--- title: "Gypsy Glen K-9 Kastle — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/gypsy-glen-k-9-kastle/" 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)" --- # Gypsy Glen K-9 Kastle Kennel in McHenry, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.7 from 46 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** 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:** 2412 S Lily Lake Rd, McHenry, IL 60051 - **Phone:** (815) 385-8585 - **Website:** http://www.gypsyglenk9kastle.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gypsy%20Glen%20K-9%20Kastle&query_place_id=ChIJeQoY1S50D4gRGW9mUL0YImg ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–1 PM, 3–6 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–1 PM, 3–6 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–1 PM, 3–6 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–1 PM, 3–6 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–1 PM, 3–6 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM | | Sunday | 7–8 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **If a dog is sick:** If a pet shows signs of illness, the owner and the owner’s vet are contacted immediately — facility's words: "If a pet shows signs of illness, we will contact you immediately as well as your designated veterinarian." (https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/faqs/) - **Senior dogs:** Boards seniors ($47–49 per day rate for puppies, seniors and special-needs pets) — facility's words: "Puppies, Seniors & Special Needs Pets 47-49 per day" (https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/services/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 27.2 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 42.4 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $38–$43 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Small Under 30 lbs 38-41 per day CONTACT US Medium Under 67 lbs 39-42 per day CONTACT US Large Sizes Scale Accordingly 40-43 per day” Source: https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/services/ — 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 > “Dogs must be current on rabies, distemper, and Bordetella.” — https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/faqs/ - **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 > “Proof of vaccination from your veterinarian is required prior to arrival.” — https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/faqs/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Who supervises the dogs overnight? We live on the property so pets are always close and monitored.” — https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/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:** No group play > “Do you offer group play? No, we provide structured solo play 4 times daily to reduce stress and overstimulation.” — https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/faqs/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 4x daily solo play in outdoor yards > “Dogs receive outdoor time in secure play yards at least 4 times a day.” — https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/faqs/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Solo care is the only model > “Do you offer group play? No, we provide structured solo play 4 times daily to reduce stress and overstimulation.” — https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/faqs/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Dogs receive outdoor time in secure play yards at least 4 times a day.” — https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/faqs/ - **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:** Oral medication only > “Can you administer medication to my pet? Yes. We routinely administer oral medications and can accommodate many special care instructions.” — https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/faqs/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “are welcome to bring your pet’s regular food to help avoid digestive upset during their stay.” — https://gypsyglenk9kastle.com/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 Gypsy Glen K-9 Kastle, McHenry, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/gypsy-glen-k-9-kastle/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/chicago-il/gypsy-glen-k-9-kastle.json