Pets in Wellington

“The staff are really caring and made time to check our pup when we needed reassurance and advice.”

“Juilia, Muffy and others at Lakeside Veterinary Centre treated our feisty Bengal cat, LIa, with professional skill and loving care for Lia's life. We are extremely grateful that Julia and colleague were able to come to our house to help ease Lia's death when that became necessary. Lia was completely unstressed in her own home environment, on our lap, besides the fire. It was peaceful and quiet. This meant so much to her grieving human companions - with many thanks to Julia and everyone at Lakeside, Louise and George.”

“Always kind and caring. Explained everything well, and helped get our cat on the mend. They are very understanding and supportive—especially given our cat isn’t the most friendly critter. Thank you to the whole Vet Smart Plimmerton team.”

“Nicola looked after our Lorikeet Lowri for 6 weeks, while we were overseas. Nicola looked after Lowri with kindness and interest, as well as a very professional approach. Nicola kept us in regular touch with how our pet was getting on, and put a lot of extra effort into making sure she was comfortable, had the right food and had opportunities to exercise and get some stimulation. We were delighted with the care our bird received and would certainly recommend Nicola and Creature Comforts Sanson to any bird owner.”

“After an number of years of attending CareVets Kapiti, the staff are still as kind kind-hearted and attentive as the first time we visited the clinic. Thank you so much!”

“Great spot. Rooms are dark and cozy. Comfy beds. Great in-room amenities incl free drinks and snacks. Ice machine and laundry facilities available for guests on level 3. Friendly service. Location is handy to vibrant Cuba Street with plenty of eateries near the hotel.”

“Billy miniature schnauzer loves coming here as he is treated like a celebrity whether for grooming, vaccinations or checkups. Staff are wonderful so know he is given the best of care. Wouldn't go anywhere else.”

“Top notch venue, done very well. Very professional and friendly staff. Delicious fare.”

“What an amazing little find, extremely handy location! Beautiful rooms with everything you could need for a short stay, large bathrooms and very comfortable beds Thanks very much for a wonderfull stay I will book again when we come back to Wellington!”

“Fab service. Reasonable price. Treated cat well with respect.”

“Four Small Paws has given an excellent service for both of my cavoodles. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They have taken notice of each dogs personality and given me feed back regarding how they have got on each day.”

“Our 1 year old Rottie, Klaus, stayed here a while back and made friends with a German shepherd who was next to him. We were hesitant as Klais is our big fur baby but he was happy and well looked after.”

“The team are amazing both with animals and humans. The support we have had during our adoption process and afterwards is second to none.”

“Amazing professional service from Groomingtails. Looked after our fur babies like their own, pooches looked stunning when collected. Excellent friendly advice, all expected expectations met. Highly recommend - Best in Kapiti!!”

“Bought a dog coat for my dog Dolly. She'd had a rather severe groom and was freezing. So nice to be able to take Dolly into the shop and try them on. Really nice service and good quality goods.”

“What a wonderful place to stay in Wellington. We stayed here for two nights and were extremely satisfied. The welcome was warm, and the owners were very friendly. The room had a private bathroom down the hall and a personal fridge in another room. All facilities were adequately provided. The owner joins you for breakfast in the morning, which always led to enjoyable conversations. The B&B also has a fantastic view of the bay; you're right by the water. We parked our car on the street near the B&B for two nights, which was safe and, of course, cost nothing. To get to Wellington Center, you'll need an Uber or taxi.”

“great concept! cool fish and delicious pizza”

“It was an excellent culinary experience. The owner was extremely welcoming. The Indian food as well as the lamb was amazing. I highly recommend stopping by. The menu was very diverse, so, if you have a group that has difficulty finding a restaurant, this may be the place for you. The interior was nice and kept clean.”

“Very friendly and wonderful staff. We took our cat in after her surgery to stay the night to check her breathing. Our cat is sassy and very feisty but the staff were patient with her and understanding of her needs. They took care of her, monitored and gave her medications. Very grateful and thankful for the staff that looked after our cat Baby.”

“All animal needs. Friendly staff. Excellent facilities. Spotlessly clean. Well run”

“Came in today to put my cat down who I’ve had my whole life. She was 18 years old and it was time to make the decision. I am super happy with the experience, the staff were amazing and made it a great positive experience given my first time doing this. They had even given me copies of her paw prints and some of her fur to take. 10/10 experience.”

“We have had so many positive experiences with Valley Cottage Vets for our two cats (who can both be quite high maintenance and complicated). Really glad we moved here after stressful vet visits in other clinics. Alix has the kindest nature towards animals and the whole team goes above and beyond. Thank you!”

“I recently visited Extra Extracafe and was genuinely impressed. The coffee was rich and flavorful, brewed to perfection, and the food was equally delightful—fresh, well-prepared, and full of taste. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff made the experience even better with their friendly and attentive service. A great spot for both a quick coffee break and a relaxed meal. Highly recommended!”

“Tina the vet was amazing and explained things very clearly. The receptionists were very friendly as well.”

“Stayed twice for work and will definitely recommend. They’ve added Nespresso machines in the rooms since the last time I stayed which is great for coffee lovers. The beds are so comfortable! In general- great find!”

“I have been to quite a few different vets and I can say hands down that they have been the best to deal with. We have to purchase our cat's food from a vet and this clinic has been the only one who can keep on top of their stock and not make it a huge deal for us to need to purchase it from them! They are also helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and compassionate when our pet needs them. They also have amazing and accessible opening hours. It's so nice to be able to deal with a company who understand many people work 9-5 and simply can't make it during work hours. I highly recommend them!”

“The owners were so helpful and assisted me in getting the right mix of treats for Brandy. So far she has loved everything so I can see myself having to do more regular trips up the coast to resupply.”

“I was really nervous to send my doggie back to daycare after some bad experiences at other places that have had lasting (probably lifetime) consequences. My pup has some anxieties, fears and isn’t always confident in life which sometimes translates to misunderstood reactivity. Paw Palace took extra time and effort to understand my worries, walk me through their days and process. They also never once had any judgement about his past or his breed. They have clearly given him so much love and support because he absolutely loves it there, always rushes in without hesitation and is never too exhausted when he gets home. I’ve only had reports of him being a good boy, that he’s really come out of his shell and with no behavioural issues! I’ve noticed a huge improvement in his socialising, he is reading other dogs much more appropriately and is super responsive with his recall! We’ve even been able to go back to off-lead areas again and he’s warming up to strangers more quickly too. Thank you again for all your hard work, I’m really proud of how far he has come and the dog he’s grown up to be :)”

“Excellent staff and affordable pricing, good communication and usually able to get appointments promptly. The staff at Carevets Kilbirnie showed such kindness and compassion when I had to make the decision to put my cat down, and made a really difficult time a lot easier. Highly recommend.”