A family-owned pet shop on Lombard Street in Palmerston North that says it may refuse a sale if the setup is unsuitable. Paws and Claws Manawatu is at 91 Lombard Street, Palmerston North Central. The website says animal welfare comes first. It says the shop may refuse a sale if an enclosure, cage or setup is not suitable, large enough, or could compromise an animal's health. It offers setup advice and ongoing care support, and says it does not support unethical breeding. Live fish can be shipped across New Zealand on Mondays to Wednesdays, packed in insulated boxes with double bagging and heat packs when needed. Free shipping is listed on orders of $100 and over. Pet food lines include Wanpy cat pouches. The website features a green-collar lorikeet, a sun conure, an eclectus parrot and a blue tongue skink.
The shop describes itself as a welcoming, community-focused pet store built on care, honesty and education. Of the two pet shops nearby with ten or more reviews, none rates higher than this one. Animates Palmerston North, 0.6 km away, rates lower.