Pet News Roundup, March 21

🐾 Corporate News, Deals & Investments

• Online pet supply retailer Chewy to layoff over 650 jobs in Dallas

• Alphia Expands manufacturing network with acquisition of Texas pet food facility

• West Paw partners with Packer Mellem, expands distribution in independent pet retailers

• Further Foods signs R&D supply agreement with producer of cultivated meat to develop Noochies! cultivated meat pet treats

• Mars has promoted two regional presidents for its Pet Nutrition division, as it aims to expand its presence globally.

🐾 Product News

• Savage Pet recalls raw chicken products after they were linked to bird flu infections in two cats and suspected in a third in NYC

• Outward Hound to launch three pet products at Global Pet Expo 2025

• Kent’s Pet Supplies expands product line to include premium pet products, poultry essentials, more

🐾 In other news

• Cadabomb Okami, the world’s most expensive dog, sells for €5.3 million

• Rover releases True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for 2025

• Australia’s family law to recognise pets in separation disputes

• South Korea’s Financial Services Commission to expand the range of subsidiaries that insurance companies can operate, including insurance for pets

• ‘Woofington,’ a castle run as a luxury doggy daycare, lists in New Zealand and is expected to fetch over NZ$4 million

🐩 Pet Luxe Spotlight 🐈️ 

AI-powered pet bling, anyone? Pet Madness plans to launch AI-driven Luxury Swarovski Crystal Collars & Leashes.

The good news: The product range combines high end design with a pet safety and wellness system, which includes GPS and health monitoring.

The expensive news: The Custom Pink Swarovski Crystal Matrix Brain costs US$499. Just won the lottery? Pet Madness also offers a Custom Designer Diamond Brain and Collar for US$15,000.

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