Pet Resort Hospitality Group (“PRHG”), in partnership with Trivest Partners and Queens Court Capital, has acquired Top Notch Kennels, a leading pet care brand with two locations in Modesto and Turlock, California. The acquisition strengthens PRHG’s presence in the state, building on its existing footprint in the Bay Area and expanding into California’s Central Valley.
Founded in 2002, Top Notch Kennels was built on a simple belief: because, like you, we love dogs. Over the past two decades, the company has become a trusted destination for boarding, daycare, grooming, and training, serving families throughout the region. With climate-controlled suites, spacious outdoor yards, and Karen Pryor Academy–certified training programs, Top Notch is known for its professionalism, safety, and heartfelt approach to care.
Top Notch Kennels was founded by Lisa Moore, a passionate dog owner who saw an opportunity to elevate the standard of pet care in her community. Through a deep commitment to animal welfare, employee development, and exceptional service, Top Notch has earned a reputation for excellence and long-standing loyalty among both clients and team members.
As the business enters its next chapter, Lisa Moore will be retiring after years of dedication to building and nurturing Top Notch into the trusted brand it is today. “Building Top Notch has always been about the people and the pets we serve,” said Lisa Moore, founder of Top Notch Kennels. “I’m incredibly proud of what our team has created and grateful to see the business move forward with a partner who shares our values and will continue to invest in our people, our culture, and the care our communities trust us to provide.”
“I grew up in the Central Valley, and I’m thrilled PRHG now has such a strong presence in my old backyard,” said PRHG CEO, Jason Duffy. “Lisa built an incredible business, and we’re honored to carry on her legacy.”
This acquisition expands PRHG’s California network and brings the company’s total locations to 35, serving thousands of pets each day with the support of a team of more than 1,000 pet care professionals. PRHG continues to pursue strategic partnerships with pet service businesses that share its commitment to quality care, unreasonable hospitality, and team development.
For more information about PRHG and its growing family of resorts, 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
