How do I save money on regular orders?

Sign up for Repeat Delivery and save 20% on eligible repeat orders. There are also regular sitewide sales and specials across all pet categories.

Does Animates have a loyalty programme?

Yes — the Petpoints Loyalty Programme rewards purchases. You can sign up when creating an account on the website.

What in-store services does Animates offer?

Services include professional dog Grooming, DIY Dog Wash, Puppy Preschool, Cattery boarding, and Animates Vetcare. A Saving Lives Programme also supports pet adoption.

Does Animates sell live animals?

Live fish are available. The Saving Lives Programme supports adoption of dogs and cats through the stores.

What pet types does Animates cater for?

Dog, Cat, Fish, Small Pet (rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice), Reptile, Bird, and Chicken — plus a Health & Wellbeing section covering dogs and cats.

Can I find a store near me?

Yes — use the Store Finder on the Animates website to locate your nearest store.

Animates Hornby

pet_shop — Yaldhurst · Christchurch

About Animates Hornby

Animates is one of New Zealand's most comprehensive pet supplies retailers, offering products and services for dogs, cats, fish, small pets, reptiles, birds, and chickens. The business operates both physical stores across New Zealand and a full online shop, with multiple delivery options including 2-Hour Delivery (guaranteed), Same Day Delivery, Standard Delivery, Click & Collect, and a Repeat Delivery subscription service that saves customers 20% on eligible recurring orders.

The product range is extensive across every pet category. For dogs and cats, the selection covers food in dry, wet, frozen, and veterinary diet formats, as well as treats, flea and tick treatments, grooming supplies, bedding, toys, travel gear, training aids, feeders, housing, and clothing. A dedicated Health & Wellbeing section covers anxiety, dental care, skin and coat, joint support, and supplements for both dogs and cats. Puppy- and kitten-specific ranges are also available.

For aquarium keepers, Animates stocks live fish alongside full setup equipment including tanks, filtration, heating, lighting, water conditioners, test kits, and decor. The small pet range covers rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and mice with food, hay, bedding, cages, hutches, and grooming gear. Bird supplies include food, treats, cages and aviaries across small, medium, and large sizes, accessories, and wild bird feeders and food. A dedicated Chicken section covers crumble, pellet, scratch mix, and starter feeds, along with feeders, waterers, and health treatments for backyard poultry keepers.

Alongside retail, Animates offers in-store services through Animates Vetcare (operating under its own brand), professional dog grooming, DIY Dog Wash stations, Puppy Preschool training classes, Cattery boarding for cats, and a Saving Lives Programme supporting pet adoption. The Petpoints loyalty programme rewards purchases, and gift cards are available. Animates also publishes a library of pet care articles covering nutrition, behaviour, training, and adoption across all animal types.

Animates NZ: New Zealand's Pet Supplies Destination — In-Store, Online & Vetcare

Animates is one of New Zealand's most comprehensive pet supplies retailers, covering everything from food and accessories to veterinary care and grooming services. Whether you're picking up dog food on your lunch break or setting up a new aquarium, the Animates range spans virtually every pet type — and most of it is available online with fast delivery options.

The business operates both physical stores (findable via the Store Finder) and a full online shop at animates.co.nz, with delivery options that include 2-Hour Delivery (guaranteed), Same Day Delivery, Standard Delivery, Click & Collect, and a Repeat Delivery subscription that saves 20% on eligible orders.

What They Sell

Animates carries products across eight pet categories: Dog, Cat, Fish, Small Pet, Reptile, Bird, Chicken, and a dedicated Health & Wellbeing section. The depth within each category is substantial.

For dogs and cats, the range covers food (dry, wet, frozen, and vet diet formulas), treats, flea/tick/worm treatments, toys, grooming supplies, bedding, feeders, travel gear, training aids, and clothing. There's also a puppy- and kitten-specific section within each, and specialist health products covering anxiety, dental care, skin and coat, joint support, and supplements.

For fish keepers, the store stocks live fish alongside a full range of aquarium equipment: tanks, filtration, heating, lighting, water conditioners, test kits, and decor. The small pet range covers rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and mice — with food, hay, bedding, housing (cages and hutches), and grooming gear all available. Reptile and bird supplies are also stocked, and there's a dedicated Chicken section for backyard poultry owners, covering crumble, pellet, and scratch mix feeds through to feeders, waterers, and health treatments.

Services Beyond the Shop

Animates offers a range of in-store services that go well beyond retail. Animates Vetcare operates as a separate but connected brand (animatesvetcare.co.nz), providing veterinary services for dogs, cats, small pets, reptiles, and birds.

For dogs specifically, in-store services include professional Grooming, a DIY Dog Wash option, and Puppy Preschool for training. Cats can be boarded through the Cattery service at select stores. Across both dogs and cats, the Saving Lives Programme supports pet adoption.

The Petpoints loyalty programme rewards repeat purchases, and gift cards are available for those who want to give a pet-owner in their life some flexibility.

Animates also publishes a library of pet care articles covering nutrition, behaviour, training, adoption, and care topics across all animal categories — useful for new pet owners researching before they buy.

