Paws & Claws

★ 4.3 · 126 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Chicago, IL
Paws & Claws, Chicago
Daycare
Dogs Away score8.7 /10Very good · 126 reviews · top 94% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 8.7
Reviews read
126 on Google
Average stars
4.30 ★
Rank
#344 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published4 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20

Paws & Claws is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare. It scores 8.7/10 (very good) from 126 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars — #344 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis

Key facts

Services
DaycareDog walkingGroomingPet sitting
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#344 of 386
Google rating
★4.3 (126)
From downtown
7.2 mi
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Dog owners are required to have their pet neutered/spayed by six months of age and provide veterinary records current with the following: rabies, distemper, parvo, and bordetella.”pawslincolnsquare.com/dog-boarding.html
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Dog owners are required to have their pet neutered/spayed by six months of age”pawslincolnsquare.com/dog-boarding.html
Operations2 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“We provide 24 hour on-site chaperones for all of our boarding services!”pawslincolnsquare.com/dog-boarding.html
HousingCrate free
Their words
“Dog Boarding,Crate Free Dog Boarding,Lincoln Square Chicago IL”pawslincolnsquare.com/dog-boarding.html
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
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
FeedingNot 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

8.7Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★98
4 ★8
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★17
★ 4.30Google average
126reviews 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

cat grooming 6nail trim 6kind staff 5trims 3cat claw trimming 2dog bath 2anxious dog 2cat boarding 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Senior dogs
Daycamp areas can be separated for smaller and older dogsStated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
9 AM–6 PM
Sun
9 AM–3 PM

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
11.2 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
13.3 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

5015 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

7.2 miles from downtown Chicago · Lincoln Square · Get directions

Questions about Paws & Claws

What services does Paws & Claws offer?
Paws & Claws is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare.
How much does Paws & Claws charge?
We did not find a published rate on Paws & Claws'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 Paws & Claws require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Paws & Claws?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Paws & Claws compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #344 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (8.7/10, very good), based on 126 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars.

Cite this record

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

Paws & Claws, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/paws-and-claws/

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