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font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVRUtCxaGRgqHOjPGNLC1IccmCa1MKBXHwmsJ45v3C37lq6CH8XwQlRNp5sbiLnAlLlzPrh3H1DpToRGzbwOFBlv0V2LwsZWbSrOQ0PVISBjbU0xvOhBXUQgNPgRX2iBFCfB1EwjPgXI6PjkqZAHP7ZyjlO9yA29XSj_HYvr6fyhdw4ckwzjkfNsO6\/s1000\/Increase_in_Australian_Pet_Spending_young_woman_on_couch_being_licked_by_her_dog_with_cat_paw_up.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"667\" data-original-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVRUtCxaGRgqHOjPGNLC1IccmCa1MKBXHwmsJ45v3C37lq6CH8XwQlRNp5sbiLnAlLlzPrh3H1DpToRGzbwOFBlv0V2LwsZWbSrOQ0PVISBjbU0xvOhBXUQgNPgRX2iBFCfB1EwjPgXI6PjkqZAHP7ZyjlO9yA29XSj_HYvr6fyhdw4ckwzjkfNsO6\/s16000\/Increase_in_Australian_Pet_Spending_young_woman_on_couch_being_licked_by_her_dog_with_cat_paw_up.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We’re committed to supporting our customers in leading the lives they want to live, especially so when it comes to our beloved pet family members. We’re a product you can use for everyday and discretionary spending - so whether you’re splashing out on a plush new bed, or you’re bulk-purchasing essential items like heartworm treatments, Zip has your back. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EZip has merchant partners such as \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetbarn\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBudget Pet Products\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E available, but customers also have access to \u003Ci\u003ETap \u0026amp; Zip \u003C\/i\u003E — a virtual Visa card accessed via the Apple or Google pay wallet which allows customers to shop in store any pet shop in Australia where Visa is accepted, so customers are encouraged to also buy from independent pet stores where they can. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We have an incredible array of big-name merchants available to purchase your pet products from - however we’re encouraging Aussies to also support small businesses, and buy your fur babies treats from the smaller, independent pet stores,” said Brennen. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESurvey Highlights:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EData from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EZip\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E shows pet purchases have increased by a staggering 118% in the last 3 years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe number of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EZip\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E users transacting at pet stores has also increased by 180% in the last 3 years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetbarn\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBudget Pet Products\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E are the top merchants.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFor more information regarding Zip’s merchants head to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/zip.co\/au\/shop\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ezip.co\/au\/shop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[1]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalmedicinesaustralia.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AMAU005-PATP-Report21_v1.4_WEB.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnimal Medicines Australia. (2021). Pandemic pets: The impact of COVID-19 on pet ownership in Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Zip \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EZip is a leading global financial services company, offering innovative, people-centred products that bring customers and merchants together. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5Er_kZeS_KC3ue5XiYboticMwB3kNyJr0JzmTlJTUjUQzLANpgAxbqp7D9EPlLwaxg1fGtRYF1Kk2gHKUd_Gt00hcbqp_1L63skk-EvV6MkBBTTUu41UcIeHSci0Rcc3Xqs6UUm7u8k9GsaabB6yqBMCQi39QhmO9d5dmXbie9EL9fquf-4OK35IZ\/s1650\/Dog_brand_DOGUE_celebrates_25_years_Margaret_Hennessy_Simone_Kingston.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"928\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5Er_kZeS_KC3ue5XiYboticMwB3kNyJr0JzmTlJTUjUQzLANpgAxbqp7D9EPlLwaxg1fGtRYF1Kk2gHKUd_Gt00hcbqp_1L63skk-EvV6MkBBTTUu41UcIeHSci0Rcc3Xqs6UUm7u8k9GsaabB6yqBMCQi39QhmO9d5dmXbie9EL9fquf-4OK35IZ\/s16000\/Dog_brand_DOGUE_celebrates_25_years_Margaret_Hennessy_Simone_Kingston.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EIt's a dog's life as doggy brand DOGUE celebrates 25 years of pampering Aussie pooches - that's 175 doggy years of pure canine love!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENext month, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDOGUE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E celebrates 25 years since the start of the journey to becoming Australia’s leading luxury dog brand. That’s 175 dog years of providing the best canine experiences, coiffeur and products, and all-round happiness. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo celebrate this wonderful milestone, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDOGUE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E have launched a range of birthday celebrations to share more love and happiness with the DOGUE community, all canines and their much-loved humans. