PetExec is owned by Togetherwork, a private equity firm. They also own Gingr. PetExec has stopped accepting new customers and is actively steering existing users toward Gingr — a platform that recently added a 1% gateway fee on all transactions. You have a choice: wait for the forced migration, or move to an independent platform on your own terms.
This is not a partnership — it is a consolidation play. Private equity acquires competing products, shuts down the less profitable one, and funnels users to the survivor. PetExec is the one being wound down. Gingr is the one they are investing in. Your data, your workflows, and your business continuity are caught in the middle of a corporate strategy you did not sign up for.
When a software platform stops accepting new customers, it means development has slowed or stopped. Bug fixes become rare. Feature requests go unanswered. Support response times get longer. You are paying for a product that is actively being sunset.
If you migrate to Gingr as Togetherwork wants, you will be hit with a 1% gateway fee on every transaction processed through their system. On $200,000 in annual revenue, that is $2,000/year in fees that did not exist before. That is what happens when private equity needs to hit quarterly targets.
Export your client records, pet profiles, and appointment history now while you have full access. Platform shutdowns sometimes come with restricted export windows or data format changes. Do not assume you will have unlimited time.
Animal Friends OS is a product of AFPC Industries LLC. Independently owned and operated. No outside investors. No board of directors looking for an exit. No quarterly revenue targets that lead to surprise fees. The founder has operated a pet care facility for over a decade and built this software because the industry deserved better tools at fair prices.
Animal Friends OS uses the Bring Your Own Merchant model. Use any payment processor you want. We do not process your transactions, we do not take a percentage, and we will never add a gateway fee. Your revenue is your revenue.
Every feature. Unlimited staff. Unlimited clients. Grooming, boarding, daycare, training, SMS, online booking, payroll, QuickBooks, and the photo system. One price. No tiers. No add-ons. No annual contracts.
| Factor | Animal Friends OS | Gingr (Togetherwork) | PetExec (Sunsetting) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accepting new customers | Yes | Yes | No |
| Monthly price | $45/mo flat | $125+/mo | $100–$200/mo |
| Gateway/transaction fee | None | 1% on all transactions | Varies |
| Ownership | Independent | Private equity (Togetherwork) | Private equity (Togetherwork) |
| Per-user fees | None | Yes | Yes |
| Active development | Yes | Yes | Slowed/Stopped |
| Use your own processor | Yes | Forced processing | Limited |
| Training module | Included | Not available | Not available |
| Built-in payroll | Included | Not available | Not available |
| Annual contract | No | Typical | Typical |
"When PetExec stopped taking new customers, I knew it was time to get out. I looked at Gingr but the 1% fee was a dealbreaker. Animal Friends OS gave me everything I needed at $45 a month with no transaction fees."
"I was not going to let private equity decide when and how I migrate my business data. Exported everything from PetExec, imported it into Animal Friends OS in a day, and I am done worrying about shutdowns."
"Going from PetExec to Gingr felt like going from one sinking ship to another one owned by the same company. Animal Friends OS is independent, affordable, and actively being developed. That is what I wanted."
Sign up for Animal Friends OS. Full access to every feature for 14 days. No credit card required.
Export your clients and pets from your current software. We provide free migration assistance to get everything imported.
Configure your services, staff schedules, and booking preferences. Connect your payment processor and SMS provider.
Verify everything works. Cancel your old software. Start saving money immediately.
PetExec is no longer accepting new customers. The platform is owned by Togetherwork, a private equity firm that also owns Gingr. Existing PetExec users are being encouraged to migrate to Gingr. While PetExec has not announced a specific shutdown date, the trajectory is clear: investment and development have shifted to Gingr.
Togetherwork has not announced a mandatory migration date, but the writing is on the wall. PetExec is not accepting new customers, active development appears to have slowed, and the company is actively promoting Gingr as the successor product. Migrating proactively on your own timeline is safer than waiting to be told when and how to move.
Export your data from PetExec while you still have full access. Animal Friends OS provides free migration assistance to import your client records, pet profiles, and contact information. Do not wait until the platform restricts access or adds export limitations.
Gingr is also owned by Togetherwork (private equity). They recently added a 1% gateway fee on all transactions processed through their system. Animal Friends OS is independently owned, costs $45/month flat, never touches your payments, and has no per-user fees. You are trading one PE-owned platform for another if you go to Gingr.
Yes. Animal Friends OS is a product of AFPC Industries LLC. It is independently owned and operated. There are no outside investors, no private equity ownership, and no plans to sell. The founder has built and operated a successful pet care facility for over a decade. This is not a venture-backed startup looking for an exit.
Animal Friends OS is $45/month flat for everything. PetExec pricing varied, but most facilities paid $100–$200/month. Gingr (the replacement PetExec is pushing users toward) starts at $125/month and recently added a 1% gateway fee. Animal Friends OS has no transaction fees, no per-user fees, and no annual contracts.
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