Is Petmate Canadian?
No
This brand is owned by a foreign parent company.
What we found
Owned by Platinum Equity (private equity firm). Acquired September 2021. Portfolio includes Chuckit!, Pet Qwerks, Healthy Chews, Gamma2, JW, La-Z-Boy.
The receipt
| Verdict | Foreign-owned |
| Category | Pet Supplies |
| HQ | Indianapolis, IN |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/15108-private-equity-acquir… secondary source — registry check pending “Petmate, a manufacturer of pet products and treats based in Arlington, Texas, has been acquired by Platinum Equity.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Petmate
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Pets Corner | Pet Supplies | British Columbia | View ownership → |
| All Paws Pet Supplies | Pet Supplies | Quebec | View ownership → |
| Bosley's by Pet Valu | Pet Supplies | Markham, Ontario | View ownership → |
| Critters & Co | Pet Supplies | Alberta | View ownership → |
| Fetch Pet Supplies | Pet Supplies | Ontario | View ownership → |
| Hagen Group (Living World, Fluval, Marina, Exo Terra, Catit, Dogit) | Pet Supplies | Quebec, QC | View ownership → |
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