Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare

★ 4.8 · 50 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Chicago, IL
Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare, Chicago
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 50 reviews · top 37% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
50 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#133 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published4 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20

Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 50 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #133 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Key facts

Services
DaycareDog walking
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#133 of 386
Google rating
★4.8 (50)
From downtown
2.0 mi
Neighborhood
Near North Side
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Is a consultation / evaluation required? Yes. For all services, a consultation or evaluation is required before starting.”firehydrantpetsitting.com/about
Operations3 of 21 published
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Includes participation in all enrichment activities, report cards, craft projects & photoshoots”firehydrantpetsitting.com/doggy-daycare
AvailabilityWaitlist
Their words
“Our doggy daycare in Old Town Chicago is open Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 8:00pm. Join the Waitlist”firehydrantpetsitting.com/doggy-daycare
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Easy Scheduling -- Add, update, and/or cancel pet services for your pet!”firehydrantpetsitting.com/about
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★47
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★3
★ 4.80Google average
50reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

pack walks 9great team 9instagram updates 6enrichment activities 5involved with dogs 4cat sitting 3individual attention 3senior pup care 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay
Daycare: report cards and lots of photos through the day, shared via InstagramStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–8 PM
Tue
7 AM–8 PM
Wed
7 AM–8 PM
Thu
7 AM–8 PM
Fri
7 AM–8 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

MDW · Chicago Midway
10 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
14.4 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 8 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

1322 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

2.0 miles from downtown Chicago · Near North Side · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as Black-ownedIdentifies as women-ownedGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree street parkingPaid street parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare

What services does Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare offer?
Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare.
How much does Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare charge?
We did not find a published rate on Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare's website when we checked it (2026-08-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night across 137 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare?
Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #133 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 50 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/fire-hydrant-pet-sitting-and-doggy-daycare/

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