Chewy to Acquire Modern Animal, Accelerates Vet Care Expansion

May 23, 2026

Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) (“Chewy”), recently ANNOUNCED it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Modern Animal, Inc. (“Modern Animal”), a veterinary network of 29 practices (100,000+ member clients). This acquisition represents an important strategic step in Chewy’s evolution into a fully integrated pet healthcare ecosystem, combining care, commerce and services across the pet lifecycle.

The sale is expected to be completed later this year and would increase Chewy Vet Care’s footprint from 18 to 47 locations nationwide.

Steven Eidelman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Modern Animal, stated:

  • “Since inception, our focus has been on prioritizing the human experience of both accessing and delivering care. Chewy shares that vision, and we are committed to building the future of veterinary care together, through medical excellence, expanded access and exceptional experiences for both pet parents and the veterinary teams that support them.”

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    • “We partnered with hundreds of veterinarians and customers to design an in-practice and post-visit experience which we believe will be unlike anything in the market, and appreciated by both communities.”