Raw pet food manufacturer Mountain Dog Enterprises Inc. renews HACCP Canada certification for 8th consecutive quarter

EDMONTON, ALBERT – Feb. 7, 2018. Mountain Dog Enterprises Inc. (‘Mountain Dog’), one of Canada’s oldest and largest brands in the raw pet food industry, has renewed its HACCP Canada (‘HACCP’) certification for the 8th consecutive quarter this past January. HACCP or ‘Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points’ certification is a food safety and quality control […]

Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces One Acquisition and Two Strategic Investments in Frozen Raw Pet Food Manufacturers

Merchant bank with pet industry focus to become first company in Canada with multiple manufacturing interests in growing frozen raw pet food category Mississauga, Ontario – September 14, 2017. Dane Creek Capital Corp. (‘DCCC’ of the ‘Company’), a merchant bank with a focus on the pet industry, is pleased to announce it has agreed to […]

The race to feed insects to livestock, pets and people

But can the ‘yuck factor’ be overcome to vault insect farming out of the land of the niche? By Mary Baxter For Jarrod Goldin, a report about edible insects four years ago had the perspective-altering impact equivalent to Neil Armstrong first setting foot on the moon. A 2013 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United […]

Dane Creek Capital Corp. increases its stake in Nova Scotia-based cricket producer Midgard Insect Farm Inc.

Merchant bank with pet industry focus increases investment in edible insects for dog and cat food products Mississauga, Ontario – April 26, 2017.  Dane Creek Capital Corp. (‘DCCC’ or the ‘Company’), a merchant banking venture that focuses on pet industry investments, is pleased to announce it has increased its stake in the Nova Scotia-based cricket […]

Dane Creek Capital announces the creation of Dockside, the first brand in pet food sourced from rescued fresh food

Dane Creek Capital is pleased to announce the creation of Dockside Pet Products and Services Inc. (‘Dockside’), an innovative new pet food company serving North America with a mission to deliver the best in pet nutrition using rescued fresh food and environmentally sustainable ingredients.

The Pethealth Story

DCCC Chairman & CEO Mark Warren is the founder and former President & CEO of Pethealth Inc. which he formed in 1998. Under his leadership, Pethealth became the leading aggregator of new pet and pet owner data, the largest provider of cloud-based software to the companion animal industry, one of the largest providers of pet insurance in the US, UK & Canada and the world’s largest provider of companion animal microchip technology.

Pethealth was acquired by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (‘Fairfax’) in November, 2014 for all cash consideration of C$100M representing 2.1x twelve months trailing revenue, 19.6x twelve months trailing EBITDA and a 69% premium to the common share price.

So Why us?

We are entrepreneurs ourselves. We understand the challenges you face and have hands on experience turning good ideas into profitable ventures.

We know the pet industry and we’ll lend our strategic insights to the advancement of your business, whether you’re looking to sell or seeking investment.
Our review process is fast. We personally select each investment and work with our small board of directors and investment committee groups to make quick decisions.
Once approved, you’ll have sale proceeds or investment funds in hand in 60-90 days. 
We provide back office management support so you can focus on what matters most, whether that’s moving onto your next venture or growing your business in partnership with us.

Get in Touch

Phone: +1 (905) 291-0103
Fax: +1 (905) 296-1165

Mark Warren

COFOUNDER,
CHAIRMAN & CEO

Glen Tennison

COFOUNDER,
PRESIDENT & CFO