The Pawfect Friend
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 67 reviews · top 11% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 67 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #37 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$110 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $60$90
Pricier than most in Chicago
Sources
Behind the $110
- Source
- The Pawfect Friend’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daycare - Full Day (5+ hours) $55 Boarding - Standard (Includes Daycare and sleeps at the facility) $110”Open their price page ↗
The Pawfect Friend is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 67 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #37 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $110 per night and daycare from $55 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $110/night
- Daycare rate
- $55/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #37 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (67)
- From downtown
- 1.3 mi
- Neighborhood
- Near North Side
- Holiday / peak
- $10 per boarding night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 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
“Vaccine Requirements For Daycare & Boarding (All Required): Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)”thepawfectfriend.com/client-policy
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Dogs older than 6 months must be spayed or neutered to attend daycare or boarding.”thepawfectfriend.com/client-policy
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs must complete a behavior evaluation before attending daycare or boarding.”thepawfectfriend.com/client-policy
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Proof of vaccination must be submitted prior to your dog’s first visit and kept current thereafter.”thepawfectfriend.com/client-policy
Operations3 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Dogs enjoy supervised group play and scheduled rest periods to ensure they stay stimulated”thepawfectfriend.com/dog-daycare-and-boarding
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“Dogs are thoughtfully grouped by size, temperament, and play style to create a positive and safe social experience for everyone.”thepawfectfriend.com/dog-daycare-and-boarding
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“We provide daily report cards with photos and notes so you can see how your dog’s day went.”thepawfectfriend.com/dog-daycare-and-boarding
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
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
9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
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
caring staff 10grooming 8loved dogs 3comfortable environment 3clean dogs 2individual attention 2trimmed 2dog options 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- 50% boarding deposit; cancelling under 48 hours before drop-off forfeits itStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Daily report cards with photos and notesStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Unaltered dogs over 6 months may attend only if the owner signs a liability formStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 9.9 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 15.2 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
809 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
1.3 miles from downtown Chicago · Near North Side · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite services
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Pawfect Friend
What services does The Pawfect Friend offer?
The Pawfect Friend is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Pawfect Friend charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $110 per night and daycare at $55 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
What vaccines does The Pawfect Friend require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Pawfect Friend?
The Pawfect Friend'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 The Pawfect Friend compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #37 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 67 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Pawfect Friend, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-pawfect-friend/Similar places near Chicago
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