The RARF Team
Meet our Family!
Logan Ryan – Founder
Logan is a 2x Super Bowl Champion who was drafted in 2013 by the New England Patriots where he spent four seasons and won two Super Bowls. Logan has always been an animal lover, but discovered a passion for animal welfare when he himself became a dog owner. Logan uses his platform as a professional athlete to promote adoption, responsible pet ownership and other animal welfare initiatives. Logan and his wife, Ashley, have two dogs, Nala and Leo. Along with their 4-legged kids, Logan and Ashley have a five year old daughter, Avery, and a two year old son, Otto. In his free time, Logan enjoys spending time with his family, playing video games, and yoga.
Ashley Bragg Ryan – Founder
Ashley has been involved in animal welfare for over 7 years, working with shelters and rescues in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Arizona, Tennessee and Florida. When she and Logan adopted their second dog Leo, they were surprised by the training obstacles that came with acclimating another dog into their home. Ashley developed a passion for dog behavior and training and is now a certified professional dog trainer. Ashley enjoys hanging with her family, going to Disney World and spending time in the sun!
Otto & Avery Ryan- Mini Rescuers
You guessed it, the Ryan kids! RARF is truly a family foundation and every member plays a part. At 5 years old, Avery already has love and compassion for animals far beyond that of most adults. She always wants to help and learn and is a natural caretaker. Avery leads the charge when it comes to fostering kittens and has helped nearly 20 kittens/cats on their way to a forever home. Otto is 2 years old, a rough and tough wild child! He is constantly running, jumping, moving in some way, but always knows to be gentle with animals, both in and outside the Ryan’s home. He loves to help with the Ryan’s dogs and is trusted daily with the tasks of feeding Nala and Leo and giving them water.
Nala & Leo Ryan – “The Originals”
Nala and Leo are the first animal members of the Ryan family! They live a healthy, spoiled life filled with fun and adventure! Nala has been with Logan and Ashley since college, traveling city to city as Logan’s NFL career progressed. She is strong-willed and adaptable, but you’ll mostly find her napping on the couch! Leo was adopted in 2014 during Logan’s time with the Patriots. He was a victim of bad luck initially, requiring 7 leg surgeries in 6 years. However, Leo has never let that slow him down! He continues to let his fun-loving, goofball personality shine no matter the circumstances! Leo has been healthy and surgery free for a year now! Both pups have impacted the Ryan family in their own way, thus contributing to the programs and initiatives within The Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation.
RIP Julius Ryan
The Ryan family lost their beloved pit bull-type-dog, Julius, in August of 2020. When they adopted Julius, he was a senior dog who had no eyes. Julius taught Logan, Ashley and their kids invaluable lessons about acceptance, inclusion and perseverance. Though he preferred to nap peacefully in his bed or bask in the sun most of the day, he was stoic and brave and remains an inspiration to RARF.