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1. Declan F

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Des Moines, IA, 50311

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2. Truitt D

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West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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3. William P

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Urbandale, IA, 50322

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Urbandale, IA, 50322

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4. Breanna R

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Temecula, CA, 92592

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5. Jacqueline J

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West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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6. Paige G

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West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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7. Kelly R

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Johnston, IA, 50131

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Johnston, IA, 50131

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8. Julia S

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Des Moines, IA, 50309

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9. Danielle T

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Des Moines, IA, 50309

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10. Hannah M

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Des Moines, IA, 50315

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11. Cody B

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Des Moines, IA, 50315

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12. Courtney C

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Des Moines, IA, 50311

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13. Ella W

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14. Ellie S

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Des Moines, IA, 50310

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15. Kaye T

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Des Moines, IA, 50310

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16. Alexandra H

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Des Moines, IA, 50310

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17. Tina L

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West Des Moines, IA, 50265

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18. Cedric S

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Des Moines, IA, 50310

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19. DANA H

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Urbandale, IA, 50322

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20. Claudia B

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Des Moines, IA, 50322

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21. Elizabeth E

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West Des Moines, IA, 50265

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22. Shane M

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Des Moines, IA, 50317

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Erin,

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Thanks for a great first experience with Wag!

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Danielle,

Des Moines

Such a great walker!

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Matthew,

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Breanna did a great job!

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Elizabeth,

Des Moines

Cedric has been an awesome walker for zazu! I know Zazu always gets excited to see him and I appreciate the additional help Cedric has provided this week

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Brittney-Geneva,

Des Moines

Declan thank you so much for the great experience.

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reaux,

Des Moines

Awesome!

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Brittney-Geneva,

Des Moines

Declan, thank you so much for the excellent service. Billie didn t want to leave you

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Brittney-Geneva,

Des Moines

First timer here! Declan was so amazing with my pup. After having trouble entering the house. He called my phone to get assistance. Documented the entire trip. You re the best Highly recommend.

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Colleen,

Des Moines

Thank you so much for walking Ernie!

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Lauren,

Des Moines

Paige was great! Arrived right on time and shared an adorable update video during her walk :)

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The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Des Moines

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Des Moines Farmer's Market

The Des Moines Farmer's Market is one of a kind with national recognition as one of the best farmer's market in the Midwest and the nation as a whole. Located in downtown Des Moines, the market boasts nearly 300 local entrepreneurs, connecting urban and rural communities alike. From farmers and producers to bakers and artists, the Des Moines Farmer's Market runs from the first Saturday of May through the last Saturday of October. The market welcomes leashed furry pals to browse the selection with their owners and maybe gets some treats along the way!

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Iowa Dog Jog

Join hundreds of other dog enthusiasts and their furry best friends in a 2.5-mile fun run/walk, as you raise money for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, caring and finding homes for thousands of animals across the state. After the jog, there will be plenty of play time for your pup to socialize with their newfound jogging friends at the pop-up dog park! Registration for humans is $25 and $15 for the dog. Be sure to keep an eye out for early registration prices! 

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Dog Days of Summer at I-Cubs

Batter up with your pup at the Iowa Cubs Dog Days of Summer. For a special day of the summer season, you can bring your best pal and cheer the Iowa Cubs on together. Dogs get in free with paid human admission and each dog will get a bandanna to show off their Iowa Cubs spirit. And don't forget to strike a pose for the puparazzi in the dog parade on the field before the game starts!

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Yappy Hour

Wash off the stress from the day with a drink and some quality time with your pooch at the Des Moines Social Club's Yappy Hour! Bring your pup of any size or breed to enjoy some laughs and barks over drinks. The event is free and $1 from each drink sold will benefit the Animal Rescue League of Iowa!  Be sure to keep your dogs leashed and under control. Unfortunately, no pooches in heat or pups under six months old are allowed. 

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Pooch Paddle Dog Swim

Celebrate one last summer splash at the Pooch Paddle Dog Swim! Your pup will have the opportunity to swim away the last days of summer before the Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center closes for the season. On the day of the Pooch Paddle, there will be two different time slots based on dog size. Ket your pupper splash to his heart's content at this amazing canine event!

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