Welcome to the website of
PET ESSENTIALS - TAURANGA

Here at Pet Essentials we cater for all your pets and because we have a large range of foods, we are able to work with you, our customer, to find a food or combination of foods to suit your pet, your lifestyle and your budget.

We do not have a recommended brand of food because every pet's needs are different - we do however strongly advise a balanced diet and in the case of cats and dogs, a combination of meats and biscuits. Although specialising in fresh meats, we also stock a huge range of premium foods, biscuits, pet rolls, treats, birdseeds, fish foods and accessories. Fresh meats and minces are prepared to Pet Essentials recipes and specifications with a wide range available.

While not a pet store, we often have kittens and we have great contacts that we can give you for most types of pets. There is also a customer notice board, which contains details of pets wanted or for sale/giveaway plus lost and found.

Originally from Wellington, we moved to Tauranga in March 1997 and purchased the largest cattery/kennels in the Bay of Plenty. Two years later we set up and opened the Pet Essentials shop in Tauranga. Prior to our move from Wellington, Pete was a Police Dog Handler for 23 years specialising in German Shepherds and Labradors. Wendy was in business banking before we decided a change in our life was in order. The knowledge gained in both of our previous careers has enabled us to run a successful business. We have one cat, Zoe who is 17 years old and although she broke her leg last year, she still acts like a kitten and takes every opportunity to sleep on our bed.

The other permanent member of our team is Heather who works with us on a part time basis and provides valuable support. Heather has lived in Tauranga for many years and has spent several years in the pet industry. She has a soft heart, having five cats and a dog at home. As well as this, she has taken a group of stray cats under her wing, feeding them daily in their own environment.

Pet Essentials Group is an association of independent retailers. Opinions and advice given by any independent retailer on their own account are not representative of the Pet Essentials Group, nor to be taken as condoned by Pet Essentials Group in any way.

Pet Essentials
1339 Cameron Road
Tauranga

Phone: 07 541 1536
 Fax: 07 541 1537
Email: pete.wend@xtra.co.nz