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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Small Door Veterinary Raises $55 Million to Scale Proven Membership-Based Model
$35M Equity Led by Valspring Capital; $20M Debt Facility Secured from Bridge Bank, a Division of Western Alliance Bank NEW YORK, July 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Small Door Veterinary, the membership-based veterinary care company redesigning the pet health experience, today announced it has raised $55 million in new capital to support its next phase of growth. The raise includes a $35 million equity financing led by Valspring Capital, with participation from existing investors, Primary Venture Partners, C&S Family Capital, Lerer Hippeau, and Toba Capital, as well as a new $20 million debt facility from Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank. The raise comes on the heels of several significant milestones for the company — including the hiring of Kristen Lombardi, the founding Chief Operating Officer of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), as Small Door's first-ever Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Small Door recently opened two new practices in McLean, VA and Park Slope, Brooklyn, further strengthening its presence in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. "We've validated our model across multiple cities, and we've shown that it's not just differentiated, but deeply repeatable," said Florent Peyre, Co-Founder and CEO of Small Door. "This raise gives us the capital — and the confidence — to double down on what's working. We'll continue growing in our core markets while preparing for thoughtful expansion into new ones, all with a focus on discipline, sustainability, and member experience." "Small Door's model is one of the most compelling we've seen in veterinary care," said Yumin Choi, Managing Partner at Valspring Capital. "The team has built a category-defining brand with clinical rigor, hospitality-grade service, and a scalable platform. We're excited to support them as they bring this experience to more pet families nationwide." The new capital will fuel continued growth in existing markets, support strategic new openings, and accelerate investments in member services, medical operations, and technology infrastructure — all with a focus on long-term sustainability and operational excellence. About Small Door VeterinarySmall Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human healthcare standards. Its unique model combines exceptional primary care, stress-free clinic environments, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing — creating a better experience for pets, pet parents, and medical teams alike. Founded in New York City, Small Door operates across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic and is expanding nationally. About Valspring CapitalEstablished in 2022, Valspring is a Boston-based growth equity firm founded by the former healthcare investment team of Bain Capital Ventures. With deep sector expertise and a proven track record, Valspring invests in growth-stage companies in the healthcare industry, focusing on the information technology, technology-enabled services and services sectors. Valspring is purpose-built to support scaling the best teams and solutions to achieve outsized impact and accelerate commercial adoption. For more information, please visit About Bridge BankBridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, provides a broad range of financial solutions to emerging and established companies, with deep expertise in venture-backed and growth-stage businesses across the country. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Pete BahrenburgTailwind PRpete@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
a day ago
- Health
- BBC News
Government study to check pet dog and cat poo for superbugs
The UK government will soon be asking lots of cat and dog owners to collect and send their pet's poo for laboratory testing. Experts worry that some domestic animals might carry hard-to-treat superbugs - bacteria that have become resistant to common antibiotics. These can spread to people through close contact with pets, such as kissing and stroking, as well as handling poo, research many cases the bacteria do no harm, but some can lead to serious issues, including bloodstream infections or world-first study will monitor healthy pets, not just those that are ill. Poo samples Over half of UK adults own pets and live with them in a shared environment, meaning that bacteria, including resistant bacteria, can spread easily between animals and people, says the goverment's Veterinary Medicines studies have shown pets and owners can potentially swap pathogens, including the hospital 'superbug' Royal College will run the study over four years. Prof John Berezowski, who is one of the researchers, said they would work with pet owners and their vets to explore how best to collect all the poo samples."This initiative is critical for a better understanding of the transmission and maintenance of antimicrobial resistance in our pets," he said. The World Health Organization classes antibiotic resistance as one of the greatest public health threats facing humanity. Drug-resistant infections kill more than 1.2 million people a year globally, with the figure projected to rise to 10 million by 2050 if no action is taken, it says. To prevent transmission, experts recommend owners practise good hygiene, including washing their hands after petting their dog or cat and after handling their a pet is unwell, owners might consider isolating them in one room to prevent the spread of bacteria throughout the house, and clean other rooms thoroughly. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) arises when organisms that cause infection evolve ways to survive effective antibiotics, even minor surgery and routine operations, such as caesarean sections when giving birth, could become high-risk procedures if serious infections can't be treated.
