Check-in & Check-out
Boarding check-in and check-out times are from 8:00am-5:30pm Monday through Friday, 8:00am-12pm on Saturdays and 3:30pm-5:30pm on Sundays. Hours are subject to change during holidays.
Boarding Cancellation Policy
*A credit card number is required for booking over the holiday seasons & extended stays.
Early booking for these dates is recommended due to the rate at which we reach our capacity. Your credit card number will be charged only if you cancel your reservation or shorten your stay more than three nights without seven days' notice or fail to show up for your reservation. If a credit card number is not obtained at the time of booking, your reservation will be only held for 48 hours.
Required Vaccinations
Rabies Vaccine and the combination vaccine FVRCP.
Admission
We reserve the right to deny admittance to any pet lacking proof of vaccinations, and/or displaying signs of untreated or potentially contagious conditions, and/or aggressive behavior. We reserve the right to charge handling fees for excessively aggressive pets requiring extra staff and/or additional time so that we may deliver proper care.
*Payment is due at the time services are rendered.
The Barking Lot is a family owned business providing boarding, grooming and training for both cats and dogs. You can rest at ease when your pet stays with us knowing that we have some of the most experienced staff in the Greater Des Moines Area, and we treat your pet as one of our family; providing care that is tailored to each pet’s unique needs. Come in for a tour anytime we are open, no appointment necessary. We’d love to add you and your pet to The Barking Lot family.