As you pack up and ready yourself for your spring vacation, make sure to make those arrangements for your pets. All over and near the North Shore there are wonderful places where your beloved pooch can have their own little vacation. Here are a few that I’ve come across:

All For Doggies in Chicago provides transportation for your pet if you don’t want to make the trek from the ‘burbs to the city, has webcams so you can see your dog while you’re away, and offers lots of extras such as bedtime stories, cuddletime, ice cream treats and premium beddings. You can have your dogs groomed before they come home, and they will send home a little “report card” so you can see the details of your pets’ stay.
1628 North Elston, Chicago, IL
P: 773-384-5959
Website: www.BestFriendsPetCare.com

Rover’s Place in Highland Park is offering a free bath with a 3 night stay right now, and 10% off grooming. They have an 8500 sq foot indoor playspace for the animals that’s both air conditioned and heated, as needed. Rover’s Place requires and evaluation for new clients, plays classical music at night to calm the dogs, has a “Zen Den” for dogs who are anxious or nervous, and web cams.
1238 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park
P: 847-831-3784
Website: www.RoversPlaceChicago.com

The Barking Lot in Deefield, IL was voted “Best Overnight Boarding” by the readers of Chicagland Tails Magazine. At this state-of-the art facility, dogs get three individual walks per day and four to five hours of controlled social time. The Barking Lot also sells high-quality, all-natural food, has web cams, and are very attentive to dogs requiring special diets.
495 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
P: 847-205-3647
Website: www.barkinglotinc.com

Wiggly Tails Northbrook, IL says its facility is the largest doggie day care in the North Shore. They have a 1/2 acre backyard and 11,000 sq.ft. indoor playrooms for your dogs to exercise and socialize in. They have dedicated rooms for small dogs and older geriatric dogs. Their state of the art daycare is fully ventilated and heated with rubber floors for your dogs’ comfort and safety and they separate dogs into playgroups based on size and temperament.
1915 Holste Road, Northbrook, IL
P: 847-272-4141
Website: www.WigglyTails.com

And, if your dog prefers the comforts of its own home while you’re away, check out Northbrook Pet Nannies. If you have a dog that might not do well in an unknown environment with lots of other animals, this is a good way to go.
1988 Big Oak Lane, Northbrook, IL
P: 847-272-5623
EMail: Melissa@NorthbrookPetNannies.com
Website: www.northbrookpetnannies.com

Contact each business to see what other unique, special features they offer to make your pets’ spring break as great as yours!

This post is categorized under Good To Know, posts with tips and information about entertainment and services around the North Shore. For more information about North Shore real estate, contact me at 847-652-1902 or Stephanie.Hofman@cbexchange.com

Thanks for reading!