Dog Spot Featured on The Pitch Podcast

services

We are huge fans of podcasts, so we were excited to listen to a pet tech company called DogSpot on the latest episode of The Pitch. The Pitch podcast is basically an audio version of Shark Tank. A startup tries to raise funds from four investors. You can’t see...

PetDesk gets $12 Million to Expand into Pet Grooming

apps

San Diego-based startup, PetDesk, secured $12 million in funding to expand their service into the pet grooming industry. PetDesk is an app that helps pet parents manage their pet’s care and health. Vets, and now groomers, pay a monthly fee to receive appointment...

New Pet Tech at CES 2019

cameras, industry news, misc gadgets, toys, trackers

CES 2019 saw a variety of new pet tech products on display. From copycat products to truly new innovations, there was a bit of everything. Especially toilets. For whatever reason, there were a lot of smart pet toilets exhibiting this year. A quick list: PetKix Pet cam...

Litter-Robot Secures $31 Million

industry news, misc gadgets

AutoPets, the manufacturer of the Litter Robot smart cat box, has received $31 million in equity financing from Chicago-based Pondera Holdings. The capital will be used to fuel expansion and to provide a payout to its founders, Brad and Jim Baxter. Brad Baxter started...

Furbo Sales Soar After Ellen Show

cameras, industry news

Furbo, the popular dog camera (which we estimate is the best selling pet tech product), saw sales soar after appearing on the Ellen Show this week. As part of her 12 Days of Giveaways, Ellen, along with guest Jennifer Lopez, gave a free Furbo to each audience member,...