Looking to Sell Your Bay Area Pet Care Business?
Patrick McConnell works with dog boarding, grooming, and daycare owners across the Bay Area who are considering a sale, succession plan, or transition. Based in the Bay Area with deep local roots, Patrick offers a straightforward, confidential process.
A local buyer with deep Bay Area roots.
Patrick is the son of Doug McConnell, longtime host of Bay Area Backroads. He grew up walking the family's dogs on the trails and open spaces that make this region special — animals have been part of his life since childhood.
That perspective shapes how he works today. Patrick focuses on smooth, respectful transitions — protecting what owners have built, taking care of the animals, staff, and customers, and keeping conversations confidential from day one.
Boarding, grooming, and daycare businesses in the Bay Area.
Dog Boarding & Kennels
Established overnight and multi-day boarding facilities with staff in place.
Grooming Studios
Owner-operated or staffed grooming businesses with loyal clientele.
Doggy Daycare
Drop-in and membership-based daycare operations with regular customers.
Every story is different. The reasons are familiar.
Planning Retirement
After years of running the business, you're ready to step back and enjoy what comes next — without leaving your animals, staff, or customers in the wrong hands.
Family Transition
The next generation has different plans. You want a buyer who respects what your family built and the people who helped build it.
Ready for a Change
You've built something real and now want to free up time, capital, or focus for the next chapter — on your timeline, your terms.
Sound familiar? Let's have a quiet conversation.
No pressure, no paperwork — just a friendly call to see if it's a fit.
Four clear steps. No pressure.
From the first phone call to the day the keys change hands, the process is built around clarity, confidentiality, and respect for your time.
- 01
Intro Call
A short, friendly conversation to learn about your business and what you're hoping for. No prep needed.
- 02
Confidential Review
Share basic financials and details under full confidentiality. Patrick reviews quickly and comes back with thoughtful questions.
- 03
Offer Discussion
A clear, honest offer with the reasoning behind it. Plenty of room to talk through structure, timing, and terms.
- 04
Smooth Transition
Close on your schedule. Patrick handles the handoff carefully so your animals, customers, staff, and community feel taken care of.
Straight answers, no jargon.
Don't see your question? An intro call is the easiest way to get a clear answer — fully confidential.
Thinking about selling your pet care business?
Start with a confidential conversation.
30-minute call · No obligation · Fully confidential