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDOGUE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E CEO Margaret Hennessy said DOGUE’s 25th birthday is huge milestone for the business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“We are really excited to celebrate the incredible relationships we have built with our staff, our suppliers, our customers and of course, all our furry friends. These have made the last 25 years so rewarding and enjoyable,” said Margaret. \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We’ll be celebrating our birthday throughout March, starting with a \u003Cb\u003E25 per cent off\u003C\/b\u003E our exclusive \u003Cb\u003EDOGUE Design range\u003C\/b\u003E on our\u003Cb\u003E actual birthday, Thursday 2 March\u003C\/b\u003E.  Our stores will be decked out with big balloons and birthday decorations, and the teams will be giving away a range of delicious treats for our furry friends to enjoy,” said Margaret. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We are also launching our DOGUE Cover Dog competition, inviting enthusiastic pooches to join us at the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERSPCA Million Paws Walk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E where they will have the chance to be part of our new \u003Cb\u003EDOGUE Autumn look book\u003C\/b\u003E to be unveiled at our fashion launch party in May.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjj4EGBZ3Mz7FKQB7dkjyL6T20tfxpjKy7789U-iOXEBja5B21S-mdc6aJ5e3JLtpF5SRbIhdZZAmPcnFivI-8L8-p60hl4iooY4tU_7pRUjxqUN_JYCtKxsmTCbGLp8P7FIl6RLUS71BBAKlby8ifMRvfSKUw3a6olxqzY_yDOe1DtdnnIJahY2EJy\/s1920\/DOGUE_Fashion_for_Dogs_Gelato_Collection_of_dog_collars_and_leashes_in_pastel_colours.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjj4EGBZ3Mz7FKQB7dkjyL6T20tfxpjKy7789U-iOXEBja5B21S-mdc6aJ5e3JLtpF5SRbIhdZZAmPcnFivI-8L8-p60hl4iooY4tU_7pRUjxqUN_JYCtKxsmTCbGLp8P7FIl6RLUS71BBAKlby8ifMRvfSKUw3a6olxqzY_yDOe1DtdnnIJahY2EJy\/s16000\/DOGUE_Fashion_for_Dogs_Gelato_Collection_of_dog_collars_and_leashes_in_pastel_colours.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESimone Kingston, Founder and Creative Designer of DOGUE said the 25-year anniversary was both a time to celebrate and reflect, but also an opportunity to invest further in DOGUE’s growth strategy and build an even greater future for DOGUE right across Australia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It’s been incredible to be able to act and deliver on an idea and a dream inspired by my own dog, Gulliver. Over the last 25 years we have grown from a small start-up business in 1998 with one shop in Sydney to a multi-store, wholesale and online retail business today,” said Simone. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDOGUE in-store Birthday Celebration:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECustomers are invited to attend any of our nine stores in NSW, Victoria and Queensland \u003Cb\u003Ebetween 4-6pm on Thursday 2 March 2023\u003C\/b\u003E to share in DOGUE’s birthday celebrations. There will be afternoon tea, instafamous guests, treats for everyone’s gorgeous canines, giveaways and a snap “garage” sale of 25% of all DOGUE Design products in store.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EDOGUE Cover Dog Competition:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFrom 1 April 2023\u003C\/b\u003E, customers can log on and register their beloved four-legged pooch to participate in the DOGUE Cover Dog competition.  More details to follow.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj7PXhJA3PktsD5qS_6ogJ4taSRj3s-8nQ2pgihXn7AHnUr_r4yo8-0m1y_HMbaRGCFXqNKhkHfBJD2UqHbvraveThlaCoQNi1gEKlChrARyHWLrLujjxWjIWNf7JtRSZlKKikLzwl7s_sJT0U-uxOf7wimyRvKgjurIrjd_KjWNqiZyjq9U9YbLiX1\/s1920\/DOGUE_Design_Wear_Autumn_Fashion_2023_Cover_Dog_Competition.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj7PXhJA3PktsD5qS_6ogJ4taSRj3s-8nQ2pgihXn7AHnUr_r4yo8-0m1y_HMbaRGCFXqNKhkHfBJD2UqHbvraveThlaCoQNi1gEKlChrARyHWLrLujjxWjIWNf7JtRSZlKKikLzwl7s_sJT0U-uxOf7wimyRvKgjurIrjd_KjWNqiZyjq9U9YbLiX1\/s16000\/DOGUE_Design_Wear_Autumn_Fashion_2023_Cover_Dog_Competition.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDOGUE Autumn Range Launch Party:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDOGUE will hold the fashion launch event on \u003Cb\u003ESaturday May 13 2023\u003C\/b\u003E for all customers, suppliers, staff and media as they unveil their exclusive DOGUE Autumn range and announce the winners of the DOGUE Cover Dog competition. DOGUE will also unveil their new website at this time. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERSPCA Million Paws Walk:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDOGUE\u003C\/b\u003E will be continuing to celebrate their birthday celebrations with stands at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.millionpawswalk.com.au\/expression-of-interest-2023\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERSPCA Million Paws Walk\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in Albert Park (VIC), Sydney Olympic Park (NSW) and University of Queensland on \u003Cb\u003ESunday 28th May 2023\u003C\/b\u003E.  