#1
Clear Creek Dog Resort
“Our puppy dog is troubled and was abused the girl are absolutely amazing with him could not ask for a better experience for our Archie” — Google review
Best Pet Boarding Facilities in Iowa City, IA
The 8 best-rated pet boarding facilities in Iowa City, IA average 4.9★ on Google across 1,601 reviews. Clear Creek Dog Resort has the top rating (5.0★). Updated October 25, 2026.
8 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,601 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Lucky Pawz North Liberty
“Sadie loves coming to Lucky Pawz. Have used boarding and daycare multiple times, always great service. Also seems to be a clean facility and reliable staff. Appreciate that very much.” — Google review
#3
Pack AMO
“Aaron and his team have been taking care of our dogs for a decade. Our quirky Beagle/Lab mix is a hot mess around people, but she loves Aaron and his colleagues. We leave our pup at AMO with full confidence. They…” — Google review
#4
Just Dogs PlayCare
“We are long time clients and really appreciate the services provided by Just Dogs PlayCare. It's great having a place our dog enjoys and receives excellent care. Highly recommend.” — Google review
#5
Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy
“I adopted my dog through Knallhart. I couldn’t be more happy with Chelsey and Jenny’s assistance in picking out a dog that fits my needs. My dog went through 8 weeks of training with them before I adopted her, their…” — Google review
#6
Two Sisters Kennels
“My pooches can't get from the car to the door fast enough. They love this place! And they are SO tired when I pick them up - they play hard. I appreciate the pics and report cards when we're out of town.” — Google review
#7
Lucky Pawz Iowa City LLC
“Our sweet fur baby had the best experience at Lucky Pawz! We did her first free half day and boarding and the staff helped her feel so comfortable and safe throughout the process. Being able to see pictures of her…” — Google review
#8
Pet Sitters LLC
“Had both dog and a cat boarding. Excellent care for both! The cat had opinions (they always do) and the dog enjoyed the tome.” — Google review
How we pick pet boarding facilities in Iowa City
We scan Google Maps for pet boarding facility listings in and around Iowa City, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated pet boarding facility in Iowa City?
Clear Creek Dog Resort has the highest Google rating on our Iowa City list: 5.0 out of 5 from 461 reviews (as of October 25, 2026).
Which pet boarding facility in Iowa City has the most reviews?
Clear Creek Dog Resort has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 461, with a 5.0★ average.
How are these pet boarding facilities chosen?
Only open Iowa City-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.