Pet friendly Points earning tips

Your pets have had your back during isolation, now it's time to have theirs.

They might be the smallest members of our family, but there's no doubting the positive effects our pets can have on our day to day lives. Not only has it been alleged that owning a pet help reduce the risk of anxiety, ease symptoms of depression and even lower blood pressure, they also provide cuddles, companionship and the perfect reason to get out of the house for a spot of exercise every day.

With all that our pets do for us every day, it's only fair we re-pay them with a little spoiling every now and then. We've put together our top tips for treating your favourite furry, feathered and finned friends, whilst also boosting your Velocity Points balance.

Something for them, AND something for you? It's paw-sible - and we're here to tell you how.

Earn Points out and about

Paws for a pet friendly break

Like you, all that time inside has got us craving some time away from the house. Ready for some good news? With our selection of pet-friendly accommodation partner options across Australia, you can earn Points in your (and Fido's) sleep. Just make sure you add your Velocity number at the time of booking or at check-in to start earning.

Velocity hotel and accommodation partners
Points earn: Various. See Velocity's hotel partner page or Discovery Parks page for full Points earn details, exclusions and applicable partner terms and conditions

Australian Capital Territory

Fancy a trip to Canberra? Australia's capital is also home to the Mercure, Canberra^{^}, where your pet can enjoy a night away from home with you in a dedicated pet friendly room, with access to an enclosed garden, dedicated bedding and food bowl provided*.

New South Wales

You and your pet will be spoilt for choice in NSW, with pet-friendly stays available at Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection^{^}, Parklands Resort & Conference Centre Mudgee^{^}, the Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains^{^}, MGallery by Sofitel^{^,} the Mercure Albury^{^} and more.

Pampered pooches also have the chance to live their most luxurious lives at The Langham Sydney^{^}, with pet-sitting and dog walking services available on request*.

Northern Territory

A visit to Katherine is not complete without a visit to the Hot Springs on the banks of the Katherine River, the perfect place for a swim or a soak.

Stay close by at Riverview Tourist Village - Top Parks and at night, take in the famous Nothern Territory sunset with man's best friend by your side*.

Tasmania

Explore Tasmania's north-west coast with your pet with a stay at Discovery Parks - Devonport.

Hit dog-friendly Back Beach, East Devonport or Coles Beach for a run along the sand with your mate, or stop for a picnic and a walk through The Tasmanian Arboretum before curling up for the night in your very own cottage or cabin*.

Queensland

Insta-feed looking a little bare? Snap a pic of your pooch in one of Brisbane's trendy pet friendly cafes and then burn off the calories (and stop for a selfie!) walking along the river back to the city.

Settle in for the night at the Mantra on Edward, Brisbane^{^}, where your pet can enjoy all the creature comforts of a dog friendly apartment*.

Western Australia

Set in unspoiled bushland 35 minutes drive from the centre of Perth, the pet-friendly Novotel Swan Valley Vines Resort hotel^{^}is surrounded by abundant wildlife, manicured gardens and the magnificent Swan Valley wine region.

Relax with the whole family in selected self-contained apartments with fully fenced back yard and enclosed sleeping area for your four-legged friend*.

Australia-wide

Looking for your next camping or glamping adventure?

With a range of pet-friendly options in locations scattered across Australia, Discovery Parks and Top Parks is the perfect choice for your next family holiday or weekend getaway*.

*Additional fees, restrictions, exclusions and conditions may apply. Please refer to the specific hotel/accommodation partner's website for full details and applicable terms and conditions.

^Limited availability, call hotel directly to book

English Staffy, River, loving the sun

Dashchund, Indie Mia von Kransky, living for luxury

Cavoodle, Molly, enjoying the beach

Earn Points on your pet from the comfort of your home

Bengels, Biscuit and Bungle, chilling in their cat tree

Shop online for your pet

A range of pet retailers via the Velocity e-Store
Points earn: 2 Velocity Points per $1 spent

Our pets deserve the best. The best food, the best toys, the best accessories, the best grooming and health items... It can get a little overwhelming, not to mention time consuming. Shopping online for all your furry friends' needs means you can more easily browse, compare and save from the comfort of your own home - with the added advantage of not having to lug bulky items like food or cat litter around the shops (and the warmth of your best friend at your feet).

And when you shop online via the Velocity e-Store, not only will you have your pick from a range of pet retailers like My Pet Warehouse, Petbarn, PETstock and The Vet Shed, but you'll also earn 2 Velocity Points on every $1 spent¹ on eligible purchases.

Purr-fect.

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Up their fashion game

Whether you're looking for a boujee bowl for your fashion hungry feline or a trendy lead for your in vogue dogue, you can earn Velocity Points when you purchase with our range of pet-friendly partners.

Country Road via the e-Store
Points earn: Receive 2 Velocity Points per $1 spent¹

For a little bit of luxury, check out Country Road's pet accessories range and treat "the most spoiled member of the family" to a head-turning leather collar and lead combo, comfie new bed, or stoneware pet bowl. Also, with their luxe Enzo leather poop bag - which clips directly onto the lead handle - you'll never run the risk of being caught out sans poop scoop again.

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Cavoodle, Frankie, cute as a button

Have their back with pet insurance

petinsinsurance.com.au
Points earn: Apply for a petinsurance.com.au policy and earn a standard rate of 3 Velocity Points per $1 spent on premiums paid, regardless of payment frequency.

By now, we've established that our furry little friends are more than just our pets, they're part of the family. And just like any other member of the family, we want to make sure they're in the best of hands should anything ever happen to them. When you take out pet insurance with petinsurance.com.au, not only will you be covered by PetSure, Australia's leading Pet Insurance Provider, but you'll get 3 Points per $1 spent on premiums paid.

With a range of options across puppy cover, dog cover, cat cover and indoor cat cover, you can also rest assured that your best mate is in safe hands should the unlikely occur.

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Golden Retriever, Leeroy, relaxing on his couch

Long haired Siamese, Spock, ruling his cat tower

Australian Shepherd, Hanueul, enjoying the sun

Here's the legal stuff you might want to know

The Velocity Membership Terms and Conditions apply.

Velocity members that shop via Velocity Frequent Flyer e-Store have the opportunity to earn 2 Points per $1 spent (excluding eBay, Menulog and Starlight). Not all items purchased through the Velocity e-Store are eligible for Points earn. See the individual retailer purchase conditions available on the individual retailers’ page on the Velocity e-Store website for full details of any exclusions. Once you enter the retailer’s online store, the retailer’s Terms and Conditions will apply. View full Velocity e-Store Terms and Conditions.
Velocity members earn a standard rate of 3 Velocity Points per $1 spent on premiums paid. Points will appear in your Velocity account within 37 days of your premium payment being made (either monthly or annually depending on the method of payment). The policy must remain current and not be in arrears of any outstanding premiums in order for Velocity Points to be awarded.

Petinsurance.com.au is issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (ACN 090 584 473; AFSL 241436) (Hollard); is promoted by Pet Insurance Pty Ltd (ACN 607 160 930; AR 1234944) (PIPL); is distributed by Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd (ACN 601 408 824) (Velocity); and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd (ACN 075 949 923; AFSL 420183) (PetSure). PIPL is an authorised representative of PetSure.

Any advice provided is general only, has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and may not be right for you. Consequently, before acting on this information, you should consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should obtain and consider the product disclosure statement (PDS) available at petinsurance.com.au in deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold Pet Insurance.

Our top pet friendly Points earning tips