Dogs playing at Half Moon Kennels, dog boarding for Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Dog Boarding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Trusted overnight care, minutes from Cedar Rapids

Plenty of Cedar Rapids dog owners make the easy drive down I-380 to board with us — and it's worth it. Half Moon Kennels in Tiffin gives your dog over 3 acres of fenced outdoor play yards, supervised play groups, and 7,000 sq. ft. of climate-controlled indoor space, all for $40/night with staff on site around the clock.

Flying out of The Eastern Iowa Airport? We're about 20 minutes from CID, making drop-off on the way to your flight genuinely convenient. We've been locally owned and operated since 2012 and hold a 5.0-star Google rating across nearly 900 reviews.

Why Cedar Rapids Dog Owners Choose Half Moon Kennels

Over 3 acres of fenced outdoor play yards
7,000 sq. ft. of climate-controlled indoor rest areas
Artificial turf yard with agility ramps and tunnels
Curated play groups matched by size, age, and temperament
Locally owned and operated since 2012 — eight-time "Best of the Area" winner
5.0★ Google rating across nearly 900 reviews

Boarding & Daycare Rates

Service	Rate
Overnight boarding (1 dog, nights 1–6)	$40 / night
Overnight boarding (1 dog, nights 7+)	$36 / night
Full day daycare	$24 / day
Half day daycare	$14

10% discount for multiple dogs and for stays of 6+ nights. Peak rates apply on major holidays and summer weekends. See full rates & rules.

All dogs 6 months or older must be spayed or neutered and current on Distemper/Parvo, Rabies, and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines.

Getting Here from Cedar Rapids

About 25-30 minutes from most of Cedar Rapids — I-380 south to I-80 west, then the Tiffin exit. From The Eastern Iowa Airport it's roughly 20 minutes. We're at 3181 Half Moon Ave NW, Tiffin, IA 52340 — 4 miles west of Coral Ridge Mall, just off Highway 6. Get directions.

Common Questions from Cedar Rapids Dog Owners

Why drive from Cedar Rapids to board a dog in Tiffin?

Space and price. Half Moon Kennels offers 3+ acres of fenced outdoor yards and supervised group play for $40/night — and the kennel is about 20 minutes from The Eastern Iowa Airport, so drop-off pairs naturally with travel.

Can I drop my dog off on the way to The Eastern Iowa Airport?

Yes — we're roughly 20 minutes from CID. Drop-off hours are 6:30am-12pm and 3pm-6:30pm on weekdays (from 8am on weekends). Note that 12pm-3pm is quiet time, with no drop-offs or pick-ups.

Is there a discount for longer boarding stays?

Yes — stays of 6+ nights receive 10% off (boarding drops to $36/night from night 7), and multiple dogs from the same family also receive 10% off. Long-term boarding of 4+ weeks has discounted monthly rates arranged with staff.