Dog Kennels Near Grinnell, Iowa

It can be difficult to leave a dog behind when going out of town, but if you live near Grinnell, Iowa, there are several choices of temporary homes for your pet. The small town, about 55 miles east of Des Moines, Iowa, has a range of kennels, from boarding kennels located inside veterinary clinics to private dog-boarding businesses.
  1. The Critter Sitter

    • The Critter Sitter is located about 12 miles west of Grinnell, in Newton, Iowa. The boarding facility features flat screen televisions, indoor-outdoor kennels that have air conditioning, in the summer; radiant-floor heating, in the winter; and perimeter fencing, for your pet's protection. The Critter Sitter is easily accessible to geriatric and handicapped dogs, and stays open in the evenings, for more convenient drop-off and pick-up times. Your dogs will receive a free exit bath, if they stay more than 10 days. The building is divided into two areas for dogs-one for large dogs called "The Den" and another for smaller dogs called "The Castle." Owners can opt to have their smaller dogs stay with their bigger siblings, if both are being housed at the same kennel.

      The Critter Sitter
      2178 E. 5th St. South
      Newton, IA 50208
      641-792-9618
      the-critter-sitter.com

    Newton Animal Clinic

    • Newton Animal Clinic is located about 12 miles west of Grinnell. The clinic opened in the 1950s and has since offered veterinary procedures---as well as other services---to customers. The clinic specializes in small animals, but also offers other services, including boarding. The boarding kennels are located on-site at the clinic. While pets are temporarily staying in the boarding kennels, they also have the option of utilizing some of the clinic's other services, including dentistry, having a micro-chip inserted under their dog's skin (for identification purposes) and wellness and preventive medical screenings.

      Newton Animal Clinic
      2445 Highway F48 West
      Newton, IA 50208
      641-792-4860

    Shadowland Kennels

    • Shadowland Kennels is located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The business offers both boarding and obedience classes at the facility, which was built in 2001. The building features 28 indoor/outdoor kennels that are cooled by central air in the summer and warmed by radiant floor heat in the winter. A fence outside made of steel chain links provides a secure area for pets to enjoy the outdoors. Owners can choose between allowing their dogs to play outside in a fenced area with other dogs twice daily, or have their own private area to play. Kennel workers also will take the dogs for private walks around the property's pond, for an additional fee.

      Shadowland Kennels
      2501 Galeston Ave.
      Oskaloosa, IA 52577
      641-673-5491
      shadowmystlabs.com/shadowland.htm