Family-owned & operated dog daycare, lodging, training, and grooming facility located in NE Ocala, FL!
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12/20/2024
📣 The health and safety of each pet who visits us is our top priority. That’s why we are THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE that our very own Dick Andrews "D.A." (Owner/Operator) & Bryce Curtis (General Manager) have successfully passed the independent certification exam conducted by the Professional Animal Care Certification Council or PACCC. D.A. is now a Certified Professional Animal Care Operator and Bryce is a Certified Professional Animal Care Manager! At Red Fern Pet Lodge, this is just another way of demonstrating our ongoing commitment to the health and safety of each pet. Help us give them a big congratulations!🎉🎗
12/19/2024
Happy FOUR YEAR Anniversary to Ashley! We are so happy to have her on our team. She makes us laugh every day and we are grateful for her hard work over the years. We love you, Ashley! (And her sweet and sassy pup, Touka.❤🐾)
12/16/2024
We are gearing up for a busy two weeks of holiday lodging!🎅🎄 If you need daycare on any blue days, please make your reservation as soon as possible through your customer portal or through our text number, (844) 454-0626.
12/12/2024
Are you or someone you know getting a puppy for Christmas?🐾
Kickstart your puppy's journey to success with our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy group class! Starting January 6th, this fun and foundational program is perfect for pups younger than one year. Build a strong bond, teach essential manners, and set your furry friend up for a lifetime of success!
📅Spots are limited - enroll today to secure yours!
Family-owned & operated dog daycare, lodging, training, and grooming facility located in NE Ocala, FL!
12/04/2024
Tonight we hosted our 5th Annual Christmas Party and Awards Dinner for our amazing team! Our team is full of hardworking, caring, and dog-loving people and it is a joy to work with them every day.
We’d like to take a moment to recognize our award winners:
5 Year Team Members: Lauren, Emily, Katlin, & Colin
Pillar of Excellence: Emily
Rising Star: Aidyn
11/13/2024
**UPDATE** OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND AND REUNITED WITH PUP! Thank you to everyone who shared this post.
FOUND DOG: This pup was found nearby our facility on 22nd Ave! He’s a sweet, neutered, Lab/Pit/Dane mix. He was wearing a red collar but is not microchipped. He’s currently enjoying lots of treats and snuggles at Red Fern Pet Lodge.❤️
Share this post and help us find his human!🐾
11/11/2024
Our daycare services will be limited during Thanksgiving week as we welcome our lodging guests for the holiday.🦃 Thank you for your understanding!
11/09/2024
We want to see YOU in one of our January group classes! The new year is the perfect time to transform your dog, whether they are a puppy or adult. We have the perfect class for every dog, no matter their age.
Our team treats every pup like family! From extra cuddles to fun play times, we're here to make your dog's day special. Come see why dogs (and their humans) love !🐾❤️
11/06/2024
Whether your pup loves to join the chase or prefers to relax and watch from the sidelines (like Sadie), is the best way for them to spend their day!
11/05/2024
JANUARY GROUP CLASSES NOW OPEN!
Save your spot in one of our 6-week group training classes beginning early January!
2025 Schedule:
Mondays @ 5pm: Intermediate w/ Agility (Begins January 6th)
Mondays @ 6pm - AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (Begins January 6th)
Wednesdays @ 5pm - Puppy/Beginner (Begins January 8th)
Wednesdays @ 6pm - Puppy/Beginner (Begins January 8th)
Canine Good Citizen: Wait-List
Agility for Fun: Wait-List
11/04/2024
Jager knows how to keep his 👁️ on the 🎾
11/04/2024
Looking for a dog daycare that goes beyond the basics?🐾 Our Enrichment daycare offers small group play with plenty of activities like agility stations, interactive games, and brain-boosting puzzles!🧠 Perfect for keeping your pup's mind and body active and happy.
11/03/2024
Lulu is ready to PLAY all DAY!
11/02/2024
Double the love, double the fun with Stella & Rocky!🐾💕
11/01/2024
We want to take a moment to remember Sadie, a beloved member of our Red Fern family. This sweet girl brought much love and light every time she and her brother, Samson, stayed with us. Run free, Sadie. You will be deeply missed but forever remembered.❤🌈
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The Red Fern Pet Lodge is OPEN! We are a locally owned pet care facility located at 1509 NE 22nd Avenue, Ocala. We provide dog daycare, overnight lodging, grooming and doggy spa services and, in time, will add basic obedience training, photography and other related services. Our brand new state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located within the city of Ocala just off of NE 14th Street. Call us at 352-355-4310 and set up a tour!
The Red Fern Pet Lodge is a state-of-the-art facility that contains 8,300 SF. The Lodge is equipped with air handling and sanitation systems designed to prevent and/or combat possible pathogens in order to maintain a clean, sanitary, and fresh smelling environment for our guests. The Lodge features indoor play areas, as well as, 2.25 acres of outdoor play areas. A full size, in-ground swimming pool will be completed soon!
The Red Fern Pet Lodge is owned and operated by Dick and Garnet Andrews and their three girls, Lauren, Emily and Allison. This dream of ours began several years ago in a typical family conversation. We, like so many others, found ourselves recovering from a severe downturn in the real estate market and looking to the future. My wife Garnet and I were looking to rent or make use of some commercial rental space and we challenged our children to be involved with any ideas for its use. We were open to the idea of a family business. The idea that stuck was a doggy daycare! Having dogs of our own, we often encountered difficulty in dog care whenever we went away on vacation. We soon discovered that many of our friends had the same problem. So, with an idea, a large building that needed to be used, a love for animals, and a lot of faith, we set out on this adventure.
We quickly learned that the specialized pet boarding market was relatively young, but growing fast. It seems we Americans love our dogs and cats as nearly 70% of us have one or more. And most of us treat our furry friends as family! We engaged an architect (Michelle Partin - Partin Architecture), a building contractor (Phil Brescia - Passion Build), and we have become a certified kennel operator through Master Plan Pet Care. With the ongoing training and support of Master Plan Pet Care, we will maintain the highest standards in pet safety, security, and thoughtful care.
Next we needed a name for our facility. Many names were considered, but one came to the top of the list and it is The Red Fern Pet Lodge. This name is inspired by the novel "Where the Red Fern Grows" written by Wilson Rawls. This is a story of a young boy raised in the depression era who wants nothing more than to have his own dogs. And not just any dogs, but two Red Bone C**n Hounds. He works and saves for two years to raise the money to buy his dogs. The story goes on to describe the trials and tribulations of the young boy as he raises and trains his dogs to be champion c**n hunters amidst the backdrop of his family's struggles in depression era life. The story ends when one of the beloved dogs succumbs to injuries sustained in a battle with a great c**n and the other passes soon after due to a broken heart. The next spring, a beautiful red fern had grown up between their graves and the story went on to say that only an angel could plant the seeds of a red fern, and that they never died; where one grew, that spot was sacred. Where The Red Fern Grows is a story of a family’s faith in God and perseverance during difficult times and we feel it presents many similarities to our life story, as well as, great inspiration for creating The Red Fern Pet Lodge.
Thank you for reading our story. We look forward to meeting you and earning the opportunity to care for your beloved dog(s). Please like our page and share with us your email address so we can keep you posted of new and exciting events at the Red Fern Pet Lodge.
