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She Turned Her Dog’s Near-Death Experience Into a Community for Dog Lovers | Courtney Honda

What happens when the bond between a dog and its human becomes the foundation for a business?

Courtney Honda, President of PUPTQE USA Corporation and co-founder of PUPTQE, shares how her dog Champ’s medical crisis in 2022 inspired her and her husband, Slava, to create something centered on the connection between people and their dogs.

What began as an online store became a physical space where dog lovers could shop, attend events, create memories, and connect with other like-minded people. Courtney explains how PUPTQE built its community, why strangers can become friends through shared…

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