Pets Industry

Austrian Customs Rescued Numerous Dogs and Cats from Smugglers

In 2024, Austrian customs officials rescued 138 dogs and cats from smugglers, marking a record high compared to previous years. The majority of these animals, often very young puppies and kittens, were discovered in poor conditions during routine border checks.

February 16, 2025

Swiss-based Investor invests in Tractive Pet Wearables

Today a Swiss-based investor invested in excess of two million euros in Tractive, a fastgrowing Austrian business focusing on the development of pet wearables, such as GPS tracking devices for dogs and cats and pet fitness trackers. The investment will help the company to sustain an aggressive growth path and to further expand distribution.

February 4, 2016
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