Recess

Reach Pet Parents Where They Pamper

Connect your brand to high-value consumers at pet hotels nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations that drive measurable retail sales—powered by data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

16.5K+

Samples Distributed

33.5K+

Consumer Reach

330+

Pet hotels

49.18%+

Avg Engagement Rate

Trusted by Leading Brands

Real Activations at Pet Resort & Vet Clinic

See how brands activate at pet hotels nationwide.

Why Brands Choose Recess

Drive Measurable Retail Growth

Everything you need to reach consumers, measure impact, and scale product sampling nationwide.

High-Intent Consumer Moments

Reach pet parents during the pet stay—when they're most receptive to discovering products that fit their lifestyle. Pet hotels deliver engaged consumers actively seeking brands like yours.

Retailer-Integrated Targeting

Leverage shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, Target, and 6,000+ retailers to target consumers who shop at your priority retail partners. Activate experiential media as part of your retail media strategy.

Turnkey Execution

From geo-targeting to fulfillment to reporting—we handle everything. Input your sampling capacity and brand requirements, and we'll match you with pet hotels that fit your target criteria.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation combines in-person sampling with digital amplification through partner social and email channels. Drive engagement beyond the pet hotel to build lasting brand connections.

Measurable Retail Impact

Directly attribute each activation to retail sales. Measure brand awareness, purchase intent, and consumer feedback with reporting designed to tie sampling to revenue impact at your target retailers.

Scale Across Markets

Access thousands of pet hotels nationwide. Use geo-targeting and demographic filters to zero in on your priority markets and deploy products at scale.

How It Works

Launch targeted sampling campaigns in three simple steps.

  1. Target Your Audience
    Use geo-targeting tools and retailer shopper data to find pet hotels with the highest concentration of your target consumers and priority retail shoppers.

  2. Launch Turnkey Activations
    Input your sampling capacity and brand requirements. We match you with pet hotels that fit your criteria and handle all logistics—from fulfillment to execution.

  3. Measure Retail Impact
    Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and consumer feedback. Attribute each activation directly to retail sales at your target retailers.

Brand Success Stories

Brand Success Stories

See what brands achieved at Pet Resort & Vet Clinic.
The feedback we received regarding the product was overwhelmingly positive. Many clients expressed excitement to see how their dogs would respond to the food, and several shared their appreciation that Taming the Wild was offering free samples. They also noted they would enjoy seeing more content such as “what we recommend” or similar guidance in the future. Because many dogs have sensitive stomachs when it comes to chicken, most clients requested the beef sample. We received a significant number of extra samples, which allowed us to distribute both the chicken and beef options to employees as well. All employee feedback was positive—each reported that their dogs enjoyed both flavors and experienced no stomach issues. Due to the small portion size, most used the samples as treats rather than a full meal.

Get Joy & Co.

Brand Partner
People were very happy to try out the product, and  we had many people come back in and say their dog LOVED them as motivation treats so they'll be looking into getting more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?

Pricing is flexible and based on campaign scope—including the number of samples, venues, and markets. We provide a detailed proposal before any campaign begins. There are no hidden fees or long-term commitments.

What's the minimum campaign size?

There's no strict minimum, but we recommend starting with at least 500 samples across multiple venues to generate meaningful data. Most brands start with a pilot market and scale from there.

How do you target the right consumers?

We use geo-targeting, demographic filtering, and retailer shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, Target, and 6,000+ retailers to match your brand with pet hotels that index highest for your target consumers.

How do you measure retail impact?

Our reporting connects each sampling activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers. Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and retail sales lift with attribution designed for CPG brands.