Issue #68

May 23rd, 2024

Quick Hits:

😢 Ryan Gosling’s touching tribute to his dog George who passed

🇧🇷 After floods separated this man and his dogs, this reunion was heartwarming

🐶 I hunger mother, I hunger

😡 We’ve all encountered someone like this while walking our dog

🐱 Apparently, your cat shouldn’t eat like Garfield

• A cultivated raise - Meatly, the cultivated pet food company just raised $10 million in its series A round.

• Growing organically - The global organic pet food market is seeing real growth.

• Walmart x Pawp - Walmart+ has teamed up with Pawp which will allow its members to have 24/7 virtual access to Pawp’s team of veterinary professionals.

• Mars x Tripadvisor - The two have partnered up on a co-branded digital travel hub designed for pet owners. The travel-planning tool is available on Tripadvisor’s website and app.

• Ollie x Van Leeuwen - Yes! The 2 brands just announced the launch of a limited edition summer special ice cream for dogs

• Build your own dog - Ikea, the Swedish company that makes you work for hours to build your own bar stool, is launching its first product range for pets which will consist of 29 pieces.

• More Swedish news - Lassie, the Swedish pet insurance company has announced its expansion to France following rapid growth in Sweden and Germany.

• Mixing it up - Mixlab, a leading modern veterinary pharmacy, has acquired the Texas-based NexGen Animal Health.

• Petco - With net revenue down 1.7% since the same quarter in 2023, Petco is launching a three-pronged strategy to engage pet parents.

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• Chonkfest - If youre in Philadelphia you’re going to want to check out this year’s Chonkfest, which is hosted by 2 popular dog influencers & Bark Social. It starts June 14th and runs through Sunday, June 16th.

• Get ready for the “Stanley Pup” - Petco Love & The NHL announced a friendly competition for rescue dogs that will all be available for adoption.

• Bring your parrot to BBQ day - This couple loves their parrots so much, that they take them everywhere they go.

• Hit the Target - Target recently announced its lowering prices on approximately 5,000 frequently shopped items including many pet food items.

• Say hello to Messi - The stars were out in Cannes, but there’s only one star we actually care about.

• Miss Peaches runs this town - The world-famous Miss Peaches just received the first-ever Bone to the City of Miami to commemorate National Rescue Dog Day.

• The pet gala - This catwalk is full of dogs.

• Sophora (no, not that one) - Layn Corp has developed a natural pet food additive derived from sophora japonica to manage oxidative stress and weight in dogs and cats.

• Metal in Walmart - Bags of dry Pedigree-branded dog food sold in Walmart have been recalled because they may contain loose pieces of metal.

• Cereal for dogs - BARK, Inc., announced that its new line of cereal-inspired treats, called The Snack Pack, is now available at PetSmart.

• Operations Coordinator (part-time) at Dutch

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