What are the opening hours?

Monday 7am - 11am 2pm - 6pm Tuesday 7am - 11am 2pm - 6pm Wednesday 7am - 11am 2pm - 6pm Thursday 7am - 11am 2pm - 6pm Friday 7am - 11am 2pm - 6pm Saturday 7am - 11am Sunday 7pm - 8pm

Raccoon River Kennels

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Raccoon River Kennels

Raccoon River Kennels Your full service dog daycare and boarding facility! Our staff is experienced and reputable, and we value the opportunity to care for your cherished pet.

We're Raccoon River Kennels, and we've been a leading pet boarding service here in West Des Moines, IA, since 2001. We offer a unique, safe environment for your dog while you're away, plus doggy daycare if they need some play time. We're looking forward to growing our business to continue to serve West Des Moines and the surrounding areas. Our facility features comfortable kennels for overnight sl

eepovers and is equipped with indoor and outdoor play areas for active dogs! Whether your pup needs overnight or doggy daycare services, our caring staff is trained to create the perfect environment for your pet. Associations:
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

Raccoon River Kennels is a full service boarding and daycare facility for dogs! Our building is located on Raccoon River Drive just past West Grand Golf. We provide your dog with a safe and comfortable home away from home while you are at work or away. Dogs who board receive a minimum of 3 walks walks a day with options for playtime or extra walks. Sunday is open for Pick-up only.

02/27/2025

Happy 3rd Birthday to our Poppi Sue!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

She is our sweet and sassy girl! She’s loves her sister, Millie, her Moms and KISSES. Most days she strolls in with the thoughtful evidence of pink lips from her mom’s lipstick 💄 We adore you!!

02/14/2025

Happpy Valentine’s Day to all our sweethearts!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Kisses for everyone! 💌💌💌

02/12/2025

❄️ RRK will be closing early today due to the winter storm and accumulating snowfall and it’s affect on staffing, overall road conditions and safety of all families in mind. ❄️

Our lobby will be closing at 4 PM for boarding and daycare departures.

Please drive safe!❄️❄️

02/06/2025

A handsome man. We love when Briggs sleeps over! Briggs is now retired from daycare but loves his leash walks along the river trails and wants nothing more than kisses and hugs from the staff. He has been with us for years and years! We are so grateful for him 🤍♥️

01/02/2025

Happy New Year!! Kicking off 2025 with a SNOW DAY ❄️

12/25/2024

Wishing You a Pawsitively Wonderful Holiday Season!
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As the year comes to a close, we at Raccoon River Kennels want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for being a part of our family. Your trust in us means the world, and we’re so thankful for the opportunity to care for your furry companions.
From every wagging tail to every happy bark, your pets bring us as much joy as we hope to bring them. Here’s to celebrating the love and happiness they add to our lives!
We wish you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with warmth, joy, and special moments. May the new year bring tail-wagging adventures, snuggles galore, and all the treats your hearts desire.
Thank you for letting us be part of your journey this year. We can’t wait to see you and your furry friends in 2025!
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year,
The Raccoon River Kennels Family

12/21/2024

🎄Happy Holidays 🎄

Friendly reminder on our holiday hours:

CLOSED FOR DAYCARE: 12/24-1/1/25

Open for drop off/pick up: 12/24 between 7-11 AM

CLOSED: 12/25 Christmas Day

Open for drop off/pick up: 12/31 between 7-11 AM

CLOSED: 1/1/25 New Years Day

Wishing you and your pups all the holiday magic and joy! 🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨

12/19/2024

14 years old never looked so good!!! Celebrating Honor and Nimitz today 🎈🎈 and everyday! We love this pair so much 🎈

12/04/2024

🎈Happy golden birthday to our sweet, Millie!! 🎈

Her favorite things are: her sister Poppi Sue, her Moms and hugs 🤗

We are so thankful to celebrate with you today and the staff thoroughly enjoyed the crumbl cookies! 🍪

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11/28/2024

🍂🦃We wish everyone the happiest Thanksgiving holiday!We're so thankful for our all our amazing furry friends and their humans. Don't forget to give your pets an extra belly rub from us! Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂

11/25/2024

🍁🐾 Thanksgiving Announcement from Raccoon River Kennels! 🐾🍁We're so thankful for our amazing furry friends and their humans this holiday season! 🦃 To give our team a chance to celebrate with their loved ones, here are our Thanksgiving hours:

Doggy Day Care Closed: November 27th-29th

Kennel Closed (No Boarding Pickups/Drop-offs): Thanksgiving Day, November 28th

Enjoy your holiday, and give your pets an extra belly rub from us! 🐶🐾 We can't wait to welcome them back after the festivities!🌟 Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! 🌟

11/13/2024

Happy happy birthday sweet JUDE!

We love to love you! And are so happy to celebrate you turning 7 years old!! 🎈🎈🎈

10/31/2024

🎃Happy Halloween from a few of our daycare kiddos!!!

10/25/2024

Welcome to RRK, Beau!! 🐾🐾

He fits right in ❤️

10/16/2024

Waggin’ Wednesdays!

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08/30/2024

🔔 Reminder RRK Clients 🔔

We are closed for daycare:
Friday, August 30th and
Monday, September 2nd

We will be open for boarding pick up only on Labor Day Monday between 7:00-8:00 PM

Thank you!!

08/27/2024

Welcome FINN 👋🏼

The pool was the popular hangout spot and he is the happiest of boys 🐾🐾

Address

7502 Raccoon River Drive
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 11am
	2pm - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 11am
	2pm - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 11am
	2pm - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 11am
	2pm - 6pm
Friday	7am - 11am
	2pm - 6pm
Saturday	7am - 11am
Sunday	7pm - 8pm

Website

https://www.raccoonriverkennels.com/

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