LOOTaDOG Postpones JOC DOG NFT Release

LOOTaDOG has announced a strategic partnership with PetsTokyo, Japan's rapidly expanding pet care company. **PetsTokyo's Growth:** - Started as a single Tokyo shop in 2023 - Now operates 9 locations across Japan and Australia - Serves 80,000 pet owners with $10M-$25M annual revenue - Plans to reach 50 global stores by 2027 **Partnership Goals:** - Build a phygital ecosystem connecting Web3 with real-world pet services - Integrate veterinary care, grooming, and boarding services - Develop personalized pet health profiles and records - Create supply chain synergies **Early Results:** PetsTokyo's Sydney expansion attracted 1,200+ users in 6 months with 78% retention rate. The collaboration aims to move beyond "move-to-earn" mechanics, focusing on practical utility that enhances pet care through blockchain technology and sustainable CareFi solutions. [Read full details](https://www.techtimes.com/articles/314404/20260201/inside-petstokyo.htm)

LOOTaDOG has announced a strategic partnership with Pets Tokyo to build a phygital ecosystem connecting Web3 technology with real-world pet services. **Partnership Goals:** - Enhance in-store customer experience - Create global supply chain synergies - Unlock value from pet health data - Develop sustainable CareFi (Care + Finance) model The collaboration moves beyond the project's original "Move-to-Earn" model, integrating blockchain with physical pet services including grooming, veterinary care, and supply chains. This follows LOOTaDOG's recent 2.0 launch, which introduced CareFi - an on-chain system for recording pet care activities like walking and health management. The platform uses a dual-token system: LADT for activity tracking and LADC for governance. [Read more](https://lootadog.medium.com/web3-meets-physical-retail-lootadog-and-pets-tokyo-announce-strategic-partnership-to-build-a-28b15f119775)

**LOOTaDOG supports Hong Kong fire victims** The Web3 walking app donated to Hong Kong Society for Cats and Dogs Aid (HKSCDA) to help pets affected by a recent fire incident. **Community mobilization** - App actively connecting with pet donation groups across Hong Kong - Seeking contacts and information to expand relief efforts - Users' daily walks contribute to charitable causes beyond borders **Ongoing support efforts** The platform continues coordinating with animal welfare organizations while encouraging community members to share helpful contacts for relief work. [Read more](https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000116500.html)

**LOOTaDOG is evolving from GameFi to CareFi**, focusing on dog health and wellbeing through real-world asset (RWA) integration. The project aims to: - Establish a **CareFi ecosystem** dedicated to pet care - Build an **RWA economy** around dog health services - Release white paper and roadmap in phases This expansion represents a shift from pure gaming mechanics to **practical pet care solutions**, potentially bridging digital rewards with real-world veterinary services and pet wellness programs. The move aligns with LOOTaDOG's original mission of promoting active lifestyles through dog walking while adding tangible value to pet ownership.

**LOOTaDOG** is preparing to announce a significant evolution to their Web3 dog walking game platform. - The team has been building anticipation with cryptic "**Coming soon**" messages - Details remain under wraps, but the announcement promises to be "**big**" - This follows their recent partnership with **SuperWalk**, a popular move-to-earn project from South Korea The timing suggests LOOTaDOG may be expanding their walk-to-earn mechanics or introducing new features to their platform that already serves **30,000+ members** across 100+ countries. *Stay tuned for the official announcement.*