Pets

Tyree & D’Angelo Partners Announces Minority Growth Investment in Western Veterinary Partners, led by LGT Capital Partners, Hamilton Lane, and Apogem Capital

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Monday, March 20, 2023
Veterinary, Pets, Finance, Health, Asset Management, Banking, Professional Services, Consumer, TDP, Winston & Strawn, Kirkland & Ellis, Veterinarian, Animal, Patient, Growth, LGT Group, Veterinary medicine

Western Veterinary Partners (“Western” or the “Company”), a people-centric and growth-oriented veterinary support organization, has received a strategic growth investment from a group of institutional limited partners, including both existing and new Tyree & D’Angelo Partners (“TDP”) investors.

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  • Western Veterinary Partners (“Western” or the “Company”), a people-centric and growth-oriented veterinary support organization, has received a strategic growth investment from a group of institutional limited partners, including both existing and new Tyree & D’Angelo Partners (“TDP”) investors.
  • The transaction was led by LGT Capital Partners, accounts managed by Hamilton Lane, and Apogem Capital.
  • Based in Denver, Colorado, Western is a fast-growing veterinary support organization (“VSO”) with a growing number of general veterinary hospitals across the United States.
  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to TDP and Winston & Strawn LLP served as legal advisor to Western.

Tractor Supply Raises $1,004,920 for Grants for Growing

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Monday, March 20, 2023
Other Consumer, Home Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Teens, Pets, Online Retail, Fund Raising, Consumer, Philanthropy, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Other Retail, Other Education, Machinery, Specialty, Primary, Secondary, Education, Gift, Tractor Supply Company, TSCO, Student, Animal, FFA, National FFA Organization, AG, Pharmaceutical industry

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the results of its eighth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser.

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  • Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the results of its eighth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser.
  • Tractor Supply has awarded 1,573 grants impacting nearly 164,000 students through Grants for Growing.
  • In addition to Grants for Growing, Tractor Supply supports FFA through its annual T-shirt fundraiser to benefit Living to Serve, Alumni Legacy Grants, New Farmers of America Archives and Give the Gift of Blue programs.
  • To see the latest on applicants and winners, visit Tractor Supply on Facebook and Instagram .

Voluntary Recall of One Lot of Kaytee® Wild Bird Food Birders’ Blend, 8 Lb. Bag, Due to Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
Family, Retail, Other Consumer, Consumer, Seniors, Specialty, Pets, Food, CST, Regulation of tobacco by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Southeastern United States, GA, Safety

The affected wild bird product was packaged in clear plastic bags and shipped to ACE Hardware Distribution Centers in AL, FL, and GA, which service neighborhood hardware stores in the Southeastern United States.

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  • The affected wild bird product was packaged in clear plastic bags and shipped to ACE Hardware Distribution Centers in AL, FL, and GA, which service neighborhood hardware stores in the Southeastern United States.
  • Retailers who received the affected wild bird product have been contacted and asked to pull them from their inventory and shelves.
  • No adverse health effects have been reported with respect to the affected wild bird product at this time.
  • Consumers who have purchased the recalled wild bird product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Announcing Paw Prosper; the Only Family of Brands Providing the Essential Tools Pets Need to Deal with the Challenges of Injury and Aging

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Health, Veterinary, Pets, Consumer, Pet, Rehabilitation, Quality of life, CO, Jason deCaires Taylor, Growth, Paratriathlon, Prosper, Veterinarian, Petroleum jelly, Toy

“Paw Prosper was born out of the idea that all pets deserve to experience exceptional quality of life at any age,” says Ryan DeCaire, CEO of Paw Prosper.

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  • “Paw Prosper was born out of the idea that all pets deserve to experience exceptional quality of life at any age,” says Ryan DeCaire, CEO of Paw Prosper.
  • “From blindness to injury rehabilitation to neurological support, there is a solution under the Paw Prosper umbrella to address the need efficiently and effectively,” says DeCaire.
  • Paw Prosper’s family of brands includes Help ‘Em Up, with their full body harness for dog mobility, and FitPaws, a leading canine physical training and rehabilitation platform.
  • Paw Prosper will continue to headquarter its business in Denver, CO, with offices in Branford, CT, Toronto, ON and Almelo, Netherlands.

Wag! Announces Participation in the D.A. Davidson 6th Annual Consumer Growth Conference

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Software, Internet, Pets, Technology, Apps, Applications, Consumer, Other Consumer, Other Technology, Conference, Parent, Alpha Group Co., Ltd., Webcast, Self storage, Bottled water

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  • Wag!
  • Davidson 6th Annual Consumer Growth Conference on March 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET.
  • The fireside chat will be webcast live on the Company’s investor relations website at Wag!
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Patterson Companies Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Consumer, Health, Pets, Veterinary, Dental, Patterson Companies, Holding company, Security (finance)

On March 14, 2023, the Board of Directors of Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend will be payable on, or about, May 5, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 21, 2023.

