Natural pet supplement supplier Lintbells, owner of the YuMove brand, has acquired pet mobility aids provider Walkin’ Pets.
Walkin’ Pets was established by Mark Robinson in 2001 in New Hampshire, US. The company offers a range of support products including wheelchairs, harnesses and braces, designed to extend an active and high-quality life to pets. The acquisition will enable Lintbells to extend its range of products in the UK from pet supplements into physical support.
The company, which already has a footprint in the US, also aims to drive growth in the territory by introducing YuMove supplements to the Walkin’ Pets community, as well as opening up new markets in the UK and Europe through Walkin’ Pets’ international distribution network.
Commenting on the acquisition, Lintbells chief executive Fiona Hope said: “The Lintbells mission and values align perfectly with Walkin’ Pets, so I’m delighted to welcome the brand and team into the Lintbells family. We both share a deep commitment to helping pets stay ‘active for life’ and are well-known for the efficacy and science behind our products as well as the highest levels of customer care and educational support.
“Lintbells is an ambitious business, and this acquisition moves us into a completely new but aligned sector and supports our global growth strategy as we move towards becoming a global pet healthcare company.”
