Pet Resort Hospitality Group, in partnership with Trivest Partners and Queens Court Capital, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of DogWatch Doggie Daycare & Boarding, with two locations in Fayetteville and Bentonville, Arkansas. As part of the transition, both locations will be rebranded as Paws ‘n’ Rec, marking a significant expansion of one of PRHG’s most dynamic and community-focused brands in the Northwest Arkansas region.
This move follows the successful launch of Paws ‘n’ Rec – Regional Airport, a state-of-the-art pet resort near the Northwest Arkansas National Airport. It represents PRHG’s commitment to growing in vibrant communities with strong demand for premium pet care. This marks Paws ‘n’ Rec’s 6th and 7th locations and PRHG’s 29th and 30th.
For over two decades, DogWatch has been a trusted name among local pet parents, known for its warm, dependable service and dedicated team. By joining PRHG and adopting the Paws ‘n’ Rec brand, DogWatch’s team will gain access to new resources and best-in-class systems, while continuing to deliver the same high-quality, personalized care that families have come to love.
“We’re incredibly proud of nearly 25 years of dedicated care and commitment DogWatch has provided to the pet community of Northwest Arkansas,” said Hermine Wilkins, co‑owner of DogWatch. “Joining the PRHG family allows us to maintain the personal, loving environment we’ve built, while offering our team and clients access to even richer programs, amenities, and a wider network of support.” DogWatch was supported by Resolution Equity Partners in the transaction.
“This is an exciting chapter for PRHG and Paws ‘n’ Rec,” said Jason Duffy, CEO of Pet Resort Hospitality Group. “DogWatch has built an incredible reputation in Northwest Arkansas, and we’re honored to build on that legacy by bringing the energy and innovation of Paws ‘n’ Rec to even more local pet parents.”
Paws ‘n’ Rec is known for its daycare membership model, vibrant brand personality, and community involvement. With the rebrand, families in Fayetteville and Bentonville will now have access to expanded offerings, modernized amenities, and the support of a growing national network, while continuing to see the familiar faces they trust.
Pet Resort Hospitality Group now operates 30 pet resorts nationwide, serving over 2,500 pets daily with a dedicated team of more than 800 professionals. The company continues to pursue strategic growth opportunities while supporting each of its locations with best-in-class operational expertise, technology, and back-office support.
For more information about PRHG and its growing family of resorts, visit www.petresorts.love.
About Pet Resort Hospitality Group
Pet Resort Hospitality Group is a provider of pet services, including daycare, boarding, grooming, and training. PRHG is led by a management team with decades of experience in the pet resort industry and a proven track record of successfully scaling consumer businesses. Many PRHG executives got their start as hourly employees caring for dogs. They worked their way up as independent owners before partnering with PRHG to further expand the potential for their services. Each business within the PRHG family benefits from the experience of the PRHG leadership team in areas such as acquisition planning and integration, growth planning and strategic tactics, brand and technology unification, scalable resources and support, and back-office management.
PRHG also recently launched Pet Resort University in Bentonville, Arkansas —a first-of-its-kind educational center built by pet care professionals —to educate the next generation of pet resort managers, pet groomers, and dog trainers. This initiative showcases the company’s commitment to advancing its employees and professionalizing the pet services industry.
The Company is currently pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions of pet services businesses throughout the United States. To learn more, visit www.petresorts.love
About Trivest
Trivest Partners LP, headquartered in Miami, with a presence in Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, is a private investment firm that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses in the United States and Canada in both control and non-control transactions. To learn more, visit www.trivest.com
About Queens Court Capital Management
Queens Court Capital Management is a new-age private equity firm that incorporates the best practices of being an operator, an entrepreneur, and an investor. Led by Azhar Quader, Queens Court is a special situations, control-oriented, private equity firm building on a successful track record as an independent sponsor. In each investment, Queens Court activates value creation playbooks strategically and leverages deep operator networks, maximizing returns while protecting for the downside. To learn more, visit www.queenscourtcap.com
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