National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Tractive Acquires Whistle from Mars Petcare to Accelerate Leadership in Global Pet Tech Market
Strategic Acquisition Expands U.S. Market Presence and Brings Advanced Wellness Technology to Global Pet Parent Community Article content PASCHING, Austria & SEATTLE — Tractive, the global leader in GPS tracking and pet health insights, today announced it has acquired Whistle, the connected pet wearable brand owned by Mars Petcare. This strategic acquisition adds Whistle's customer base and technology assets to Tractive, reinforcing its leadership in the fast-growing pet tech market. Founded in Austria in 2012, Tractive has established itself as the world's leading provider of smart GPS and health trackers for pets, serving over 1.4 million active users worldwide with millions of devices sold globally. Article content Now, by joining forces, we're combining the strengths of two market leaders to reinforce Tractive's global leadership and accelerate our mission to improve pet safety and health worldwide. Article content Whistle customers will have the option to transition to Tractive's highly rated platform, named #1 by Consumer Reports and recognized as the top pet tracker on Amazon and top pick by The New York Times Wirecutter. The move gives Whistle users access to Tractive's latest innovations, including resting heart rate and respiratory rate monitoring, a first in the pet GPS and health tracking category. Article content 'This acquisition is a defining moment for Tractive,' said Michael Hurnaus, CEO and co-founder of Tractive. 'It strengthens our U.S. footprint, scales our customer base, and allows us to bring cutting-edge wellness technology to even more pet parents around the world. In the United States, Whistle is recognized as the original pioneer in pet tracking and activity monitoring. Since 2013, Tractive and Whistle have been innovating in parallel, Tractive in Europe and Whistle in the U.S., shaping the future of pet tracking and wellness. Now, by joining forces, we're combining the strengths of two market leaders to reinforce Tractive's global leadership and accelerate our mission to improve pet safety and health worldwide.' Article content Tractive's smart trackers enable pet owners to locate their animals in real time and monitor comprehensive health metrics including activity, sleep, barking behavior, resting heart rate, and respiratory rate, with millions of health data points analyzed daily to generate valuable insights that ensure safety, well-being, and peace of mind for pet owners across North America and Europe. Article content With the pet industry, and especially connected pet care, growing much faster than overall consumer spending, Tractive is uniquely positioned to lead the future of pet wellness and tracking globally. Its devices offer long battery life, live GPS, health alerts, and now vital sign monitoring—delivered through a seamless subscription model across more than 175 countries. Article content Tractive is the global leader in health monitoring and GPS tracking for dogs and cats, on a mission to help pet parents keep their pets safe, healthy, and happy. Trusted by 1.4 million active users worldwide, Tractive is transforming pet care through data-driven health insights and innovative technology. Headquartered in Austria with offices in the U.S. and Germany, Tractive works with all major cellular providers across North America and Europe to ensure best-in-class coverage wherever pets roam. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contacts: Article content Andrew Bleiman, EVP Tractive North America Article content Article content
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stacey Solomon gives her dog 'a second chance in life' as she reveals Teddy is now in a wheelchair after his devastating diagnosis
