18.10.2017 - 02:12 [ Detroit News ]

Wag, the ‘Uber for dog-walking,’ draws scrutiny

For venture capitalists looking for the next gig economy success story, the dog-walking app Wag seems like a good bet. After all, Americans spend a lot of money on their pets — an estimated $70 billion last year alone — and the three-year-old startup is growing fast and looking to raise at least $100 million to fund its expansion.