Let's face it, pets are part of your family. And when you need a sitter or going out of town, you want peace of mind that your pet is comfortable, having fun and not stressing. You don't want them locked up in a cage feeling  sad and depressed that you have deserted them.

While you are on vacation, renovating your home or throwing a party, let your pet live it up in a cageless boarding facility. Several have sprouted up in Chicago in the last few years. When we were recently faced with the decision of boarding our little Miss Trixie Lee somewhere, we started our search.

Actually 3 places in town called themselves THE BEST. So we checked them out. And decided on POOCH HOTEL, 2228 N. Clyburn @ Fullerton, was truly THE BEST. They have been voted  BEST DOG  DAY  CARE,  BEST  PET SERVICES  and  BEST DOG HOTEL  in Chicago!

  Pooch Hotel (with 2 locations now in Chicago) is an upscale dog day care, kennel and also offer spa treatments to pamper your little Trixie!  Thousands of square feet of play areas on multiple floors, and dogs are separated by size and groups to reduce noise and stress. Spacious glass suites for sleeping time, radiant-heated floors for maximum comfort and even a plasma TV in the common area in case your pooch wants to watch  The Dog Whisperer. 

Owner Robin Tomb says her staff  can provide any number of royal treatments. "The most popular treatments are the aromatherapy bath, pawdicure, and  milk bone bath." The Pooch Hotel is open and fully staffed 24/7/365. Over 20 pet care professionals on staff and dogs are always under observation via cameras.

 

Rates  start at $47 per night for boarding and   $20-$35  per day for daycare, depending on how you need the services. They  can  even provide transportation of your dog, if needed.

 They are an accredited member of the Pet Care Services Association. And also bonded and insured.


                                                                         (our little miss Trixie Lee)

In business since 2004, they now have 2 locations in Chicago. 
2228 N. Clyburn @ Fullerton and also  at  1214 W.  Monroe
773-348-2646                                              773-932-2232


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