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Episode 6: Innovating in the Pet Industry and Exploring the World of Pet Therapy Animals

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Chris and Kristen explore the world of pet tech innovation with Ben Seidman, Founder of Mella Pet Care. Their Mella Home Thermometer – the first accurate underarm pet thermometer – recently closed the brand a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank. Hear from Ben as he tells the story behind producing the Mella Home Thermometer and additional product offerings in their pet health ecosystem. Next, we talk with Gwyn Donahue of Pet Partners and 22-year therapy animal handler Adriana and her dog Darla. Pet Partners is the leading national non-profit organization registering therapy animal teams with over 8,000 volunteers across the U.S. and 12 countries. Learn about the important work of therapy animal teams and how to get involved with the organization.

Special Guests:

  • - Ben Seidman, Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Mella Pet Care
    - Gwyn Donahue (Chief Marketing Officer) and Adriana & Darla (Volunteer Therapy Animal Team) with Pet Partners

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Presented by: American Pet Products Association (APPA) & DOGTV

Episode Transcript

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00:00:00:02 - 00:00:03:08KristenAll right, Chris, take it away with our opening jingle.00:00:03:10 - 00:00:05:07ChrisDoo doo doo doo doo doo, pet.00:00:05:07 - 00:00:05:20Chrisadd life.00:00:05:20 - 00:00:07:15ChrisDoo doo doo doo doo doo. Look out! Narrator I’m coming.

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