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Mad Paws, a pet services provider, has agreed to a takeover by US-based Rover Group in a deal valued at around $62 million. The planned acquisition will see Rover obtain complete ownership of Mad Paws through a scheme of arrangement, with each Mad Paws…
Pet sitting and dog walking service Mad Paws is set to acquire dog-treats subscription retailer Waggly Club. Under the agreement, Mad Paws will buy 100 percent of the shares in Gasset Group, which owns Waggly Club, for $2 million in cash payable on completion…
A South Korean startup has developed an AI-powered dog collar that can detect five emotions in canines by monitoring their barks using voice recognition technology. The Petpuls collar can tell pet owners through a smartphone application if their dogs are…
Hyundai’s new ‘four-legged’ Tucson might be one of the most adorable things you would have seen on the internet at a time when we are mostly getting to read all kinds of negative news. Just imagine walking into a car showroom and being welcomed by a dog! It’s…
Link’s Stanley Plaza is presenting Hong Kong’s first seaside speed-dating event for dogs. Now in its eighth year, the Paws by the Sea 2019 event will involve a series of events held at the plaza on the weekends from March 23 to 31, including the doggie…
Starfield, a shopping and theme park franchise operated by South Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group, has opened the country’s first ‘dog lounges’ for customers and their pets. The dog lounges offer specially designed sofas for pets as well as their owners,…
Pet food is animal or plant material that is used for consumption by pets. These products are sold through a variety of distribution channels. However, these products are primarily made available in supermarkets and pet stores. The global pet food market…
One of the joys of coming home after a long day of work is to greet, and be greeted by, your pets. Seeing them jump in excitement, or brushing up against your legs, or demanding your attention is surely a mood booster that melts away the worst part of the…
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