Signature items

Repeat Delivery — Save 20%
2-Hour Delivery
Animates Vetcare
Puppy Preschool
Petpoints Loyalty Programme
Saving Lives Programme

Animates Vetcare — Veterinary services for dogs, cats, small pets, reptiles, and birds
Dog Grooming — Professional grooming service for dogs
DIY Dog Wash — Self-service dog wash stations
Puppy Preschool — Training and socialisation classes for puppies
Cattery — Cat boarding service
Saving Lives Programme — Pet adoption programme for dogs, cats, and small pets

Cat Supplies

Cat Food — Dry, Wet, Frozen, Vet Diet — Full range of cat food formats including veterinary diet
Cat Treats — Treat range for cats
Flea, Tick & Worm Treatments — Parasite prevention and treatment for cats
Cat Toys — Play and enrichment toys for cats
Cat Grooming Supplies — Grooming tools and products for cats
Cat Litter — Litter and litter accessories
Cat Bedding — Beds and sleeping accessories for cats
Cat Scratchers — Scratch posts and furniture
Cat Feeders & Drink — Bowls, feeders, and water accessories for cats
Cat Tethering — Leads and harnesses for cats
Cat Doors & Housing — Cat flaps, enclosures, and carriers
Cat Travel — Carriers and travel accessories for cats
Kitten Range — Specialist products for kittens

Dog Supplies

Dog Food — Dry, Wet, Frozen, Vet Diet, Bundles — Full range of dog food formats including veterinary diet and food bundles
Dog Treats — Treat range for dogs
Flea, Tick & Worm Treatments — Parasite prevention and treatment for dogs
Dog Toys — Play and enrichment toys for dogs
Dog Grooming Supplies — Grooming tools and products for dogs
Dog Bedding — Beds and sleeping accessories for dogs
Dog Tethering — Leads, harnesses, and collars for dogs
Dog Feeders & Drink — Bowls, feeders, and water accessories for dogs
Dog Housing — Kennels and housing for dogs
Dog Travel — Carriers and travel accessories for dogs
Dog Training Supplies — Training aids and accessories
Dog Clothing — Jackets, coats, and clothing for dogs
Puppy Range — Specialist products for puppies

Bird Supplies

Bird Food — Seed mixes and food for pet birds
Bird Treats — Treats for pet birds
Bird Health — Cleaners, Supplements, Wormers — Health and hygiene products for birds
Bird Toys — Play and enrichment toys for birds
Bird Housing — Small, Medium, Large Cages, Aviaries, Stands — Cages, aviaries, and stands across all sizes
Bird Accessories — Feed/Drink, Bath, Nesting, Perch, Cage Tidy — Full range of cage accessories
Wild Bird Food & Feeders — Food and feeders for wild garden birds

Fish Supplies

Fish Food — Dry, Frozen, Holiday — Food formats including slow-release holiday food
Live Fish — Live fish available in store
Aquariums & Stands — Fish tanks and display stands
Filtration — Filters and filtration media for aquariums
Heating — Aquarium heaters and temperature control
Lighting — Aquarium lighting
Decor & Ornaments — Aquarium decorations and ornaments
Fish Health — Test Kits, Supplements, Treatments, Water Conditioners — Water quality and health management products
Feeding Accessories — Fish feeders and feeding accessories

Chicken Supplies

Chicken Food — Crumble, Pellet, Scratch Mix, Starter — Feed formats for backyard chickens at all life stages
Chicken Feeders & Waterers — Troughs, feed gear, and waterers for chickens
Chicken Health — Supplements & Treatments — Health products for backyard poultry
Chicken Heating — Heat lamps and heating for chicken coops

Reptile Supplies

Reptile Food — Frozen & Dry — Frozen and dry food for reptiles
Reptile Heating & Lighting — Heat lamps, mats, and UV lighting for reptiles
Reptile Health — Supplements, Treatments, Water Conditioner — Health and water management products for reptiles
Reptile Decor — Docks, Hides, Ornaments — Habitat decor and enrichment for reptiles
Reptile Feed & Drink Supplies — Feeding dishes and drinking accessories

Health & Wellbeing

Dog Anxiety Products — Calming and anxiety management for dogs
Dog Dental Care — Dental health products for dogs
Dog Skin & Coat — Skin and coat supplements and treatments for dogs
Dog Joint Supplements — Joint support products for dogs
Cat Anxiety Products — Calming and anxiety management for cats
Cat Dental Care — Dental health products for cats
Cat Supplements — Health supplements for cats

Small Pet Supplies

Rabbit & Guinea Pig Food — Pellets, mixes, and feeds for rabbits and guinea pigs
Rat & Mouse Food — Food for rats and mice
Hay — Timothy hay and other hay varieties
Small Pet Bedding — Bedding and substrate for small pets
Small Pet Housing — Cages & Hutches — Cages, hutches, and housing accessories
Small Pet Toys — Enrichment and play toys for small pets
Small Pet Grooming — Grooming tools for small pets
Small Pet Health & Wellbeing — Health products for small pets

Frequently asked questions

Does Animates offer same-day or fast delivery?: Yes — Animates offers 2-Hour Delivery (guaranteed), Same Day Delivery, Standard Delivery, Click & Collect, and a Repeat Delivery subscription.
How do I save money on regular orders?: Sign up for Repeat Delivery and save 20% on eligible repeat orders. There are also regular sitewide sales and specials across all pet categories.
Does Animates have a loyalty programme?: Yes — the Petpoints Loyalty Programme rewards purchases. You can sign up when creating an account on the website.
What in-store services does Animates offer?: Services include professional dog Grooming, DIY Dog Wash, Puppy Preschool, Cattery boarding, and Animates Vetcare. A Saving Lives Programme also supports pet adoption.
Does Animates sell live animals?: Live fish are available. The Saving Lives Programme supports adoption of dogs and cats through the stores.
What pet types does Animates cater for?: Dog, Cat, Fish, Small Pet (rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice), Reptile, Bird, and Chicken — plus a Health & Wellbeing section covering dogs and cats.
Can I find a store near me?: Yes — use the Store Finder on the Animates website to locate your nearest store.

Tips

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Good to know

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