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2024 is in the rearview, are we are super excited for 2025!

Issue #136
January 3rd, 2025

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1 million secured - Indiaโs largest ethical pet breeder has secured a $1 million investment.
CPM acquires Jacobs Global - The acquisition will integrate Jacobs Global's range of products into CPM's product offerings.
Undervalued? - Is Canadaโs Pet Valu Holdings a good or bad investment?
Deal closed - Tractor Supply closes acquisition of Allivet.
On the list - Dogtopia came in at 28 on the Franchise Times 2025 Fast & Serious Winners list.
Brands that matter - Fast Company compiled a list of 66 brands that are shaping the culture and a few pet brands made the cut.
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Pet theft is on the rise in the UK - Collin Butcher is in high demand to help families find their stolen pets.
Is cat yoga the next puppy yoga - One persons first hand experience might change your mind.
What if pets went vegan? - This is currently making the rounds, what do you think, should pets go vegan?

Whale meat - Finnish authorities are investigating the illegal import of whale meat which was mixed into dog food in 2022.
Regulatory failure - 2024 ended with some major protocol issues.
Can your cat eat bananas? - Yes, but in small quantities.

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