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On March 14, 2023, the Board of Directors of Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend will be payable on, or about, May 5, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 21, 2023.

Fearless Foundation and Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator Award $1 Million Dollars for their Black Women Entrepreneurs Grant Program

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Communications, Other Philanthropy, Food, Beverage, African American, Fashion, Cosmetics, Retail, Small Business, Finance, Professional Services, Women, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Pets, Bridal, Foundation, Crowdfunding, Consumer, Online Retail, Start-Up, Socially Responsible Investing, Social Activism, Business, Multimedia, General partnership, Dream, BBA, Woman, Mentorship, Entrepreneurship, Black

Fearless Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Fearless Fund, the first venture capital fund built by women of color, for women of color, has partnered with Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator for a multi-phase grant program that will bolster Black women-owned, consumer product-based business.

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  • Fearless Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Fearless Fund, the first venture capital fund built by women of color, for women of color, has partnered with Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator for a multi-phase grant program that will bolster Black women-owned, consumer product-based business.
  • “We are excited to enroll business grant recipients in Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator, giving each brand access to an unparalleled network of mentors that will allow them to reach their professional goals,” says Arian Simone, Co-Founder and General Partner of Fearless Fund.
  • We are excited to partner with the Fearless Fund to support 75 incredible Black women entrepreneurs in achieving their dreams.
  • By participating in Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator, founders will access a suite of resources, including financial assistance, business education and coaching, and marketing support.

ADM Board of Directors Enhances R&D, Innovation Expertise with Nomination of Elanco Executive Ellen de Brabander

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Consumer, Pets, Other Natural Resources, Multimedia, Research, Retirement, Royal Netherlands Chemical Society, NYSE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Partnership, Boehringer Ingelheim, DSM, Yves De Brabander, Merck & Co., Schering-Plough, Investment, Leiden University, Animal, Food safety, ADM, Growth, Innovation, Publication, Molecular biology, Doctor of Philosophy, PepsiCo, Central European Institute of Technology, European Institute, Public policy, Management, Elanco

ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in human and animal nutrition, today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Elanco executive vice president for Innovation and Regulatory Affairs, Dr. Ellen de Brabander, to stand for election to the Board at the company’s upcoming Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on May 4, 2023.

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  • ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in human and animal nutrition, today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Elanco executive vice president for Innovation and Regulatory Affairs, Dr. Ellen de Brabander, to stand for election to the Board at the company’s upcoming Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on May 4, 2023.
  • De Brabander has also held executive leadership positions in Boehringer Ingelheim (then known as Merial), Merck Animal Health (previously Intervet), and DSM.
  • ADM also announced that Lead Director Donald Felsinger will retire from the Board, having reached the retirement age of 75.
  • “When Don Felsinger joined our Board of Directors in 2009, ADM was a very different company,” Luciano said.

A Round of A-Paws! Wag Hotels Luxury Pet Resort Opens in Santa Monica

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Monday, March 13, 2023
Retail, Luxury, Consumer, Lodging, Specialty, Pets, Travel, NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Curriculum, Tail, UC, Caregiver, Parent, Cat, Leprechaun, Friends, Exercise, Dog, Family, Socialization, Nightclub

Local pet parents have a big reason to celebrate: Wag Hotels is now in Santa Monica!

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  • Local pet parents have a big reason to celebrate: Wag Hotels is now in Santa Monica!
  • With dogs and cats living in the majority of Santa Monica homes, Wag Hotels Santa Monica is a welcome addition to this pet-loving community.
  • Featuring boarding, training, spa services, and doggy daycare, Wag Hotels Santa Monica is the ultimate “stay-and-play” resort for dogs and cats.
  • In contrast to ‘boring’ in-home options often provided by amateurs, Wag Hotels’ trained and certified caregivers deliver personalized services and foster enrichment in an idyllic setting."

Thumbtack Launches First-Ever Retail Experience with H-E-B

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Friday, March 10, 2023
Residential Building & Real Estate, Building Systems, Retail, Construction & Property, Technology, Apps, Applications, Other Consumer, Online Retail, Other Retail, Pets, Landscape, Software, Interior Design, Consumer, Architecture, Pet, Local strategic partnership, Drawing pin

Thumbtack , the modern home management platform, is making its first foray into retail.

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  • Thumbtack , the modern home management platform, is making its first foray into retail.
  • This is Thumbtack’s first move into physical retail, with the goal of meeting consumers where they are.
  • “Thumbtack’s job is to make caring for everything in and around the home a seamless experience for the homeowner,” said David Steckel, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Thumbtack.
  • The initiative makes home services professionals available to H-E-B customers so that Thumbtack can help people seamlessly care for their homes.