--- title: "Apolda Kennels — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/apolda-kennels/" 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)" --- # Apolda Kennels Pet boarding service in Aurora, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.5 from 70 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.1/10.** 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:** boarding - **Address:** 2380 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60502 - **Phone:** (630) 898-2947 - **Website:** http://apoldakennel.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apolda%20Kennels&query_place_id=ChIJVVVU-RD6DogRD6TatS61A7M ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Wednesday | 8–10:30 AM | | Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–10 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Boards cats in quiet spaces tailored for cats — facility's words: "Our facilities offer quiet, comfortable spaces tailored for cats, helping them feel secure and cozy." (https://apoldakennel.com/pet-boarding-service-aurora-il/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 23.3 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 26.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8 AM to 5 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 6 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 · Recommended: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Pets must typically be current on rabies, distemper, and parvovirus vaccinations. Bordetella is also recommended before a boarding stay.” — https://apoldakennel.com/pet-boarding-faqs-aurora-il/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Reservation & Requirements: We’ll gather your pet’s details, vaccination records, and any special needs.” — https://apoldakennel.com/pet-boarding-service-aurora-il/ ### 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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Dogs enjoy supervised indoor and outdoor play throughout the day, and our accommodations are comfortable and climate controlled.” — https://apoldakennel.com/pet-boarding-service-aurora-il/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Apolda Kennels offers individual indoor and outdoor runs that are heated and air-conditioned, providing a comfortable and climate-controlled stay for each pet.” — https://apoldakennel.com/pet-boarding-faqs-aurora-il/ - **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:** Yes > “We follow your specific feeding instructions to maintain their diet and will administer any required medications as directed.” — https://apoldakennel.com/local-pet-boarding-oswego-il/ - **Feeding:** House food by default > “Owners may bring their pet s own food, though food is typically provided.” — https://apoldakennel.com/pet-boarding-faqs-aurora-il/ - **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 Apolda Kennels, Aurora, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/apolda-kennels/ (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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