Todd Houghton

Part of Mars, Inc., Camp Bow Wow Franchising, Inc. is the largest pet care franchise in the US, with over 240 franchises in 42 states. The company, founded in 2000 by Heidi A. Ganahl, is based in Westminster, CO. Camp Bow Wow offers day care, overnight camp, grooming services, and a rewards-based dog training program. The company has over 180 open locations and more than 50 in the process of opening across the country. Over 70% of franchises have women in ownership positions. The company also includes the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing urgent medical care funds to dogs who are homeless or whose parents cannot afford to pay their veterinary bills.

Homewatch International, Inc. provides home health care services. It specializes in elder care and care for chronic conditions like dementia that seniors face daily. The firm offers medical and nonmedical home care, temporary medical staffing and transportation services. The company was founded by Paul Sauer in 1980 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.