland

Petwise Store

Multiple locations across Queensland

Petcare Superstore

Harvey Norman Centre, Greenway Dve, Tweed Heads South New South Wales 2486

"Petcare Superstore at South Tweed has always supported us in so many ways. They have a permanent large cage in the store just for our kittens or cats. They have now given us space in the store (and built it) for a ‘Pet Adoption Booth’, all we had to pay for was an LCD screen for a slide show of all our animals at the pound and in foster care, for which we had a grant from the Council. They have recently put in another bigger cage for the kittens and the other cage is for an adult cat, the kittens are taken home each night by one of the staff and the adult cat is taken home by Kylie who owns the store! It is wonderful to have that support." - Lisa, Friends of the Hounds

Petbiz

Multiple locations across New South Wales

PetBarn

Multiple locations across New South Wales

Paws on the Coast

237-239 West St, Umina Beach New South Wales 2257

Moggy & Mutt Pet Boutique

Shop 22 Northbridge Plaza, 79-113 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge New South Wales 2063

Delicious Delights 4 Decadent Dogs

279 Victoria Rd, Gladesville New South Wales 2111

Bowhouse

Shop 4, 2a Jacques Ave, Bondi Beach New South Wales 2026

The Newport Pet Shop

328 Melbourne Rd, Newport VIC 3015

"This pet shop is great! They asked me about the age, exercise levels and medication my dog was on before giving me advice on the best choice of food. And instead of having pets for sale they have a book on the counter with printouts of rescue pets from the PetRescue website!"

Dogs and the City

15a Transvaal Ave, Double Bay New South Wales 2028

"The dog lovers emporium for discerning dogs and the people who love them. Not only a fantastic shop for everything a pet may want but Dogs and the City actively inform customers of the darker side of the pet shop industry." - Lisa

Pet Centro

737 Sandgate St, Clayfield Queensland 4011

"Pet Centro do not sell animals but DO have rats from the local rat rescue group, they also have lovely friendly staff, hold a wonderful puppy pre-school with a Delta qualified instructor, have a great range of products and often hold event days to raise money for animal related charities. Pets are welcome to visit and the resident dogs are Archie (curly coated retriever) and Paris (mini poodle). We love Pet Centro, they are an outstanding store :)" - Kissindra

Pet Cafe

10 Stewart Rd, Ashgrove Brisbane 4060

"The team at Pet Cafe are fabulous and the only pets in store are their
own! They have everything a pet could possibly want and Luis the
Chihuahua is always on hand to advise on the best doggie treats. Pet
Cafe are great at giving advice on anything from chicken care to where
to go for help with pet behavioural problems. I love Pet Cafe!" - Vickie

Pet Barn

80-82 Gladstone Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609

"My recommendation for a pet shop star is The Pet Barn at Fyshwick, a large pet shop which has had the policy of never selling pets themselves. I always travel the extra few kilometres to purchase my pet products from them." - Hilary

Pet Care 2000 Warehouse

240 Taren Point Rd, Caringbah New South Wales 2229

"5 stars for Pet Care 2000 Warehouse at Yagoona. Their staff are knowable on food and accessories and they advertise rescue dogs on signs around the counter. There are no live puppies or kittens for sale. The day they ever do my money goes elsewhere." - Dianne

Perfect Pets

Shop 14-15, 119 Youngman St Kingaroy Queensland 4610

"I often get people asking why I don't sell puppies - my answer is I will not support the Puppy Mills/Farmers. The majority of people have NEVER heard of a Puppy Mill or Farm. I do not sell puppies or kittens as I will not promote puppy farmers. It sickens me to think of what these animals go through." Joanne

Pets at Home

Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre, Narre Warren Victoria 3805
Westfield Plenty Valley Shopping Centre, Mill Park Victoria 3082

"They adopt out Lort Smith Shelter Animals." - Krystal-Elise

Pets & the City

25 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park Victoria 3206

"I am always on the hunt for Pet Shops who are demonstrating responsible ownership of pets. Pets In The City in Albert Park is one of those. A great store where you will be greeted by Georgie & Lilly, the owners cocker spaniels, who I groom. Wendy, the owner has a great selection of items and she supports both Save-A-Dog and The Lost Dogs Home." - Michelle

Pet Love

329 Moreland Road, Coburg Victoria 3058

"They sell organic homemade dog food at very affordable rates and they don't sell animals. They are just fantastic! My dog was a very fussy eater when he first came to us but he laps up the PetLove food and loves any excuse to visit the shop. I can't speak highly enough about them--they respect and love animals and I recommend them to everyone." - Kirstie

Better Pets and Gardens

Multiple locations across Western Australia

"The WA owned and operated chain of lifestyle stores called Better Pets and Gardens do no sell any furries in their shops and are known for supporting animal rescue groups such as SAFE. Kudos to them. They are carry all the premium pet lines and are very helpful." - Andrea

PETstock

Multiple locations across Australia

"I was informed that my local Petstock is pet-free and I was very happy to hear that they have a pet-free policy in all stores. They have had a very positive response from their customers. They are now referring customers to the RSPCA & other animal shelters promoting adoption. They have won me back as a customer and I let them know that I would add them to your list of Pet Shop Stars. This may be old news to you but it made my day. I am overjoyed at their new policy. If a large company like Petstock can change their ways then the campaign is working and we are on our way to putting puppy farms out of business." - Michelle

"I would like to mention the the Pet Stock franchise as being stars. Specifically the Sunshine branch contacted DOGS Victoria for Responsible Dog Ownership materials. The manager there said so many people came into his shop looking for puppies and he tried to explain to them why they shouldn’t buy puppies from a pet shop. He wanted some printed material to give his customers to discourage them from doing so. Good on Pet Stock!" - Karen

"Hi, I always patronise Petstock Ballarat as they do not sell pups or kittens in their stores." - Eileen

"I think the franchise chain called Pet Stock need to be congratulated.
The do no sell dogs and cats through their stores. They are very proactive in their local communities, supporting local business and they encourage responsible pet ownership, with puppy pre schools etc. I have frequented two stores here in Adelaide – the Parafield store and the recently opened Prospect store. All staff are knowledgeable and friendly." - Gillian