At Keys to Kentucky Realty, we believe that finding the perfect home is more than just closing a deal—it’s about creating a place where memories are made, families grow, and everyone, including our four-legged friends, can feel safe and loved. For Suzanne Bridwell, real estate isn’t just about houses and farms; it’s about finding homes for both people and pets.
Suzanne Bridwell grew up on a stunning 500-acre farm in Hustonville, Kentucky, where her love for animals and the land was nurtured from an early age. A licensed Realtor since 2016, she has a deep passion for selling farm properties and helping people find their dream homes. But there’s another calling that has been just as close to her heart—dog rescue.
From a young age, stray dogs often found their way to her family’s farm, and Suzanne, alongside her mother, would ensure they received vet care before finding them loving homes. This early exposure to rescue work laid the foundation for her lifelong commitment to animal welfare.
As an elementary school teacher in Bardstown, Kentucky, Suzanne began volunteering at a local animal shelter. That small act of kindness grew into something much bigger—the founding of Barktown Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs. For nine years, she tirelessly led Barktown, saving over 300 dogs and puppies. Her rescue was even the only Kentucky organization selected to send puppies to New York City for the filming of the Puppy Bowl.
Now living in Georgetown, Suzanne continues to be a champion for shelter dogs. When she’s not selling homes, she dedicates her time to fostering and working with multiple local shelters and rescues. Over the past 20 years, she has personally fostered and adopted many dogs, believing that they all deserve a second chance. She has also helped many of her real estate clients find their perfect canine companion, proving that a home is truly complete with a loyal pet by your side.
Currently, Suzanne is fostering Lacey Mae, a sweet and intelligent two-year-old Pit Bull mix from the Harrison County Flora Shropshire Animal Shelter in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Lacey Mae is a playful yet snuggly girl who gets along well with other dogs and even did well on her cat test. House-trained and crate-trained, Lacey knows several tricks like sit, lay down, and shake. With a few treats, she quickly becomes your best friend. She also adores playing with toys and is wonderful with Suzanne’s 11-year-old daughter, Jude.
Jude shares her mother’s passion for animal rescue and actively helps in fostering dogs and puppies. Suzanne hopes to instill in her daughter the value of saving a homeless animal—the joy of giving them temporary love and care until they find their perfect forever home. Watching an adopted dog thrive in a loving home is one of the most rewarding experiences, and Suzanne describes it as knowing she played a role in saving a life.
Unfortunately, not all animals get the second chance they deserve. Recently, a heartbreaking case in Cynthiana made headlines when two individuals were arrested and charged with the torture of a dog. Stories like this underscore the urgent need for more advocacy, responsible pet ownership, and compassionate individuals willing to step up for animals in need. Suzanne's dedication to fostering and finding homes for abandoned and mistreated dogs is more important now than ever.
At Keys to Kentucky Realty, we understand that a home is more than just a structure—it’s a place where love and security flourish. Suzanne Bridwell embodies that belief, ensuring that both people and pets find their forever homes. Because, in the end, we all deserve a place to call home.