{"id":"2102723a-7c90-42bb-81a1-fb731de58a4a","url":"https://www.geekwire.com/2026/pet-project-emerges-from-seattle-startup-studio-a-new-app-that-connects-dogs-and-their-parents/","domain":"geekwire.com","outlet":{"name":"Geekwire","country":null,"cred":null,"lean":null,"curated":false},"title":"Pet project emerges from Seattle startup studio: a new app that connects dogs and their parents","plainHeadline":null,"rewrite":{"model":null,"at":null},"summary":["1. Amish Patel created Sniff, an app connecting dog owners in Seattle.","2. The app originated from Patel's experiences in his Madrona neighborhood during the pandemic.","3. Sniff aims to combat loneliness, as highlighted in the U.S. Surgeon General's 2023 advisory.","4. Users can only see dog profiles until a connection is made, ensuring privacy.","5. The app is geofenced, allowing users to discover nearby dogs only.","6. Sniff has launched in several Seattle neighborhoods, with Madrona having around 100 users.","7. Patel co-founded Conduit Venture Labs, focusing on tech ventures like Sniff.","8. The app's development utilizes AI for safety and is seeking a CEO for future growth."],"topics":["Apps"],"lang":"eng","publishedAt":"2026-07-03T14:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-03T14:33:49.819Z","story":null}