DOGUE Cover Dog finalist interviews, spin the wheel, more giveaways, and pre-walk stretching class (think dog yoga…). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor details, head to the DOGUE website\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/dogue.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003EDOGUE.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStore Locations:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca 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georgia;\"\u003EDOGUE Country Retreat is a premium boarding facility set up ten years ago to service DOGUE’s store customers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDOGUE Design is DOGUE’s wholesale arm, designing stylish and unique products – all Australian designed and many locally made. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDOGUE also offers an online retail store delivering products right across Australia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDOGUE delivers exceptional quality, premium service and outstanding care to the nation’s top dogs and their humans. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 10th February 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/8526139639848948138\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/dog-brand-dogue-celebrates-25-years-of.html#comment-form","title":"0 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Distribution Centre at Avalon Airport by 2024"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPoxFuOI0xCrrA6I1m5vXQHFth_fbNZyfCeGzxrjRlrKQab7DpV19fnfHPfi4KrzQ6BeNdUyGusByidf1Cqz6PY7nhwYjzfqDpGUX2DBWK1aBcCq-h-izpAaKF110JsxLVqIsC4BdIU0Ic_fVtsy37AljPZIJ9dshdR_ArikZo9imwPTdhijgKm_hC\/s1650\/Petspiration_Group_to_open_new_PETstock_distribution_centre_at_Avalon_Airport_by_2024.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1101\" data-original-width=\"1650\" 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\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetspiration Group \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Eat the Avalon Airport Industrial Precinct for a new 32,000 square metre Petspiration Group regional office and training hub, distribution centre and on-site dog day care. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe new centre is expected to open in 2024 and will help the company meet growing demand, The new $43.5 million dollar facility will be predominantly utilised as a distribution centre and create up to 190 new jobs in the region. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Avalon Airport is more than just an Airport. We welcome the new partnership and launch of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetspiration Group\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s new Distribution Centre within Avalon Airport’s Industrial Precinct. Avalon Airport’s Industrial Precinct covers approximately 1,712 hectares, with ‘shovel ready’ parcels currently available to a diverse range of opportunities,” said David Fox, Chairman of Avalon Airport. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECEO and Founder of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Petspiration Group\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, Shane Young, says that the new facility will facilitate \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s vision in supporting regional businesses with the creation of up to 190 new jobs, increasing the warehouse footprint from 12,000m2 to 32,000m2.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhA39FLWAUrLde26uEtc5_a1ElgXw61gethQvndgbQWqpu_yaZgHloDLO5qi-DphKtpft4sfsSCA828dlzk2mSOtmRyX1DrpFgBbrovW6YNpKMhJbYob5CxFXPopJEf8pnddcl4w9wy4pKRuMf55RpjiL_TvqvMDJSan5GrNN6pvcUi8TM3sYMXDTgp\/s1280\/Petspiration_Group_PETstock_distribution_centre_at_Avalon_Airport_Shane_Young_David_Fox.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"775\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhA39FLWAUrLde26uEtc5_a1ElgXw61gethQvndgbQWqpu_yaZgHloDLO5qi-DphKtpft4sfsSCA828dlzk2mSOtmRyX1DrpFgBbrovW6YNpKMhJbYob5CxFXPopJEf8pnddcl4w9wy4pKRuMf55RpjiL_TvqvMDJSan5GrNN6pvcUi8TM3sYMXDTgp\/s16000\/Petspiration_Group_PETstock_distribution_centre_at_Avalon_Airport_Shane_Young_David_Fox.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“As a born and bred, regionally based business, it’s exciting to be able to move our warehouse to the Avalon Airport Industrial Precinct, creating a key supply chain hub that’s closer to other successful and like-minded regional businesses,” says Shane. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDavid Fox added, “Avalon Airport's ability to host further industrial development will unleash dynamic and competitive economic outcomes, strengthening the airport’s role as a major driver of economic activity in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria. The opportunities are limitless.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe development adds to other recent investments in the Avalon Airport Industrial Precinct, following in the steps of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECotton On\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHanwha Defense Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E setting up in the precinct. