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Dog Boarding

I know this is asked alot, and apparently I don't pay attention. We're thinking of going out of town for Thanksgiving. And need to board Ithaca, can anyone recommend a good place? I'd like to stay close to Des Moines area as possible.

Also, does anyone know if places charge by size of dog? Ithaca is an English Masstiff. She's a big teddy bear.

Re: Dog Boarding

  • I have had 4 Paws Unleashed and Raccoon River Kennels recommended to me before. We have not used them yet as we have not needed to for boarding, but I have been to 4Paws for a rescue event and the staff seemed very nice. Usually places do charge by size. There is usually a charge for small dogs and one for large dogs.

    Also I would probably start calling places ASAP. I am guessing that many places are already full for the holiday weekend. We would usually fill up weeks in advance for the holidays when I worked at veterinary clinics.

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    I have had 4 Paws Unleashed and Raccoon River Kennels recommended to me before. We have not used them yet as we have not needed to for boarding, but I have been to 4Paws for a rescue event and the staff seemed very nice. Usually places do charge by size. There is usually a charge for small dogs and one for large dogs.

    Also I would probably start calling places ASAP. I am guessing that many places are already full for the holiday weekend. We would usually fill up weeks in advance for the holidays when I worked at veterinary clinics.

    This.  Where I brought my dogs for daycare, the owner would tell me he'd be filled up for Thanksgiving/Christmas a month in advance.  GL!

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  • I know both University West Pet Clinic and Starch Hospital are both booked solid for the Thanksgiving holiday already.
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  • Thanks girls I was able to get her booked at the Humane Society in Indianola ;) I'm thankful she's has a place and they were kind enough to give me two kennels for no extra charge, so my big baby has lots of room :)
  • We haven't used them to board our dog, but Urban Pet Hospital off of Douglas in Urbandale does boarding.  They are our vet office and we also use them for grooming.
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