Animates Upper Hutt sits at 25 Queen Street in central Upper Hutt, selling pet food, toys, bedding and accessories for cats, dogs, fish, birds and small animals. Alongside the shelves, the store offers services such as vet care, grooming, DIY dog washes and cattery boarding. It holds a 5.0 Google rating, and the full range can also be browsed online at animates.co.nz.