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Avalon Airport \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAvalon Airport offers passengers a convenient, uncomplicated, and time-efficient arrivals and departures, servicing Melbourne, Geelong and surrounds. Avalon Airport is the closest international and domestic airport to the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles. It has won many awards including the Major Airport of the year award and the National Airport industry awards held by the Australian Airports association. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAvalon continues to be more than just an airport; it's also a place to do business. The airport covers 1,753 hectares and is home to leading corporate and government headquarters. With state-of-the-art logistics, professional facilities and an untapped retail hub on offer, Avalon will help your business take off. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Petspiration Group \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Petspiration Group is a family-owned, Victorian based business founded in Ballarat as Ballarat Produce in 1992. Today, the group has over 200 PETstock stores across Australia and New Zealand, 150 grooming salons, 26 vet hospitals, 7 mobile vet clinics, 5 dog day care facilities, 3 cat boarding facilities, 3,500 employees, and over 20 brands in the pet, hobby farm, veterinary and specialty sectors. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe group recently launched PETstock Country, which services the hobby farmer as well as domestic animals. The group also distributes through a number of owned and affiliated e-commerce platforms in Australia and New Zealand. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 25th August 2022\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1116701481212709205\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/08\/petstock-distribution-centre-at-avalon.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1116701481212709205"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1116701481212709205"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/08\/petstock-distribution-centre-at-avalon.html","title":"PETstock Distribution Centre at Avalon Airport by 2024"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPoxFuOI0xCrrA6I1m5vXQHFth_fbNZyfCeGzxrjRlrKQab7DpV19fnfHPfi4KrzQ6BeNdUyGusByidf1Cqz6PY7nhwYjzfqDpGUX2DBWK1aBcCq-h-izpAaKF110JsxLVqIsC4BdIU0Ic_fVtsy37AljPZIJ9dshdR_ArikZo9imwPTdhijgKm_hC\/s72-c\/Petspiration_Group_to_open_new_PETstock_distribution_centre_at_Avalon_Airport_by_2024.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-7689505854695551782"},"published":{"$t":"2021-10-19T12:26:00.003+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-10-19T12:34:43.600+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ANIMAL WELFARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RETAIL"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WHAT'S NEW"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":" 150 years of the RSPCA celebrated with new stamp issue from Australia Post"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CBkUtE2ND1I\/YW4cyZe2fKI\/AAAAAAAAxWY\/aw753HF5GBIxSKumoYCK79xdO6SxSla2wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s560\/Australia_Post_releases_stamps_celebrating_RSPCA_150th_Birthday.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"560\" data-original-width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CBkUtE2ND1I\/YW4cyZe2fKI\/AAAAAAAAxWY\/aw753HF5GBIxSKumoYCK79xdO6SxSla2wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Australia_Post_releases_stamps_celebrating_RSPCA_150th_Birthday.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralia Post\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is celebrating 150 years of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERoyal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (RSPCA) with the release of five stamps representing their mission and practice: research, shelter, protection, certification and advocacy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERSPCA\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s history in Australia dating back to a public meeting to discuss the ill treatment of horses in Victoria in 1871, this stamp issue commemorates the organisation’s 150 years of caring for and protecting animals in Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralia Post\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Group Manager Philatelic \u003Cb\u003EMichael Zsolt\u003C\/b\u003E said the RSPCA deserves to be celebrated for their tireless work towards preventing animal cruelty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“The RSPCA’s long history of advocating for animal welfare issues is something all Australians are proud of,” Mr Zsolt said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“The stamp designs really show the breadth of the RSPCA’s work across companion animals, farm animals, animals in sport, recreation and industry, and wildlife.