animal care equipment & services

Name

animal care equipment & services

Legal name

Animal Care Equipment & Services LLC

Website

https://animal-care.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Handling Equipment

NAICS

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (45991)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEALAG

Livestock Weighing, Sorting & Handling Facility Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Welfare, Boarding & Production Support Services (non-veterinary)

SECONDARYHLAMAFAL

Animal Identification & Tracking Devices (Microchips, RFID, Tags, Scanners)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Medical Devices & Supplies

Keywords

• Humane animal handling equipment
• Animal control supplies
• Chemical capture systems
• Veterinary handling equipment
• Shelter housing supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Broomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Supplies Sales: The primary revenue stream is from the sale of animal handling equipment and supplies. Products include catch poles, nets, traps, gloves, muzzles, restraints, shelter equipment, veterinary supplies, and related accessories. These are primarily one-time hardware purchases with varying price points from under $10 to over $3,000.
2. Professional Training Services: ACES offers professional development and training programs including chemical capture training, humane animal handling classes, and sells training reference books. Training is available online and in-person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ACES supplies humane animal handling equipment and related supplies — catch poles, nets, traps, gloves, muzzles, restraints, shelter housing, veterinary supplies, microchip scanners, and TeleDart/Pneu-Dart chemical capture systems — to professional animal care buyers worldwide. The company complements its equipment catalog with chemical capture and humane handling training programs plus training reference books. Sales are conducted primarily through the ACES e-commerce storefront, supplemented by phone orders and a network of international distributors.

Product overview

Animal Care Equipment & Services (ACES) is a family-owned company established in 1984 that provides a comprehensive portfolio of humane animal handling equipment and professional training services. The company operates as a single integrated offering with multiple product categories that serve animal care professionals including animal control officers, veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, rescue groups, pest control operators, and educators. The product portfolio spans six main categories: (1) Animal Handling - catch poles, nets, nets guns, animal handling gloves, muzzles, restraints, and protective gear; (2) Wildlife - live animal traps, snake handling equipment, nets, and safety gear; (3) Shelter & Housing - beds, bowls, stainless steel caging, cleaning equipment, and enrichment products; (4) Veterinary & Chemical Capture - darting equipment (TeleDart, Pneu-Dart), animal scales, microchip scanners, and medical supplies; (5) Pest Control - trapping systems and animal handling gear for pest management; and (6) Professional Development & Training - chemical capture training, humane handling classes, and reference books. ACES distributes products from owned brands (Humaniac) as well as branded products including Ketch-All, Tru-Catch, SafeGuard, Tomahawk, TeleDart, Pneu-Dart, and others. The company also offers professional training programs and educational resources alongside its equipment sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Humaniac™: Proprietary brand of animal handling products including gloves, catch poles, cat tongs, nets, carriers, and accessories.

Products and services

• Catch Poles, Tongs & Snares
• Ketch-All Catch Pole
• Nets & Net Guns
• Animal Control Attack Deterrents
• Snake Handling Equipment
• Leads, Muzzles, Collars & Dangerous Dog Signs
• Animal Handling Gloves
• Live Animal Traps
• Tru Catch Large Live Animal Traps
• Chemical Capture Equipment
• TeleDart Model RD706 Rifle
• Microchip Readers & Scanners
• Beds & Mats
• Fabri-Form Pet Beds
• Stainless Steel Caging
• Cleaning, Disinfecting & Odor Control
• High Pressure Sprayers
• Bowls, Pails & Feeding
• Kits for ACOs / Wildlife Officers / Pest Control
• Training & Professional Development
• Identification Bands & Tags
• Stretchers & Slings
• Feral Cat Dens & Carriers
• Animal Scales
• Drug Safe & Sharp Disposal
• Cremation Urns & Cadaver Bags
• Disposable Protective Wear
• Pet Ramps
• ACO Accessories
• Badges and Patches
• Accessories & Enrichment
• Litter Pans and Boxes
• DogTidy Pet Waste Pick Up System
• Feral Cat & Small Mammal Dens

Quantifiable outcome

• Products trusted by animal care professionals worldwide including educators, veterinarians, rescue groups, and pest control operators

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Animal Care Equipment & Services Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized World Partner representing ACES products in Australia. Operates from animal-care.com.au website, distributing ACES humane animal handling equipment to Australian animal care professionals.
• TeleDartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized World Partner based in Germany representing ACES products in Europe. Specializes in TeleDart advanced darting systems and related chemical capture equipment.
• Duggan VeterinarycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized World Partner based in Ireland representing ACES products in Europe. Veterinary-focused distribution partner serving Irish animal care professionals.
• CECAD EmergenciascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized World Partner based in Mexico (cecademergencias.com.mx) representing ACES products to Mexican animal care and emergency response professionals.
• Cesar Castillo InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized World Partner based in Puerto Rico (cesarcastillo.net) distributing ACES products to animal care professionals in Puerto Rico.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wildlife Control Supplies: Specialty retailer focused on humane wildlife control equipment, live traps, and handling gear. Closely overlaps with ACES's wildlife and pest control product lines and serves the same wildlife officer and pest control operator customer segments.
• Tomahawk Live Trap: Manufacturer and direct seller of humane live animal traps and small animal handling equipment. ACES distributes Tomahawk products but Tomahawk also competes as a direct source for the same trap categories.
• PetEdge: Direct-to-business retailer of professional pet grooming, handling, and animal care supplies. Comparable to ACES in serving professional animal care buyers (groomers, shelters, veterinarians) with a broad catalog of equipment and supplies, though with a heavier grooming focus.
• Jeffers Pet: Direct-to-consumer and professional retailer of livestock, equine, and pet supplies, including handling and identification products. Comparable B2B/B2C specialty retailer serving veterinarians, farmers, and animal owners with a broad equipment catalog.
• QC Supply: Specialty distributor of livestock, animal health, and identification products serving agricultural and animal care professionals. Comparable B2B specialty distribution model with similar professional customer base.
• Kuranda: Manufacturer of elevated pet beds and kennel furniture sold to shelters, veterinarians, and pet owners. ACES distributes Kuranda beds, but Kuranda also sells direct and competes in the shelter equipment category.
• Valley Vet Supply: Specialty retailer serving veterinarians, livestock producers, and animal owners with medical, handling, and identification equipment. Strong overlap with ACES in veterinary supplies, microchip scanners, and animal handling gear.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart: Largest North American specialty pet retailer with stores, online, and services. Broad incumbent competitor for the consumer portion of ACES's catalog and increasingly expanding into veterinary services with overlapping professional customer touchpoints.
• Petmate: Large established manufacturer of pet housing, kennels, carriers, and bedding products. Overlaps with ACES's shelter and housing categories but operates at much broader scale across mass retail channels.
• Chewy: Large online pet supplies retailer offering pet food, supplies, and pharmacy products. Adjacent competitor for ACES's consumer-leaning and basic supply SKUs, though Chewy does not focus on professional handling equipment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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