Petmate Celebrates 65 Years of Innovation and Leadership at Global Pet Expo
Arlington, TX – March 21st, 2025 – Global Pet Expo serves as the perfect stage for Petmate to commemorate its 65th anniversary, a testament to six and a half decades of innovation, quality, and leadership in the pet care industry.
Founded by Ben Doskocil in 1960 in his family garage, Petmate revolutionized pet care with Doskocil’s invention of the Sky Kennel, the first carrier approved for safe air travel. That breakthrough paved the way for industry-defining innovation across multiple categories of pet products: from gravity waterers and feeders to quick latching doors and eco-conscious manufacturing practices, and even USDA carrier regulations modeled after Petmate’s proprietary designs.
At Global Pet Expo, that unparalleled legacy is furthered through the extensive product assortment that Petmate will feature at the show, including ten top brands across six pet categories, reflecting continued innovation and solutions for Pet parents.
“Whether with woodworking equipment in my garage or with industry’s premier plastic injection molding machines in the Arlington manufacturing facility, Petmate has always been all about solving problems to enrich lives,” said Ben Doskocil, founder of Petmate affectionately known as “Mr. D” around the company. “Over the years, we won a lot of awards, but the reward of our work has been through the pet families who are safer, happier, and more together through the ways we revolutionized pet care.”
Petmate’s long standing leadership and innovative vision are supported by its one million sq/ft USA manufacturing & warehousing facility in Arlington Texas, as well as the company’s core focus on premium quality, durability, environmental sustainability and safety without compromise.
“Our 65th anniversary is a celebration of the passion, purpose and relentlessness that started from humble beginnings and thrives today with the dedicated and pet loving members of the Petmate team,” said Paul Tonnesen, CEO of Petmate. “Our journey has been fueled by science-backed innovation, strong investments in USA manufacturing and an unwavering mission to enhance the lives of at every stage. We are incredibly grateful to our customers, partners, and the pet community – here’s to another 65 years of excellence!”
Over the years, Petmate has also developed and acquired several top brands that have become synonymous with quality and innovation in pet care. Some of these brands include Chuckit!®, known for its innovative and engaging dog toys; Vittles Vaults®, the leading solution for air tight pet food storage, Mad Cat®, Quirky Kitty® and Wild Eats®, along with top tier licensed partnerships with La-Z-Boy® and Arm & Hammer®.
Additionally, the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability is ever-present in product designs and manufacturing processes, including using recycled materials, such as its proprietary ECOTec® plastics that now carry the independently verified Intertek® Sustainability Certification.
“Sourcing premium materials, building a top team, prioritizing safety above all else, and valuing our customers and partners were keys to being the best in the industry. Today, when you drive down the road and see a pet carrier in the back of a car, you’ll see the hallmarks of Petmate,” said Mr. Doskocil.
At Global Pet Expo, Petmate’s booth is #3260