Weekly Roundup
Friday · 3/13/2026 · Issue #315
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Quick Hits
💰 The growing trend of petfluencers – dogs and cats becoming famous on social media and making big bucks!
🫡 Leap Venture Studio & Academy is hosting a virtual info session with Leap alumni
🦸♂️ A man jumped into a frozen pond to rescue a dog that had fallen through the ice in Central Park
🤝 USA TODAY reveals the list of brands Americans trust most, and some pet brands made the cut
🥇 Pet franchise owners push Congress to pass the American Franchise Act
Petco Reports Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
Retailer outlines revenue trends, profitability outlook, and strategy shifts across services, veterinary, and digital.
Coles Shuts Down Swaggle Pet Platform
Australian grocery giant ends two-year experiment selling pet food, supplies, and veterinary products online.
UBS Reaffirms Buy Rating on Elanco
Analysts point to innovation pipeline and product momentum as key drivers behind bullish outlook.
CVS Builds Fast-Response Oncology Support Network
New service links teleoncology, lab diagnostics, and pathology expertise to guide frontline vets through cancer cases.
Trupanion Backs Research on Pets and Veterans
Partnership with HABRI supports studies on service dogs, PTSD, and the broader human-animal bond.
Senate Push Targets Growth of Pet Economy
Proposed legislation aims to support small businesses participating in the rapidly expanding U.S. pet sector.
Dechra Selects New Manufacturing Technology Partner
Animal health company moves forward with new production technology aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities.
Sparkle Grooming Co Expands Wellness Grooming Concept
New Ohio location blends grooming with wellness services as experiential pet retail continues to evolve.
Hill’s Report Finds Big Dogs Harder to Adopt
New research shows large-breed dogs face longer shelter stays and systemic barriers to adoption.
Colorado Weighs Ban on Pet Store Puppies
Proposed statewide law would prohibit retail dog and cat sales, forcing stores toward adoption partnerships.
Zoetis Foundation Grants $2.25M to Veterinary Programs
Funding supports veterinary workforce development and animal health initiatives through AVMF.
Dutch Expands Leadership to Fuel Next Growth Phase
Pet telehealth company strengthens marketing leadership as it scales nationwide.
Alabama Considers First Statewide Dog Care Standards
Legislators prepare to vote on bill defining minimum requirements for shelter, water, and humane treatment.
Study Finds Indoor Cats Live Longer Lives
Researchers report significantly higher life expectancy for cats kept indoors.
Rescue Group Tackles Overcrowded Animal Shelters
Volunteer initiative steps in to help move dogs out of overcrowded shelters and into homes.
Scientists Decode How Cats Always Land Upright
Japanese researchers analyze feline biomechanics to better understand the physics behind cats’ mid-air righting reflex.
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