Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training

★ 4.5 · 13 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Rensselaer, IL
Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training, Rensselaer
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 13 reviews · top 70% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.2
Reviews read
13 on Google
Average stars
4.50 ★
Rank
#254 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published4 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20

Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training is a pet boarding in Rensselaer, IL, offering boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 13 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #254 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

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

Key facts

Services
Boarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#254 of 386
Google rating
★4.5 (13)
From downtown
69.0 mi
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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Canine boarding requirements : Rabies vaccination (1 year or 3 year) DA2PP, DA2PPL, DHPP, DHLPP vaccination (1 year or 3 year) Bordetella vaccination Fecal examination”rensselaerpetcare.com/boarding-grooming-training/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Canine boarding requirements : Rabies vaccination (1 year or 3 year) DA2PP, DA2PPL, DHPP, DHLPP vaccination (1 year or 3 year) Bordetella vaccination Fecal examination”rensselaerpetcare.com/boarding-grooming-training/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“First Time Boarding Guests: before making a reservation, we require scheduling a Dayboard with a free compatibility evaluation to allow us to get to know you and your pet better.”rensselaerpetcare.com/boarding-grooming-training/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We require updated vaccine records sent in two weeks prior to reservation check in.”rensselaerpetcare.com/boarding-grooming-training/
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
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

9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★10
4 ★2
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★1
★ 4.50Google average
13reviews 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

staff 3dog grooming 2medical care 2nails 2pet care 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards cats (lists feline boarding requirements)Stated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
8–11 AM, 3–6 PM
Tue
8–11 AM, 3–6 PM
Wed
8–11 AM, 3–6 PM
Thu
8–11 AM, 3–6 PM
Fri
8–11 AM, 3–6 PM
Sat
8–11 AM
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
65.9 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
81.1 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

1103 N Cullen St, Rensselaer, IN 47978

69.0 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training

What services does Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training offer?
Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training is listed as a pet boarding service in Rensselaer, IL, offering boarding.
How much does Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training charge?
We did not find a published rate on Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training'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 Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training?
Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training'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 Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #254 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 13 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.

Cite this record

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

Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming, and Training, Rensselaer, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/rensselaer-pet-care-boarding-grooming-and-training/

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