About Us

Hi!

I’m Michaela, the CEO of Pet Pad NZ, along with my beloved dog Leia. We’re from Auckland, in beautiful New Zealand. We enjoy spending time together at the beach, going for night-time music drives and getting muddy on forest adventures!

For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt a special affinity with dogs. It was a dream come true when I got Leia for my 16th birthday from my parents. She is an adorable mixed breed dog with an abundance of energy!

I’ve always been passionate about animals and nature, and have been fortunate to have had pets throughout my life. In time, I’m hoping to add to my little pack of pets. At University I completed a BSc, with majors in Environmental Science and Applied Conservation. Since my Uni days, I’ve had a thought in the back of my mind to establish my own pet company - and have decided the time is right to give it a go!

From personal experiences, as well as working in varied roles within the Animal Sector for over 5 years, I’ve become more aware of existing needs within the pet industry. I’m committed to bringing new products to the NZ pet scene as my business grows! The first items we’re offering, are high quality and stylish dog accessories – perfect for spoiling the special dog in your life! When creating the patterns for our gear, I chose designs that were unique and most importantly – had meaning. To find out more about the inspiration behind each pattern, you can find posts about this on our website’s blog. 

I have big dreams for Pet Pad NZ and would greatly appreciate if you would like to join Leia and I in this exciting journey!

 

Love always,

From the Directors of Pet Pad NZ,

Michaela and Leia