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i7aBe9ewtbk\/YW4ecdHcCPI\/AAAAAAAAxWg\/FvbeyXTRwi8meUY7TkAgfWiER_2a_CESQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s551\/RSPCA_Australia_Logo_Celebrating_150_years.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"551\" data-original-width=\"551\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i7aBe9ewtbk\/YW4ecdHcCPI\/AAAAAAAAxWg\/FvbeyXTRwi8meUY7TkAgfWiER_2a_CESQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/RSPCA_Australia_Logo_Celebrating_150_years.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ERSPCA Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Chief Executive Officer \u003Cb\u003ERichard Mussell\u003C\/b\u003E said the stamps were a fitting addition to the 150th anniversary commemorations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“It’s wonderful to see the RSPCA’s work over many years acknowledged in this way by Australia Post,” Mr Mussell said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“These stamps are a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our great breadth of work and what has been achieved in what is an important milestone year for us.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe stamps and associated products, including a minisheet, stamp pack, first day cover and maxicard set, are on sale from today at participating Post Offices, via mail order on \u003Cb\u003E1800 331 794,\u003C\/b\u003E and online while stocks last.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.auspost.com.au\/stamps\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eauspost.com.au\/stamps\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiapostcollectables.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eaustraliapostcollectables.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 19th October 2021\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/7689505854695551782\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/10\/150-years-of-rspca-celebrated-with-new.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7689505854695551782"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7689505854695551782"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/10\/150-years-of-rspca-celebrated-with-new.html","title":" 150 years of the RSPCA celebrated with new stamp issue from Australia Post"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CBkUtE2ND1I\/YW4cyZe2fKI\/AAAAAAAAxWY\/aw753HF5GBIxSKumoYCK79xdO6SxSla2wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Australia_Post_releases_stamps_celebrating_RSPCA_150th_Birthday.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-517869609321180674"},"published":{"$t":"2021-10-11T22:45:00.011+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-08-13T14:08:19.861+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG TREATS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RETAIL"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Wagalot invites pet loving investors to join their crowdfunding campaign"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8tgnmsCCM3s\/YWQjMxa8mtI\/AAAAAAAAxQs\/vpyo4rF13cYM88fix3sY8jdi3BbmjEdLACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1116\/Wagalot_Founders_Alice_Needham_Philip_Chaplin_with_dog_Monty.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"741\" data-original-width=\"1116\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8tgnmsCCM3s\/YWQjMxa8mtI\/AAAAAAAAxQs\/vpyo4rF13cYM88fix3sY8jdi3BbmjEdLACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Wagalot_Founders_Alice_Needham_Philip_Chaplin_with_dog_Monty.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E‘Senior Entrepreneurs’ prove it's never too late to create a million dollar empire – and it’s all thanks to doggy birthday cakes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProving you’re never too old to take your start-up to the next level, Alice Needham and Philip Chaplin have transformed their humble beachside dog bakery into a thriving premium doggie treat business that turns over three quarters of a million dollars each year - and the 54 and 61 are only just getting started.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETogether the pair will embark on their company’s biggest expansion to date – growing their business to more than $5M turnover in the next three years with the ultimate goal having their dog \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E‘Mix n Zap’\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E cake kits lined in every supermarket across the country.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETo help take their company to the next level, Alice and Philip are inviting pet loving investors to join their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.birchal.com\/company\/wagalot\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBirchal equity crowdfunding campaign\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, where shares in the company can be bought for as little as $250.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OoArkHrEKrE\/YWQhCHBTMFI\/AAAAAAAAxQc\/hMD9PnupXlwgALcK7OnyTy8NSYG6U0k5gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1350\/Wagalot_Mix_and_Zap_Yappy_Woofday_Cake_Mix_for_Whippet_Lola_photo_coledigger.