GET TO KNOW US
Kelley
KELLEY GAUL-HOUSER, OWNER/OPERATOR
Kelley has always had this dream of running and operating a boarding facility! Throughout high school and college she worked in a local Veterinarian office.
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Tim
Tim is my partner in crime and honorary CEO and Chief Operations Officer of Dog Paws Boarding Resort, LLC! Without my very amazing husband the Crib would not exist today. He helped this dream become a reality from the initial CAD drawings to actual construction! Tim comes to the Crib daily to interact with the Crib kiddos too! (photo above with Brody)
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Meet our "Pack"
Herky
Herky is our Senior Public Relations Officer. Tim and I rescued Herky from the Tipton, IA animal shelter after Kelley fell in love with his eyes. He was named "George" at the shelter thus his middle name stuck. He is named after the Iowa Hawkeyes which we admit to root for unless they are playing Michigan then it is "Go Blue". Herky is a fun-loving boy who is our oldest at almost 11 years old and will smile at us when he is very excited!
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Stella
Stella is our Executive Administrative Assistant. We fell in love with Stella while Kelley was working at a local Veterinarian office. She is a Mini-Australian Shepherd. She runs the house and is our dominate little girl. And yes she even bosses the Great Danes around! Stella is a very special little girl who in fact is the only kiddo who has two middle names! "Stella Marie" when she is being a good girl and "Stella Renae" when she is being a little pistol. Stella is our middle child and will be 7 years old! Tim says that she is as "quick as a hiccup" so when you arrive she will be at our gate and loudly barking before you are even out of your car!
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Lucy
Lucy is our Sweet Shy Girl. Lucy will be 4 this July! Lucy was a Foster Fail from Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue. She loves her Red Ball and Tim calls her "Clifford" as she always carries it around with her. She loves to run and play in the yard but most finds most people and new noises scary. Her best friend is her Cousin, Boomer who is a Miniature Dachshund!
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Beretta
Beretta is our tiniest Great Dane who will be 3 this year! She came to our home in April 2022 as a Foster from Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue and we just fell in love with her so much she never left! She is such a good girl and absolutely loves to snuggle with her Mom! Beretta has passed her Canine Good Citizen and loves her squeak toys! She has gained several nick names Beretta B, Beretta Lynn and My B.
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Luna
Luna is our Largest Dane who will be 3 this year! She arrived to our home in May 2022 as a Foster from Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue. Luna has overcome and grown so much in the last year. She has completed two Canine Obedience classes at Kirkwood and recently earned her Canine Good Citizens. After a year of dedication to this girl, we have decided to formally adopt her! She has gained several nick names Luna Tunes, Tuna, and Luna Remi.
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Jewels
Jewels arrived to our home in January 2023 as a Foster from Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue. Jewels is our Lucy's Dog Mom! Jewels (approx 7 yrs old) was taken in after years of "making babies" and she is here learning the good life of a couch, starting to love cuddles and she loves her treats! We have now Foster Failed Jewels and she will live out her retirement with us! She has gained several nick names Momma J, Momma, and Little Butt.
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Tim and Kelley have been married for over 13 years.
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IN MEMORIAL OF ALL MY PAST KIDS
Bentley Houser
March 28 2014 to August 26, 2021
Bentley we miss you very much. You took your job as Chief Security Officer of the Crib seriously and I will forever miss your bark to alert me we had company.
Fly high my son!
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Momma
March 28 2014 to August 26, 2021
Bentley we miss you very much. You took your job as Chief Security Officer of the Crib seriously and I will forever miss your bark to alert me we had company.
Fly high my son!
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Momma
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HOURS: M-F 730-9 am, 4-5 pm (9 to noon - by appointment only) Quiet time noon to 4 pm Saturday 8-10 am Sunday closed |
ADDRESS: Dog Paws Boarding Resort, LLC. 6271 Edgewood Rd SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 EMAIL: cribpaws@gmail.com PHONE: 319-408-8795 |