--- title: "Sweet Paws Retreat — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/sweet-paws-retreat/" 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)" --- # Sweet Paws Retreat Pet boarding service in Yorkville, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.6 from 304 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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:** boarding, grooming, sitting, daycare - **Address:** 8275 IL-71, Yorkville, IL 60560 - **Phone:** (630) 553-7297 - **Website:** https://sweetpawsretreat.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sweet%20Paws%20Retreat&query_place_id=ChIJlcjg13frDogRXq1_IIkPX8A ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–12 PM, 3–4 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–12 PM, 3–4 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Report cards and photos during the boarding stay — facility's words: "Communication: Stay connected with report cards and photos during your dog’s stay." (https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/services/boarding) - **Cats:** Boards cats (overnight from $23) — facility's words: "Flexible Stay Options for Your Cats Overnight Boarding Starts at $23" (https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/services/cat-boarding) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** New dogs meet a few calm dogs first and are gradually integrated; private daycare for dogs that don’t pass — facility's words: "roduced in a calm environment with a few well-balanced dogs. As your dog becomes more comfortable, we will introduce them to more dogs and gradually integrate them into the main play action." (https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/) - **Senior dogs:** Daycare: older dogs may be grouped with other older, mellow dogs — facility's words: "We have several older dogs that love the interaction with other dogs. Part of the way we separate dogs into our various play areas is dependent upon activity level, meaning that a larger, older dog may be placed with other older, mellow dogs of his similar size." (https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/services/daycare) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 35.2 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 35.7 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:** $42 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $31 per day > “Overnight Boarding Starts at $42 ... Full-Day Daycare Starts at $31” Source: https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 14 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 current on Distemper, Rabies, and Bordetella vaccinations, as well as a current fecal exam (generally within past 6 months).” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “All dogs must be current on Distemper, Rabies, and Bordetella vaccinations, as well as a current fecal exam (generally within past 6 months).” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only from 6 months > “Dogs over 6 months old must be spayed or neutered to participate in group daycare play. Spaying or neutering is not required for lodging (boarding without daycare) or for private play sessions.” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/faq - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “reach out to schedule your temperament evaluation to ensure safe stays for all pets.” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “You will need to provide proof of vaccination before your dog will be able to attend daycare or boarding.” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/ ### 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:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Expert Staff: CPR-certified and trained to handle dogs of all sizes.” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/services/boarding - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Paid add-on > “individual play sessions ( $12 per 15 min.)” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/services/boarding - **Housing:** Suite > “Roomy and spacious private suites” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Spacious indoor and outdoor play areas (10 acres!) with real grass.” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/services/daycare - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Spacious, safe, and climate-controlled spaces with real grass.” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/services/daycare - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “Communication: Stay connected with report cards and photos during your dog’s stay.” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/services/boarding - **Tours:** Walk-in tours welcome > “Tours are welcome during regular business hours (we are closed 12pm to 1pm for lunch).” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/faq - **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:** Yes, except injectables > “Yes, we can administer most oral and topical medications. Please bring all medications in the original prescription bottle with clear dosing instructions, and let us know what the medication is treating. For safety reasons, we do not administer injectable medications, including insulin.” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/faq - **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 > “If you are an established customer, you can schedule your reservations online through Gingr too” — https://www.sweetpawsretreat.com/services/boarding ## 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 Sweet Paws Retreat, Yorkville, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/sweet-paws-retreat/ (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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