Age: 34
City/Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Samantha’s idea:
A portable cleansing mat for pets that removes toxins from their paws before entering a home.
>> After rescuing her first puppy last year, Samantha, who describes herself as a “slight germophobe,” was concerned about what might end up on her pet’s paws. “It’s no different than if humans walked around barefoot on dirty city streets, didn’t shower for weeks on end, then walked all over the furniture and crawled into the same bed night after night.”
>> “One of my favorite parts of this city is how warm and friendly people are. I absolutely love meeting and learning things from those I meet and exploring new places around town with my pup.” His name? Sergeant Willie Toots McGee.
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