Types of Adoptable Pets
Rescue pets are not just your typical cat and dog, there are many different animals out there looking for a loving home.
You might be starting your search for a new pet with a certain type, breed, or age in mind. However, your perfect match might not be the pet you think.
If you live a busy lifestyle, an older dog or cat may be a better fit than a young, energetic puppy. If it’s your first family pet, a smaller animal such as guinea pigs or chickens may be a suitable option and a great introduction to the responsibility of pet ownership. If you live in the country with a large block of land, you might consider adopting a pet that needs this kind of environment, such as a goat or cow.
According to 2022 Survey of Pet Ownership in Australia, 69% of Australian households own a pet with the most popular pets being dogs, cats, and fish.
Pet ownership in Australian households
Dogs
Cats
Fish
Birds
Small Animals
Reptiles
Other
Consider all the different pets available for adoption when researching for your perfect match.
Guinea Pigs
Rabbits
Mice & Rats
Ferrets
Chickens
Cows
Goats
Sheep
Horses
A long time ago, we made a choice not to sell dogs or cats in our stores.
Instead, we’re advocates for pet adoption, and our stores proudly partner up with rescue groups in Australian and New Zealand communities to promote lovable rescue pets.
Whether it’s by holding in-store pet adoption days or fundraising and awareness activities, we’re devoted giving homeless pets a voice and helping them find loving families.
100% of donations to the Petstock Foundation are donated to charities who share our values, individual rescue groups, grant recipients and many more deserving partners.