Dog Star

06/21/2024

Dropping these off at La Cantina in Marion for their adoption event next Saturday from 12-4 be sure to check out the pups they will have there!

06/08/2024

Pop over to Lush Puppy Boutique today for a free sample of their doggo ice cream! 🐕 🍨

DOG SAFE ICE CREAM
Free Samples ready!!!!

06/05/2024

It's Pride month! We have special dog and cat cookies in! We will have a booth July 6th and the CR Pride Festival look for us there!

05/30/2024

Marion friends. Dog Star is one of the sponsors for eat drink be Marion and I need to have so swag made what would you like to see in your swag bag from the event? I'm torn on the best item to do

05/28/2024

Happy to say that mosquito hunters had always helper to protect my babies and home from mosquitos and ticks and Brian and his crew are also protecting your fur babies at Dog Star too!

05/22/2024

We are partnering with A Purposeful Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary to help out the Greenfield community pets who were devastated by tornados on Tuesday 5/21.

🚨 UPDATE 🚨

We have had an outpouring of donations and will be extending our drive through today, Thursday 5/24, with delivery set for tomorrow morning!

Originally, we intended to send our gathered supplies with another organization that was heading that way this morning but that didn’t pan out. So….we are headed there ourselves tomorrow morning, first thing!

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As many of you know, last night, the small town of Greenfield, IA took a direct hit from a powerful tornado. They will need all the support they can get in the coming days, weeks and months.

The pets of Greenfield are no exception.

🐾 We will be accepting new or gently used, clean items to be delivered to the community on Friday, 5/24.

🐾 Donations can be dropped off at Dog Star (3535 3rd Ave, Marion) anytime today, until 5 pm tonight or left outside the front doors prior to 7 am tomorrow morning.

🐾 Monetary donations can also be made through the following methods: (items will be purchased new with these funds)
Venmo -
Website - the GIVE icon at the top of any page at https://www.aplanimalrescue.org/

Remember, there may come a day when we need this type of support. Let's take care of each other.

Thank you for your heartfelt generosity during their time of need 🙏

05/18/2024

I need opinions on this, please! We are one of the sponsors of K9 Splash at Bever Pool in August and have to give them a small blurb about us for them to read out. This is what I came up with. I would love to hear if you feel it is accurate or if I am missing something. TIA

"Dog Star Enrichment Pet Care in Marion provides services for your furry family members, including pet boarding, doggy daycare, and a dedicated cat room to ensure all pets feel at home. Dog Star also offers dog walks, professional p**p scooping for yards, and in-home visits for cats. Dog Star knows your pet is unique, so we make pet care fit YOUR pet's needs, ensuring every pet receives personalized attention and care, whether at your home or in our boutique facility in Marion; at Dog Star, your pet is part of our family."

05/13/2024

So excited for fireworks in Marion, Iowa. We asked if they can put silencers on them to not disturb pets but that's apparently not a thing 🤣

05/11/2024

Good luck to the Marion Boys Baseball Dog Star Pets team this season!! I hope you all have fun and learn a lot!

05/10/2024

We are hiring! Part time for the season with possibly going longer. Play with dogs all summer and get paid!

Dog Star is looking for a dedicated animal lover looking to kickstart your career in pet care. We are a small startup specializing in doggy daycare, boarding, and personalized in-home services. We only house 15 dogs at a time. This can offer a unique opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience i...

05/07/2024

We are so proud of Jaelynn and thankful to have such a bright, compassionate person on staff with us!

Sunday, a ribbon cutting ceremony marked the addition of improvements to a dog park in Fairfax. Now, the park features agility equipment for pets to play with, or even train on.

05/04/2024

Here are the dates of Emergency Service (ER) Closures in May 2024 at Blue Pearl Cedar Rapids! The days with no print in the box indicate that the ER service is Open 24 hours.

