BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 4, 2025--
PetPace announced today that, following the acquisition of Whistle and the confirmation that all Whistle smart collars will be shut down by August 31, 2025, many pet owners are now facing the challenge of finding a reliable solution to continue monitoring their pets’ location and health. In response, PetPace is extending an unprecedented opportunity to Whistle pet parents, inviting them to transition to the PetPace smart collar—an advanced GPS and AI health monitoring device that significantly surpasses basic activity trackers in both features and data insights.
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Unlike traditional collars that focus primarily on activity, PetPace offers a clinically validated health tracking platform with a broader scope of data, including vital signs, behavior trends, and early indicators of health issues. Whistle users are encouraged to explore this limited time offer and experience the enhanced peace of mind that comes with a truly comprehensive pet health and safety solution.
“In the wake of the acquisition of Whistle, a major disruption is underway in the pet tech world: all Whistle smart collars will be deactivated, leaving pet owners to seek out a replacement for health and location tracking tools. PetPace warmly welcomes all whistle customers to experience how a superior and real health monitoring collar can provide AI predictive healthcare monitoring with vet/patient connectivity,” said Avner Schneur, Cofounder and Chairman of the Board.
As a friendly and empathetic gesture to Whistle pet parents looking for a more advanced, dependable alternative, PetPace is offering our deepest discount yet at $80 off the PetPace collar + your first month free exclusively for verified Whistle collar users. Apply here: https://petpace.com/whistle-offer/
PetPace: More Than a GPS and Activity Tracking Collar
For those who’ve come to rely on the location tracking of Whistle, PetPace delivers that and much more. While Whistle collars primarily focused on GPS and basic activity tracking, PetPace takes pet care significantly further by offering a comprehensive suite of health and behavior monitoring tools that were never available on Whistle devices.
With PetPace, pet parents gain access to:
Whether you're coming from Whistle or just beginning your search for better pet care tools, PetPace offers a unique combination of technology, reliability, and peace of mind that's in a class of its own.
How to Redeem the Offer:
Offer valid through September 15, 2025, or while supplies last.
About PetPace
PetPace, based in Burlington, MA, is the leading provider of the most advanced, award-winning technology in holistic pet health solutions. Designed by vets for home use, the PetPace collar is dedicated to enhancing pet wellness through the world’s most advanced wearable technology. Our patented AI/ML-powered smart collar continuously collects near real-time physiological and behavioral data, enabling early detection of health issues and redefining predictive pet care. Composed of veterinarians, IoT professionals, engineers, AI experts, and data specialists, our team collaborates with top universities and research institutes worldwide. Trusted by veterinarians, researchers, and pet owners, PetPace is dedicated to protecting and improving pet health. For more information visit:https://petpace.com
PetPace Responds to Whistle Shutdown with Exclusive Offer on PetPace Collar as a Smarter Solution for Health, Wellbeing and GPS Tracking
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t remember hearing boos from his home crowd during his brilliant 13-year career in Milwaukee.
It happened Tuesday midway through the Bucks’ 139-106 loss to a Minnesota Timberwolves team that was playing without Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert.
“I’ve never been a part of something like that before,” Antetokounmpo said after the game. “Something new for me.”
The two-time MVP responded the same way he has whenever he’s been booed on the road. After making a driving layup and drawing a foul in the opening minute of the third quarter, Antetokounmpo offered a thumbs-down gesture and booed back.
“When I get booed, I boo back,” Antetokounmpo said. “I’ve been doing it all season.”
Those boos poured down after Milwaukee trailed 76-45 at the break. Never before in franchise history had the Timberwolves built such a big halftime lead in a road game.
Antetokounmpo acknowledged the Bucks’ effort was low Tuesday. He also expanded on why the boos bothered him.
“I don’t think it’s fair,” Antetokounmpo said. “But everybody has their opinion to do what they want to do. I’m not going to tell them what to do and how they should act when we don’t play hard or win, or we lose games or we’re not where we’re supposed to be. And I don’t think anybody has the right to tell me how I should act on the basketball court after I’ve been here 13 years and I’m basically the all-time leader in everything.”
The Bucks’ latest loss came as they approach the midway point of a season that hasn’t met their expectations.
Milwaukee (17-23) is 11th in the Eastern Conference standings, meaning the Bucks would have to rally in the second half just to reach the play-in round of the postseason. That’s a precipitous fall for a team that has made nine straight playoff appearances and won the NBA title in 2021.
The Bucks’ precarious position means they can’t afford to have performances like the one they delivered against a short-handed Minnesota team Tuesday. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers blamed it on “dead legs” after the game, noting the Bucks had just returned from a four-game trip and are about to go back on the road for their next two contests.
“Dead legs cannot be an excuse,” Antetokounmpo said. “We have to be better.”
Antetokounmpo noted that the improvement must start with him, though he delivered 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists on Tuesday. He was asked how the Bucks could step up in the second half to put themselves back in playoff position.
“Playing hard,” Antetokounmpo said. “Playing the right way. Playing selfless basketball, which we don’t. I don’t know. I really don’t know. Those three things are important. I know that they’re important for you to win. Right now there’s so many things that we can do better. Let’s just start by, ’Can we just play harder? Can we just play the right way? Can we create advantages for the next player? Can we just play for our teammate, play for the team, play for ourselves?' Let’s start with that, and I think everything will follow.”
Antetokounmpo has offered similar messages after other losses this season, but the Bucks still haven’t put it all together. They haven’t won more than two straight games at any point this season.
“Maybe we are not connected as much as we should,” Antetokounmpo said. “Maybe my voice is just a broken record and guys are just tired and guys might tend to do what they want to do. I don’t know. But as a leader, it doesn’t matter. Being a leader is the same thing as being a dad. You have to keep on being available, being consistent with your words and your actions over and over and over again. One day you hope the message is going to go through.”
In the meantime, Antetokounmpo says he will keep responding to boos the same way, no matter who’s doing the jeering.
“I thrive through adversity,” Antetokounmpo said. “I thrive when people don’t believe in me. Doesn’t matter if I’m on the road, if I’m at home, if I’m at my family dinner, if I’m at a practice facility against my teammate.”
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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots between Minnesota Timberwolves' Julius Randle and Naz Reid during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts aftetr being fouled during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
