Wee Little Paws Inn

★ 4.7 · 209 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Palatine, IL
Wee Little Paws Inn, Palatine
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 209 reviews · top 46% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
209 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#168 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $55
Source
Wee Little Paws Inn’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Our rate is $55 per night, each additional dog is $45 per night each. ... Full Day Rate…(5 to 12 hours) $35 per day”
Open their price page ↗

Wee Little Paws Inn is a pet boarding in Palatine, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 209 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $55 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareDog walkingGroomingPet sittingTraining Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$55/night
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#168 of 386
Google rating
★4.7 (209)
From downtown
28.7 mi
Additional dog
$45/night per additional dog
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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“we still require the following vaccines to attend: * Rabies * Distemper Booster (DHPP) (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) * Bordetella ... Although it is not required, we do also highly recommend the Canine Influenza and Leptospirosis Vaccine”weelittlepawsinn.com/boarding.html
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“A negative stool sample for puppies under 5 months of age”weelittlepawsinn.com/boarding.html
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“Requirements for daycare guest: Must be spayed or neutered after 1 year of age.”weelittlepawsinn.com/daycare.html
Operations4 of 21 published
Time out of their room6+ hours group play plus 6+ outdoor yard visits daily
Their words
“At least 6 hours of group socialization throughout the day. * Outdoor yard visits, a minimum of 6 times per day.”weelittlepawsinn.com/boarding.html
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Outdoor yard visits, a minimum of 6 times per day.”weelittlepawsinn.com/boarding.html
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Report Card-when staying more than 3 nights or longer.”weelittlepawsinn.com/boarding.html
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Wait until the reservation is within six months and call or book online”weelittlepawsinn.com/boarding.html
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot 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

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★186
4 ★12
3 ★0
2 ★1
1 ★10
★ 4.70Google average
209reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

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

daycare 35grooming 20small dogs 6wonderful staff 5dog grooming 5responsive staff 3attention to pups 2nail trim 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Late pick-up
Later pick-ups are charged a half day of daycare; a full day after 3 PMStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay
Report card for stays longer than 3 nightsStated on their website
Breed & size limits
Dogs must be 50 lbs or under and 18 inches or shorterStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2018$40/night—Archived page, 2018-10-31
2019$40/night—Archived page, 2019-12-09
2021$45/night—Archived page, 2021-11-27
2023$50/night—Archived page, 2023-05-30
Now$55/night$35/dayTheir website, 2026-10-27

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

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
8 AM–7 PM
Sun
1–7 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

ORD · Chicago O'Hare
14.4 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
29.6 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

20246 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074

28.7 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Wee Little Paws Inn

What services does Wee Little Paws Inn offer?
Wee Little Paws Inn is listed as a pet boarding service in Palatine, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Wee Little Paws Inn charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55 per night and daycare at $35 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 Wee Little Paws Inn require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Wee Little Paws Inn?
Wee Little Paws Inn'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 Wee Little Paws Inn compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 209 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Wee Little Paws Inn, Palatine, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/wee-little-paws-inn/

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