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1350\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OoArkHrEKrE\/YWQhCHBTMFI\/AAAAAAAAxQc\/hMD9PnupXlwgALcK7OnyTy8NSYG6U0k5gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w320-h400\/Wagalot_Mix_and_Zap_Yappy_Woofday_Cake_Mix_for_Whippet_Lola_photo_coledigger.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELola's Yappy Woofday using a\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMix \u0026amp; Zap Cake Mix\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E“We were the first to invent and commercially sell doggie birthday cake kits back in 2013, and sales of our premium doggie treats have skyrocketed ever since, selling hundreds of packets a year to nearly 200,000 packets in the last year,” said Alice Needham, co-Founder of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWagalot\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“We are so confident in our products we believe it’s only a matter of time before these DIY doggie birthday cake mixes will be stocked in every \u003Ci\u003EWoolworths\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EColes\u003C\/i\u003E and\u003Ci\u003E IGA\u003C\/i\u003E in Australia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EPet owners around the country already treat their dogs like their children; could you imagine not giving your child a cake on their special day!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E‘Mix n Zap’\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;cake kits take only 2 minutes to cook and are guaranteed to be a popular choice for the six million dogs that are treated like royalty in Australia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i-mH71oea6w\/YWQf-tnf2kI\/AAAAAAAAxQM\/5z-RiNLNPp0l_cervsJO5qTr-5WkotHtQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Wagalot_Mix_and_Zap_Pupcake_Mixes_for_Dog_Birthdays.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1238\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i-mH71oea6w\/YWQf-tnf2kI\/AAAAAAAAxQM\/5z-RiNLNPp0l_cervsJO5qTr-5WkotHtQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Wagalot_Mix_and_Zap_Pupcake_Mixes_for_Dog_Birthdays.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Most people our age are beginning to wind down, but we’re ramping up!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EAs the saying goes, ‘choose a job you love, and you will never have to work another day’.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThat’s our motto because we love this business so much, we have no plans to retire – our focus over the next three years is to see\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Wagalot\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E reach $5 million a year.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“At the moment, we’re averaging a very healthy yearly revenue of $750,000. Our equity raise will help us ramp up production so we can reach our expansion goal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-33aq8lu4NzM\/YWQhWJvszLI\/AAAAAAAAxQk\/mXMi7btKKr4O35aG2FaFQ3nlxYinPSgwgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1080\/Wagalot_Product_Display_in_PetLand_Campbelltown_South_Australia.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-33aq8lu4NzM\/YWQhWJvszLI\/AAAAAAAAxQk\/mXMi7btKKr4O35aG2FaFQ3nlxYinPSgwgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h400\/Wagalot_Product_Display_in_PetLand_Campbelltown_South_Australia.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EProduct display at \u003Cb\u003EPet Land Campbelltown\u003C\/b\u003E (SA)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOur treats are currently stocked in \u003Cb\u003E400 outlets and pet stores\u003C\/b\u003E around the country and that number is expected to grow rapidly with supermarket distribution.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWagalot\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E founders, Philip and Alice started the journey as \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiamond Dog Food \u0026amp; Bakery\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E in 2010 making ethical, handmade, and exciting doggie treats and products that instantly set tails wagging.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAfter the success of the Diamond Dog Food \u0026amp; Bakery and their desire to reach more hungry dogs, the wholesale brand \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWagalot\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E was born.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESince then, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWagalot\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has continued to enjoy a flourishing year on year growth, selling more than 200,000 treat packs, and 20,000 \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EMix n Zap\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Birthday Cakes in the last year alone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G4zhxzpkBa4\/YWSruG1TOQI\/AAAAAAAAxQ0\/mO3VFEiVXG04pJ6-W8xjtV9_-Hq7oRGkACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Wagalot_Cookies_for_Dogs_Range_Livermite_Supermite_Cannamite.