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Hey y'all
My name is Ashley. My husband Shawn and I are born and raised Bradley County natives. When he retired as the Bradley County Fire Chief in August 2023, I decided to put him to work on this dream. From the time I was old enough to talk, my life has been about the animals. Third generation dog groomer, I guess it was in my genes. My parents were very patient and gracious as I brought home cats and dogs that I found on the side of the road or rescued from bad situations. My life goal was to work with animals, and at 18 years old I started my first job as a vet tech while I pursued school to become a wildlife rehabilitator/vet. Life has a funny way of changing paths without your permission, and I took many side roads but am finally back to my heart. This facility is an act of love, a dream coming to fruition, a home for my heart, which happens to be all of your furry family members. Shawn and I are so excited to be able to provide a service for the community that we are not only proud of but hope to become a frequently used resource for you and your family.
Our Story
The Red Barn Pet Resort started as a dream that I doodled on a pad of paper one day mindlessly. As time went on, my husband and I would chat about it and talk about the what if's and how we would run it. When Shawn decided to retire we started looking at what we were going to do and pulled out that doodle on the pad of paper and added a little bit more detail. The next thing I knew he was talking about redoing the barn and selling the cows and planning a future that I had only dreamed of. I say this to emphasize the importance of dreams and plans. Write it down, plan it, talk about it, and do it. This facility is nothing short of a dream come true and many answered prayers and we will love on your pets as if they are ours and thank God for the opportunity to do so.