Smitten Kitten Ankeny

02/04/2026

Roses are red, catnip is green… Swing by our Ankeny location and spoil your kitty with the ultimate Valentine’s Day surprise!

These Yeowww! catnip toys make excellent Valentine's Day gifts for your favorite sweetheart kitty!

01/28/2026

We've got a few kitties around here who are just so excited to show you their fancy nail caps!

Schedule your cat's appointment now for Valentine's Day nails or to show off her favorite team colors. Nail caps save your furniture and carpet from pesky scratching AND look cute!

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01/20/2026

Get your presale tickets for the Smitten Kitten Community Cat Show now for just $8, with tickets available for $10 at the door on the day of the show. Tickets free for kids under 5!

Proceeds support Whiskers TNR, helping fund essential trap-neuter-return efforts, medical care, and resources that improve the lives of community cats.

Join us this Sunday, January 25th from 1:00-4:00pm at the Windsor Heights Community Center for a fun, cat-filled day.

Everybody is welcome, and we hope to see you there!

https://tix.desmoinesgroomer.com/e/2/smitten-kitten-community-cat-show-8th-annual

01/13/2026

Don't forget that registration for the Smitten Kitten Community Cat Show closes on January 17th!

The seventh annual Smitten Kitten Community Cat Show is on Sunday, January 25th from 1:00-4:00pm.

Whether you’re entering your own cat, sponsoring a Whiskers TNR adoptable, or just coming to enjoy the experience, this event celebrates all the charm and personality our feline friends bring to the community. Cats of all kinds can compete for fun awards like Best Use of Fluff, Most Disinterested, and the always-popular Best Cage Decoration. Registered participants receive a gift bag and an event t-shirt!

Proceeds support Whiskers TNR, helping fund essential trap-neuter-return efforts, medical care, and resources that improve the lives of community cats.

Not entering a cat? You’re still invited! Come meet the competing cats and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Award. Browse the Smitten Kitten pop-up shop, check out adoptable cats, enter raffles, and visit the Treat Bar to build a goodie bag of treats for your own kitty.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun, unique, and cat-filled afternoon.

Follow the link below to register your kitty for the show!

https://desmoinesgroomer.com/catshow/

01/08/2026

Join us for the seventh annual Smitten Kitten Community Cat Show on Sunday, January 25th from 1:00-4:00pm!

Whether you’re entering your own cat, sponsoring a Whiskers TNR adoptable, or just coming to enjoy the experience, this event celebrates all the charm and personality our feline friends bring to the community. Cats of all kinds can compete for fun awards like Best Use of Fluff, Most Disinterested, and the always-popular Best Cage Decoration. Registered participants receive a gift bag and an event t-shirt!

Proceeds support Whiskers TNR, helping fund essential trap-neuter-return efforts, medical care, and resources that improve the lives of community cats.

Not entering a cat? You’re still invited! Come meet the competing cats and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Award. Browse the Smitten Kitten pop-up shop, check out adoptable cats, enter raffles, and visit the Treat Bar to build a goodie bag of treats for your own kitty.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun, unique, and cat-filled afternoon.

Follow the link below to register your kitty for the show!

Smitten Kitten Community Cat Show Windsor Heights Community CenterSunday, January 25th, 2026 1-4pmJoin us for our 7th Annual Smitten Kitten Community Cat Show; a benefit for Whiskers TNR. A cat show for all to enjoy! Register your kitty in the form below!

12/26/2025

Was your cat meant to be a star? Then join us for the seventh annual Smitten Kitten Community Cat Show on Sunday, January 25th from 1:00-4:00pm!

Whether you’re entering your own cat or just coming to enjoy the experience, this event celebrates all the charm and personality our feline friends bring to the community. Cats of all kinds can compete for fun awards like Best Use of Fluff, Most Disinterested, and the always-popular Best Cage Decoration. Registered participants receive a gift bag and an event t-shirt!

Proceeds support Whiskers TNR, helping fund essential trap-neuter-return efforts, medical care, and resources that improve the lives of community cats.
Not entering a cat? You’re still invited! Come meet the competing cats and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Award. Browse the Smitten Kitten pop-up shop, check out adoptable cats, enter raffles, and visit the Treat Bar to build a goodie bag of treats for your own kitty.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun, unique, and cat-filled afternoon.

Follow the link below to register your kitty for the show!

https://desmoinesgroomer.com/catshow/

12/09/2025

December sales are here at Smitten Kitten! Stop in this week and stock up on all your kitty's favorites!

12/01/2025

SANTA!! I KNOW HIM!

Bring your furry friends and kick off the holiday season with a pet photo session with Santa this SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th from 12-2pm. This festive event at Smitten Kitten in Ankeny gives pets the chance to capture a memorable holiday photo. The fee is a $20 donation to Whiskers TNR.

Join us in Ankeny on December 7th from 12pm to 2pm!

11/20/2025

Looking for a special treat or meal topper for your kitty? Have you tried Savage Cat (and dog) Freeze-dried Quail Eggs? These treats are excellent for hairballs, allergies, or as a food topper. and are from quail raised in California.

Stop in today to give them a try!

11/11/2025

Do you have a kitty who has extra energy to burn? Or does your cat need a bit more exercise in their day? Smitten Kitten has the purrfect toy for you!

The Fling-ama-String!

Fling-ama-String is a battery-operated string-flinging machine offering nonstop entertainment for kitty! It's a multi-award-winning toy, including Editor's Choice in Cat Fancy Magazine and Best New Product of the Year at the most prestigious pet product trade shows in the world!

10/24/2025

Can you believe it's only 6 more weeks until we kick off the holiday season with Small Business Saturday?!

Add the date to your calendar NOW so you don't miss all the fun at Smitten Kitten in Ankeny and Des Moines! Celebrate the start of the holiday season with us on Saturday, November 29 from 9am-4pm at both store locations! We'll have great deals, exciting surprises, and special events you won't want to miss!

10/23/2025

Get your cat ready for Halloween with our festive toys and cozy wool pumpkin bed. The purrfect way to celebrate the spooky season 🎃

Come visit us in Ankeny to check out all our Halloween goodies and pick the perfect treats and toys for your kitty!