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Best Friends Pet Hotel Announces ESOP Acquisition Led by Mosaic Capital Partners, Becoming the Largest Employee-Owned Pet Care Company

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Best Friends Pet Hotel, a national operator of pet hotels with 30 locations throughout the United States offering boarding, grooming, doggy day camp, training and retail services at each of its locations, announced today its Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP, acquisition led by Mosaic Capital Partners.

With this ESOP transaction, Best Friends has become the largest employee-owned company in the Pet Care industry. Jared Pinsker, CEO of Best Friends remarked. "Our people are our most critical assets. They devote themselves tirelessly to ensuring pets and pet owners have a wonderful experience at our facilities. As we continue to build on our tremendous relationships with guests and pet parents, to be able to have our employees now own the business through the ESOP is a wonderful outcome and opportunity for us. We could not be more excited."

Ian Mohler, who led the transaction for Mosaic, agreed, "We feel tremendously fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with Best Friends. The pet services sector is extremely attractive as people increasingly see pets as extensions of their human families and spend accordingly. With a 20+ year operating history, Best Friends has a wonderful legacy in the communities it serves owing to the many, many passionate employees who have such incredible dedication to their clientele. We feel we have backed the best-in-class operator in this highly fragmented industry."

Industry veteran Reed Howlett joined the partnership as an investor and Board Member. No stranger to the attractive trends in the pet sector, Reed most recently served as CEO of Nature's Variety, an early mover in the natural and raw pet food category.

As an ESOP, Best Friends Pet Hotel has also become a member of Certified Employee-Owned (Certified EO). To become a member of Certified EO, companies must pass a rigorous certification process and prove significant and broad-based employee ownership.

Employee-ownership is a critical foundation of the Best Friends Pet Hotel culture. Employees treat pet guests like family and take the time to cater to each individual pet's personalized need. Best Friends Pet Hotel has "Friendly staff that care for your furry family members as if they were their own," pet parent Denise B. from Best Friends Pet Hotel in Avon, Connecticut commented about her most recent visit.

Employee-ownership strengthens the connection to the local communities in which Best Friends Pet Hotel operates, fosters financially savvy employees, and empowers employees to think and act like owners. This results in an engaged workforce and happy pets and pet parents alike - as the success of Best Friends Pet Hotel benefits both the company and employee alike. The ESOP provides a substantial retirement benefit to all eligible, full-time employees. In turn, this results in sustainable financial success that benefits the local community.

About Best Friends Pet Hotel:
Founded in 1995, Best Friends Pet Hotel has enjoyed "leader of the pack" status for the past 24 years, as one of the largest privately-held independent pet care providers in the United States. With 30 locations, providing customers with the absolute best pet care in a convenient and friendly atmosphere where safety, comfort, and fun are at the core of what we do. We offer boarding, Doggy Day Camp, grooming, and training services. Learn more at https://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/.

About Mosaic Capital Partners, LLC:
Mosaic Capital Partners, LLC ("Mosaic") is a private equity firm investing in privately held middle market companies. Based in Charlotte, NC, Mosaic employs private equity buyout strategies that incorporate the partners' unique expertise in Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Mosaic aims to help business owners achieve liquidity, wealth transfer and ownership transition with its PE-ESOP product

About Certified Employee-Owned:
To learn more about Certified EO, visit https://www.certifiedeo.com/.

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Media Contact:
Julia Geffner
Chief Customer Officer
Best Friends Pet Hotel
203-750-5220
jgeffner@bestfriends.net

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Best Friends Pet Hotel, a national operator of pet hotels with 30 locations throughout the United States offering boarding, grooming, doggy day camp, training and retail services at each of its locations, announced today its Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP, acquisition led by Mosaic Capital Partners.

Related link: https://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/

Best Friends Pet Hotel Opens New Facility in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts Focused on Fun, Safe and Relaxing Total Pet Care

TYNGSBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Best Friends Pet Hotel is inviting pet-owning families to the new facility's grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will offer free pet portraits with digital downloads, treats for pets at the Best Friends Treat Truck, refreshments for all guests, dog demonstrations, and tours of the new facility offering the latest in pet care to pampered dogs and cats - including a look at the splash park area, weather permitting.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome. The grand opening event will also feature an official ribbon cutting at 1:30 p.m.; all are welcome.

Staffed by pet-loving Best Friends Pet Hotel employees, the new custom-built 9,000 sq. ft. facility is located at Two Technology Drive in Tyngsborough and features overnight standard and luxury suites for boarding dogs, doggy day camp, dog training, and grooming services starting March 19, 2019.

