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Jul 2016
We're more than a pet-store. We're a destination.
Ren’s Pets was established in 1975 at the corner of Burnhamthorpe & Trafalgar in Oakville, ON. In the 40 years since our doors opened, Ren’s has grown to become Canada’s largest independent retailer of pet products & supplies. We also supply many of Canada’s groomers, breeders, kennels & other pet-based businesses with the products they need.
We're 100% True North.
We're as hockey-happy, flannel-loving, maple syrup-drinking, "eh"-saying as they come. We're pure Canadian thru-and-thru, and always have been. Ren’s was established in 1975 at the corner of Burnamthorpe & Trafalgar in Oakville, ON. In the 40+ years since our doors opened, Ren’s has grown to become Canada’s largest independent retailer of pet products & supplies. We have a Head Office in Guelph, 44 retail stores (and growing!) in beautiful Southern Ontario and the Maritime and a web-shopping experience that covers coast to coast. Now that is true, patriot love.
Send a message to info@renspets.com with either the online ad or in-store flyer for any Canadian competitor that carries the same products then give us a call at 519-780-4312 and we will match that puppy at time of purchase! We can also match in-store - just bring in the ad you found and our store staff can assist. We cannot match free shipping. We will also price protect our own sales within 2 weeks of purchase. Must be identical item, with verifiable current pricing. We will match out-of-province pricing (excluding the taxes). Other exclusions apply.
Board Observer
Jan 2016
Evolved By Nature, pioneers in natural peptide discovery. We are a life sciences company using the principles of biotechnology and the power of nature to create a healthier future. Our biomolecules, sustainable chemicals and natural ingredients are available globally to industries looking to increase product performance while decreasing the environmental impact of everything from skincare to sneakers.
Board Observer
Jan 2016
Evolved By Nature, pioneers in natural peptide discovery. We are a life sciences company using the principles of biotechnology and the power of nature to create a healthier future. Our biomolecules, sustainable chemicals and natural ingredients are available globally to industries looking to increase product performance while decreasing the environmental impact of everything from skincare to sneakers.
Board Member
Jun 2012
We believe that all pet parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the lives of their pets. That starts by helping everyone understand the importance of preventive veterinary care—and by giving pet parents convenient access to affordable veterinary services and a broad portfolio of pet health and wellness products to keep their pets happy and healthy all year long.
The vertical integration of veterinary services, manufacturing, and distribution makes PetIQ well positioned to lead the industry by better serving our partners and pet parents across the country.
PetIQ is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Omaha, Nebraska; Springville, Utah; and Daytona Beach, Florida. Our veterinary clinics operate in retailers in 42 states across the country.
Our Brands:
PetArmor®
CAPSTAR®
SENTRY
Advecta
Minties®
Sergeant's®
VetIQ®
PetAction
Pūr Luv®
CAPACTION
Fosters
To learn more, visit PetIQ.com
Board Observer
Dec 2010
Trupanion is the fastest-growing player in the pet medical insurance space. We are known for superior coverage and top-notch customer service. We pride ourselves on swift claims resolutions and providing the best medical insurance care available.
Were growing our footprint throughout North America and need ambitious, data-driven individuals with innovation in their DNA to join our team and help nurture a market with immense opportunity.
Trupanion is underwritten in the U.S. by American Pet Insurance Co. and Canada by Omega General Insurance Co.
Board Observer
May 2008
If there’s a road less traveled, we’ll take it. And if there’s no road yet, we’ll build one. That’s The Merrick Way. We lead to win in Natural and Organic Pet Care, we innovate together as one, agile team and we commit to improving the lives of those we love most . . . our Pets.
Pets have always been a part of our family. Garth Merrick founded Merrick Pet Care in his family’s kitchen in Hereford, Texas, with the goal of making the most wholesome and nutritious recipes for our four-legged family members. This love for pets is what inspires our team to build on this legacy, and continue to craft the highest-quality and safest food and treats for dogs and cats.
We are passionate about being the best. We go to great lengths to craft the best food possible — food that our pets deserve. That’s why we’ve expanded our family of brands to include Castor & Pollux, Zuke’s and Whole Earth Farms alongside our signature Merrick brand in our premium product portfolio.
We never sacrifice quality. And, never will. We believe that recipes taste better than formulas and that's why we continue to handcraft our recipes with love in our Texas kitchen. It might take us longer to hand-stuff ingredients in some of our Merrick wet recipes, and to source USDA Organic Certified ingredients for our Castor & Pollux ORGANIX line, but that’s the Merrick Way.
We are one of the fastest growing businesses in pet specialty, and we’re thankful for the unique position we have in the category. We’re committed to staying true to our homegrown Texas roots, and humble about what we’ve accomplished. We like to think of ourselves as the craft brewery of the industry – we bring an entrepreneurial spirit and level of creativity that is rather unique to the pet food space. We know it’s the people – and their pets – behind our food that has always made us stand out; that’s why we’re focused on building talented teams that are hungry for the opportunity to improve the lives of pets, pet parents and customers.
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2019
Principal, Direct Product Specialist
Oct 2019
HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and more than $146 billion assets under management as of June 30, 2025. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Please note that all other Key Firm Stats, where provided, are as of June 30, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
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Metamorphosis Partners
Co-Founder
Sep 2019
2017
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Porchlight Equity
Managing Director
Jun 2017
2016
Board Member
Jul 2016
We're more than a pet-store. We're a destination.
Ren’s Pets was established in 1975 at the corner of Burnhamthorpe & Trafalgar in Oakville, ON. In the 40 years since our doors opened, Ren’s has grown to become Canada’s largest independent retailer of pet products & supplies. We also supply many of Canada’s groomers, breeders, kennels & other pet-based businesses with the products they need.
We're 100% True North.
We're as hockey-happy, flannel-loving, maple syrup-drinking, "eh"-saying as they come. We're pure Canadian thru-and-thru, and always have been. Ren’s was established in 1975 at the corner of Burnamthorpe & Trafalgar in Oakville, ON. In the 40+ years since our doors opened, Ren’s has grown to become Canada’s largest independent retailer of pet products & supplies. We have a Head Office in Guelph, 44 retail stores (and growing!) in beautiful Southern Ontario and the Maritime and a web-shopping experience that covers coast to coast. Now that is true, patriot love.
Send a message to info@renspets.com with either the online ad or in-store flyer for any Canadian competitor that carries the same products then give us a call at 519-780-4312 and we will match that puppy at time of purchase! We can also match in-store - just bring in the ad you found and our store staff can assist. We cannot match free shipping. We will also price protect our own sales within 2 weeks of purchase. Must be identical item, with verifiable current pricing. We will match out-of-province pricing (excluding the taxes). Other exclusions apply.
Board Observer
Jan 2016
Evolved By Nature, pioneers in natural peptide discovery. We are a life sciences company using the principles of biotechnology and the power of nature to create a healthier future. Our biomolecules, sustainable chemicals and natural ingredients are available globally to industries looking to increase product performance while decreasing the environmental impact of everything from skincare to sneakers.
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