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1238\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G4zhxzpkBa4\/YWSruG1TOQI\/AAAAAAAAxQ0\/mO3VFEiVXG04pJ6-W8xjtV9_-Hq7oRGkACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Wagalot_Cookies_for_Dogs_Range_Livermite_Supermite_Cannamite.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Md2UjKFx-3I\/YWQgWAWN-LI\/AAAAAAAAxQU\/OWNA7NG0muEtSmicwhr5r4lN0a0pU4fRwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1296\/Wagalot_Crowdfunding_Campaign_staff_packing_orders_in_warehouse.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"972\" data-original-width=\"1296\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Md2UjKFx-3I\/YWQgWAWN-LI\/AAAAAAAAxQU\/OWNA7NG0muEtSmicwhr5r4lN0a0pU4fRwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Wagalot_Crowdfunding_Campaign_staff_packing_orders_in_warehouse.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe brand has averaged 10% growth annually over the past 5 years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWagalot\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will use its capital raise to expand its growth and market share of the pet treat industry, with a goal of selling into 9000 supermarkets across Australia. Currently, the majority of income is accumulated from sales in traditional pet stores, online, groomers, doggy day cares, and vets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/wagalot.com.au\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewagalot.com.au\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor details on how to invest, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.birchal.com\/company\/wagalot\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.birchal.com\/company\/wagalot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 11th October 2021\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/517869609321180674\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/10\/wagalot-invites-pet-loving-investors-to.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/517869609321180674"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/517869609321180674"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/10\/wagalot-invites-pet-loving-investors-to.html","title":"Wagalot invites pet loving investors to join their crowdfunding campaign"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8tgnmsCCM3s\/YWQjMxa8mtI\/AAAAAAAAxQs\/vpyo4rF13cYM88fix3sY8jdi3BbmjEdLACLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Wagalot_Founders_Alice_Needham_Philip_Chaplin_with_dog_Monty.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-4734654170982078656"},"published":{"$t":"2020-10-29T10:14:00.000+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-10-29T10:14:10.608+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RETAIL"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WHAT'S NEW"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DoorDash partners with PETstock for easy speedy deliveries"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2rP-8M3UtFU\/X5n3dX_fwUI\/AAAAAAAAjzQ\/vrgFasv4b6YmgiT4zbSuIy0OC5H-jKFVwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/DoorDash_partners_with_DoorDash_for_easy_speedy_deliveries_cute_puppy_smiling.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2rP-8M3UtFU\/X5n3dX_fwUI\/AAAAAAAAjzQ\/vrgFasv4b6YmgiT4zbSuIy0OC5H-jKFVwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/DoorDash_partners_with_DoorDash_for_easy_speedy_deliveries_cute_puppy_smiling.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIn an Australian-first, Aussies can quite literally feed their whole family in under an hour, with on-demand delivery from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Enow available via the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDoorDash\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E app. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELeading last-mile logistics platform, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.doordash.com\/en-US\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDoorDash\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, has teamed up with Australian family-owned pet specialty retailer, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPETstock\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, to make it easier and speedier than ever to purchase last minute treats, meals, parasiticides, toys and accessories for your furry friends. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFrom \u003Cb\u003EThursday 29 October\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E products will be available for delivery in less than an hour across metro and regional stores throughout Melbourne and Sydney. Plus, to celebrate \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDoorDash\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s very first pet selection there will be a \u003Cb\u003E$0 delivery fee on purchases over $25 until 5 November\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sPz6As0WwIE\/X5n6oXU04sI\/AAAAAAAAjzg\/qQrnGbbSA1cF_7COkpfiQiJDm3FrQKRvACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/DoorDash_partners_with_PETstock_for_fast_deliveries_bike_courrier_carrying_a_branded_DoorDash_backpack.