Camp Bow Wow Designs New Colorado Headquarters to Amplify Its Dog-Friendly Policy Amid Growth

Nation's Leading Pet Care Franchise Builds Office to Maximize the Positive Effects of Dogs in the Workplace

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May 31, 2017, 07:30 ET

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Camp Bow Wow^®, the nation's largest Doggy Day Care and Boarding franchise, relocated its headquarters to Westminster, Colorado, to occupy a new 8,289-square-foot space conceived with dog friendliness in mind. The 100+ million-dollar brand, which ranked #1 in the pet category on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list for 2016 and 2017, has already displayed significant growth this year with an 18 percent increase in its corporate workforce, and has additional plans to increase its team by 8-12 percent by year's end. Throughout Camp Bow Wow's expansion, the franchise remains committed to its dog-driven core values and encourages its corporate employees to bring their dogs to work regularly – even into meetings. From stress relief for staff to increased socialization for their dogs, the reasons to bring furry friends into the office are numerous.

Camp Bow Wow's new office reflects the brand's unceasing capacity to lead the doggy day care and boarding sector both in profitability and by example in the workplace. The franchisor made careful interior design and floorplan decisions in order to recreate the Camp lifestyle at its headquarters, benefiting both pets and their working pet parents. The space's intentionally long hallways are great places for employees to play fetch with their pups, while a gated area in the back of the building gives dogs a chance to socialize and enjoy treats from complimentary dog treat dispensers. Private office doorways and cubicle "pod" entrances are also affixed with dog gates for staff who want to keep their canines close by, while toys, water bowls and dog beds are aplenty around the office.

"Our pet-friendly workplace policy is reflective of the fact that everyone who works at Camp Bow Wow is genuinely passionate about dogs," said Christina Russell, president of Camp Bow Wow. "Many of our employees are also frequent foster pet parents, and we are delighted to support their commitment to animal wellbeing by providing a positive environment for these foster pups while they wait to find their forever homes."

The executive leaders at Camp Bow Wow can attest to the numerous studies and articles that find that allowing dogs in the office increases staff morale, productivity and overall happiness. Additionally, pet presence can help lower employee absenteeism rates, reduce stress and strengthen relationships between coworkers. In order to further maximize the benefits of allowing dogs at work, Camp Bow Wow's new headquarters offers empty offices and collaborative rooms that are available for staff who need quiet spaces on busy days.

Camp Bow Wow's ability to create and maintain a dog-friendly environment as its staff, office space and revenue continue to grow is a testament to its position as "leader of the pack" atop the pet care industry. Through deliberate design methods and careful execution of pet-friendly office practices, the franchisor demonstrates its vision of "Happy Healthy Pets, Happy Healthy People" at its new Westminster, Colorado headquarters.

For more information about Camp Bow Wow, to find a location near you, or to become a franchise owner, please visit campbowwow.com.

About Camp Bow Wow^®:

In 16 years, Camp Bow Wow, the largest and premier pet care franchise, has sold more than 180 franchises in 42 states and Canada. The company is a $100+ million dollar brand, with over 140 open locations and more than 40 in the process of opening across North America. In 2016 and 2017, the company was ranked #1 in the pet care category in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list. The Camp concept provides the highest levels of fun, safety and service for its Campers, and peace of mind for their parents. Dogs romp together in an open-play environment and pricing is all-inclusive. The Westminster, Colorado-based company started franchising in 2003, and today over 70% of franchises have women in ownership positions. In August 2014, Camp Bow Wow was acquired by VCA, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), a leading animal healthcare company in the United States and Canada.

The Camp Bow Wow brand family also includes:

Home Buddies by Camp Bow Wow^® – premier in-home pet care
Behavior Buddies^® – premier dog training
The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation – a non-profit organization dedicated to providing urgent medical care funds to dogs who are either homeless or whose parents cannot afford to pay their veterinary bills.

SOURCE Camp Bow Wow