Update on Rescue Spot: Building the eBay of Pet Adoption by Connecting Shelters and Adopters
Rescue Spot founder Nicole Patrick returns to Petworking to share exciting updates about her pet adoption platform. In this in-depth conversation, Nicole reveals how Rescue Spot is transforming the animal welfare landscape by: Launching a major platform upgrade that will integrate data from thousands of shelters Creating the first dedicated fostering website in the industry Implementing AI to provide personalized pet care recommendations Maintaining a free service for shelters while monetizing through strategic partnershipsWe explore how Rescue Spot's universal application system is solving the "clogged pipeline" between pets and adopters, why there's no actual shortage of adoptable pets despite common misconceptions, and how the platform's marketplace model benefits all parties. If you're interested in pet adoption, animal welfare technology, or innovative business models in the pet industry, this episode offers valuable insights into how Rescue Spot is becoming the "eBay of pet adoption."
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The Purr-fect Platform: Inside Meowtel's Cat-First Approach to Pet Sitting
In this episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth sits down with Sonya Petcavich, founder and CEO of Meowtel, the leading cat-specific pet sitting marketplace. After experiencing firsthand the challenges of finding quality cat care while traveling for her corporate job, Sonya launched Meowtel in 2015. Learn how Meowtel's rigorous 6-step vetting process that accepts only 4% of sitter applicants has helped to build a thriving marketplace with over 2,200 vetted sitters and 95,000+ completed bookings. Discussion also includes Meowtel's innovative commission structure, and how the company achieved this with less than $1M in funding, and and why Sonya believes staying focused exclusively on cats is key to their success.
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Early Detection, Better Protection: PRONOVA and At-Home Pet Health Monitoring
In this episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth sits down with Jaime Paris, founder and CEO of proNova, to discuss their groundbreaking at-home pet diagnostic device launching in 2025. Using just a saliva sample, PRONOVA's technology monitors six key health biomarkers in dogs, including inflammation, diabetes, stress, and organ function. Paris shares how the technology helped detect a serious health issue in his own dog before symptoms appeared, and discusses how PRONOVA could make regular health monitoring more accessible to pet parents. Learn how this innovation could transform preventative pet healthcare by helping catch potential issues early, while establishing personalized baseline health data for each pet. From the technology behind the device to its potential impact on pet healthcare accessibility, this episode explores how innovations in preventative diagnostics could help create better health outcomes for our pets.
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Modernizing Veterinary Care: How Modern Animal is Transforming Veterinary Medicine for Practitioners and Patients
In this episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth sits down with Christie Long, Chief Medical Officer of Modern Animal, for an in-depth look at how technology and innovative design are transforming veterinary care. A former software engineer turned veterinarian, Christie shares how Modern Animal is tackling industry-wide challenges through their membership model, proprietary practice management system, and focus on work-life balance for veterinary professionals.
From their unique app-based communication platform to their 24/7 virtual care team, to the aesthetics of their clinics, Modern Animal is reimagining the traditional veterinary practice. Christie discusses the company's rapid growth to 26 locations across California and Texas, their plans for expansion, and how their focus on both client and staff experience is creating a more sustainable model for veterinary care.
This episode offers valuable insights into the future of veterinary medicine and how Modern Animal is working to solve the profession's pressing challenges of burnout and staffing shortages through technology, thoughtful design, and a people-first approach.
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Gut Health to Longevity: Get Joy's Take on Fresh and Freeze-Dried Dog Food
In this episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth talks with Patrick McGee, Director of Sales at Get Joy, about innovations in freeze-dried pet food. Founded by former Facebook executive Tom Erics, Get Joy brings tech industry thinking to pet nutrition through unique formulations featuring pre-, pro-, and postbiotics for gut health and longevity.
Key discussion points:
Company's tech-driven approach, including feeding calculators
Importance of post-COVID retail education
Future growth potential in freeze-dried category
Consumer education challenges around new feeding formats
Growing focus on pet longevity and health span
Integration of wellness technology like Whistle partnership
The conversation examines how companies like Get Joy are modernizing freeze-dried through science-backed formulations while making premium nutrition more accessible through digital tools and education. McGee emphasizes significant growth opportunity remains as millions of pet parents haven't yet discovered freeze-dried options.
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