In the town of Bosa, Bogotá, is a company that not only sells pet products, but also weaves stories, builds bridges between communities and embraces sustainability as a way of life. Anyela Giraldo, the General Manager of GabVal Pets, carries with her not only the responsibility of a business, but also the passion of a mother, the vision of an entrepreneur and the commitment to caring for pets.

Giving second chances to textile manufacturing by optimizing raw materials is what sets GabVal apart from other companies dedicated to the development and manufacture of pet accessories. The versatility of its products and their design makes the company's products an attractive option for customers. They are looking for, beyond a collar, a carrier vest, a chain, an option with which their pet can walk comfortably and at ease.

From her experience and understanding of the market, the idea of GabVal was born. Her goal was to create pet products that were not only comfortable and safe, but also environmentally friendly. So Garcia's initiative combined a business style that could combine: a brand exclusively for pets, family friendly and committed to generating less CO2 emissions to the planet.

Since then, Gabval Pets has prided itself on its sustainable approach, reusing and optimizing raw materials to minimize the impact of its production on the environment. Since the company is not only committed to the well-being of pets, but also to that of the earth we all share.

As a family micro-enterprise, Gabval Pets has woven an extraordinary path in the manufacture of accessories for the furry ones. Not only because it strategically sectors the target public, people who seek safety and comfort in the accessories they use for their pets, but also because it is a business that is the result of family learning and passed on from generation to generation. So that, this company has been configured in family frequencies, so that currently involves five families that benefit from its growth.

A traveling companion in the company's trajectory has been an entity of the capital district that has been present to provide support and business advice. Through the Bogota Chamber of Commerce, GabVal has illuminated its path of organizational formalization and market innovation with the entity's programs in which it has participated, such as Crece and Pa' arriba mi negocio.In these programs, the company has received knowledge from experts with whom it has strengthened its organizational ecosystem.

In addition, through the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, García and her team have received personalized training and guidance on issues related to digital marketing and accounting and legal support to strengthen their corporate image. Participation in strategic events such as the Home Fair within the framework of BazzarBog, has provided the company with visibility and market opportunities that have propelled its business to new horizons.

So, the next time you see a happy dog walking with a comfortable collar in the streets of the capital, think of GabVal Pets. A venture that today is a company that in addition to offering comfortable and safe products for pets, is a living history that represents passion, family and commitment. GabVal Pets is a company that directs all its forces to the defense of animal welfare through the products it suggests for pets. Every accessory that comes out of the company carries dedication and social responsibility in every strand, making GabVal Pets a beacon of quality, ethics and love, which cares about the animals in Bogota.

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