--- title: "Wiggly World Pet Hotel & Lounge — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/wiggly-world-pet-hotel-and-lounge/" 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)" --- # Wiggly World Pet Hotel & Lounge 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/). **★5.0 from 17 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, boarding - **Address:** 3918 N Elston Ave Unit#1, Chicago, IL 60618 - **Phone:** (773) 394-1631 - **Website:** http://wigglyworldpethotel.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wiggly%20World%20Pet%20Hotel%20%26%20Lounge&query_place_id=ChIJj_sedyDND4gRIveTjx4UA8g ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–6 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:** Boarding cancelled 7+ days ahead gets 50% back as credit; under 7 days, 100% is charged — facility's words: "If you cancel a boarding reservation with 7 days or more notice, you will receive 50% of your total boarding cost back as Wiggly World credit to be used at a later date." (https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/boarding) - **Late pick-up:** $20 late pickup fee after 7pm weekdays / 5pm weekends; after 7:15 / 5:15 pm an extra night is charged too — facility's words: "If your dog is not picked up by close of business (7pm on weekdays / 5pm on weekends), you will be charged a $20 late pickup fee. If your dog is not picked up by 7:15 pm on weekdays / 5:15 pm on weekends, your dog will be boarded overnight and you will be charged your boarding fee for an extra night in addition to the $20 late pickup fee." (https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/boarding) - **Updates during a stay:** Daycare: daily report cards on the dog's activities and progress — facility's words: "Daily report cards to update you on your dog s activities and progress." (https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/daycare) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 9.9 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 11.6 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:** $90–$105 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $56 per day > “DELUXE BOARDING $105/day Kennel-free With Deluxe Boarding, your dog has free roam of our playrooms with around-the-clock supervision ... STANDARD BOARDING $90/day Kenneled” Source: https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/boarding — checked August 20, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 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, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Proof of vaccination is required to enroll (rabies, distemper, parvovirus, bordetella, and canine influenza H3N2/H3N8).” — https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/new-client-enrollment - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “Documentation of a negative fecal exam result within the last six months is required. We will require a new fecal exam result every six months once your pup is enrolled.” — https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/new-client-enrollment - **Spay / neuter:** Required > “All dogs must be cat- and dog-friendly. All dogs must be microchipped. Proof of documentation is required. All dogs must be spayed / neutered.” — https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/new-client-enrollment - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “All dogs must be microchipped. Proof of documentation is required. ... Proof of vaccination is required to enroll” — https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/new-client-enrollment ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “your pups will enjoy supervised indoor and outdoor playtime, supervised bathroom breaks in an enclosed yard, and cuddles with an overnight attendant” — https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/boarding - **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 > “All Wiggly World staff are highly-trained pet care professionals with pet first aid and CPR training.” — https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/about-us - **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 > “ENRICHMENT SERVICES 30-min walk $26 15-min walk $18 One-on-one play session $12 Brain games $10” — https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/daycare - **Housing:** Free roam or kennel > “BOARDING Free roam or kennel-based boarding depending on your pup's needs.” — https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “On weekends, an attendant will be present with your dog during the day for supervised indoor and outdoor play.” — https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/boarding - **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 4 Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Yes > “1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT ON OUR CLIENT PORTAL Please answer all questions thoroughly so we can assess your dog properly and place them in the best playgroup.” — https://www.wigglyworldpethotel.com/new-client-enrollment ## 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 Wiggly World Pet Hotel & Lounge, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/wiggly-world-pet-hotel-and-lounge/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/chicago-il/wiggly-world-pet-hotel-and-lounge.json