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.

08/31/2026

Each one is a bop!! 🎶

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🐾 WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE… 🐾Have you ever wondered what your pup dreams of becoming when they grow up? 👀😂From futur...
08/27/2026

🐾 WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE… 🐾

Have you ever wondered what your pup dreams of becoming when they grow up? 👀😂

From future firefighters 🚒 to office professionals 💼, chefs 👩‍🍳, teachers 🍎, and everything in between… our daycare crew has some pretty big career aspirations!

Swipe through to meet some of the newest members of the workforce and see what these good boys & girls are destined to be. 🐶✨

Because around here, we believe every dog has a job to do and it’s usually being adorable. ❤️

👇 Tell us: What does YOUR dog want to be when they grow up?

🍎 Back to School = Back to Routine… for Your Pup, Too! 🐾As teachers, school staff, parents, and families settle into bus...
08/23/2026

🍎 Back to School = Back to Routine… for Your Pup, Too! 🐾

As teachers, school staff, parents, and families settle into busy fall schedules, don’t forget about the four-legged family members adjusting to the change at home! 🐶

Doggy Daycare at Raccoon River Kennels is a great way to keep your pup’s days active, social, and FUN while you’re back in the classroom or at work.

🍂 Why add daycare to your fall routine?
🐕 Plenty of exercise and playtime
🐾 Positive socialization with other dogs
🧠 Mental stimulation to help beat boredom
💤 A tired, happy pup at the end of your busy day
❤️ Attention and engagement from our caring team
🏡 Less time spent home alone while schedules get busier

For our teachers and school staff, you spend all day helping your students learn, grow, and thrive, let us do the same for your pup! 🍎🐕 Whether daycare becomes part of your weekly routine or you just need an occasional play day, we’d love to welcome them to the pack.

📚 New school year.
🍁 New fall routine.
🐾 More tail wags.

Make Raccoon River Kennels part of your pup’s back-to-school routine!

08/10/2026

It’s an established language!! 🤓🧐

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08/08/2026

😴😴😴😴😴 All in a days work!

07/23/2026

We love our smalls! 💙🤍💙🤍🤍

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🎆 We hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day weekend! ❤️🤍💙From all of us at Raccoon River Kennels, thank you for ...
07/07/2026

🎆 We hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day weekend! ❤️🤍💙

From all of us at Raccoon River Kennels, thank you for trusting us to care for your furry family members while you celebrated. Whether your pups spent the weekend playing with friends, taking long walks along the river trail, relaxing with family, or enjoying extra treats, we hope it was filled with tail wags and happy memories. 🐾

Here’s to a safe, fun-filled summer with many more adventures ahead. Thank you for being part of the Raccoon River Kennels family! We’d love to see your pups again soon—be sure to book your future stays or reach out to reserve your spot for upcoming summer dates.

📍West Des Moines

07/02/2026

Some Big Wigs over here at RRK 📈

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06/19/2026

Buck, the pool monster!! 💦💦💦

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🐾🎉 Happy International Corgi Day! 🎉🐾Today we’re celebrating the little dogs with the big personalities, adorable wiggles...
06/04/2026

🐾🎉 Happy International Corgi Day! 🎉🐾

Today we’re celebrating the little dogs with the big personalities, adorable wiggles, and unmistakable fluffy butts we all know and love 🙌🏼 CORGIS 🙌🏼

Whether they’re zooming around the play yard, making new furry friends, or charming everyone they meet with those short legs and huge smiles, Corgis always bring extra joy to our daycare and boarding family.

Share a photo of your favorite Corgi in the comments and help us celebrate these lovable pups today! 📸🐶

From all of us at RRK, thank you for trusting us with your four-legged family members. We love being part of their adventures, tail wags, and happy memories every day.

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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

Telephone

+15159879794

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