Pet Adoption - Find Your Perfect Companion
Introduction Section: "At PetHaus, we're passionate about helping every pet find their forever home deeply connected to the rescue community. With three rescue dogs and two rescue cats in our own family, we know firsthand the importance of compassion and care. We partner with trusted New Zealand rescue organizations to showcase dogs and cats looking for loving families. When you adopt, you're not just gaining a companion—you're saving a life."
How It Works:
- Browse available pets below
- Contact the rescue organization directly
- Complete their adoption process
- Welcome your new family member home with premium PetHaus supplies
Our Partner Charities:
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Saving Hope Foundation Saving Hope Foundation - Auckland Dog Adoption
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Keysar Rescue Keysar Rescue
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Chained Dog Rehabilitation & Rehoming The Dog Rescue Project - Auckland Dog Rescue
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Bay of Island Animal Rescue - Never Ending Story Home - Bay of Islands Animal Rescue
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Aukland Puppy Rescue Auckland Puppy Rescue
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Rottweiler Rescue Home - Rottweiler Rescue
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Lonely Miaow Association inc Lonely Miaow Association Inc
Fostering Story: Our Fostering Journey Through the years, we have fostered many dogs and cats, always with successful adoptions to great families. Being part of their journey is wonderful—you help someone's life to become strong and find a family. Each foster pet has taught us something special and watching them transform from scared or uncertain animals into confident, loving companions has been incredibly rewarding. How It Works
- Browse available pets below
- Contact the rescue organization directly to adopt or foster
- Complete their adoption process
- Welcome your new family member home.
WHY PetHaus
is trusted & recommended
WHY PetHaus
is trusted & recommended
At PetHaus, we're more than just a pet store - we're your partner in responsible pet ownership from day one. Whether you're adopting a new companion or caring for your current furry family member, we're here to support you every step of the way.
- Ongoing support and guidance for new pet parents
- We connect loving families with pets in need of homes
Trusted for Premium Products: NZ owned and operated - supporting local families and pets
Frequently asked questions
The best way is to visit their adoption page, consider fostering or adopting, or make a donation directly to them. We’ll always provide links and information to make this easy.
No—we don’t handle adoptions ourselves. We feature pets from our charity partners with direct links to their adoption pages, so you can connect with them directly.
We only work with rescues we’ve personally supported in the past—through fostering, donations, building kennels, walking dogs, or other hands‑on help. This ensures our partnerships are genuine and meaningful.
We spotlight a different NZ rescue each month, featuring their adoptable pets and sharing their story with our community. We also provide food, supplies, and items that can’t be sold but are still useful for rescues.
The price will vary based off of the vaccinations needed and location. Core vaccines (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus): Usually bundled in one injection.
• Around $95–$120, including a health check.
Most dogs/cats should visit the vet at least once a year, but puppies/kittens and senior dogs/cats often need more frequent check‑ups.
In New Zealand, spaying or neutering costs typically range from $120–$400 for cats and $200–$800 for dogs.
Dog Insurance Costs
• Average monthly premium: $40–$120 depending on breed, age, and coverage level.
• Annual cost: Roughly $480–$1,440.
Cat Insurance Costs
• Average monthly premium: $25–$60.
• Annual cost: Roughly $300–$720.
“Support Local Rescues.” “Meet Your New Best Friend @PetHaus”