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Supertails just secured $30 million by betting that India's 85% first-time pet parents need more than just a shopping cart. The startup is building vet clinics, teleconsultation, and personalized care alongside its marketplace to meet a growing need.
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Rob and Kelley Gludt launched their pet care franchise in North Baltimore in 2024 and earned Rookie of the Year in under 12 months. Their success story shows how family values and the right support can turn a new venture into a thriving business.
When ICE detentions left pets without their families, The Bond Between stepped in with emergency foster care and reunification plans. Volunteers from across all 50 states are now helping keep these beloved animals safe until they can go home.
When cookbook sensation Nagi Maehashi announced she was stepping back from work to care for her 14-year-old golden retriever Dozer, she sparked a conversation about making space for pet grief. Experts say her openness is helping normalize what pet owners need most during heartbreaking goodbyes.
Chantal Wadsworth just won a national award for solving a massive problem: getting pet care to families across 27,000 square miles with only two vet clinics. Her work is keeping thousands of pets and families together.
A new national campaign tackles a hidden crisis affecting 20 million American pets living in poverty with their families. Three community heroes are being recognized for breaking down barriers to pet care in underserved communities.
Namibia's latest weather forecast brings both a challenge and an opportunity for compassion. Meteorologists are asking residents to prepare for seven days of rainfall by protecting not just their crops and livestock, but their beloved pets too.
The pet supply company that sends sympathy cards when customers lose their pets just proved kindness is profitable. After years of losses, Chewy's focus on "empathy at scale" helped deliver $223 million in profit.
Dozens of volunteers spent their Sunday at South Carolina's Saint Frances Animal Center caring for over 100 dogs and cats rescued from a hoarding situation. The community response transformed a tragic discovery into a hopeful rescue effort.
Two of Boston's leading cancer care institutions have resolved their staffing disagreement, choosing collaboration over conflict. The agreement ensures physician assistants can continue working seamlessly between both hospitals to care for cancer patients.
New Mexico just became the first state to offer universal free child care, and grandparents raising grandkids can access it too. In a state where more grandparents care for grandchildren than anywhere else in America, this policy changes everything.
A groundbreaking national initiative is transforming how primary care doctors support cancer survivors, ensuring millions get the comprehensive care they need. The PERCS program launches four major trials to close critical gaps in post-cancer treatment.
Animal Rescue of Carroll is calling on community members to help shelter pets find loving permanent homes. Volunteers will support everything from daily care to adoption events.
New York City just made it easier for low-income families to keep their beloved pets. Mayor Mamdani's new budget includes $750,000 for the city's first public pet food pantry program.
Andhra Pradesh is bringing comfort to cancer patients with new palliative care centers in five major hospitals, plus home screenings for women hesitant about cervical cancer tests. The state is also making cancer treatment more accessible with 23 day-care chemotherapy centers closer to patients' homes.
The UK government is taking bold steps to protect wildlife after discovering that common pet flea treatments are killing songbirds, fish, and aquatic life. New rules could require veterinary oversight for these powerful pesticides, helping restore rivers while still keeping pets healthy.
A viral video shows a man strolling through his neighborhood with his cat and his pet octopus, which rides in an aerated tank on a skateboard. The unusual trio has sparked both delight and important conversations about octopus welfare.
A sold-out bingo fundraiser in Michigan brought 150 neighbors together to help low-income families afford pet care. The event raised funds to keep spay and neuter services at $70 instead of the typical $400.
A young entrepreneur in Delhi is proving that treating workers well is good for business. Her pet grooming company trains groomers in 60 days and pays them three times the industry average.
A viral Super Bowl ad sparked debate about pet tracking technology, but animal advocates are sharing better alternatives. Privacy-focused groups and pet rescuers say tried-and-true methods work without compromising security.
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