Dog Days & Cat Naps

Dog Days & Cat Naps handles dog boarding and daycare in Johnston, Iowa, out of a facility at 5665 NW Beaver Drive. Overnight stays are open to dogs, cats, and a limited range of exotic pets, which helps households that keep more than one kind of animal. The kennel is open every day of the week, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding for dogs, cats, and limited exotic pets
• Daycare with indoor and outdoor play time
• One indoor play area and five large outdoor ones
• Kuranda beds, blankets, stainless steel dishes, and USA-made treats
• Special diet handling for pets on restricted food

What stands out

The play space is the most concrete difference here. Five large outdoor areas plus an indoor room mean bad weather doesn't have to cancel play time.

Staff are Pack Pro Certified through a program accredited by the Professional Animal Care Certification Council. That is a credential owners can ask about when they compare one facility to another.

Bedding and bowls come with the stay: Kuranda beds, blankets, stainless steel dishes, and treats made in the USA. Dogs that need a special diet can be accommodated.

Rates and booking

Boarding runs $30 to $50 per night, based on rates published on the kennel's own website. Long stays qualify for discounts between 10% and 30%. Reservations are made by phone at (515) 276-0086, and questions can also go to mydogdayscatnaps@gmail.com. Owners with an account can use the Gingr online portal and the pet parent mobile app to send requests and keep their records current. Full details are on the kennel's site at mydogdaysandcatnaps.com.