Party Paws Playhouse

★ 4.8 · 91 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Chicago Heights, IL
Party Paws Playhouse, Chicago Heights
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 91 reviews · top 37% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
91 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#133 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published5 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20

Party Paws Playhouse is a pet boarding in Chicago Heights, IL, offering boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 91 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #133 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza

Key facts

Services
Boarding
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 (91)
From downtown
24.7 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“Required Vaccines: Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper & Leptospirosis, Negative stool sample.”partypawsplayhouse.com/daycare
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Dogs: Rabies, Distemper (DAPP) (DHPP), Bordetella, Negative stool (fecal) sample * Stool sample must test for Giardia + Ova and Parasites.”partypawsplayhouse.com/requirements
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“*Pets 6 months and older must be spayed/neutered”partypawsplayhouse.com/daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Pets must pass a daycare evaluation before being allowed to enroll in daycare sessions.”partypawsplayhouse.com/requirements
Operations1 of 21 published
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“However, we recommend that you bring your pet's own food to avoid any digestive issues. Our house food can be provided at an additional daily cost.”partypawsplayhouse.com/faqs
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
Photo / report-card updatesNot 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
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

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★84
4 ★3
3 ★0
2 ★1
1 ★3
★ 4.80Google average
91reviews 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

grooming 14cat boarding 6clean facility 5affordable 4loving environment 3nail trim 2spacious 2trims 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding check-out by 12 PM; after 12:15 PM a half-day charge of $17.25 appliesStated on their website
Late pick-up
Half-day charge of $17.25 for check-outs after 12:15 PMStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Minimum age
Daycare: dogs must be at least 16 weeks oldStated on their website
Unaltered dogs & females in heat
Females in heat may board but must wear diapers for the whole stayStated on their website
Cats
Boards cats ($25/night; a two-level Katio for $35/night)Stated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
8 AM–6 PM
Tue
8 AM–6 PM
Wed
8 AM–1:30 PM
Thu
8 AM–6 PM
Fri
8 AM–6 PM
Sat
8:30 AM–2 PM
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
19.1 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
34 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 6 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

135 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

24.7 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as Black-ownedIdentifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking lotOn-site parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Party Paws Playhouse

What services does Party Paws Playhouse offer?
Party Paws Playhouse is listed as a pet boarding service in Chicago Heights, IL, offering boarding.
How much does Party Paws Playhouse charge?
We did not find a published rate on Party Paws Playhouse'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 Party Paws Playhouse require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Party Paws Playhouse?
Party Paws Playhouse'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 Party Paws Playhouse compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #133 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 91 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

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

Party Paws Playhouse, Chicago Heights, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/party-paws-playhouse/

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