--- title: "7 Paws A Week Crystal Lake — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/7-paws-a-week-crystal-lake/" updated: "2026-08-20" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # 7 Paws A Week Crystal Lake Dog day care center in Crystal Lake, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.9 from 26 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare - **Address:** 605 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 - **Phone:** (779) 220-9061 - **Website:** http://www.7pawsaweek.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=7%20Paws%20A%20Week%20Crystal%20Lake&query_place_id=ChIJRUOwwu9zD4gRSRjlIIigSx8 ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 8–11 AM, 4–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Puppies must be at least 4 months old with required boosters — facility's words: "We welcome puppies who are at least 4 months old and have completed their required Booster shots." (https://7pawsaweek.com/faqs/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 27.6 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 42.4 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 5 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “All dogs must be up-to-date on Rabies, Distemper/Parvo (DHPP), and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations.” — https://7pawsaweek.com/faqs/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “However, we do require new clients to schedule a temperament evaluation by calling 224-353-6248.” — https://7pawsaweek.com/faqs/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Proof of vaccinations is required before your dog’s first visit.” — https://7pawsaweek.com/faqs/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “We group dogs by size and temperament, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and gets the attention they deserve.” — https://7pawsaweek.com/faqs/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free > “As a full-service, cage-free canine care provider” — https://7pawsaweek.com/about/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ## Licensing Illinois licenses and inspects dog boarding and daycare facilities. The Animal Welfare Act (225 ILCS 605) makes it unlawful to operate as a kennel operator without a license from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Department's Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare licenses and inspects kennel operators, day care operators, breeders, dealers, pet shops, shelters and animal control facilities. The application fee is $350 per license type, licenses expire annually on 30 June, and a preliminary Department inspection is a prerequisite to issuance. Minimum standards for boarding are set in rules, not left to the operator. This is the first market in the index outside Colorado with a genuine state regime — Texas has none at all. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ ## How to cite 7 Paws A Week Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/7-paws-a-week-crystal-lake/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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