Not to be outdone by the dogs, cat owners will enjoy boarding in the warm and inviting Kitty City, featuring natural lighting, a giant fish tank, and bird feeder viewing areas to keep cats stimulated and happy. All pets' special needs are considered, and each guest is monitored closely. All pets are required to provide proof of vaccinations.

One of 30 locations, including one at Walt Disney World, Best Friends Pet Hotel is an all-breed pet care provider with a warm, friendly, clean and comfortable atmosphere. The outside and inside play areas designed with the latest advances in materials and safety.

"For nearly 25 years, we've been treating Merrimack Valley dogs and cats like family... that's over 175 in dog years," said Center Manager Becky Powers. "With this brand new Best Friends Pet Hotel in Tyngsborough, we will continue to serve our pet parents and guest to continue to be leader of the pack. We are proud to provide the absolute best and safest pet care in the area, from boarding, doggy day camp, grooming and even training services."

Day and overnight guests will enjoy all the "bells and dog whistles" in Tyngsborough:
* Suites and luxury suites featuring the latest in design, sound mitigation and cleanliness.
* Luxury Suites include Pet Chatz so parents can Facetime and even distribute treats through a mobile application.
* Suites access natural light with windows/skylights, and are designed to minimize stress.
* The highest ratio of play space to suite space in the region, and dogs are divided by temperament and size.
* Outdoor parks with water and a splash park feature (in season) and K9 grass with antimicrobial technology.
* Indoor play yards equipped with rubberized flooring to minimize stress and sound, and reduce play-based injuries. The indoor play yards feature a seamless, comfortable flooring system with a bacteria-resistant surface for pet safety.
* Webcams for pet parent viewing and emailed "report cards" and photos home.
* Brand new grooming salon outfitted with all of the bells and whistles including custom built comfort bathtubs, a styling room with an outdoor pet relief area and a new express 30-minute grooming service.
* State of the art DrainVac cleaning systems - the most advanced biosecurity system available - and used by over 90 percent of veterinary universities, using up to 40 percent less water.

The details make the difference at Best Friends Pet Hotel. The company offers full transparency, great communication with pet parents, the latest advances in safety, and a caring staff that loves your pet as much as they love their own.

For information, call 978-649-8585 or visit https://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/tyngsboro-ma.

About Best Friends Pet Hotel:
Founded in 1995, Best Friends Pet Hotel has enjoyed "leader of the pack" status for nearly 25 years. With 30 locations, including Walt Disney World, we provide customers with the absolute best pet care in a convenient and friendly atmosphere where safety, comfort, and fun are at the core of what we do. We offer boarding, Doggy Day Camp, grooming, and training services.

Learn more at https://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/.

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Best Friends Pet Hotel is inviting pet-owning families to the new facility's grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will offer free pet portraits with digital downloads, treats for pets at the Best Friends Treat Truck, refreshments for all guests, dog demonstrations, and tours of the new facility offering the latest in pet care.

Related link: https://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/

Pamela Bosco, Founder of Pet King Brands, Named Recipient of 2019 Pet Age Magazine Women of Influence Award

WESTMONT, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pamela K. Bosco, President and Founder of Pet King Brands, was named a winner of Pet Age Magazine's 2019 Women of Influence annual award. Each year Pet Age bestows the honor on women leaders who have made a significant impact on the animal health and pet care industry. Pet King Brands is the maker of veterinarian-recommended brands ZYMOX(R) Dermatology and Oratene(R) Brushless Oral Care.

Twenty years ago, Pet King Brands started with three products and now provides a full spectrum of topical dermatological products for problematic ears and skin - available with or without added hydrocortisone - as well as a full line of oral care products that don't require brushing to be effective. Bosco's lifelong love for animals and deep conviction for the quality of care all animals deserve and innovative thinking has made life-changing differences in the health of dogs, cats, horses and other animals around the world.

"I am honored to be named one of Pet Age Magazine's Women of Influence in the pet care industry ... and even more exciting as Pet King Brands celebrates 20 years of business in the animal health and pet care industry this year," said Bosco.

Since first being introduced through veterinarian clinics nationwide, Pet King Brands has distributed over 1 million bottles of its flagship product ZYMOX(R) Otic Ear Solution and continues to expand its pet health products line.

Bosco points out that Pet King Brands' ZYMOX family of enzymatic products were introduced to the veterinary community when the topic of antibiotic resistance was just starting to be discussed by consumers for their personal and pets' health care.

"Our enzymatic solutions represent cutting-edge technology without the side effects and resistance associated with antibiotics," she said. "I am so thankful for the positive impact the products have had on the health of so many pets around the world."

