--- title: "House of Paws — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/house-of-paws/" 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)" --- # House of Paws Dog day care center in Chicago, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.7 from 164 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:** daycare, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 2311 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60639 - **Phone:** (773) 708-5060 - **Website:** https://houseofpawsgrooming.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=House%20of%20Paws&query_place_id=ChIJc0boRvjND4gRbdSsswrKSgA ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** Cancel boarding 72 hours ahead or pay $25 per dog; holidays need 5 days — facility's words: "Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance, if not, the credit card will be charged $25 for each pup’s stay that was cancelled. Holiday cancellations must be given 5 days in advance," (https://houseofpawsgrooming.com/services/dog-boarding) ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 9.5 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 9.9 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $75 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $40 per day - **Additional dog:** each additional pup is half off > “NIGHTLY RATE: $75 per night for overnight boarding. If you are boarding more than one pup, each additional pup is half off. ... $40 for a full day (over 4 hours)” Source: https://houseofpawsgrooming.com/services/dog-boarding — 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 > “All fur babies must be up to date on all routine shots (Rabies, Bordetella, DHLPP) and their Fecal exam” — https://houseofpawsgrooming.com/services/dog-daycare - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “up to date on all routine shots (Rabies, Bordetella, DHLPP) and provide a negative fecal exam.” — https://houseofpawsgrooming.com/services/dog-boarding - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “Pups must be neutered/spayed 7+ months of age” — https://houseofpawsgrooming.com/services/dog-boarding - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “their pups will be supervised all day, every day with a member of the staff staying overnight with the boarders.” — https://houseofpawsgrooming.com/ - **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 > “will have the run of our open 11,000 square foot facility that’s been divided into separate sections for dogs of all ages and sizes.” — https://houseofpawsgrooming.com/services/dog-daycare - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** No client-viewable cameras > “Can I watch my dog on a webcam while they are at daycare? At this time we do not offer webcams.” — https://houseofpawsgrooming.com/services/dog-daycare - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “We encourage you to bring your cuddle bug’s food, however we can provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner at $2 per meal for small to medium pups and $4 per meal for our larger pups.” — https://houseofpawsgrooming.com/services/dog-daycare - **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 House of Paws, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/house-of-paws/ (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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