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sPz6As0WwIE\/X5n6oXU04sI\/AAAAAAAAjzg\/qQrnGbbSA1cF_7COkpfiQiJDm3FrQKRvACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/DoorDash_partners_with_PETstock_for_fast_deliveries_bike_courrier_carrying_a_branded_DoorDash_backpack.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAvailable from store-to-door in under 60 minutes, Aussie pet owners can now feed the whole family, including their beloved four-legged friends, through \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDoorDash\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, with a wide range of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E goods including raw, fresh and frozen food on offer. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EChase Gardner, Head of Enterprise Partnerships at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDoorDash Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, said: “Australia has one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world, with two thirds of households owning a pet, making our partnership with \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E a huge win for many Aussies looking for convenient retail solutions. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“Being the first on-demand delivery platform to introduce a pet retailer to our marketplace in a fully integrated way marks a hugely exciting expansion to the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDoorDash\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E offering in Australia.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“Together with \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, we have created a truly unique service which has further enhanced our customer offering, meeting the needs of thousands of pet owners on the east coast.” Chase said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAs the largest retailer for Premium Pet Food and products in Victoria and one of the biggest in NSW, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has been supplying products and services for our extended family members for over 18 years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GxzHc2TecHU\/X5n4TgfxgvI\/AAAAAAAAjzY\/3E4EAYTwNVMaP8KHzTSk4AnwRm2Y5a7_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/PETstock_and_DoorDash_partner_for_pet_products_speedy_delivery_small_dog_runs_next_to_owner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GxzHc2TecHU\/X5n4TgfxgvI\/AAAAAAAAjzY\/3E4EAYTwNVMaP8KHzTSk4AnwRm2Y5a7_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/PETstock_and_DoorDash_partner_for_pet_products_speedy_delivery_small_dog_runs_next_to_owner.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAlex Carter, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s eCommerce Manager, said: “We’re thrilled to be the first pet retailer to make this move towards a flexible delivery model with \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDoorDash\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, which will ensure we continue to provide an all-round reliable and premium brand experience. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“Giving customers access to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E products on-demand is a key part of the business’ digital transformation, which has been a big focus this year. We’re looking forward to reaching even more Australians and their pets in the coming months,” Alex added.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout DoorDash\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDoorDash is a technology company that connects customers with their favourite local and national businesses in more than 4,000 cities and all 50 states across the United States, Canada, and Australia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EFounded in 2013, DoorDash empowers merchants to grow their businesses by offering on-demand delivery, data-driven insights, and better in-store efficiency, providing delightful experiences from door to door. By building the last-mile delivery infrastructure for local cities, DoorDash is bringing communities closer, one doorstep at a time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ERead more on the DoorDash blog or at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doordash.com\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.doordash.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 29th October 2020\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/4734654170982078656\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/10\/doordash-partners-with-petstock-for.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4734654170982078656"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4734654170982078656"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/10\/doordash-partners-with-petstock-for.html","title":"DoorDash partners with PETstock for easy speedy deliveries"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2rP-8M3UtFU\/X5n3dX_fwUI\/AAAAAAAAjzQ\/vrgFasv4b6YmgiT4zbSuIy0OC5H-jKFVwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/DoorDash_partners_with_DoorDash_for_easy_speedy_deliveries_cute_puppy_smiling.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});