--- title: "Dogtopia of Downtown Evanston — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/dogtopia-of-downtown-evanston/" 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)" --- # Dogtopia of Downtown Evanston Dog day care center in Evanston, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.6 from 115 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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, walking, boarding, sitting - **Address:** 1710 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 - **Phone:** (847) 604-0064 - **Website:** https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dogtopia%20of%20Downtown%20Evanston&query_place_id=ChIJTQH_7dzRD4gRSY_B-G5OS3A ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Periodic daycare report cards on behavior and friends — facility's words: "get periodic report cards to keep you in the loop on your dog" (https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-daycare/) - **If a dog is sick:** Boarding dogs must be free of fleas, ticks and any contagious disease — facility's words: "All dogs that stay with us must be up to date on vaccinations and be free of fleas, ticks and any contagious diseases." (https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-boarding/) - **Minimum age (months):** Boarding puppies must be at least 3 months old — facility's words: "your puppy must be at least three months old and current on required vaccinations" (https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-boarding/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 12.6 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 18.5 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Daycare:** $48 per day > “Full Day $48” Source: https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/pricing/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Required from 7 months > “All dogs 7 months and older must be spayed or neutered.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “all happy and social dogs who are fully vaccinated and pass our meet and greet are welcome!” — https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-daycare/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ### 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:** All-day open play > “8-10 hours of open-play to encourage socialization and exercise” — https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and play style > “will love his newfound freedom in our open-play environment where he’ll be separated by friends of similar size, temperament and play style.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** 8-10 hours daily open play > “8-10 hours of open-play to encourage socialization and exercise” — https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-daycare/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Crate > “Home-style crates for resting, feeding and overnight stays” — https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-daycare/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Endless Fun Indoor and outdoor play space, plus enrichment activities” — https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Our facility is climate-controlled, so no matter the weather, it’s always a comfortable 65-70 degrees and bright in our playrooms.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-daycare/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Free webcam access so you can keep an eye on your pup” — https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-daycare/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “report cards to keep you in the loop on your dog” — https://www.dogtopia.com/downtown-evanston/dog-daycare/ - **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 Dogtopia of Downtown Evanston, Evanston, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/dogtopia-of-downtown-evanston/ (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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