Sylvester.ai and Austin Pets Alive! Announce Groundbreaking Agreement to Advance AI Research in Feline Care
Calgary, AB, Canada (Nov 14, 2024)
Sylvester.ai, an innovative leader in AI-driven pet health and wellness technology, today announced a long term data licensing agreement with Austin Pets Alive! (APA!), a pioneering animal shelter and advocacy organization. This partnership will leverage data from APA!’s shelter cats to enhance Sylvester.ai’s machine learning models, aiming to improve animal health and welfare insights through advanced artificial intelligence.
By utilizing data gathered from shelter cats at APA! Sylvester.ai will continue to refine its ai algorithms, resulting in greater accuracy and efficiency in monitoring and predicting various aspects of feline health and behavior. The partnership aligns with both organizations' missions to enhance animal welfare and drive innovative solutions in pet healthcare.
Through this licensing agreement, Sylvester.ai will access anonymized data from APA!’s extensive shelter population, which includes health, behavioral and other wellness metrics for 1,000s of cats, many with serious conditions. Machine learning models will use this information to refine AI-based solutions that can support early detection of health issues, behavioral trends, and other welfare indicators ultimately leading to improved well-being for cats in a variety of settings.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Austin Pets Alive!,” said Frances Valentine, Ph.D; lead animal behaviorist at Sylvester.ai. “Shelter cats are a unique and diverse group often ending up in a shelter due to health issues. Collaborating with APA! and the cats in their care, we are learning more about specific cat behaviors associated with different health issues, with the ultimate goal of supporting more effective and proactive pet healthcare solutions for cats everywhere. We see this as just the beginning of working with like minded shelters globally; as a larger continuum of care for cats.”
Austin Pets Alive! is renowned for its commitment to improving the lives of homeless animals through innovative programs and data-driven initiatives. This collaboration provides a valuable opportunity for APA! to contribute to advancements in AI-driven animal health technologies, potentially leading to improved outcomes for shelter cats and pets around the world.
“We’re excited to contribute to Sylvester.ai's groundbreaking work and see the potential of AI to help improve outcomes for all cats,” said Ellen Jefferson, DVM; President and CEO at Austin Pets Alive!. “Data is a powerful tool for improving animal welfare, and this collaboration allows us to use our resources and expertise together to help develop technology that could benefit cats in shelters and homes alike.”
About Sylvester.ai:
Sylvester.ai is revolutionizing the way cat caregivers understand and care for their pets. Our solutions provide cat lovers with deeper insights into their pets’ health, behavior, and overall well-being. Using a blend of cutting-edge machine learning and data-driven analysis, Sylvester.ai helps caregivers detect early signs of discomfort or illness, improving the quality of life for cats and offering peace of mind for their humans. Sylvester.ai’s first smart phone enabled technology; allows cat caregivers to know immediately through the assessment of a photo, whether a cat may be in pain.
About Austin Pets Alive!:
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a groundbreaking nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of animals most at risk of euthanasia. Based in Austin, Texas, APA! has pioneered a series of innovative programs that address critical gaps in animal welfare, transforming Austin into the largest no-kill city in the U.S. From the Parvo Puppy ICU to the Cat Feline Leukemia Program, APA! has developed cutting-edge, lifesaving initiatives tailored to meet the unique needs of vulnerable dogs, cats, and other animals. Through partnerships, research, and hands-on solutions, APA! continually pushes the boundaries of animal rescue, setting new standards in animal welfare and sharing its life-saving model with shelters across the nation. To learn more, support, or adopt, visit austinpetsalive.org.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Sylvester.ai | Susan Groeneveld, CEO | susan@sylvester.ai
APA! | Ellen Jefferson, President and CEO | pr@austinpetsalive.org
