A Vision for the Future Of Pet Care
We’re bringing together the best independent dog daycare and pet care providers under one brand umbrella—one that celebrates the love pet parents have for their dogs and ensures every pup gets the best care possible.
By combining trusted local businesses and their unique identity and culture with the resources of a larger platform, we’re merging the best of both worlds to create a unique community of passionate owners, operators, and teams that put dogs and their families first.
Meet Our Team
Kim Hamm and Sophie
Pet Services CEO
With over a decade of experience building the largest dog daycare brand in North America, Kim knows this world inside and out.
From 25 to over 280 locations, she was integral in scaling the Dogtopia brand as VP of Operations in the US and CEO of Dogtopia Canada. She was instrumental in defining the operating model, levers of growth, and working alongside franchisees to implement the infrastructure required to support growth at the national and local-store level.
Now, she brings that same energy and industry experience as a seasoned pet care executive to Northern Yard. Kim is thrilled to be partnering with the best pet care providers across the U.S. to build something meaningful together.
Matt Lee and Toni
Northern Yard Co-Founder
Herby Raymond and Butter
Northern Yard Co-Founder
Why Join Us?
A Partnership Built on Trust & Growth
Most private equity firms weren’t built for small businesses. We are. Our team operates lean, moves fast, and puts people first. We know that growing a business rooted in care—for pets and people—takes more than spreadsheets. It takes trust. That’s why our guiding principles are honesty, flexibility, legacy preservation, and long-term thinking.
Secure your legacy
Ensure your team, customers, and culture continue to thrive.
Benefit from shared success
Many of our partners roll equity into the larger platform, allowing them to grow alongside us.
Gain operational support
We provide best-in-class marketing, technology, and operational resources while preserving the heart of what makes your business special. Our partners will benefit from a peer group of like-minded owners across the country and adopt best practices that elevate their business and the entire network.
Selling your business is a big decision, and we respect everything you’ve built.
We offer a unique opportunity to:
What We’re Looking For
We’re Partnering with Passionate Dog Care Entrepreneurs
We’re looking for established, well-run dog daycare and pet care businesses that share our commitment to exceptional care and community looking for the right next step.Whether you're a single or multi-unit owner seeking a growth partner, thinking about a full exit and succession planning for your team, or want to be part of building something meaningful that shapes the future of the pet care industry, we have flexible solutions for all scenarios and would love to talk.
Curious?
Let’s Have a Conversation.
We understand that selling your business is deeply personal, and we’re here to answer any questions you have. No pressure—just an open conversation about what the future could look like to combine forces in the rapidly evolving pet care space.
