--- title: "Happy Tails Ranch Inc — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/happy-tails-ranch-inc/" 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)" --- # Happy Tails Ranch Inc Kennel in Island Lake, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.8 from 112 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, daycare - **Address:** 4319 Roberts Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042 - **Phone:** (847) 487-2419 - **Website:** https://www.happytailsranchinc.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy%20Tails%20Ranch%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJzVbSS691D4gRJSf1gg1tZ14 ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8:30 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 8:30 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 8:30 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 8:30 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 8:30 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM | ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 25.1 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 40.3 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8:30 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:** $50 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $40 per day - **Additional dog:** $40 per additional dog (non-holiday) > “Overnight Boarding One Dog - non Holiday Read More 50 US dollars $50 Dog Boarding Additional Dog Non Holiday Overnight boarding of one additional dog at a discounted rate. Read More 40 US dollars $40 ... Daily Daycare Price $40.00” Source: https://www.happytailsranchinc.com/copy-of-boarding-daycare-1 (daycare: https://www.happytailsranchinc.com/boarding-daycare) — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 7 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 > “Requirements for Boarding Dogs must be current on Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Bordetella.” — https://www.happytailsranchinc.com/copy-of-boarding-daycare-1 - **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 > “Please bring in your shot records or have your vet email them to us.” — https://www.happytailsranchinc.com/copy-of-boarding-daycare-1 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Amy and Luc stay on the property.” — https://www.happytailsranchinc.com/about - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 5+ daily outdoor play sessions in exercise yards > “Your dog will go outside a minimum of 5 times a day to play in our exercise yards similar to a home environment.” — https://www.happytailsranchinc.com/copy-of-boarding-daycare-1 - **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:** Climate-controlled > “Your dog will enjoy a safe and comfortable stay in our heated/air-conditioned facility with plenty of human interaction and play time.” — https://www.happytailsranchinc.com/copy-of-boarding-daycare-1 - **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, for a fee > “We are happy to administer oral medication for dogs or cats as needed for an additional fee.” — https://www.happytailsranchinc.com/copy-of-boarding-daycare-1 - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “We recommend bringing your own food, especially for puppies or dogs with sensitive tummies.” — https://www.happytailsranchinc.com/copy-of-boarding-daycare-1 - **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 Happy Tails Ranch Inc, Island Lake, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/happy-tails-ranch-inc/ (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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