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Issue #157

February 21st, 2025

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• $2.8 Million - That’s how much Vetverifi, the trusted platform for streamlining compliance raised in their seed round.

• Shepherding success - PFX has added Shepherd Boy Farms to its growing portfolio.

• 8 million in assistance - Banfield Pet Hospital, which is part of Mars has committed up to $8 million annually in additional support of its veterinarians.

• Do you have the next BIG idea in pet health? - Here’s your chance to pitch your company in front of investors and strategic partners.

• ATP meets DOG - Maev, the premium dog food brand has partnered with tennis superstar Jessica Puglia.

• Snapped up - This pet insurance company just acquired Perro, a dog health and activity app.

• Doggie see - Pet treat brand Dogsee Chew has secured $8 million in a Series B round led by Ektha.

• The future of pet care - TuyaSmart announced the integration of its AIoT platform with DeepSeek's AI models to transform smart pet care devices.

• State of the art - Veritas Veterinary Partners, has announced its expansion in California with the opening of two new cutting-edge facilities.

• Too hot to cop - Lambchop is going viral and storeowners can’t keep up with demand.

• How are you feeling buddy? - AI could soon help us understand how our pets are feeling.

• Yum - This founder loves the dog food he sells so much he eats it (while training for a triathlon).

• From DC to Chicago - More dogs are getting shocked from street poles.

• Safety first - Sleepypod’s pet carriers earn top ratings in safety standards.

• Horrific situation - Man arrested for running dog fighting ring in Gainesville.

• Blink twice - A new study reveals dogs, just like humans use blinking to bond.

• Michael Jackson of dogs - This dog changed from black to white over the last 2 years.

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• Dont Jinx it - Jinx announces its official launch in Amazon stores.

• Raw pet food recall - Cats have died in two states from bird flu.

• Werewolf Syndrome - A dog treat has been linked to a dangerous disease.

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