Premium Facility & Expert Care for Your Pet

Our expert-trained staff make a difference by living our mission and values every day. 

Facilities

Play Yards

We have 3 acres of shaded play yards! This is one of our 6 play areas.

Dog Bone Pool

Dogs Love Our Pool! Come take a dip in the water on a warm day.

Facilities

All buildings are Climate Controlled.

Spacious Rooms

We have rooms ranging from 3×5-6×8. All Rooms are Climate Controlled.

Shady Acres Pet Ranch is a member of the International Boarding and Pet Services Association.

IBPSA members abide by a Code of Conduct and are committed to continuing education, best practices, and the highest standards in the Animal Boarding Industry.

Dog enjoying the beautiful 3-acre Brushy Creek frontage at Shady Acres Pet Ranch, shaded by 100-year-old oak trees. A unique boarding facility experience.

Our Mission

I will delight our customers by providing a healthy, safe, and loving, home away from home, for every dog.

Staff

We believe your dog deserves to be cared for by a well trained and knowledgeable staff. All Shady Acres staff members undergo extensive training from leading industry programs Pack Pro, Dog Gurus, and IBPSA in Body Language, Group Management, Canine Health, Behavior Evaluation, and Customer Service.

Shady Acres Leadership completes extensive Leadership Training and IBPSA Facility Management Certifications.

Amy Johnson, General Manager at Shady Acres Pet Ranch in Brushy Creek, committed to ensuring top-quality care and service for all pets.

Amy Johnson, General Manager

How long have you been at Shady Acres?
Since October 2021

What pets do you have?
1 mini Aussie named Max

What is your favorite dog breed?
Mini Australian Shepherds

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
How much love they offer. It doesn’t matter what kind of day I’m having, my dog and many clients dogs simply put a smile on my face. Getting to love on them, play with them, slobbery kisses and tails wagging away just melts my heart.

Certifications
IBPSA Pet Care Provider
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus

Keitha

Office Manager

Certifications:
IBPSA Pet Care Provider
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus

Brooklyn

Assistant Manager

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus
Leadership Certifications

Garrison

Lead Technician

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus

Samayra

Lead Kennel Technician

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus
 

Brittany

Employee Success Manager

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus

Annette

Shift Supervisor

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus
Leadership Certifications

Ava

Animal Care Technician

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus

Solana

Receptionist

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
 
 

Addison

Lead Technician

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus

Christina

Animal Care Technician

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus

Allison

Receptionist

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
 
 

Jack

Lead Technician

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus

Whitney

Shift Supervisor

Certifications:
Pack Pro Certified
Dog Gurus
Leadership Certifications
Tom Wittkower, Owner of Shady Acres Pet Ranch, located in Brushy Creek, dedicated to providing excellent pet care.

Tom Wittkower, Owner

Shady Acres opened our doors November 20th, 2012 hosting 15 dogs for Thanksgiving week.

It looked a little different back then… and you’d be likely to find my kids riding a bike, or chasing a chicken in the driveway as you pulled in.

We’ve grown up in 14 years, but our mission and values remain the same. We are a boarding facility where dogs can run and play with friends in a safe and natural environment with lots of love.

I am thankful for our family of clients who have supported us, trusted us with your four legged family members, and helped us bring our dream to life. You are the reason we are here today.

Thank you all for 14 wonderful years!

Shady Acres Pet Ranch Values

Safety

Animal Heath and Safety are our number one priority.

Relationships

We want to build long lasting relationships with our customers.

Loving Care

We will love and care for your dog like they are a member of our family.

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do.

Quality

We are focused on delivering consistent quality in our services

Integrity

Doing the right thing for our Clients and their Animals.

Our Goal is Delighted Customers
Cheyenne B.
Cheyenne B.
“They are absolutely FANTASTIC. I cannot recommend them enough as far as a boarding facility goes.”
Devin R.
Devin R.
“This little old man LOVES Shady Acres and they love him too. That is the best feeling to have when you drop off your dog for boarding or daycare. Shady Acres takes a personal interest in your dog and it shows. Indy plays his little butt off there.”
Kumar G.
Kumar G.
“The service was great. really like the atmosphere. It was positive and my dog loved it at first sight :)”
Sarah P.
The girls that work there are absolutely so sweet and always make Willow feel right at home.
Eric S.
Eric S.
I could see it immediately that they really cared for the dogs in their care, and I felt very comfortable leaving our pups with them! They even sent us a few photos of the two of them playing and our border collie was featured on their instagram, how cool!
Candace H
Shady Acres has a thoughful and caring staff. More than the gifts and attention we as a family received in Bandit’s last days, it is the consistent care and love that is shown to every single client – both canine and human!

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