Dog Boarding in West Des Moines
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Jennifer was awesome with taking care of meek and kept me up to date. Will definitely request again!!
Letitia R.
Great energy. Kya super to see her again. Definitely fire her again.
michelle H.
Thank you!!
Bailey S.
Thank you so much for taking care of Loki!!
Andrew H.
My dogs really enjoyed their walk with her!
Victoria W.
super helpful!
Brandy N.
Awesome service!
Lakneeca W.
Emily was amazing! Short notice request on our end (and over a holiday weekend) but she accommodated us and looked after our 2 dogs and cat. Thanks again, Emily!
Brian E.
Thank you!
Bailey S.
Thank you so much julia!
Vic C.
The best dog events in West Des Moines
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Iowa Dog Jog
Get ready to pound the pavement to raise some funds for a very good cause at this paw-some annual event! The Iowa Dog Jog is a 4K and 2K run/walk designed for dog lovers and their canine companions. Held at Terra Park in Johnston, it sees scores of pet owners and their pooches get active in a social, relaxed setting. The route is scenic and you can complete the course at your own pace, and once the walk/run is over your furry friend can enjoy himself at the event’s pop-up dog park. Best of all, event proceeds benefit The Animal Rescue League of Iowa, the state’s largest non-profit animal shelter!
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Pucks N' Paws
If you think dogs and ice hockey are a match made in heaven, you’ll love Pucks N’ Paws! An initiative of the Iowa Wild and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, this grrr-eat night out allows you to take your four-legged friend along with you to watch the Iowa Wild in action. Dogs get in free with their humans, and must be leashed, at least six months old, and under your control at all times. There’s also a pet food drive on the night to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, so you and your pet can make a donation and go home feeling pretty good about yourselves.
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Great Iowa Pet Expo
Looking for an event that not only celebrates pets but also offers the latest and greatest products and advice for dog owners? Look no further than the Great Iowa Pet Expo, held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in October! Pets are welcome and you and your pooch can enjoy flyball and stunt dog demos, pick up some free training trips, marvel at some entertaining canine contests, and access plenty of pet health advice from the experts. There’s even a yappy hour to benefit local rescue groups, so there’s no excuse not to grab your pooch and join the fun. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children aged six to 12. Best of all, pets and children aged five and under can get in for free!
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ARL Trick AND Treat
Each October, in the leadup to Halloween, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa hosts a Howl-o-ween party especially for dogs! Guests of all ages are invited to dress their dog up in costume and then get on down to the Animal Rescue League Training Center for an afternoon of fun and games. You can capture memories in the photo booth, give your dog a chance to show off his best trick in return for tasty treats, buy discounted Halloween-themed pet toys and dog treats, and even have a pet photo taken by a professional photographer. And the best part of all? Admission is free for dogs and their humans!
Spooky Paws Parade
Get ready for a spooky, scary, and furr-iffic event with your dog in the historic East Village. The Spooky Paws Parade is held at Halloween each year and gives you the paw-fect excuse (as if you needed one!) to dress your dog up in his or her cutest, most spine-tingling Halloween costume. There’s an adorable and extremely entertaining pet costume contest with some grrr-eat prizes, followed by a parade through the district. It’s paw-some to be a part of and free to participate in, but is just as much fun to watch if that’s what you and your pet prefer. Add it to your diary for the year ahead!
