Aussies have rated Pet Circle as a return winner in Canstar Blue’s latest pet store ratings, with the brand rated five stars for checkout experience, value for money, website experience/store layout, range of products and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares pet stores on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which pet store they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 1,031 Australians for their feedback on the pet store(s) they’ve purchased a product from in the last 12 months.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest Overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the Overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
Pet Circle was rated five stars for range of products, website experience/store layout, value for money, checkout experience and overall satisfaction, with four stars for customer service.
Pet Circle is one of Australia’s largest online pet shops, stocking a range of major brands, including Royal Canin, Advance, Hill’s Science Diet, Black Hawk and Instinctive Bite. It also has pet food to support health concerns and special animal needs, including vet prescription diets along with flea, tick and worming treatments and other medications. The retailer additionally features a large range of pet accessories, from dog beds and cat treats to a variety of fish, reptile, bird, rabbit, and horse products.
Pet Circle offers nationwide delivery and free shipping in metro areas for orders over $49, as well as a price match guarantee. There’s even an Auto-Delivery subscription service, which allows pet owners to save on each recurring order, although is only available with selected brands.
Pet Stock was rated five stars for customer service, four stars for range of products, website experience/store layout, checkout experience and overall satisfaction, with three stars for value for money.
Starting back in 2002, Pet Stock today offers a wide variety of products to cater for plenty of animals, including dogs, cats, fish, horses, birds and reptiles, with each Pet Stock location offering services from grooming to daycare and puppy school, although will vary depending on location. It also offers a Rewards system, which allows you to earn discounts on select brands, or score Qantas Points on your transactions, with free shipping for metro orders over $25.
My Pet Warehouse was rated five stars for value for money, with four stars for customer service and overall satisfaction, and three stars for range of products, website experience/store layout and checkout experience.
From food through to dog crates and feeders, as well as toys and blankets, My Pet Warehouse offers plenty of products to keep your pet fed and comfy. With locations in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, My Pet Warehouse also offers free shipping on orders over $49.99, with a Price Match Guarantee also available. You can also organise a repeat delivery to help get your pet supplies regularly delivered to you.
Petbarn was rated four stars for checkout experience, website experience/store layout, customer service and overall satisfaction, with three stars for range of products and value for money.
From pet food to treats, to protection against ticks, fleas and other nasties, Petbarn also offers a variety of services at select locations, including grooming, washing and puppy school. Stocking well-known brands, Petbarn also offers the Price Guarantee to match a competitor’s price, a two-hour metro delivery guarantee, and Taste Guarantee, allowing you to return food if your furry friend isn’t a fan, although terms and conditions apply to each of the guarantees, so it’s best to read the fine print. Petbarn also allows you to sign up to the Friends for Life loyalty program, allowing you to earn points to eventually redeem as store credit.
Budget Pet Products was rated four stars for checkout experience, value for money and website experience/store layout, with three stars for customer service, range of products and overall satisfaction.
Budget Pet Products offers a range of products and services, covering all walks of life from house pets such as dogs, cats and reptiles, through to horses and livestock. With free shipping on orders over $49 (although some terms and conditions apply), along with multiple locations around Australia, Budget Pet Products additionally offers a Knowledge Centre filled with useful articles to help you look after your pets. And if you’re likely to need more food down the line, you can line up an auto delivery to help streamline the process.
Not all brands in the market qualify for our ratings (based on minimum survey sample size), but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth considering. Here are several more brands to check out before making a purchase decision.
This report was written by Canstar Blue’s Site Editor, Dean Heckscher. He’s our resident expert on all things automotive, health & fitness, streaming and more. Dean is also one of Canstar Blue’s customer research report producers, helping to turn complicated subjects into easily-digestible information for our readers. He’s passionate about helping consumers make better-informed purchase decisions on all manner of consumer goods and services.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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