Family-owned & operated dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility located in NE Ocala, FL!
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06/01/2024
We are the Andrews family, Dick and Garnet and our beautiful daughters Lauren, Emily, and Allison!
Five years ago on June 1st, 2019, our family’s dream became a reality as Red Fern Pet Lodge officially opened! Since then, we have worked every day to improve our abilities to care for dogs. And we couldn’t have done it without the tireless efforts of our wonderful staff.
We give thanks to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who we believe has guided us through many ups and downs and continues to give us hope for the future. Our family and staff remain committed to providing the absolute best care for every dog that walks through our doors and we look forward to doing so for many years to come!
06/01/2024
We are the Andrews family, Dick and Garnet and our beautiful daughters Lauren, Emily, and Allison!
Five years ago on June 1st, 2019, our family's dream became a reality as Red Fern Pet Lodge officially opened! Since then, we have worked every day to improve our abilities to care for dogs. And we couldn’t have done it without the tireless efforts of our wonderful staff.
We give thanks to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who we believe has guided us through many ups and downs and continues to give us hope for the future. Our family and staff remain committed to providing the absolute best care for every dog that walks through our doors and we look forward to doing so for many years to come!
06/01/2024
06/01/2024
05/29/2024
We want to take a moment to recognize our longest working team member... our groomer, Katlin! She started as a pack leader and worked her way to becoming a full-time, professional groomer.🫧 Thank you, Katlin, for your years of hard work and passion for the pups. Here's to many more!✨
05/28/2024
Your Puppy's Training Clock is Ticking!⏱
Get started with training as soon as next week! Early training helps prevent future behavioral issues, ensures your puppy learns essential commands, and makes them well-adjusted members of your family.
Puppy/Beginner classes begin on Monday, June 3rd at 6pm or Wednesday, June 5th at 7pm.
These will be the LAST classes of the summer and won't be offered again until the fall so join today!
‼️ Share this with someone you know who has a puppy!
🇺🇸 On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Their courage and dedication inspire us every day. Today we reflect on their service and express our deepest gratitude.
From all of us at Red Fern Pet Lodge, we wish you a peaceful and reflective Memorial Day. 🌺
05/21/2024
📞 Calling all puppies and beginners new to dog training! Sign up today for our Puppy/Beginner Group Class on either Monday (6pm) or Wednesday (7pm) nights. Classes begin next week - call (352) 355-4310 or visit www.redfernpetlodge.com/training for more information.
⏳ 1 DAY LEFT to sign up for group classes that start next week! Puppy/Beginner (Mondays @ 5pm), Intermediate (Mondays @ 6pm) and Agility for Fun (Wednesdays @ 5pm) only have a few spots left. Visit www.redfernpetlodge.com/training or call (352) 355-4310 to sign up SOON‼️
04/03/2024
📢 2 DAYS LEFT to sign up for group classes that start next Monday & Wednesday night! Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog who still likes to act like a puppy our Puppy/Beginner class is perfect class for them to get started with training. Also checkout or Intermediate with Agility and Agility for Fun classes which still have a few spots left! Call us at (352)355-4310 or visit www.redfernpetlodge.com/training
04/02/2024
⏰ 3 DAYS LEFT to sign up for group classes! Classes start next Monday and Wednesday message us for more info or visit our training page on our website (link in bio).
04/02/2024
⏱ 3 DAYS LEFT to register for group classes that start NEXT WEEK! Call us at (352)355-4310 or visit www.redfernpetlodge.com/training for more information!
03/26/2024
🐾Ready to unleash your dog's potential? Join one of our group classes! Whether your dog is a playful puppy or seasoned adult, we have a class just for them. Hurry, spots are filling up fast - sign up now and let's embark on this training journey together!🐶✨
03/07/2024
Our Tuesday Intermediate Group Class is looking sharp!👏
02/29/2024
Meet our concierge team and their pups!🐶
Ashley & Touka
Savannah & Maui
Autumn & Damon
02/15/2024
The results are in…🥁🥁🥁
Congratulations to our raffle winners!
02/15/2024
The only chocolates we endorse on Valentine’s Day!❤️🍫
01/29/2024
Join our next round of group training classes starting in the next two weeks! Our trainer, Daniele, has over 16 years of experience and will teach you how to train your dog to sit, stay, down, focus, come, and so much more. Learn more and sign up soon as spots are limited: www.redfernpetlodge.com/training
01/29/2024
We want to see YOU this Friday for a special Coffee Cart!☕️
In the month of February, we are sharing the love with our friends at . They are raising money to help fund their initiative and construct a CAMPUS coffee station!
Red Fern will match the donations. Made this Friday to help kickstart their campaign.❤️ Stop by for coffee, tea, and some yummy baked goods and help support their mission!
01/29/2024
We want to see YOU this Friday for a special Coffee Cart!☕
In the month of February, we are sharing the love with our friends at Transitions Life Center. They are raising money to help fund their initiative and construct a CAMPUS coffee station!
Red Fern will MATCH the donations made this Friday to help kick start their campaign.❤ Stop by for coffee, tea, and some yummy baked goods and help support their mission!
01/08/2024
🐾 Meet Minnie, a 3-year-old Border Collie mix looking for a loving home! Minnie has aced three training courses, enjoys frequent daycare, and loves sniffing, playing with toys, and catching frisbees. She is a bit wary around men but an absolute sweetheart. Help us find the perfect home for Minnie! 🏡
Call her caretaker, Connie, at (562) 505-0835 to learn more about Minnie!
01/08/2024
🐾 Meet Minnie, a sweet 3-year-old Border Collie mix looking for a loving home! Minnie has aced 3 training courses, enjoys frequent daycare, and loves sniffing, playing with toys, and catching frisbees. She’s a sweetheart but a bit nervous around men. Help us find the perfect home for Minnie! 🏡
Call her caretaker, Connie, at (562) 505-0835 if you are interested in learning more!
12/16/2023
Our grand re-opening/open house was a success! 🎈🏡
Thank you to all who came out to see our new upgrades and addition from our renovation this fall! We started planning this renovation two years ago and are so excited to see it completed and share it with you.
We are so grateful for our management team for their leadership during this time and all year round! From left: Bryce, DA, Emily, & Adam.
If you missed it, we’d be happy to show you around. Give us a call at (352) 355-4310.📞
12/11/2023
Last week we hosted our team Christmas party & annual award ceremony at Bank Street Patio Bar!🎄🏆 We are so grateful for our amazing team members who work hard every day to provide exceptional pet care!
11/19/2023
Puppy/Beginner Group Class begins again this Tuesday at 6:15pm! Pups of all ages are welcome to join to establish a basic training foundation. We'll focus on sit, down, stay, focus, loose-leash walking, and more! DM us for more info or to get started.
Limited spots available - sign up soon!
11/18/2023
Daycare will be closed next Thursday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving. We will be busy making Thanksgiving dinner for our lodging guests!🦃🍽
11/18/2023
Puppy/Beginner Group Class begins again this Tuesday at 6:15pm! Pups of all ages are welcome to join to establish a basic training foundation. We'll focus on sit, down, stay, focus, loose-leash walking, and more! Visit our website for more information: www.redfernpetlodge.com/training
Limited spots available - sign up soon!
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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.