Stacey Solomon has given her dog 'a second chance in life' as she revealed Teddy is now in a wheelchair. The TV personality, 35, shared that her adorable pooch is back walking around after they bought him some wheels to assist his back two legs. She explained in a heartfelt Instagram post that the hound was nervous to begin with but has now settled into to his new way of life. Alongside the clip, she penned: 'Our Darling Teddy. Has his wheels. We have spent the last few days trying to teach teddy a new way of getting around & he's finally learning to love his wheels. 'He was very nervous at first but seeing him today walking around with peanut again was so special. We have spoken to our vet & have bought teddy some wheels. If we are doing anything wrong please be kind. 'This is a totally new journey for us & we are doing our best to give teddy the best life he can possibly have so just let us know if you have any tips. 'Teddy you've been such an amazing boy. We know your whole world has turned upside down but you've been so calm and patient and we hope we are giving you the second chance that you deserve. To the moon & back Teddy' Stacey revealed in April that she could lose her beloved dog Teddy, a cocker spaniel who has lost all feeling in his hind legs, in the coming weeks. However, she later relieved her social media followers by confirming his health had improved. Stacey revealed the dog's illness was caused by a predisposed condition the family were not aware of and explained that the next few weeks were crucial for Teddy - who 'may not fully recover' even if he survives. Following a vet visit, where Stacey was pictured puffing on a cigarette, she took to her Instagram Stories to give fans an update. Sharing an adorable snap of Teddy, she penned: 'We went for a check up at the vest this morning. 'He's doing well. Still no feeling in his toes but he is happy and healthy otherwise which is all we can hope for. 'Not going to lie when the vet said I was doing a great job I may have cried. It's been a crazy two weeks and a half.' The Solomon family adopted Teddy back in 2022 following the death of their previous dog Theodore. Stacey explained that Teddy's name was a tribute to his predecessor. She said: 'We called him Teddy because Teddy can be short for Theodore so we thought it was a special tribute to Theo.' Stacey added: 'We love you Ted. So so much. Pickle cottage is far too quiet without you. I miss my toilet buddy. Peanut is so sad without his best friend.' Stacey previously explained that she believes Teddy was put up for adoption by his breeder because of his small size for a working spaniel. She said at the time: 'We didn't pick him out but we said we would take any dog suitable for young children and another dog. 'We didn't mind what breed, colour, coat anything as long as he would be happy and it was right. And along came Teddy.' Last week Teddy could be seen with a bandage around one of his legs in the snaps shared by Stacey. There were also two catheters sticking out of Teddy's leg, suggesting at the time that his treatment was ongoing.
CBS News
19-07-2025
- Health
- CBS News
South Florida animal shelters encouraging pet adoption as illnesses infecting cats, dogs spreads
Pet parents: listen up! If you have a cat or dog, you may want to be vigilant about different illnesses going around South Florida. One disease is impacting dogs in Miami-Dade County, while the other is infecting cats in Broward County, as South Florida animal shelters deal with overcrowding. At Broward County's animal shelter, they are navigating a cat virus called panleukopenia. The virus causes lethargy, diarrhea and vomiting, and can be especially dangerous for kittens. "The virus is prevalent in the spring, contagious and resistant to disinfectants," said Broward shelter veterinarian Antonella Guerra. The affected cats are isolated, and for now, the Broward shelter is not taking in stray cats, but the shelter is open for business, and they are encouraging people to adopt cats and dogs. George Pacheco and his son are looking to adopt a pet from the Broward County Animal Shelter "You are saving an animal who needs a home," Pacheco said. In the Broward animal care field, services manager Philip Goen told CBS News Miami if you have a cat, try to keep them inside. "As far as putting food and water out, if it's not known to you, I wouldn't start that practice," he said. At Miami-Dade's animal shelter, it is the dogs that have Chief Vet Maria Serrano's attention. With over 500 dogs up for adoption — twice the capacity — she's dealing with a "strep zoo" outbreak, a bacteria affecting the respiratory tract that can lead to pneumonia. "Luckily, we have treated the entire shelter with antibiotics and we are doing deep cleaning," she said. The affected sick dogs are isolated, and Miami-Dade is discouraging people from turning in stray animals and encouraging them to open their hearts and homes. "We need people to adopt," Serrano said. "Overcrowding is the root of all disease."
