--- title: "The Pawfect Friend — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-pawfect-friend/" 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)" --- # The Pawfect Friend 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 67 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, boarding - **Address:** 809 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610 - **Phone:** (312) 248-8407 - **Website:** http://www.thepawfectfriend.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Pawfect%20Friend&query_place_id=ChIJca_wHhnTD4gRL2wwo21KV-s ## 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 | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** 50% boarding deposit; cancelling under 48 hours before drop-off forfeits it — facility's words: "Cancellations or reschedules made at least 48 hours before the scheduled drop-off time will receive a full refund or credit toward a future reservation. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled start time will result in the deposit being forfeited." (https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/client-policy) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily report cards with photos and notes — facility's words: "We provide daily report cards with photos and notes so you can see how your dog’s day went." (https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/dog-daycare-and-boarding) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Unaltered dogs over 6 months may attend only if the owner signs a liability form — facility's words: "Unaltered dogs over 6 months old may only attend if the owner signs a Liability & Acknowledgment Form" (https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/client-policy) ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 9.9 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 15.2 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:** $110 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $55 per day - **Holiday surcharge:** $10 per boarding night > “Daycare - Full Day (5+ hours) $55 Boarding - Standard (Includes Daycare and sleeps at the facility) $110” Source: https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/dog-daycare-and-boarding — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 7 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 > “Vaccine Requirements For Daycare & Boarding (All Required): Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)” — https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/client-policy - **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 6 months > “Dogs older than 6 months must be spayed or neutered to attend daycare or boarding.” — https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/client-policy - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All dogs must complete a behavior evaluation before attending daycare or boarding.” — https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/client-policy - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Proof of vaccination must be submitted prior to your dog’s first visit and kept current thereafter.” — https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/client-policy ### 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 > “Dogs enjoy supervised group play and scheduled rest periods to ensure they stay stimulated” — https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/dog-daycare-and-boarding - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and play style > “Dogs are thoughtfully grouped by size, temperament, and play style to create a positive and safe social experience for everyone.” — https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/dog-daycare-and-boarding - **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:** Yes > “We provide daily report cards with photos and notes so you can see how your dog’s day went.” — https://www.thepawfectfriend.com/dog-daycare-and-boarding - **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 The Pawfect Friend, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-pawfect-friend/ (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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