Happy Pets, Happy Home
April 2021 in Events & Local Area
Everything you need to know about caring for your feathered and furry friends in and around Westbrook Estate.
Whether you’ve recently moved into your new home at Westbrook, or you’re one of the many first-time pet owners who have purchased or adopted animals during lockdown measures, your pet’s well-being is a top priority. But finding out about where to access the best veterinary and other animal support services nearby can sometimes seem a little overwhelming.
Big or small, furry or feathery, we’ve pulled together a comprehensive list of recommendations from locals covering everything from animal emergency care to dog walkers to pet supplies, guaranteed to meet your pet’s every need and ensure they enjoy long, happy and healthy lives in their new home at Westbrook.
Veterinary Clinics
We all love our pets, which is why we want them to receive the best care possible when they’re not feeling the best. While there are plenty of vet clinics to choose from in and around Tarneit and Truganina, two practices standout. Based in Tarneit, Wyndham Home Vet (www.wyndhamhomevet.com.au) is a mobile vet service providing convenient, personalised, affordable pet care (including after hours and weekends), making it ideal for families with demanding work, family and social commitments. Also located nearby, at the Hoppers Crossing Vet Clinic & Hospital (www.hopperscrossingvet.com.au) Dr Joe Covelli and his team have established a well-deserved a reputation over nearly 30 years for providing quality care to pets and owners.
Animal Hospitals
We hope you don't ever need it, but if you do, U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital (part of The University of Melbourne) (www.u-vet.com.au) located just down the road in Werribee, is one of Australia's leading veterinary hospital facilities offering multiple vet services under one roof, with emergency and critical care service available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Pet Supplies
For pet food and other pet supplies, locals in the know head to Mega Pet Warehouse at Hoppers Crossing (www.shop.megapet.com.au) for premium pet food for cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, as well as poultry and birds. Mega Pet also boasts an excellent range of accessories for animals of all shapes and sizes including tanks, terrariums, aquariums and live fish! Also nearby, Petbarn Hoopers Crossing (www.petbarn.com.au/store-finder/hoppers-crossing) and PETStock Hoppers Crossing (www.petstock.com.au/store/petstock-hoppers-crossing) each provide one-stop shop solutions for most pet needs.
Pet Grooming
To keep your pet looking suitably pampered and well-groomed, popular local options include Tarneit’s Modern Dog Grooming (www.moderndoggrooming.com.au), and Big Paws Little Paws Dog Grooming (www.bigpawslittlepaws.com.au) in Hoppers Crossing, while Kylie from mobile Poochie Paws Mobile Dog Grooming Service (www.poochiepawdogs-grooming.weebly.com) in Point Cook will come and groom your pet in the comfort of your home.
Dog Walkers
Struggling to find time to exercise your fur baby? Alleviate your guilt and book a dog walker through Mad Paws (www.madpaws.com.au/dogwalkers/tarneit-vic) to access over 1,200 dog walkers in and around Truganina and Tarneit.
Doggie Day care
Or, if you’re looking to keep your pooch entertained during the day while you are out of the house, Point Cook Dog Training & Day Care (www.facebook.com/pointcookdogtraining) and Mutts-HQ Daycare & Boarding Kennel (www.mutts-hq-daycare-boarding.business.site) both in nearby Point Cook, offer quality pet care including spacious accommodation, quality meals, and expert carers who will make sure your four legged companion stays happy all day long.
Pet Sitting and Pet boarding
So, you’ve arranged the time off work and booked your holiday accommodation, and want to relax and recharge, confident your pet will receive the very best of care while you are away. Then local pet boarding options include Vern Ryan’s Pet Resort (www.vernryanspetresort.com.au/) in Werribee and Truganina’s All Paws Pet Resort (hwww.allpaws.com.au) which both cater for cats and dogs. Or book bunnies and guinea pigs into Willow Woods (www.willowwoods.com.au), Melbourne’s only luxury rabbit and guinea pig hotel, located in Richards Road, Hoppers Crossing.
But if you would prefer someone to care for your pet at home, visit Pawshake (www.pawshake.com.au) or Mad Paws (www.madpaws.com.au) to connect with locally based pet-sitters in and around Westbrook Estate.
Dog Training
Whether you’re dealing with socialisation and dog behavioural issues, looking for some dog obedience training, rehabilitating a recently adopted rescue dog or welcoming a new puppy into your home, locally based Werribee Obedience Dog Club and Point Cook Dog Training & Day Care (www.facebook.com/pointcookdogtraining) both offer expert and solutions to ensure you can enjoy your best friend the way you’re supposed to.