Bosco's mission to provide solutions for animal welfare has resulted in the formation of Pet King Brand's cause marketing program. During 2018, the company donated over $240,000 worth of ZYMOX Advanced Otic to help pets afflicted with problematic ears in shelters, rescues, humane societies and sanctuaries. Her passion for all animals is also evident at her Austin ranch which serves both as a sanctuary and home to a variety of dogs, cats, and horses, as well as a whole community of exotic animals.

About Pet King Brands, Inc.:

Pet King Brands is led by President and Founder, Pamela Bosco, who first introduced ZYMOX to the veterinary world in 1998. Based on years of research, she knew she had a product that was going to change the way people managed pet ear infections. Pet King Brands' patented LP3 Enzyme System is used in the most complete and complex enzymatic dermatology and oral care products available on the market for both small and large animals.

Its ZYMOX Dermatology products remain a stark contrast to other products on the market, offering effective solutions that are easy to use, free of harsh chemicals and antibiotics, and made in the United States. In addition to its skin topicals, Pet King Brands' product family includes ear care products, brushless oral care products, shampoos and conditioning rinses.

The ZYMOX and Oratene lines represent true advances in the field of veterinary healthcare. Bosco owes her discovery to her brother, Michael Pellico, the bioscientist credited with adapting his enzyme technology in Biotene(R) - the #1 dentist-recommended product for people suffering from Dry Mouth and owned by GlaxoSmithKline - and making it safe for use in animals.

Pet King Brands' unwavering commitment to the well-being of animals is the reason they take such great pride in delivering high-quality products that are safe as well as effective. ZYMOX and Oratene are available through veterinarians and select retailers.

To learn more visit https://www.zymox.com/

Pamela K. Bosco, President and Founder of Pet King Brands, was named a winner of Pet Age Magazine's 2019 Women of Influence annual award. Each year Pet Age bestows the honor on women leaders who have made a significant impact on the animal health and pet care industry.

Related link: https://www.zymox.com/

From Pooper-Scoopers to Business Owners, Young Entrepreneurs Purchase Local Doggie Daycare Franchise

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., June 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Young entrepreneurs Jennifer Jung and Candice Vogel recently took the big leap from employees to business owners to seize opportunities in the booming pet care industry. Jennifer and Candice began as entry-level kennel workers at Long Island-based Hounds Town USA, a fully interactive doggie daycare and pet care franchise.

Jennifer, a 26-year-old Long Islander and volunteer EMT with the Massapequa fire department, and Candice, 25, joined forces with Hounds Town customer Maria Gillen, who saw a great business opportunity.

"The emotional bond between our customers and their dogs made it clear to me that pet care is my passion," says Jennifer. "Watching pit bulls play with poodles made me realize we have something unique here and I wanted to be part of something different."

Candice adds: "When the opportunity to purchase the franchise came I couldn't resist turning my passion into a career."

Former customer Maria Gillen says: "I loved the concept when I heard about it. After bringing my dog to daycare as a customer and seeing how much she loved it, I was sold. You wouldn't realize how vital doggie daycare is to working people, and now I get to bring my dog to work with me."

Hounds Town - one of Long Island's first fully interactive doggie daycares - was founded in 2001 by Michael S. Gould, former Commanding Officer of the Nassau County Police Canine Unit and a military veteran. Michael brings 35 years of commercial canine experience to the private pet care industry. "Our honest and straightforward approach to pet care is a refreshing experience in an industry that is inundated with many so-called professionals that are inexperienced at best, and exploitive at worst," says Michael.

As a small business, Hounds Town brings to the table a unique experience for animals and their humans. "We offer an expertise in caring for live animals that no corporate pet care facility can duplicate," says Michael. "It is a perfect franchise model."

Unlike most other pet care facilities in the nation, Hounds Town does not breed discriminate. Since 2001 Hounds Town USA has hosted almost 500,000 canine visitors at their three Suffolk County locations. Hounds Town is positioned to expand to Nassau County and Queens, and a fourth location in Nassau County is in development.

In addition to offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and training, Hounds Town also works with local shelters and rescue groups through its non-profit Hounds Town Charities to rehabilitate dogs deemed potentially dangerous and that are at risk of being euthanized.

For more information on Hounds Town USA, Michael Gould, and Hounds Town Charities, visit http://www.houndstownusa.com/, http://www.michaelsgould.com/ and http;//www.houndstowncharities.org/.

Hounds Town USA
Contact: Jackie Bondanza
631-873-9486

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