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Statistics from the American Humane Association state that approximately third of pets will go missing in their lifetimes, and only 25 percent of those that reach a shelter will return to their original families while the majority spend the rest of their lives there. There are some solutions to this problem that have been in use for some time, such as microchipping, but a service from a startup called PetHub works to get lost pets home faster and safer than any other solution available by utilizing current and new technologies. These include QR coded ID tags, wireless technology, GPS mapping, Bluetooth services, and real-time notifications. PetHub has a verified success rate of 97%, with 25% of pets returning to their homes within 24 hours, and the difference between PetHub and similar services is that it is far more comprehensive than most. Read more »

Pet health can often be a complicated issue for pet owners, especially when it comes to nutrition.  Many pet owners are disappointed to find out that much of the standard pet food found in grocery stores is bad for their animals—the equivalent of eating McDonald’s hamburgers every meal.  Many pets even have bad allergic reactions to the standard pet food one buys at the supermarket.  Finding good food for a cat or dog can be very challenging as many pet stores have wildly variable brands and not much guidance on what may be right for someone’s particular animal.  Fortunately, there is a cool person who has created a service that users can join online in order to keep their pets eating healthy while avoiding confusion and frustration.  Read more »