Fur the Love of Dogs Inc
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 245 reviews · top 22% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 245 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #78 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published14 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20
Fur the Love of Dogs Inc is a dog daycare in Spring Grove, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 245 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #78 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 14.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #78 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (245)
- From downtown
- 49.9 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
14/27
14 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“For Dogs: Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies. We highly recommend the canine flu shot as well.”furtheloveofdogs.com/our-facility
Bordetella lead time3 days before arrival
Their words
“required to have the following updated vaccines at least 3 days prior to reservation. Bordetella (kennel cough) (every 12 months)”furtheloveofdogs.com/boarding
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“All dogs must be at least 4 months old, spayed or neutered by 12 months of age and social with both people and all size dogs.”furtheloveofdogs.com/boarding
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Meet and Greet Temperament testing for daycare or Open Boarding sleepovers are always FREE! These need to be done 1 month prior to your stay”furtheloveofdogs.com/boarding
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Owners must submit written proof of distemper/parvovirus(DHLLP), Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations.”furtheloveofdogs.com/daycare
Operations9 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Fur The Love of Dogs Inc. is happy to provide Open Boarding Sleepovers and Dog Daycare in a fun, safe environment, with Staff on-site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!”furtheloveofdogs.com/boarding
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“The full-day can consist of 13 hours of group play with lunchtime if requested, and a rest period.”furtheloveofdogs.com/daycare
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“dogs are under supervision while playing in there assigned play-groups according to their size and temperament.”furtheloveofdogs.com/daycare
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Minimum of three (15-min) private one-on-one time in the yard for potty and playtime each day”furtheloveofdogs.com/boarding
HousingCage free
Their words
“We are a family owned and operated Cage-FREE Overnights as well as Bed & Breakfast Duties, Dog Daycare”furtheloveofdogs.com/
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“Social Guests: Large outdoor play areas with doggy safe equipment and pools Solo Time: Individual outdoor runs for privacy and relaxation”furtheloveofdogs.com/our-facility
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Sparkling clean, climate-controlled spaces Natural light from skylights and windows”furtheloveofdogs.com/our-facility
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“Stop by anytime during normal business hours for a tour.”furtheloveofdogs.com/our-facility
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“FOOD: We welcome all diets and special feeding instructions with no extra charges. Please supply food for your dog that is prepackaged meals into individual zip lock bags (1 baggie per meal).”furtheloveofdogs.com/boarding
Show 13 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
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
grooming 20dog grooming 9nail trimming 8pricing 8caring groomer 4overnights 4picture updates 3open pack boarding 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up by 11 AM; later pick-up has a late fee or daycare chargeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after 11 AM: $25 late fee in suites, or $32 daycare charge in cage-free boardingStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs ill with a communicable condition in 30 days need a vet release; dogs with symptoms may be sent homeStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- All dogs must be at least 4 months oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 36.5 mi
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 51.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6 AM – 7 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
2400 Highview St, Spring Grove, IL 60081
49.9 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Fur the Love of Dogs Inc
What services does Fur the Love of Dogs Inc offer?
Fur the Love of Dogs Inc is listed as a dog day care center in Spring Grove, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Fur the Love of Dogs Inc charge?
We did not find a published rate on Fur the Love of Dogs Inc'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.
What vaccines does Fur the Love of Dogs Inc require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Fur the Love of Dogs Inc?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Fur the Love of Dogs Inc compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #78 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 245 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Fur the Love of Dogs Inc, Spring Grove, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/fur-the-love-of-dogs-inc/Similar places near Spring Grove
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