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A new standard for pet care

February 17, 2025

Founded by
Terry D’Agostino
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Pawsome Concierge offers personalized, private pet care services, addressing the needs of pets and their owners. The company aims to fill gaps in the pet care industry, particularly for pets with behavioral issues or special needs. Pawsome provides pet parents with a network of vetted and trained professionals so they can enjoy peace of mind.

Terry transitioned from a corporate background to entrepreneurship. While the corporate world provided her valuable tools, entrepreneurship gave her the flexibility and freedom she needed to thrive. Terry found an inclusive community at District 3 that supported her on her journey as a new CEO.

Terry envisions expanding Pawsome Concierge to the U.S. and beyond, with goals of standardizing pet care and celebrating the human-animal bond. She finds motivation in client satisfaction and the positive impact of her services.

“It was very interesting to meet people [at D3]. When you walk in the room and say I have ADHD, people are like, oh, well, yeah, we all do. So it was very welcoming for me to have people that were similar in so many ways, that had a passion, that had a drive to change, and not being afraid of it. And even though it's hard, we continue, and we support each other.” -Terry D’Agostino

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