About Dogwood Acres
Providing Premium Pet Care &
Peace of Mind since 1997
Providing Premium Pet Care and Peace of Mind since 1997
Dogwood Acres began out of a desire by owners, Kurt and Audrey Reichardt, to find a quality pet retreat for their beloved Black Lab, Casey. As young, accomplished professionals, they had the opportunity to travel extensively but hated leaving Casey somewhere they would not stay themselves. They wanted a place where Casey could get lots of outdoor exercise and tons of personal attention in a clean and comfortable setting.
Recognizing that their expectations for a pet care facility were high, but assuming there must be others that share the same desires for their pets, Kurt and Audrey began developing Dogwood Acres in Davidsonville, MD and welcomed their first guests on September 9, 1997.
The business has improved and grown over the years, but the vision was clear and still remains. Kurt and Audrey wanted to create a fun and safe environment where pets love to come and play and pet owners feel confident in the superior care that their dogs and cats are enjoying.
Plan your pet's perfect visit
Our Reservations Specialists are trained to help you create the perfect visit for your pet.
Personalize your pet's reservation at Davidsonville or Kent Island by calling or clicking the links below.
Come for a tour!
Performing a “surprise inspection” of any pet care facility is a necessary step in ensuring the health and safety of your pet.
We invite you to drop by anytime our lobby is open for a personalized tour of our complete facilities. Our staff will be excited to show you around and you will quickly see what sets us apart.
Our Mission
Kurt and Audrey work at the retreat every day along with their dedicated staff of 40+ Pet Attendants and Guest Service Representatives. They remain focused on their commitment of providing an environment where pets are happy, healthy and engaged; and superior pet care is provided from a foundation of sound medical practices and positive behavioral methodology. They value the individuality of the pets in their care and share their love of animals through an active engagement with the community.
Meet the Owners
Kurt and Audrey were pioneers in the pet resort concept and led the industry in providing doggie daycare to their clients. They also love the challenge of catering to each guest and take great pride in ensuring that each guest has the best experience possible.
To achieve their vision, they combined their love of animals with their respective professional backgrounds. Kurt’s background is in architecture and Audrey’s expertise is in organization development, human resources and customer service. In addition, Kurt grew up helping his family run a small veterinary clinic and Audrey grew up on a horse farm where animals were a part of her everyday life. All of this led to creating a place where they could feel good leaving Casey. And so, Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat was born on September 9, 1997.
