PooPrints
American DNA profiling company
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PooPrints is a commercial service that uses DNA profiling of feces to assist with pet waste management.[1][2][3][4][5] DNA is first collected by a cheek swab, and registered online at the DNA World Pet Registry.[6]
TypeDistributorship
IndustryDNA Identification of dog waste; Environmental
FounderTom Boyd
| Type | Distributorship |
|---|---|
| Industry | DNA Identification of dog waste; Environmental |
| Founded | 2008 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA |
| Founder | Tom Boyd |
| Headquarters | Locations across the USA |
Number of locations | 30 |
Area served | United States, Canada, UK, Israel |
Key people | Tom Boyd, Meg Retinger, Win Chandler, |
| Products | Pet Waste Station, Bag Refills, Individual Resident Scoop Bag dispensers, |
| Services | DNA World Pet Registry Database, Dog DNA Waste Matching, Proof of Parentage |
| Owner | Tom Boyd |
| Website | www |
According to a 2012 report from Minnesota station WCCO-TV, it is "a first of its kind company".[7] It is a division of BioPet Laboratories, located in Knoxville, Tennessee.[5][8][9] It was started in 2008.[5]