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We're a family-owned and operated premier pet resort in Ocala, FL, dedicated to providing the most trusted daycare and lodging experiences for your dogs.

Our Mission Statement

At Red Fern Pet Lodge, our mission is to provide pet parents with peace of mind by delivering exceptional pet care rooted in compassion and integrity. Through our commitment to excellence and relationship-building, we strive to set a new standard in pet care - one where both pets and their people feel truly valued.

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Dog Lodging

We provide loving, professional care while you're away with comfortable accommodations and personalized experiences.

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Dog Daycare

Fun-filled days of enriching play and socialization in a supervised and safe environment designed to keep your dog happy and active.

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Dog Training

Our positive, proven training programs promote basic obedience and good manners while focusing on your dog's unique characteristics and challenges.

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Professional grooming services to keep your dog looking and feeling their best! We offer everything from baths to stylish cuts to creative add-ons!

Dog Portraits

Capture your dog’s personality in timeless portraits with Red Fern Studio, our in-house photography service at Red Fern Pet Lodge. Whether your pup is playful, regal, or downright goofy, we specialize in creating images that reflect who they truly are.

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Ocala's Best Kennel/Boarding/Daycare!

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Our Story

Founded by the Andrews family in 2019, our journey began with a shared dream, a love for dogs, and a lot of faith. As dog owners, we saw the need for quality care and created a place where every pup is treated like family. Guided by our faith and supported by our dedicated team, we’re committed to providing exceptional care for your furry friends.

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Family-Owned & Operated

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10,700 sqft Facility

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2+ Acres Outdoors

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Fully Air-Conditioned

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In-Ground Wade Pool

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Trained & Caring Staff

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Grooming & Training

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UV Air Filtration

Our Customers

“Loving Environment”

We absolutely love this establishment & especially the staff! Knowing our sweet boy was being so well taken care of relieved a huge stress from us! I am now needing to board my dog in another part of Florida and wishing I had a place like Red Fern!! They really are special and now that we are needing a boarding service again we see just how wonderful Red Fern is! Thank you for being such a great, well kept, fun and loving environment for our fur baby!

Tiffany & Moose

“Peace of Mind”

I highly recommend Red Fern Pet Lodge. We completed a meet and greet and found the lodge to be well maintained and clean. The staff was friendly and accommodating with the our dogs feeding schedule and requirements. I could tell the staff loved the dogs by the way they Corey and Rhea were handled. Our dogs stayed two nights and we had peace of mind while they were there.

Charles, Corey, & Rhea

“Highly Professional”

Thanks so much for spoiling me each and every day and night during my week long stay. I had so much fun! My Humans had utmost confidence in my safety and well being during my stay which allowed them to be relaxed on their vacation. My Humans loved the daily text photos, the cleanliness of my surroundings and the highly professional and extremely friendly staff. I can't wait to return soon for daycare and another vacation!

Jim, Kasha, & Emma