All other specialties at the hospital are open Monday through Thursday/Friday, including Dermatology, Internal Medicine and Surgery. We thank Blue Pearl for posting their schedule to the public each month!
HERE IS A LIST OF CLINICS THAT MIGHT BE ABLE TO ASSIST when CR Blue Pearl ER Service is closed. PLEASE CALL FIRST.
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*Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails Open Monday -Friday 8
am-8pm. NOW OPEN BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY from 8am-6pm. Except for Holidays.
Call 319-351-4256.
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*Blue Pearl Pet Hospital Des Moines open 24/7. 515-
727-4872. PLEASE CALL AHEAD.
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*Anamosa Vet Clinic might take after hours
Emergency’s depending on the case. 319-462-4853
please call ahead.
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*IVS Des Moines 24/7 ER Open. 515-280-3100.
PLEASE CALL AHEAD.
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*Iowa State ER Service 515-294-4900. Please call
ahead for approval.
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*Somerset Vet Clinic in Ames. M-Friday URGENT CARE Until 10pm.
Please call ahead. 515-292-0400.
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*Animal Emergency Center of the Quad Cities. 5pm-8
am Monday through Thursday. Friday 5pm-Midnight.
Saturday and Sunday open 24 hours. Please call
ahead. 563-344-9599.
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*Den Herder Veterinary Hospital in Waterloo
If you are a CURRENT, ACTIVE CLIENT at this hospital, Den Herder will take after hours emergency call. ONLY if you are a current active client, however.
319-232-5292.
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04/27/2024

Come see us at the Eastern Iowa Pet Expo today!

04/25/2024

Who's coming Saturday! We'll be there giving out free treats!!!

04/24/2024

They see me rollin'!

04/21/2024

Why do people have dogs? Well one perk is cleaners when you drop the yougurt! They were even polite enough to wait for permission to clean it up 1st 🤣

04/17/2024

Now is the time to consider who will care for your pets during summer vacation.

04/15/2024

Critter Crusaders apparel store is open through this Friday April 19th at midnight, so check it out while you can! All funds will go directly to save sick and injured homeless pets! Tons of styles to choose from! Click on the link below and help us save some lives!

https://crittercrusadersspring24.itemorder.com/shop/home/

*This is an official CC fundraiser, generously sponsored by WCC Brands.

04/13/2024

Please pitch in to help!

04/07/2024

Great turn out today for puppy yoga! A big thank you Panda Marie LLC for guiding everyone and Cedar Valley Pit Bull Rescue for bringing Galaxy and her babies to play! All the babies are up for adoption!

04/02/2024

Exciting things happening to our cat boarding room!

03/30/2024

The St. Joseph's auction goes live on Monday! Check out our donation and a ton of others!

🐾🌟 Calling all dog lovers! 🌟🐾

Get ready to pamper your furry best friend with our latest silent auction item! 🎉 Up for grabs is an incredible bundle from Dog Star that’s sure to make tails wag with excitement!

🐶 5 Doggy Daycare Passes to Dog Star: Treat your pup to the ultimate day of fun and socialization at Dog Star’s doggy daycare facility! With five passes included, your furry friend will enjoy days filled with playtime, exercise, and plenty of belly rubs.

🎾 Assorted Dog Toys: Keep your canine companion entertained for hours on end with an assortment of high-quality dog toys!

🍖 Delicious Dog Treats: Reward your pup for being the best companion ever with a selection of delectable dog treats!

Don’t miss out on this pawsome opportunity to spoil your furry friend rotten! Available for bidding on the virtual silent auction from April 1st to April 6th at 9 p.m. 🐾💫

03/24/2024

Woot! Spare Time Cedar Rapids when we see our ad pop up!!! If you've been here and saw it post a pic! We will do a give away for a free day of daycare!

03/17/2024

Did you know we do p**p scooping as well! Weekly, every other week, and one-time clean-ups just in time for special occasions!

03/13/2024

When you brush a boarder and find another dog German Shepherds spring shed, my house looks the same 🤣