--- title: "Rockstar Pets Chicago — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/rockstar-pets-chicago/" 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)" --- # Rockstar Pets Chicago 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/). **★4.9 from 119 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.7/10.** 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, training, boarding - **Address:** 1717 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 - **Phone:** (773) 920-7625 - **Website:** https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rockstar%20Pets%20Chicago&query_place_id=ChIJQzayqb3SD4gR_EM1idovgUo ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7–11:30 AM, 1:30–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7–11:30 AM, 1:30–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7–11:30 AM, 1:30–6 PM | | Thursday | 7–11:30 AM, 1:30–6 PM | | Friday | 7–11:30 AM, 1:30–6 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** Cancel non-holiday boarding under 24 hours ahead and one night is kept from the $85 deposit; holidays need 2 weeks — facility's words: "If you cancel your non-holiday boarding reservation less than 24 hours before your pet’s scheduled arrival time, we will withhold the cost of one night’s boarding from your deposit. If you cancel a holiday boarding reservation less than 2 weeks from your pet’s scheduled arrival time, you will forfeit your entire deposit." (https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/) - **Minimum age (months):** Daycare Enrichment Program is for dogs over 6 months; boarding is for program members — facility's words: "Our Daycare Enrichment Program /b> is designed for dogs over 6 months old" (https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/services/daycare/) ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 9.8 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 13 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 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:** $41 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Holiday surcharge:** $10.50 upcharge per holiday night > “Standard Night - includes a 4 x4’ kennel, raised Kuranda bed: $41 ... Holiday Night $10.50 upcharge” Source: https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/prices/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 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 our canine guests must be up to date on Distemper Parvo, Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations.” — https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/services/grooming/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “Fecal/Giardia test with negative results (every 6 months)” — https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/about-us/faqs/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required > “Dogs must be spayed or neutered unless younger than 6.5 months of age (earlier if issues in group arise)” — https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/about-us/faqs/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All dogs must also pass a First Day Daycare evaluation and sign up for a membership before participating in group play.” — https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/services/daycare/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Open play with enforced rest > “11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Nap time for Green and Amber dogs is 11:30 am - 1:30 pm in a kennel or crate with water.” — https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/about-us/faqs/ - **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:** 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:** Published > “If your dog is injured while in our care for any reason, and requires outside medical attention, we will take your dog to MedVet Medical.” — https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/about-us/faqs/ - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, for a fee > “We can administer medication for your pet during their stay for an additional fee.” — https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “You can cancel a membership in writing through the Gingr portal or email info@rockstarpetschicago.com” — https://www.rockstarpetschicago.com/about-us/faqs/ ## 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 Rockstar Pets Chicago, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/rockstar-pets-chicago/ (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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