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Friday · 8/7/2026 · Issue #378

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In This Issue

Quick Hits

Business Roundup

In The News

Job Board

Most Popular Articles/Interviews

Quick Hits

🏅 Win an athlete endorsement contract for your pet in Nulo’s Summer Games competition

🎓 AI startup incubator launches first pet care venture with student founders

⚽ This talented dog set a world record for most goals scored in one minute

🤩 Chewy wants to feature your pet; just join their new Discord channel

🐈 This brave cat made the bear back down

😂 When you slow down a cat’s meow, it’s unexpectedly hilarious

🌊 Surfing dogs hit the waves in incredible competitions captured from beaches around the world

The Farmer's Dog Goes Beyond the Bowl With Woof Acquisition

The Farmer's Dog acquired enrichment brand Woof, marking its expansion beyond fresh food and into a broader range of products for dogs.

Open Farm Eyes a Billion-Dollar Toronto IPO

The premium pet food company is reportedly preparing for a TSX listing that could value the business between C$1 billion and C$2 billion.

Freshpet Raises 2026 Outlook After $305.6M Quarter

Freshpet's Q2 net sales rose 15.5% to $305.6 million, prompting the company to raise its full-year sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance.

Zoetis Posts $2.5B Quarter as Companion Animal Business Drives Growth

Zoetis reported $2.5 billion in Q2 revenue as its companion animal portfolio continued to drive the animal health company's performance.

Private Equity's Charterhouse Completes Animalcare Group Acquisition

Charterhouse Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of Animalcare Group, backing the company's next phase of international growth.

Hound HQ Doubles Its Footprint With Downtown Hound Acquisition

The Omaha pet care business added a second location by acquiring the decade-old daycare, boarding and grooming provider Downtown Hound.

Trupanion Revenue Climbs to $393M in Strong Second Quarter

The pet insurer reported $392.9 million in quarterly revenue and $6.8 million in net income as its subscription business continued growing.

Tractor Supply Makes a Bigger Pet Push With 200+ New Products

The retailer expanded its dog and cat assortment with new foods, treats, toys, supplements, meal enhancers and everyday pet care products.

Wilderdog Lands on REI Shelves Nationwide

The outdoor dog gear brand entered REI stores across the country, with its initial 40-location rollout expected to expand further.

VEG Brings Arkansas Its First 24-Hour Emergency Pet Hospital

The company opened a 4,900-square-foot hospital in Rogers, bringing the city its first 24-hour emergency veterinary facility.

"I and love and you" Taps Dan Waters as CEO

The pet food brand appointed Dan Waters as CEO as it looks to accelerate growth and expand its presence across the pet nutrition market.

Odie Names Lane Kent Chief Growth Officer

Kent will lead growth across partnerships, embedded insurance distribution, channel development, product strategy and operational execution.

Scientists Create Gene-Edited Hypoallergenic Beagles

Two gene-edited beagles were created without a key allergy-causing protein, offering a possible future option for people with dog allergies.

Los Angeles Shelter Euthanasia Rises 33%

Animal advocates say euthanasia rates at Los Angeles city shelters have surged, blaming budget cuts, staffing shortages and reduced shelter resources.

Ten States Now Ban Puppy Mill Sales in Pet Stores

Ten U.S. states have now prohibited pet stores from selling commercially bred puppies, narrowing a major sales channel for puppy mills.

Petfolk Wins 2026 Pet Care Innovation of the Year

Petfolk was recognized by the Pet Innovation Awards for its approach to veterinary care, combining technology with modern neighborhood clinics.

HEKA Wet Food Named 2026 Product of the Year

HEKA Petlife's grain-free wet food was named Dog Food Wet Product of the Year in the 2026 Pet Innovation Awards.

PadsPass Named Pet Start Up of the Year

The pet travel platform earned the 2026 Pet Innovation Award for helping pet parents organize health records and navigate travel requirements for dogs and cats.