Raccoon River Kennels

10/06/2026

🎾 Ball is life 🎾

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09/30/2026

Extra playtime is a fan FAV! 👏🏻👏🏻

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09/30/2026

🎃 RRK Clients! 🎃

Please bring your pups in their Halloween costumes between 10/19-10/26! Voting will begin 10/26-10/29!!

We can wait to see all our cuties in their spooky costumes!! 🦇🦇🦇🦇

09/16/2026

A Bath Tutorial for sweet Harlie 🛁🫧

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09/11/2026

🐾🐾🐾 Voting is now open for Cityview Magazine’s 2027 Best of Des Moines awards and we need your help! Please take a minute to vote for Raccoon River Kennels in the following category:

# 223 - Best Local Pet Daycare/Boarding

We’re incredibly honored for this opportunity to be recognized for our commitment to providing exceptional pet care services and building strong relationships within our community.

Voting ends Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. You’re allowed one vote per device and you don’t have to vote for all categories on the ballot, just the ones you want to. Please use the link below to cast your vote for RRK! 🐾🐾🐾

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTCHG9T

We are a locally owned full-service dog boarding and daycare facility committed to providing your dog a safe and enriching home away from home while you are at work or away. Guests receive passionate…

09/03/2026

🐾 Friendly Labor Day Weekend Reminder! 🇺🇸

As we head into the long holiday weekend, here’s a quick reminder of our Labor Day hours at RRK:

📅 Friday, September 4th
🚫 CLOSED for daycare

📅 Monday, September 7th — Labor Day
🚫 CLOSED including boarding pick-up & drop-off

✨ Boarding guests: Don’t worry—we’ll be here caring for all of our boarding pups and enjoying some extra time together! 🐶❤️

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled long weekend! 🇺🇸🐾

Thank you for planning accordingly, and Happy Labor Day from all of us at RRK!

08/31/2026

Each one is a bop!! 🎶

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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?

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!