Pet Markets & Platforms Across Pakistan
1. Traditional & Physical Pet Markets
- Empress Market (Karachi)
- Location: Saddar, Karachi
- Specialty: Historic bazaar selling various goods, including live birds and occasional exotic animals — though some sales are illegal or unlicensed, and enforcement periodically disrupts trade.
Wikipedia
2. Local Pet Shops & Adoption Networks (Islamabad / Rawalpindi)
- Community suggestions include:
- Fish Tank Co in F-10 (exotic pets, aquatics)
- Pet Cuisine in F-10 Tariq Market
- PetSet in F-11
- Pet Mania in F-7, Maqbool Market area
Reddit
- Adoption-focused organizations mentioned on Reddit:
- CDRS Benji Project
- Let’s Save Welfare, Save the Strays, Pakistan Adoption Page
- Todd’s Welfare, ACF (Animal Concern Foundation), United Rescue
Reddit
3. Online Pet Marketplaces & Classified Platforms
| Platform | Features |
|---|---|
| PetsBazar.online | Marketplace for pets across categories (dogs, birds, fish, exotics), accessories, vet clinics; featured pets listed with prices. Pets Bazar |
| PetBazaar.pk | Pakistan’s largest pet classified platform with categories, city-wise listings, and free ad posting. Pet Bazaar+1 |
| Petzlover.com | Trusted pet buying/selling platform; covers wide pet variety (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles), includes adoption and radius-based search. Petzlover |
| Bazaarr.pk | Offers pet listings, adoption options, shelters (300+ affiliated), accessories, and rehoming options with medical certificates. bazaarr.pk |
| PetShop.pk | Dedicated pet shop site with smart search by city – offers birds, cats, dogs, fish, rabbits, livestock across major cities. petshop.pk |
| Pawkistan.com | E-commerce site focused on pet supplies—food, treats, wellness items, with positive customer feedback. Pawkistan |
| Physical store example: The Pet Centre (Dharampura Bird Market, Lahore) |
- Located on Mustafabad, Allama Iqbal Rd; open daily 9 AM–9 PM, offers same-day delivery; mainly birds & accessories. WorldOrg India |
Quick Summary — Slide/Table Format
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Empress Market (Karachi) | Historic market with live bird stalls and occasional exotic animal sales. |
| Islamabad Pet Shops | Small local shops & adoption orgs across F-10, F-11, F-7; community-driven. |
| Online Portals | PetsBazar, PetBazaar.pk, Petzlover, Bazaarr.pk — broad listings across cities and pet types. |
| Specialty Stores | PetShop.pk (city-wise), Pawkistan.com (supplies), The Pet Centre (Lahore birds). |
Next Steps for Your Tazamall Integration:
- Map physical pet marketplaces like Empress Market to enrich location-based search features.
- Integrate or link trusted online platforms (e.g., PetsBazar.online, Petzlover) for wider pet variety.
- Add adoption filters connecting user to welfare groups and shelters.
- Flag caution for unregulated/largely unlicensed sales (e.g., wildlife resale in Empress Market) to promote safe, ethical sourcing.
