About Us
CUSTOMIZED DOG CARE AT ITS FINEST!
Rebecca Hirschman
Rebecca Hirschman began her journey at Ballypines as a staff member and has spent years caring for the dogs and families who call the Ranch home. After working closely alongside former owner Krista Murphy, Rebecca officially became the owner of Ballypines Dog Ranch in 2026.
In addition to her hands-on experience at the Ranch, Rebecca is pursuing a degree in Business Administration at Old Dominion University. Her education, combined with years of experience in animal care and business operations, helps guide her vision for the future of Ballypines.
While ownership has changed, the heart of Ballypines remains the same—providing personalized, loving care in a safe and enriching environment. Rebecca is committed to preserving the values and relationships that have made Ballypines a trusted home away from home for so many dogs while continuing to build upon the Ranch’s strong foundation for years to come.
Boarding
Whatever the reason: a vacation, an out of town business trip, or maybe a household move–we are well aware of the difficulty in finding trusted caregivers for your “best friend” while you are away. We promise your pooch individualized care with hours of human interaction in a loving, safe environment.
Ballypines Dog Ranch features around the clock care, large, comfortable cabins, supervised hours of outdoor free play and human interaction, all designed to make your dog’s experience a great one!
Moving?
After 13 military moves in 23 years, Krista is well aware of the difficulties surrounding a family move with pets involved. One of Ballypines’ specialty services is assisting you and your dog in care-giving and transportation, throughout your move, if you so desire. If you need your dog dropped off or picked up from the airport–we can help! Each move is unique; therefore, we can work with you on finding the optimal solution for any transportation needs your dog may have.
