--- title: "Rover Unleashed — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/rover-unleashed/" 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)" --- # Rover Unleashed Dog day care center in Elgin, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.9 from 41 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** 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 - **Address:** 1999 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 - **Phone:** (224) 285-9090 - **Website:** http://www.roverunleashed.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rover%20Unleashed&query_place_id=ChIJ3YsYANcbD4gRsdxNyVNRRwo ## 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 | 7–10 AM | | Sunday | 7–10 AM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out by 10 AM the next day; later check-out costs extra — facility's words: "Check out by 10AM next day is included Late check-out times available for additional fees" (https://roverunleashed.com/dog-boarding-elgin-il/) - **Cancellation:** 24 hours' notice for non-holiday boarding; 14 days for recognized holidays — facility's words: "Cancellation Policy Non-Holidays: 24-hour cancellation notice required Recognized Holidays: 14-day cancellation notice required" (https://roverunleashed.com/dog-boarding-elgin-il/) - **Minimum age (months):** Daycare dogs must be at least 4 months old — facility's words: "All dogs must be at least 4 months" (https://roverunleashed.com/doggy-day-care-elgin-il/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 21.9 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 34 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:** $78 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $45 per day > “Boarding Rates Suite Rate: $78/night $65/night (monthly daycare attendees) ... Full Day Rates (up to 12 hours): Pay per Play = $45” Source: https://roverunleashed.com/dog-boarding-elgin-il/ (daycare: https://roverunleashed.com/doggy-day-care-elgin-il/) — 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 dogs must be at least 4 months, spayed or neutered by 7 months, current on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella, have a negative annual fecal, and be on flea and tick preventatives” — https://roverunleashed.com/doggy-day-care-elgin-il/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “All dogs must be at least 4 months, spayed or neutered by 7 months, current on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella” — https://roverunleashed.com/doggy-day-care-elgin-il/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All dogs must pass an evaluation (dogs that do not attend monthly daycare may need to be re-evaluated)” — https://roverunleashed.com/doggy-day-care-elgin-il/ - **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:** 1:15 staff to dogs > “With a dog-to-staff ratio of 15:1, we ensure that every dog receives the care, attention, and supervision they deserve.” — https://roverunleashed.com/doggy-day-care-elgin-il/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 6+ potty breaks/play times daily > “Minimum of 6 potty breaks/play times a day” — https://roverunleashed.com/dog-boarding-elgin-il/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite > “4x6 private luxury suite with a raised cot and daily housekeeping” — https://roverunleashed.com/dog-boarding-elgin-il/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “your dog will enjoy safe and engaging playtime with furry friends in both indoor and outdoor play areas.” — https://roverunleashed.com/doggy-day-care-elgin-il/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Climate controlled room with UV sanitation system and relaxing music” — https://roverunleashed.com/dog-boarding-elgin-il/ - **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:** 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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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 Rover Unleashed, Elgin, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/rover-unleashed/ (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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