Paws & Pints

Paws & Pints handles dog boarding and daycare in Des Moines, Iowa, from a facility at 6218 Willowmere Dr that also runs indoor and outdoor dog parks, a restaurant and bar, and a pet supply boutique. Overnight lodging, daycare, grooming, and training all happen at one address, which suits owners who would rather not drive to three different places in a week.

Services and amenities

• Overnight doggy lodging with private suites
• Doggy daycare with climate-controlled indoor play space
• Grooming and dog training on site
• Indoor and outdoor dog parks with paw-safe synthetic turf
• The Bonetique, the in-house pet supply boutique

What makes it different

The social side is the part most kennels don't have. The indoor and outdoor parks sit next to a restaurant and bar, and the space can be reserved for private events, so a dog's day out and an owner's evening can happen in the same building. The Ulti-Mutt membership program covers regulars who use the facility often. Pickup and drop-off is offered for owners whose schedules don't line up with kennel hours.

Practical details

Published rates run $29 to $39 per day. The facility is open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, so early drop-offs before work are workable six days a week. Reservations are made online. Vaccinations are required for every dog, and staff are certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. The phone number is (515) 969-2275 for anything the booking form doesn't cover.