Dog Boarding in Crystal Lake
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Would repeat with Anastasiia in a heartbeat!!! When I picked up my pup, he looked healthy, happy, and refreshed. Thank you Anastasiia!
Max Z.
Thank you for taking such good care of Homer! It looks like he had an incredible visit!
Michelle E.
Anastasiia was fantastic. We had a last minute boarding request and she responded promptly and was able to take care of our girl Sunny. She provided updates throughout her stay, photos/vids, and let us know how she was doing. She was flexible with pickup and drop off and was a pleasure to work with. High recommend
Jenn H.
Anastasia made our first Wag experience smooth and easy! She took amazing care of our pup and we would highly recommend her to anyone!
Melinda F.
Anastasia is friendly and did a great job sitting with my dog Bo
Anthony C.
This was our 2nd time booking Anastasiia to watch our girl Sunny. Another excellent experience. She was so loving and caring with Sunny, really made her feel loved and safe. She was excellent with her communication and updates. Sunny tweaked her leg chasing a squirrel and she let us know right away (Sunny was fine and good to go shortly after). She spent so much time playing and walking Sunny giving her the good life while we were gone. High recommended and we will continue to book with her in the future.
Jenn H.
Anastasia took excellent care of our girl Sunny. She provided photos and texted us updates which were greatly appreciated. She was flexible with timing and did everything that we had asked her to do. We would definitely book her in the future!
Jenn H.
Anastasiia paid special attention to our puppy! She needed extra attention toward the end of her time and Anastasiia was great!
Michele H.
Abbey was so great with Zoey these last two days, she kept me informed and sent me pics of my Zoey thru the day. I wl definitely be using Abbey services again.
Shalonda R.
Abbey was great and I felt so safe and comfortable having Zuko with her. Zuko got plenty of play time and care and I d be happy to work with her again!
Stephanie O.
The best dog events in Crystal Lake
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Spooky Pooch Parade
Halloween is a fun time for the whole family, and your dogs should get to experience all the fun, too! At the Chicago Botanic Garden, each October, there is parade just for your Halloween-loving pups. The Spooky Pooch Parade is a two-hour event in the garden where costumed dogs take part in a Halloween parade for the ages. After the parade, there will be a costume contest with all kinds of fun categories. Prizes will be given to winners!
Vendors will be on-site selling all kinds of dog-related products.
All dogs must be leashed during the entirety of the parade. Dogs are not permitted in the garden after 2 pm.
To watch the parade, there is no admission fee. Participating in the parade costs a small fee that will be released closer to the event date.
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Paws in the Park Walk and Pet Fest
Each June, Paws in the Park Walk and Pet Fest comes to Woodstock, Illinois. Since the event is so close to Crystal Lake, many residents use the event as a time to venture out and spend a day with their dogs. So, head on over to Emricson Park and join in on the fun!
The event features a one-mile walk around the Emricson Park nature path, canine contests and games, doggy pools, demonstrations, and even a pet blessing. You won’t want to miss out on the arts and crafts, photo booth, or vendor booths, either! Meet adoptable dogs and enjoy a slice of pizza from Rosati’s Pizza.
Admission starts at $30.
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Dog Day Afternoon
On Angels’ Wings Pet Rescue is proud to host the Dog Day Afternoon event in Crystal Lake each August. Bring your dog out to the On Angels’ Wings Pet Rescue parking lot for an afternoon of pet pampering. Dogs can enjoy pedicures and baths, as well as tasty treats. Microchipping will also be available during the event.
Speak to veterinarians about anything that you want to know about your pet, and enjoy games with prizes you are sure to love! There will also be music for entertainment.
Admission to Dog Day Afternoon is free. The event starts at 12 pm and ends at 4 pm.
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Panting for Paws 5k
For a day of exercise with your pooch, participate in the Panting for Paws 5k and 1-Mile Family Run/Walk each November at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake! Humans of all ages and fitness levels can participate. If you are participating in the one-mile event, bring your friendly dog for even more fun! Unfortunately, dogs aren’t allowed to participate in the 5k event due to the size of the race.
Registration is $35 in advance for the 5k race and $20 for the one-mile walk/run. If you register at the event, the 5k will cost $40 and the one-mile will cost $25. Registration includes a t-shirt, goodie bag, free post-race beer for Bulldog Ale House (for those 21+), and snacks and refreshments.
Hair of the Dog Pub Crawl
Who doesn’t want to partake in a pub crawl with their dog?! Join On Angels’ Wings Pet Rescue for their annual Hair of the Dog Pub Crawl each June. For just $25, you can go from bar to bar, getting all kinds of great drinks! Participating pubs will also feature a “Hair of the Dog” Bloody Mary that will help support On Angels’ Wings Pet Rescue as $1 from each purchase will be donated to the organization.
The registration fee includes a t-shirt and coozie, as well as entry into the event raffles and scavenger-hunt.
The pub crawl starts at 1 pm and ends at 7 pm.
