ABOUT APPLE CREEK CANINE RESORT
How We Started
Apple Creek Canine Resort began right here in Marion, Iowa, when Mary and Stan Pfoff turned their love for dogs into a trusted local boarding and daycare service. As the business grew, their niece and nephew, Nikee and Brad Woods, took over in 2020, carrying forward the same passion for superior dog care that built Apple Creek’s reputation.
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Where We Are Now...
Today, we’ve expanded into two specialized facilities across the street from each other, one dedicated to dog boarding and one focused on dog daycare and grooming. Every part of our resort is designed to make your pet’s experience safe, clean, and stress-free, so you can feel confident leaving your dog in our care.
Our Mission
At Apple Creek Canine Resort, our mission is simple: to provide top-of-the-line canine care that gives both you and your dog peace of mind.
We believe every dog deserves to be treated like family. That’s why we focus on creating a warm, nurturing environment where your pet can play, rest, and thrive. Whether they’re visiting for dog daycare, an overnight boarding stay, or a refreshing spa and grooming appointment.
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Meet The Apple Creek Team
From daily routines to spa treatments, our staff delivers skilled & superior pet care every single day. All because they love your pets to pieces, too!
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Apple Creek Policies
1 / VACCINATION POLICY - Developed from input of our local Veterinarians
ACCR policy requires all dogs who are Boarding, attending Daycare, or receiving Spa Services at ACCR have current rabies, distemper/parvo & bordetella vaccinations. Ensuring all dogs are properly vaccinated is an important part of providing a safe environment for all our guests.
All vaccines must be administered by a veterinarian. Consideration may be given to vaccines administered by a breeder, rescue group or shelter.
2 / BEHAVIORAL & MEDICAL POLICY - Medical and behavioral changes
At the time of making a reservation or at check-in, please let our staff know if there are any new major medical or behavioral concerns. Some examples include:
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New diagnosis – long-term illnesses (seizures, tumors, Addison’s, etc.), digestive upset (loose stool/vomiting), any new lumps/bumps, etc.
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Recent surgical procedures – we will go over any restrictions from the vet, medications, etc. accordingly. We are able to accommodate dogs with extensive restrictions, but it’s heavily encouraged to discuss over the phone prior to check-in.
3 / CIRDC POLICY - Canine Cough
At Apple Creek Canine Resort we continuously look for ways to make sure all the dogs spending time with us stay healthy and happy.
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After our area’s seasonal respiratory illness outbreak in the fall of 2019, we wanted to make sure we are doing all we can to keep our canine friends healthy. We asked ourselves: How can we be more proactive? How can we be even better?
We researched. We took a close look at our operational protocols and policies. We sought the advice of our local veterinarians. After receipt of over 35 written responses to our questionnaire plus numerous supporting letters, documents & links, we sincerely applaud the response we received from our veterinarian community. Thank you!
We’d like to share information about Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) with you.
