Pet shop stars - Victoria

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 in Victoria 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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Mega Pet Warehouse

Epping Homemaker Centre, 592 High Street Epping Victoria 3076

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."

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.

Abode of the Friendly Toad

99 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn Victoria 3122

The Newport Pet Shop

328 Melbourne Rd, Newport Victoria 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!"

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 & 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

PETstock

Multiple locations across Victoria

"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