Dog Boarding in Iowa City
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My pup was happy and well cared for--good communication as well!
Karen T.
Olivia and her sister did such an amazing job watching Harper for a week. My pup can be very shy and take a while to get settled, but she seemed immediately at ease with Olivia. Great updates and communication as well. Highly recommend!
Kayla B.
Mia was great she came at the right time and stayed a bit longer to ensure our sweet boy was happy
Jonathan S.
Emma and my pets got along well! She is clearly knowledgeable on and comfortable with animals. I m confident my pets will be safe and well taken care of with her
Scott P.
Karla was great with our dogs. Even though they got into a bunnies nest. Normally easy walkers but they showed her a side of them that is rare. She handled it with great experience. Thank you Karla.
Trish D.
This lady is amazing. My pet sitter didn t show up and Emma came right away. No questions asked definitely grateful for her service.
Bitney P.
Thank you so much!
Julie N.
Very responsive and nice.
Dominique E.
Great job Nicole! He can be tough at first, but like you said once he warms up he s great! Highly recommend Nicole for any dog!!
David B.
One of my favorite walkers!
Terri N.
The best dog events in Iowa City
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Annual Dog Paddle
Let your dog enjoy the summer sun one last time at the annual dog paddle! Every year, right before the Iowa City Park Pool is drained for the season, the city partners with the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation for their annual dog swim. The Olympic-sized pool is open to all pups interested in doggie paddling the afternoon away. For our smaller furry friends, the kiddie pool is reserved. This is the one chance your pup has to take a dip in the pool, so don’t miss it! General admission is $15 but look out for early registration to save $5!
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Iowa Arts Festival
A free, weekend-long, community celebration, the Iowa Arts Festival is full of fun for the whole family! From the over 100 local and national visual artists displaying and selling their work to “Culinary Row,” a vendor buffet of regional and ethnic foods, the festival is the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. And don’t forget to grab a spot for you and your pup on the lawn for the accompanying music festival! As one of the most anticipated art festivals in the state, the Iowa Arts Festival is sure to be a paw-some time for you and your pup.
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Iowa City Jazz Festival
With lively Jazz performances, delicious food, and a ton of activities that the whole family can enjoy, the Iowa City Jazz Festival is a packed weekend of summer fun in Iowa City. Walk your pup around downtown Iowa City as it transforms into a block party of music, food, and fun. With four stages scheduled tight with local, national, and international acts, the Iowa City Jazz Fest encourages and educates a jazz audience of all ages. Bring a blanket or chair and take in the sweet summer sounds.
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Iowa Soul Festival
The Iowa Soul Festival is the only one of its kind in the state. It celebrates the art, food, music, and dance of the African and African-American communities and brings in people from all over the region. This yearly summer festival features local, regional and nationally recognized artists to help show the positive influence the African/African American culture has on the city and its surrounding area. Bring your pup out to celebrate this culture through live entertainment, soul food, art, crafts, and much more!
Lucky Pawz Dog Jog
Attend the fourth-annual dog-jog and get some best-friend exercising time with your pup! You can choose to do the 2-mile best friend walk or, for those with a more athletic fur-end, you can run the dog jog 5k. The event is organized by local dog daycare and boarder, Lucky Pawz, and all proceeds from the Dog Jog go to supporting the Iowa City Animal Shelter. So grab you and your dog’s matching sweatbands and get ready to run for this impawsibly good cause!
