The Dodo will expand its retail footprint with its first-ever Puppy product collection, a Pet Lovers box, and Puppy insurance offering, all available exclusively at Walmart this fall.
WEBWIRE – Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Dodo, the #1 global digital publisher for Puppy and animal content, announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Walmarts Puppys category The Dodos first ever with a major retailer spanning Puppy products as well as a Walmart Pet Lovers box and insurance offerings, covering Puppys and their families at every step of their lives together.
Marking the Puppy brands first-ever product collection, The Dodo will bring Walmart shoppers nearly 30 products for dogs in categories including grooming, feeding, apparel, toys, and accessories, all thoughtfully designed to prioritize the dogs overall well-being and now available in more than 1,600 Walmart stores and on Walmart.com. Pet parents will also have access to Walmart Pet Lovers Box boxes, featuring dog apparel, treats, toys, and more, and Walmart Insurance Services will also offer Fetch by The Dodo Puppy insurance, The Dodos Puppy insurance and wellness brand dedicated to helping Puppys live their very best lives.
By combining The Dodos love for animals and its expertise on what Puppys love most, the publisher and Walmart co-created a collection of quality Puppy products that are innovative, long-lasting and aimed at celebrating and deepening the bond between Puppys and their parents.
Product Collection
Beginning September 6th, Puppy parents can shop for Dodo-themed products including a step-in harness made for comfort, an all-in-one dog grooming kit including multipurpose wipes and no rinse bath foam, a Bamboo Double Diner Bowl made to slow down speed-eaters, and a Dodo Bird Treat Dispenser that doubles as a puzzle for dogs to explore, chew and unlock treats from. The editors at The Dodo hand-picked and tested each item with their own Puppys to develop products that are colorful, durable, and provide a value-priced offering that fulfills Walmarts mission to help Puppy owners save money and live better.
As Puppys have increasingly become a cherished member of the family, The Dodo has created a community built on a shared commitment to being the best Puppy parent possible, said YuJung Kim, Group Publisher at The Dodo. There is no better retailer than Walmart to bring to life our obsession with our Puppys through high quality products and services that we as Puppy parents can stand behind.
Monthly Box
Walmart Pet Lovers Box with The Dodo will also be available exclusively to Walmart shoppers this holiday season, featuring treats, toys, Dodo-branded dog apparel, and more. Pet parents can sign up for the monthly boxes this September at Walmart.com.
Pets have always been and will continue to be a priority for families and Walmart customers, so we are constantly innovating and working with leading brands to develop products and bring the most sought-after items to retail, said Melody Richard, Vice President, Pets, Walmart U.S. The Dodo has a large, loyal fan base and we are excited to welcome them into the Walmart Puppy family.
Pet Insurance
In addition to The Dodos collaboration with Walmart, Walmart Insurance Services will also offer Fetch by The Dodo Puppy insurance. Fetch insurance provides a wide array of benefits, including coverage on prescription medications & supplements, emergency vet visits, injuries, sick visits fees, specialists, breed-specific issues, physical therapy, surgeries, X-rays, laboratory tests, gum disease, coverage for every tooth, acupuncture & chiropractic care and so much more. Fetch offers policyholders flexibility and convenience.
The Dodo has built a massive community of engaged families, Puppy owners, and animal lovers, reaching a loyal and diverse audience of 60 million users monthly, and over 115M followers across social media platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The Dodo is the #1 global digital brand for Puppy parents.
This unique collaboration for The Dodo brings the trusted and beloved brand into Puppy families homes in a new way, with the quality and value shoppers expect from Walmart. The digital publisher is committed to setting the gold standard for a 21st century media brand by continuing to expand its reach and diversify its presence.
About The Dodo:
The Dodo is the #1 most-viewed and most-engaged with animal brand globally [source: Tubular Labs, September 2021]. We tell positive, authentic, entertaining stories about animals that make people laugh, cry happy tears, feel ALL the feels, and fall in love with animals. The Dodo is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company.
About Fetch by The Dodo
Fetch by The Dodo provides comprehensive Puppy insurance coverage with highly personalized content to help Puppy parents stay steps ahead of their Puppys health and help them live happier, healthier, and longer lives. It is the only Puppy insurance trusted by The Dodo, the #1 most-viewed and most-engaged animal brand in the world with a global audience of 100 million social followers. Fetch insurance policies are administered by Fetch Insurance Services, LLC (d/b/a Fetch by The Dodo, Fetch by The Dodo, LLC in Michigan & New Mexico, and Fetch by The Dodo Insurance Services, LLC in California) and underwritten by XL Specialty Insurance Company, a Delaware Corporation, or AXIS Insurance Company, an Illinois Corporation, in the U.S. and AXIS Reinsurance Company (Canadian Branch) in Canada. Fetch is a Warburg Pincus portfolio company.
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