Amidst the economic downturn, it’s great to get good news that at last one online business we’ve profiled in the past is doing well. FetchDog.com — an online shopping and social networking site started by Glenn Close and her husband David Shaw — just finished another round of $4 million in financing. Company execs expect the site to pull in $100 million in revenue in five years — an incredibly revealing figure on the strength of the pet-supply market during hard times.

Of course, what we dig about FetchDog is their commitment to philanthropic efforts. The business donates a portion of its sales to dog-related charities, some of which are highlighted by celebrities and other dog lovers whom Close interviews for her “Lively Licks” blog. From the article,

Close’s subjects have included Lauren Bacall, who recommended Animal Care & Control of New York City, and Bill Campbell, an Iraqi war veteran with a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder who received a service dog through a program called Dog Tags.

“I get all excited about what my tiny contribution can be,” said Close, a big believer in dogs’ ability to add to quality of life, during an interview at the company’s offices.

We’re also excited to hear that the company will begin selling their own products — with an eye towards making some environmentally-friendly. To learn more, check out FetchDog here!

Categories: Animals, Internet
Tags: glenn close.

About Michael dEstries

Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.

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