Andy Bond | BestyBnB
In This Episode
In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Andy Bond from BestyBnB to explore how a mission-driven startup is transforming crisis pet care. Andy shares how he and co-founder Matt Krentz created BestyBnB after discovering that nearly 50% of domestic violence victims delay leaving dangerous situations because they can’t take their pets with them.
From securing a $2.5 million investment to partnering with 51 agencies and providing over 6,000 safe nights for pets, Andy explains how BestyBnB bridges the gap between veterinary professionals and crisis response. He discusses how the platform supports vets in expanding their impact while maintaining a 100% pet reunification rate. He also highlights how human service organizations use pet advocacy to attract new donors.
Learn more about BestyBnB.
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Topics Covered
- Crisis pet care support
- Social service and animal welfare integration
- HIPAA-compliant tech platform