--- title: "Bow Wow Lounge — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/bow-wow-lounge/" 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)" --- # Bow Wow Lounge Pet boarding service in Chicago, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.8 from 295 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:** boarding, grooming, daycare - **Address:** 5135 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 - **Phone:** (773) 878-0500 - **Website:** http://www.bowwowlounge.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bow%20Wow%20Lounge&query_place_id=ChIJoacSoSDSD4gRViQR4qBYMjI ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding pick-up after 12 PM is charged a late pickup fee — facility's words: "Late Pickup (Pickup any time after 12:00 PM) $30 per dog" (https://www.bowwowlounge.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding) - **Late pick-up:** Late pickup after 12 PM costs $30 per dog — facility's words: "Late Pickup (Pickup any time after 12:00 PM) $30 per dog" (https://www.bowwowlounge.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding) - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be at least 10 months old for daycare — facility's words: "All dogs must be at least 10 months of age to come to daycare" (https://www.bowwowlounge.com/services/daycare) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 12 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 13.6 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $66–$77.5 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $44.5 per day > “Bow Wow | Daycare: Full Day $44.50 per day ... Bow Wow | Boarding: Private Deluxe Suite $77.50 per night Bow Wow | Boarding: Deluxe Suite $66 pe” Source: https://www.bowwowlounge.com/pricing/prices — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 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 > “We also require proof that your dog has been vaccinated against Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, and Bordetella.” — https://www.bowwowlounge.com/services/daycare - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “You must also provide a negative Fecal Exam, and all daycare guests must be microchipped.” — https://www.bowwowlounge.com/services/daycare - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 10 months > “All dogs older than 10 months must also be spayed or neutered.” — https://www.bowwowlounge.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All boarding guests must pass our Meet and Greet and complete at least 2 half days of daycare prior to your pet s first boarding reservation.” — https://www.bowwowlounge.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “We also require proof of Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, and Bordetella vaccinations and a negative Fecal Exam.” — https://www.bowwowlounge.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** No — nobody is on site overnight > “Do you have someone in the building overnight with the dogs? Our guests have quiet time to sleep after we’ve closed for the day. We do not have someone stay overnight.” — https://www.bowwowlounge.com/about-us/faqs - **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 > “This allows us to separate our guests according to their size and temperament.” — https://www.bowwowlounge.com/services/daycare - **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:** 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:** Yes > “We are happy to administer oral or topical medications or supplements to your pets!” — https://www.bowwowlounge.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding - **Feeding:** Owner's food preferred > “In fact, we prefer feeding guests their regular diet to prevent stomach upset” — https://www.bowwowlounge.com/about-us/faqs - **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 Bow Wow Lounge, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/bow-wow-lounge/ (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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