Pet distributor Kennelpak has been put into administration by its owners – private equity firm Endless – with the loss of 51 jobs.

Kerry Bailey and Mark Thornton of BDO were appointed joint administrators of Kennelpak on Thursday (July 3).

The administrators have completed a “pre-pack” sale of the Yakers brand together with stock and other associated assets to Assisi Pet Care.

It has been announced that 51 people have been made redundant, including staff in business development, supply chain and marketing roles. The joint administrators say they are “exploring options” for the sale of the remaining assets of the company.

Kerry Bailey said: “Kennelpak is a well-established operator within the pet food sector. We are delighted to have secured a sale of the Yakers brand and continuity for the company’s suppliers and customers of a well-known brand.

“Regrettably, on appointment we have had to make 51 people redundant and we are supporting them to make their claims to the redundancy payments service.”