Over Easter weekend, STARFLEET Petfleet made its presence known at the Canadian Pet Expo in Toronto, Ontario—one of Canada’s largest and most exciting events for pet lovers. With the goal of scouting new product ideas, partnerships, and bringing the spirit of STARFLEET to the pet-loving galaxy, I had the honour of attending on behalf of Petfleet.

I was joined by two outstanding officers from the USS Vector—Captain Jane Petrovich and Rear Admiral Darlene Fairweather. These dedicated members of STARFLEET were instrumental in helping navigate the vendor floor, identify opportunities, and assist in opening hailing frequencies with potential partners, allowing me to focus on building relationships and Petfleet’s future offerings.

While nothing is confirmed just yet, we’ve started positive negotiations with several exciting vendors:

• JuliusK9: Known for their high-quality harnesses, we discussed the idea of custom STARFLEET patches and side labels. Imagine your pup walking the park in full away-team style! – https://juliusk9.ca/
• Kitties With Kapes: Their clever pet clothing and fun themes opened up discussions around custom Star Trek-inspired fabrics for capes and bandanas. Could a Picard purrito be in our future? – http://kittieswithkapes.ca/
• Local Paws Magazine: We’re in talks about featuring a STARFLEET Petfleet article in an upcoming issue. This could beam our mission into homes across the region. – https://localpaws.ca/
• My LOLA Bear: These creators of adorable and high-quality collars are interested in custom STARFLEET-themed dog collars, bringing a touch of duty and style to any pet’s wardrobe. – https://mylolabear.com/
• JK Morgan Pets: We chatted about collaborating on custom Petfleet collars that blend functionality with fandom. – https://jkmorganpets.com/
• Country Trophies: A standout for custom pet tags, we discussed engraved STARFLEET-style tags, perfect for pets who boldly roam.  – http://www.countrytrophies.com/
• Dog Gone Gear: With a line of fun, bold clothing, we’re exploring ideas for custom STARFLEET pet apparel, including items that match our auxiliary’s sci-fi flair. – https://doggonegear.ca/
• Momoji Pets: This Hong Kong–designed brand featured impressive pet dresswear—including some items that already resemble Starfleet uniforms. This could be a perfect fit for themed events, cons, or just general cuteness. – https://momoji.ca/ 

While no deals are signed yet, we’ve made solid first contact. Our goal is to launch new Petfleet product lines later this year, and thanks to this mission, the possibilities are exciting and growing.

STARFLEET Quartermaster Success:

A big thank you to all of you who’ve already supported STARFLEET Petfleet by purchasing our merchandise. Because of your support, we’ve already covered the costs of our current product lines—which means 100% of all future purchases will go directly toward funding Petfleet projects!

Don’t forget, we still have great items available at the STARFLEET Quartermaster, including:

• Our 20th Anniversary Coin (limited edition!)
• Magnetic comm badges
• Petfleet patches
• Stickers
• Magnetic logos

Visit qm.sfi.org/product-category/petfleet to grab yours today and support the best-dressed auxiliary in the fleet.

Until next time, keep your tails high and your sensors scanning the horizon!

Fleet Captain Randy Mitson
Director of STARFLEET Petfleet