Our Story

About Me & Our Mission

Hello, I’m Kirralee — the founder of Pixie Paws Pets.

My love for animals has always gone a little deeper than the bare minimum. For me, it’s never been about what’s considered acceptable care, but about what’s best for the animals we choose to share our lives with.

Long before Pixie Paws Pets existed, that mindset was already part of our home. From building a literal wooden mansion on wheels for our rats (much to my husband’s initial hesitation 😅) to carefully researching enrichment, nutrition, and safety for every species we cared for — I’ve always believed our pets deserve more than just “good enough.”

With the constant encouragement and support of my husband, Pixie Paws Pets was born from that belief.

Our mission may sound ambitious, but it’s simple at heart: to raise the standard of pet care. That means advocating for better housing, safer products, and more enrichment-focused lives for pets — especially birds, who are so often misunderstood or underestimated.

Pixie Paws Pets isn’t just a shop. It’s a place to learn, to do better, and to feel confident that the products you’re buying are chosen with genuine care, knowledge, and your pet’s wellbeing at the centre of every decision.

I grew up in a home where animals were family. Both of my parents are animal lovers, and that upbringing naturally led me toward rescue and wildlife care from a young age.

As a teenager, I worked alongside my mum in wildlife caring in Tasmania, and later had the unforgettable experience of wildlife caring overseas in Belgium. During a particularly challenging period of my life, I volunteered at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Hobart — a place that deeply shaped my values and planted the seed for what would one day become a lifelong goal.

That goal is to open a rescue that supports all animals — from mice and rats, to birds, to larger animals like horses. While that dream is still growing, we’ve already taken meaningful steps toward it.

While Pixie Paws Pets itself is a retail store and not a rescue organisation, my passion for rescue continues outside of the business, from our home. Since starting Pixie Paws Pets in 2020, we’ve personally been able to take in surrendered parrots and parakeets, providing them with safety, care, and the chance at a loving forever home. To date, we’ve helped rehome over 400 surrendered birds, each with their own story and second chance.

If you’re considering welcoming a new feathered family member, we encourage you to consider rescue. These birds have so much love to give — and by choosing them, you’re helping us continue this important work.

Let customers speak for us

from 304 reviews
Medium Parrot Ripper Subscription Box
Ali H. NSW
THE BEST!!

The best shop for my parrots! So much wonderful selection and parrot-safe enrichment. My parrots love their monthly ripper boxes. Amazing customer service.

Medium Parrot Ripper Subscription Box
Medium Parrot Ripper Subscription Box
Beverley Wheeldon
Good value Parrots love them

Lots of quality toys! My parrots love chewing and ripping the toys. They are made from safe, natural materials.

Medium Parrot Ripper Subscription Box
Seedmate - No Mess Feeder!
Anonymous
Fabulous design

Fabulous design, easy to fill and clean and my conure loves it! No more mess is a winner!

Seedmate - No Mess Feeder!
Hemp Janglesticks
Seona Peters
MyAfrican Grey loves these

MyAfrican Grey loves these !!

Hemp Janglesticks
Beak Joy Peck n Play Forage Box
Tyson
Bought it for my african grey

Bought it for my african grey. Was afraid of it like most things for the first couple days but now he loves it. Loves throwing things and seeing them fall, so creating a lot of fun for me also.

Beak Joy Peck n Play Forage Box
Pixie Paws Pets
Dorothy Mills
Perfect service! Quick delivery over Christmas

Perfect service! Quick delivery over Christmas break - thank you!

Pixie Paws Pets
Mega Swing and Play
Anonymous

Great service!

Mega Swing and Play
Pixie Paws Pets
Kylie Catley
Such a variety ofgood quality bird supplies

Such a variety ofgood quality bird supplies.Not to mention great service

Pixie Paws Pets
Java Tabletop Parrot Play Gym - 412
Anonymous
Solid design and my alexandrine loves being on

Solid design and my alexandrine loves being on it

Java Tabletop Parrot Play Gym - 412
Java Wood Perches
Dean Fuller
Absolutely lovely for Galahs!

Absolutely lovely! While our galah was a little nervous approaching these intially (having had fibre perches for the last three years), he took to these java wood perches within a day and now sits on them exclusively. He loves them! WIll definately be getting some more.

Java Wood Perches
Small Parrot Ripper Subscription Box
Emily
I’m thrilled with my first subscription box

I’m thrilled with my first subscription box. The personalised cookie, handwritten Christmas card and extra foot toy for my parrot were so thoughtful! I highly recommend this subscription box for your flock🥰

Small Parrot Ripper Subscription Box
Barky Sola Slices
alex
Excellent

Much bigger bag than expected. Thanks again ☺️

Barky Sola Slices
No-Mess Foraging Sphere
alex
Great value for a toy like this!

It’s a good size and would work well for most small to medium sized birds. Easy to open and refill. Hardware is solid. I expect the acrylic to crack and yellow over time (as acrylic does), but the skewer will last years.
My little lovebird seems to like it too.

No-Mess Foraging Sphere
Pixie Paws Pets
alex
Return customer

Return customer. Always lovely service from this shop.

Pixie Paws Pets
Java Stage Platform Perch
alex
Great little platform for my Love bird

Great little platform for my Love bird to eat his veggies on. Easy to attach. And always lovely service from this store. Thank you.

Java Stage Platform Perch
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