Animates Linwood is a really nice, presentable store with neat, well-organised layouts. Even with grooming and washing services running on the side, the space never feels messy. Clean, calm, and easy to shop !! such a pleasant experience overall. Staffs also so helpful🤍
Alex Hewison for Coastal
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February 04, 2026
We took our golden retriever puppy to Animates for Puppy Classes with Miakkae.
The service has been top notch, really informative and helpful for Archie. We are super stoked and this experience has made us shop frequently at animates too.
The team at Linwood are super friendly and helpful
Whirlwind Melody
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February 08, 2026
This is only a decent review because of Nick. He was so kind, caring and welcoming. Giving me recommendations and advice on how to best take care of my dogs coat. Really an amazing person. Michelle the assistant manager on the other hand acted hostile to me and my dog from the moment we walked in the door. Gave us the nastiest look and was so dismissive acting like I insulted her whole bloodline just by existing in her space. Copping a huge attitude. Truly atrocious and disgusting behavior. Nick was so so great but I won't be coming back.
Marine Cuenat
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September 26, 2025
Hannah was absolutely wonderful! She took the time to understand my dog's needs and helped me choose the perfect harness. She made sure my dog was comfortable with his harness. Her knowledge and expertise were impressive, and she was so patient and kind. She gave my dog lots of love and attention, making the whole experience super enjoyable. Thank you, Hannah!
D Garrett
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December 18, 2025
Excellent store.
This has been great place for long time now to take my dogs for a DIY wash and sometimes use their dog grooming service. Now I take my husky and puppy there for DIY Doggy washes. Also lots of great products available to purchase to help keep them in great condition. Also perfect for puppy products.
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248 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
Animates Linwood is a really nice, presentable store with neat, well-organised layouts. Even with grooming and washing services running on the side, the space never feels messy. Clean, calm, and easy to shop !! such a pleasant experience overall. Staffs also so helpful🤍
We took our golden retriever puppy to Animates for Puppy Classes with Miakkae. The service has been top notch, really informative and helpful for Archie. We are super stoked and this experience has made us shop frequently at animates too. The team at Linwood are super friendly and helpful
This is only a decent review because of Nick. He was so kind, caring and welcoming. Giving me recommendations and advice on how to best take care of my dogs coat. Really an amazing person. Michelle the assistant manager on the other hand acted hostile to me and my dog from the moment we walked in the door. Gave us the nastiest look and was so dismissive acting like I insulted her whole bloodline just by existing in her space. Copping a huge attitude. Truly atrocious and disgusting behavior. Nick was so so great but I won't be coming back.
Hannah was absolutely wonderful! She took the time to understand my dog's needs and helped me choose the perfect harness. She made sure my dog was comfortable with his harness. Her knowledge and expertise were impressive, and she was so patient and kind. She gave my dog lots of love and attention, making the whole experience super enjoyable. Thank you, Hannah!
Excellent store. This has been great place for long time now to take my dogs for a DIY wash and sometimes use their dog grooming service. Now I take my husky and puppy there for DIY Doggy washes. Also lots of great products available to purchase to help keep them in great condition. Also perfect for puppy products.