# Half Moon Kennels ## Dog Boarding & Daycare | Iowa City, Iowa Half Moon Kennels is a locally owned and operated dog kennel and daycare facility serving the Iowa City and Johnson County, Iowa area since 2012. We are an eight-time Best of Area award winner for best pet kennel/daycare. Our goal is to meet every dog's physical, mental, and social needs while in our care. --- ## Business Information - **Name:** Half Moon Kennels - **Address:** 3181 Half Moon Ave NW, Tiffin, IA 52340 - **Phone:** 319.545.3031 - **Email:** sales@halfmoonkennels.com - **Website:** https://www.halfmoonkennels.com - **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/HalfMoonKennels - **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/halfmoonkennels/ - **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_iJEfdwZFIgTiZgD7bfyw - **Google Rating:** 5.0 stars (895 reviews) - **In business since:** 2012 --- ## Hours Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 12:00pm and 3:00pm – 6:30pm Saturday – Sunday: 8:00am – 12:00pm and 3:00pm – 6:30pm Note: 12:00pm – 3:00pm is "doggie quiet time" every day. No drop-offs or pickups during this window. Boarding is available 365 days a year. No daycare on holidays. --- ## Services ### Dog Daycare Supervised group play in both outdoor and indoor areas. Dogs are matched into play groups by size, age, and temperament. Full day includes a morning play session, afternoon quiet time (kenneled 12–3pm for rest and lunch), and an afternoon play session. Agility ramps and tunnels available. Daily photo updates posted on Facebook. All new customers receive a free first day of daycare. ### Overnight Dog Boarding Round-the-clock care in individual kennels with cozy fleece blankets. Includes group and individual play sessions, constant supervision, climate-controlled rest areas, and complimentary in-house food (owners may bring their own). Available 365 days a year including holidays. Holiday boarding requires a 2-night minimum. ### Long-Term Dog Boarding Extended boarding for stays of 4+ weeks at discounted monthly rates. Must be arranged directly with staff. ### Baths Add-on bath service available for boarding guests. --- ## Pricing ### Daycare - Full day: $24 - Half day: $14 (6:30am–12pm or 3pm–6:30pm) - 5-day pass (1 dog): $110 ($22/day) - 10-day pass (1 dog): $220 ($22/day) - Monthly subscription (1 dog): $365/month (~$12–$15/day) - Includes guaranteed daily daycare - Priority boarding when reserved 7+ days in advance - 15% off boarding reservations ### Boarding (per night) - 1 dog, standard rate (nights 1–6): $40 - 1 dog, standard rate (nights 7+): $36 (10% discount) - 2 dogs, standard rate (nights 1–6): $72 - 2 dogs, standard rate (nights 7+): $64.80 - 1 dog, peak rate: $45 - 2 dogs, peak rate: $76 - Long-term (4+ weeks): $450/month - Long-term summer (4+ weeks): $750/month Peak pricing applies on: New Year's, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all summer weekends (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Checkout after 12:00pm is charged a half-day fee. For 3 or more dogs, contact us for pricing. ### Baths - Extra Large: $30 - Large: $25 - Medium: $20 - Small: $15 --- ## Requirements All dogs must meet the following requirements to attend boarding or daycare: - Minimum age: 12 weeks for daycare - Dogs 6 months or older must be spayed or neutered - Current vaccines required: Distemper/Parvo, Rabies, and Bordetella (kennel cough) - Flea and tick prevention required - Must be non-aggressive toward people - Dogs who are dog-selective or shy may still attend — contact us to arrange a free trial day Vaccine records can be uploaded to your Gingr account or emailed to sales@halfmoonkennels.com. --- ## Facilities - 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 - Multiple surface types: grass, cement, artificial grass, timber shade areas - Individual kennels for every dog - Pet-safe cleaning products used throughout --- ## Enrollment & Reservations New customers must create an account and enroll online before their first visit: - Enrollment portal: https://halfmoonkennels.gingrapp.com/customer - Existing customers: log in to your account and click "New Reservation" - Monthly subscribers get priority boarding when reservations are made 7+ days in advance --- ## Pages on This Website - Homepage: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/ - Dog Daycare: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/dog-daycare/ - Dog Boarding: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/boarding/ - Rates & Rules: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/rates-rules/ - Specials: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/rates-rules/specials.php - Reviews: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/reviews.php - FAQ: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/faq.php - Contact Us: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/contact-us.php ## Service Area Pages Half Moon Kennels serves all of Johnson County and surrounding areas from its Tiffin, Iowa location: - Iowa City Dog Boarding: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/dog-boarding-iowa-city/ (about 15 minutes from downtown Iowa City) - Coralville Dog Boarding: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/dog-boarding-coralville/ (4 miles west of Coral Ridge Mall) - North Liberty Dog Boarding: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/dog-boarding-north-liberty/ (about 10-12 minutes away) - Tiffin Dog Boarding: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/dog-boarding-tiffin/ (located in Tiffin) - Cedar Rapids Dog Boarding: https://www.halfmoonkennels.com/dog-boarding-cedar-rapids/ (about 25-30 minutes; ~20 minutes from The Eastern Iowa Airport)