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Pet Care Facility Loans

Financing designed to unleash your businesses potential

As a pet care facility or business owner, you need a bank that understands the unique business model of doggie daycare and pet boarding operations. Live Oak Bank is a lending partner that fully appreciates the challenges of this industry, and we know what it takes to succeed. Our deep financing experience and industry knowledge allow us to deliver a streamlined loan process that will save you time and money. Connect with Live Oak to explore your financing options.

Need a little guidance and advice? Contact a loan specialist, they’re ready to help.

Loan Solutions

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Acquisition & Expansion

Hit the ground running by acquiring an existing pet care business or facility. Already own a pet care business? Consider an expansion loan to grow your footprint and gain market share. Once you identify the opportunity, we’re here to guide you through the loan process.

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Ground-Up Construction

The idea of building a project from scratch can be overwhelming. Let our dedicated in-house construction team guide you through the process after your loan has closed.

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Refinance

If you need to consolidate existing business debt, Live Oak can put together a well-structured refinance to save you money and offer you peace of mind.

Live Oak Bank Bark & Borrow Podcast

Bark & Borrow

What does it really take to run a profitable pet care business?

Bark and Borrow is a straight-talk podcast from Live Oak Bank for owners and operators in boarding, daycare, grooming, and training. Every episode, we sit down with someone who’s been in it and get into the parts nobody posts about.

No fluff, no filler; just candid conversations with the owners and experts who’ve already made the decisions you’re weighing. Whether you’re opening your first facility or planning your fifth acquisition, you’ll get the operational and financial perspective you need to grow with confidence.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS

When you work with Live Oak, consider us a true partner to help you buy, build or expand your business.

SMALL BUSINESS LOANS 101 GUIDE

Our team is experienced and can confidently guide you through the lending process. But first, download our guide with essential details about the basics of small business loans.

Our Team Understands Your Business

  • Brandy Keck | Live Oak Bank

    Brandy Keck
    Managing Director, Small Business Banking

    Email Brandy | 614.949.5851

  • Claire Cronin | Live Oak Bank

    Claire Cronin
    Loan Officer, Pet Care Facility Financing

    Email Claire | 404.513.2347

  • Jacqueline Pait | Live Oak Bank

    Jacqueline Pait
    Loan Officer, Pet Care Facility Financing

    Email Jacqueline | 919.475.1881

We're ready when you are

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From our Resource Center

As part of our commitment to supporting small business owners, we have a library of free educational resources available to anyone. Here’s what you can expect to find in Live Oak Bank’s Resource Center:

  • Loan product overviews
  • Marketing tips and tricks
  • Small business fundamentals
  • Live Oak customer spotlights