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Pet boarding and daycare in Des Moines, mapped by Jeter

Every pet boarding facility OpenStreetMap knows about near central Des Moines, Iowa, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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The 4 mapped pet boarding and daycare facilities in Des Moines

Sorted by distance from central Des Moines. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

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  1. 1

    Downtown Doggy Daycare

    1.1 mi
    724 Scott Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Overnight boarding
    Directions Website
  2. Top pick nearby 2

    4 Paws Unleashed

    5 mi
    Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00 · Sa 08:00-10:00,16:00-18:00 · Su 16:00-18:00
    5278 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313
    Overnight boarding
    Directions Call Website
  3. 3

    Canine Craze Performance Center

    7.5 mi
    Su 08:00-16:00, Mo-Th 07:00-17:30, Fr 08:00-12:00, Sa 08:00-16:00
    3101 104th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Overnight boarding
    Directions Call Website
  4. 4

    Wags Pet Resort

    8.9 mi
    1650 Southwest Magazine Road, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Overnight boarding
    Directions

Trip prep for Des Moines weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • July averages 85.6°F highs in Des Moines: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Pack for the stay: your pet's own food, any medications, vaccination records, and a familiar blanket or toy. Confirm drop-off hours and vaccine requirements by phone first.

Des Moines pet boarding facility questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 4 pet boarding and daycare facilities within about 12 miles of central Des Moines. The closest to the city center is Downtown Doggy Daycare, about 1.1 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
Des Moines's hottest month is July with average highs of 85.6 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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