--- title: "The Pets' Home — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-pets-home/" 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 Pets' Home Dog day care center in Oswego, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.8 from 142 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, training, walking, boarding, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 3587 Plainfield Rd, Oswego, IL 60543 - **Phone:** (815) 254-1166 - **Website:** https://thepetshome.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Pets'%20Home&query_place_id=ChIJD6VSSv7tDogRafoBT_AehkA ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Regular reports and pictures; pictures may also be posted on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram — facility's words: "Daycare and Boarding dog owners will receive regular reports. Pictures? Yes! We take lots of pictures at The Pet’s Home! Pictures may also be posted on our social media accounts" (https://www.thepetshome.com/faq/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 30.6 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 31 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 - **Daycare:** $45 per day > “1 Full day (8 hours): $45” Source: https://www.thepetshome.com/pricing-packages/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 6 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 > “for the safety and health of all our guests, we require up-to-date vaccinations, including rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella, and a fecal test within the last six months.” — https://www.thepetshome.com/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “we require up-to-date vaccinations, including rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella, and a fecal test within the last six months.” — https://www.thepetshome.com/faq/ - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Please provide vaccination records upon registration.” — https://www.thepetshome.com/faq/ ### 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:** 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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free > “our spacious 5000-square-foot facility offers a cage-free environment, ensuring your dog experiences the utmost comfort and freedom.” — https://www.thepetshome.com/about-us/ - **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 — described by some Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of August 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Tours by appointment > “Can I get a tour of the facility? Absolutely! We love showing off our accommodations! You may book a tour by calling Laura Mae or another staff member at 815-254-1166 .” — https://www.thepetshome.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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Yes, we encourage you to bring your dog’s regular food to maintain their diet consistency.” — https://www.thepetshome.com/faq/ - **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 Pets' Home, Oswego, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-pets-home/ (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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