Dog Boarding in Joplin
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Courtney was great! My dog has separation anxiety & is usually freaking out when I get home after being gone all day. But this time, she was calm and happy. She clearly loved Courtney!
Lauren G
Taylor was such an amazing sitter! She gave me detailed updates every time she checked in on the pups. Will definitely hire her again if she is available :)
Ivianna S
Yuki boarded at Mari’s house and she had a great time. She loves running in the background. Thank you so much for taking good care of Yuki.
Cari P
Thank you for taking such great care of our kitties, so glad to hear that they were in good company while we were away!
Rebecca G
Keera was great with Archer and went at his pace! I got a ton of updates and Keera was super responsive and gave great updates! Keera was flexible when I was coming home sooner than expected.
Suzanne C
Above and beyond service and communication! Would recommend time and time again! Extra caring and loving!
Lindsey B
Kristen took such great care of Mia while I was away for the weekend! Super responsive and easy to communicate with. Mia would love to stay with her again!
Nicole C
Sheana came through when I was in a pinch. I needed someone to let the dogs out because I was stuck in traffic in the mountains. She responded last minute and had excellent communication. She’s the best!
Lindsay C
It was our first time leaving Skittles with a sitter, and Daniel did a great job of assuaging our fears! He was super communicative and made sure we knew that Skittles was in good hands. Highly recommend!
Christi B
He looks so happy with you dropping by! Thank you so much for your loving caring attention. Love it!
Crystal C
Kelli was awesome boarding my two dogs. Not only did she give daily updates with videos and pictures she also worked with them on introducing them to her cat and getting used to her big dogs. Can't recommend enough!
Cody H
Sara went above and beyond for us and our pet. Gave us some peace of mind while out of town and we couldn’t be more grateful. Def recommended!
Jenn S
The best dog events in Joplin
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Springfield Jaycees Dog Pageant
The annual Springfield Jaycees Dog Pageant is an event that you won’t want to miss! Sponsored by Parkway Vet Clinic, all the proceeds from Jaycees Dog Pageant go to the APL. During the pageant, dogs will get to strut their stuff down the runway for the chance to win different categories, including Most Patriotic, Most Glamorous, Best Tail Wagging, Best Vocal Performance, and Most Adorable.
The overall winners and runners-up will win prizes!
To enter the pageant, the cost is $10. Each additional dog entry is $5.
Registration begins the morning of the event from 11 am to 11:30 am. The pageant starts at 11:30 am and concludes around 12:30 pm.
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Mutt March & Woofstock
Each May, head over to Springfield for the Mutt March and Woofstock event. The event includes a 5k walk/run and a festival that celebrates the dogs in your life. During the event, you and your dog can enjoy live music, participate in fun contests, and check out pet-related vendors. Check out the silent auction, too! If you are looking to add a new pet to your home, visit with the rescues and meet some adoptable dogs.
There will also be food trucks and a dog run area that allows for some off-leash play time!
Registration for the 5k walk or run is $20 when you pre-register. Late registration is $30 per person. Registration includes a Mutt March T-shirt.
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DogFest
Every September, Cruse Dog Park, along with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, hosts DogFest in Chesterfield Park! The event runs from 10 am to 2:30 pm.
During DogFest, you can watch fun training and skills demonstrations and hear dog-related advice from local veterinarians. You won’t want to miss out on the doggy fashion show, which will feature some of the best-dressed dogs in the area! Pet vendors and non-profit groups will be on-site, as well, so stop by and look at great products and learn about great causes.
Admission to DogFest is free, so go out and celebrate with your pooch!
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Pets & Pumpkins
Celebrate Halloween with your entire family each year with the Pets and Pumpkins Festival! During this celebration, dogs are encouraged to take part in all the fun. Each October, bring your entire family out to Historic Commercial Street in Springfield for a hay-maze inflatable, food, games, trick-or-treating for both kids and dogs, and music.
A fun Halloween Parade starts at 3:15 pm, so you won’t want to miss out on the fun!
The event is $2 per person or dog, and all attendees are given a wrist or collar band, which grants access to all of the activities at no additional cost.
Love Your Pet Day 5k & 10k
In honor of Love Your Pet Day, Virtual Run Events is hosting a virtual 5k or 10k race that will help raise funds for Petsmart Charities, an organization that is committed to ending pet homelessness across the country. So, leash up your dog, lace up your running shoes and hit the road!
The virtual race allows you to pick your course and track your own time. All you need to do is complete the race between the designated dates in February!
To participate in the Love Your Pet Day run, you will need to register, which costs $18 per US resident or $28 for those located outside of the US.
