Dog Boarding

VCA Avondale Pet Resort provides your pet with the ultimate experience in Pet Boarding, Doggy Day Care, and Pet Grooming. Avondale's Pet Resort offers first-class boarding for your dog or cat and is one of only a few pet boarding facilities in Des Moines, Iowa, to have earned PCSA accreditation for kennels.

The Pet Care Services Association's seal of approval means that the VCA Avondale Pet Resort has met over 200 detailed requirements representing state-of-the-art animal care and management for all of your pet's boarding care needs.

VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital has provided quality boarding since 1997. We believe pets deserve the same royal treatment their vacationing owners get! Boarding your pet at a veterinary hospital provides an added layer of security, as trained veterinary professionals are on-site to monitor your pet’s health and well-being. This is especially beneficial for pets with medical conditions, seniors, or those needing specialized care.

We feature 40-square-foot Vacation Suites, six of which have a window view. The suites have heated floors, and a ledge where pets can perch while perusing outside activity. Suite dwellers are entitled to a one-on-one playtime with a staff member along with three walks per day.

Our traditional kennels, which are 18 or 24 square feet, come with heated floors, night lights, and privacy dividers. Walks are provided three times a day, and one-on-one playtimes are available for an additional fee. Boarding guests also have the opportunity to purchase Doggy Day Care packages and/or be pampered by our professional groomers!