About Acacia Ridge Pet Resort

In 2006 Darrin & Abbey took over the Acacia Ridge Pet Motel, renaming the boarding kennel as Acacia Ridge Pet Resort and giving the whole facility a makeover. Additions included three large grassed dog exercise yards, a cat playground, 8 luxury suites for pampered pooches and 13 feline luxury suites.

We love what we do which is apparent in every aspect of the pet resort.

We are proud members of the Queensland Association of Pet Boarding and Grooming.

In the last 13 years the boarding facility's reputation has blossomed to be one of the best pet boarding kennels in Brisbane. Dogs & cats happily stay here 365 days a year. Staff are friendly and genuinely love their jobs. It's a fantastic place and we welcome people to come visit, please contact us, you'll be impressed!

Meet our Team

About Us

Darrin, Abbey & the fam

Growing up on a farm in South Australia my love of animals has always been a large part of my life. I have always had pets. After studying business management and becoming aware of the pet boarding industry, my husband and I took over the pet resort in 2006.

I worked in the kennels 7 days a week for three years and then had our two sons Ben, 2009 and Zac, 2011. Our staff are carefully chosen and Darrin and I are always onsite to make sure everything is running smoothly. We have two pets – a Domestic Long Haired Cat – General and an English Staffy called Busta. My boys and I visit the pets everyday and I can already see their love for animals.

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Wayne

The age old saying of never work with animals is a lie! I’ve worked at the Pet Resort since 2011 and cannot think of a better place to work. We are so lucky to see some many cute and cuddly guests.

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My Kelpie X Cattle Ruby has really bad separation anxiety, but loves staying at the Pet Resort - it's one of her favourite places to stay. 
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Danielle

I started working at Acacia Ridge Pet Resort in Sep 2017 and have been envied by all who have posed the question “where do you work?” ever since! Being a dog lover since I can remember, working in the kennel with all the gorgeous dogs truly is the dream job.

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I love my family dog Pippi to bits, she’s a beautiful Japanese Spitz however I only get to see her when I go home to the Sunshine Coast to visit, so coming in to work and playing with all the dogs gives me the puppy fix I desperately need. I am currently studying at university so seeing all of those grinning faces and wagging tails when I walk into the kennels just makes my day. I look forward to making even more furry friends!
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Diana

I started working at Acacia Ridge Pet Resort while I was studying at university because of my lifelong love of animals. After graduation, I was able to stay on as a casual staff member while also starting work full time at a microbiology laboratory.

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After five years of working at ARPR, I simply could not say goodbye to such a fun and rewarding job. I love meeting new guests and getting to know each of their wonderful and unique personalities. It is also the best of fun getting to spend time with regular guests that I have come to know and care for. At home I have a nine year old cat named Buttons whom I adopted at three months old from the RSPCA. She is independent, intelligent, and can be very snuggly when the mood strikes. Much to her disapproval, I would love to adopt a puppy to join our household someday soon.