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Fetch! - A Collection of PetTech Companies in New York

There are many different kinds of startups in New York, and it should come as no surprise that for its population of over 8 million people, there are a lot of people who love animals.

New York’s PetTech scene has been fostered by many of these people, and this scene includes a great number of companies using modern technology to improve the lives of pets—and their owners—around the country.

For this article, we’ve compiled a list of some companies that serve this particular space in the city. Everything from walking to wholesome pet food is represented—and a lot in-between!

Alexander Culafi is a Staff Writer at VentureFizz. He also edits and produces The VentureFizz Podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @culafia.

Here’s a dog-walking experience for the modern age. Swifto provides GPS-tracked dog walks for people across New York City so you’ll know where your pet is at any given time. Its walkers also come insured and bonded, prioritize consistency (so it’s not a different walker every single time), and offer flexible scheduling.

Swifto

Here’s a dog-walking experience for the modern age. Swifto provides GPS-tracked dog walks for people across New York City so you’ll know where your pet is at any given time. Its walkers also come insured and bonded, prioritize consistency (so it’s not a different walker every single time), and offer flexible scheduling.

It’s a subscription box for dog lovers! Starting at $21 per month, you can get over $40 in cool dog stuff every single month. Every BarkBox has at least 2 toys, 2 bags of treats, and a chew. They’ve also raised a lot of money.

BarkBox

It’s a subscription box for dog lovers! Starting at $21 per month, you can get over $40 in cool dog stuff every single month. Every BarkBox has at least 2 toys, 2 bags of treats, and a chew. They’ve also raised a lot of money.

Like BarkBox, it’s a subscription box, but this one is for cats! Boxes include a combination of “fun cat toys, delicious treats, health and hygiene products, must-have accessories, innovative new gadgets, and other unique, high quality cat goodies.”

KitNipBox

Like BarkBox, it’s a subscription box, but this one is for cats! Boxes include a combination of “fun cat toys, delicious treats, health and hygiene products, must-have accessories, innovative new gadgets, and other unique, high quality cat goodies.”

InstaVet, through its mobile app, lets you connect with local vets online, chat with them for free, book appointments, and get veterinary care at home or a clinic.

InstaVet

InstaVet, through its mobile app, lets you connect with local vets online, chat with them for free, book appointments, and get veterinary care at home or a clinic.

If you’ve ever taken your dog for a walk in the city, it’s usually inconvenient to get anything else done. Either you tie your dog up outside of the store (not ideal by any means), or you don’t go into any stores. A DogSpot provides dog parking. You put your dog in a secure, cozy, temperature-controlled dog house while you go into a store or buy a coffee.

DogSpot

If you’ve ever taken your dog for a walk in the city, it’s usually inconvenient to get anything else done. Either you tie your dog up outside of the store (not ideal by any means), or you don’t go into any stores. A DogSpot provides dog parking. You put your dog in a secure, cozy, temperature-controlled dog house while you go into a store or buy a coffee.

Holidog is an online marketplace for dog care services, for when you need to leave town and make sure your pet is in the right hands. I know that when my family goes on vacation, it’s not always easy to find a trustworthy place for Zeus to stay for a few days. This app connects you with pet sitters who can either board your dog or watch him at your place 24/7.

Holidog

Holidog is an online marketplace for dog care services, for when you need to leave town and make sure your pet is in the right hands. I know that when my family goes on vacation, it’s not always easy to find a trustworthy place for Zeus to stay for a few days. This app connects you with pet sitters who can either board your dog or watch him at your place 24/7.

Ollie is a company that’s offering its pet wellness brand to owners around the country, offering customers fresh food made from real ingredients for their dogs. And speaking of Ollie, we recently spoke to Ollie Co-Founder and CEO  Alex Douzet for an episode of the VentureFizz podcast. You can check that out right here.

 
Ollie

Ollie is a company that’s offering its pet wellness brand to owners around the country, offering customers fresh food made from real ingredients for their dogs. And speaking of Ollie, we recently spoke to Ollie Co-Founder and CEO  Alex Douzet for an episode of the VentureFizz podcast. You can check that out right here.