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Rover Drops $62M Down Under
Plus: Wag! walks into bankruptcy, The Vets go silent, Croatia’s pet empire expands, and much more...
Roy Ben Tzvi
July 25, 2025
Issue #220
July 25th, 2025
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Croatia’s pet empire expands - Croatia’s Pet Network acquires Pet Republic, strengthening its grip on the Balkan pet industry.
Rover takes a bite Down Under - Seattle’s Rover Group is paying $62M for Australia’s Mad Paws.
Small Door big expansion - Veterinary startup opens two new clinics in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Scam Alert - Chorley startup lands six‑figure angel backing to outsmart fake pet listings and clean up the UK market.
Moving fast - Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise, is expanding with a 13-unit deal in Nevada.
Terravet acquires former brewery site - Terravet converts a $4.8M Tukwila brewery into BluePearl’s new emergency vet hub.
Not taking new appointments - The Vets, a mobile veterinary service provider, apparently has stopped operating.
ScribbleVet teams up with AmeriVet - New partnership rolls out tools meant to cut charting time and boost clinic efficiency.
Wag! walks into bankruptcy - After rapid growth and celebrity backing, the on‑demand dog‑walking app files for Chapter 11.
Hanley sells bank and vet pad - Real estate firm offloads U.S. Bank drive-thru and Animal Urgent Care site in Rocklin for $3.8M.
Meet the mission - Southern Veterinary and Mission Veterinary now operate as a single brand - Mission Pet Health.
New Pawtnership - Fetch and SatellAI launch AI-powered smart collar.
15 million pets can’t be wrong - Pet-friendly home appliances gain popularity in Korea.
Dogs detect Parkinson’s years early - Trained canines flagged the disease before symptoms showed up.
Pennsylvania tackles pet cremation fraud - Lawmakers step in after scandal reveals pet remains were mishandled.
Ohio vets go virtual - Starting September, Ohio allows vet telemedicine without in-office exams.
A new study finds that… - Texas A&M finds environment and lifestyle matter as much as breed when it comes to obesity.
New CMO - Ollie taps veteran marketer as new CMO.
Jail time - North Carolina pet groomer caught being extremely aggressive to dogs.
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