KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — BioPet Laboratories , a biotechnology company that offers pet DNA testing and other services, opened its new headquarters in Knoxville on Friday.
The company aims to create 20 to 30 job opportunities. The lab is located at 409 Bearden Park Circle, off the Baum Drive industrial park. They offer various services, such as tracing an animal’s ancestry through DNA analysis
Their most popular service is PooPrints . This DNA test involves collecting a sample of the pet’s saliva and comparing it to their extensive database to determine the pet owner that left behind uncleaned waste.
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According to the lab’s website, PooPrints Dog DNA Waste Solutions is a five-step process that assists in managing dog and pet waste in apartments, living facilities, parks, and cities.
The process outlined on their website involves gathering DNA from the dog when the owner moves into a residence. The property management team will then take a cheek swab of the dog and send it to the lab to be registered with the World Pet Registration (WPR).