Dog Boarding in Oak Park
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Frank and Guinness were so well cared for by Emily. We love the video updates as well as Emily checking in to make sure the dogs were comfortable and settling in well. We are always happy to have our dogs in Emily s care!
Cindy T.
Arielle took great care of Posie and was very communicative!
Mary C.
Mariana was so great, communicative, and easy to work with! Maeby really enjoyed her stay, we would board again in a heartbeat.
April L.
Goose LOVES staying with Nick! He came back all tuckered out, I just know he had a great time!
Abby S.
Ashley took absolutely incredible care of my dog over the past few days and treated him like her own. It was clear from the updates, attention, and love she gave him that he was in amazing hands the entire time. Not only did he come home happy and well cared for, but he also made a new best friend along the way. I couldn t recommend her more highly and will absolutely trust her with my dog again in the future!
Chandler E.
Jonathan and Danielle are our go-to sitters for our pup and will continue to request them for future boarding.
Nina P.
I was definitely nervous leaving my dog, Olive, with someone new for a whole week but Elyse made the entire experience amazing. My work trip ended up having way more complications than expected, and she was incredibly understanding and flexible when I couldn t get back on time. She s so sweet, communicative, and truly cared for Olive like her own. She checked in with me twice a day with updates, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. As a first-time Wag user, I feel so lucky that I found such an amazing caregiver right away. Without a doubt, I will be booking with her again. Highly recommend!!
celine A.
Petrea and her sister cared for my baby as if she was theirs. From keeping me updated with quick check ins and pics, I know Luna had a great time with them and her pup. She will be back! Thank you again
Ebonie G.
We had the best experience with Colleen! She was super communicative, provided fun updates and pics throughout the weekend, and made our entire experience seamless. We will definitely work with Colleen again and recommend her to all of our friends!
Ariel M.
Sergio always keeps me updated and follows directions for my dog, it s a huge relief to have him watching her when I m away!
Amanda H.
The best dog events in Oak Park
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Holilday Bazaar
In December each year, Animal Care League holds a highly-anticipated Holiday Bazaar at its training facility in Oak Park. This annual fundraiser should be your first port of call for all your holiday shopping needs, with the chance to buy presents for your pet, gifts for family and friends, grrr-eat décor, jewelry, delicious baked goods, and a whole lot more! Ther’s even the op-paw-tunity to get your picture taken with Santa — the whole family is welcome, including your furry friend! All proceeds support Animal Care League’s efforts to help local homeless animals, so make sure you don’t miss this wonderful annual event.
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PAWS Chicago 5K
If you like dogs, you’ll undoubtedly love the PAWS Chicago 5K, which happens to be the windy city’s largest dog-friendly event! Dog lovers and their canine companions are invited to step out into the June sunshine each year to tackle this 5K walk/run, with all proceeds benefiting PAWS Chicago’s efforts to save the lives of homeless pets. As well as the fun and family-friendly main event, all two- and four-legged participants can expect a whole lot more entertainment on the day. Highlights include live music, food and drinks, free giveaways, and grrr-eat prizes for the top fundraisers, so it’s a paw-some day out for you and your fur-kid to enjoy together!
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Chicago Pet Show
Looking for a new pet or just looking for ideas on how you can improve your delightful dog’s quality of life? You might find exactly what you’re looking for at the Chicago Pet Show, held in April at the Oak Lawn Pavilion. The show aims to bring people and pets together through rescue and education, so you can expect to learn plenty about some paw-some local rescue groups and also about how to give your pooch the best-quality care. You can enjoy the many demonstrations and canine entertainment, discounts on a host of grrr-eat pet products, and information about a stack of other local pet services. Best of all, this event is totally dog-friendly!
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Mutt Strut
A dog-friendly event run to benefit a very good cause, Mutt Strut lets you and your pooch strut your stuff to support homeless animals. Held in September at Maple Park, this paw-some fundraiser benefits Animal Care League and its efforts to save the lives of homeless pets. You and your pooch can enjoy a relaxing stroll with plenty of other dog lovers and their canine companions, and there’s heaps more for you and your fur-kid to see and do on the day. Highlights include canine massages, fun pet contests, food, live music, and a pet-acular post-walk party that will have all strutters raising the woof through the morning and into the afternoon!
Beach Party
What could possibly be better than a woof-tastic beach party with your dog? How about if simply by attending you would be raising funds to help animals in need? That’s the basic premise of the PAWS Chicago Beach Party, which is held each July at Castaways North Avenue Beach. This summer celebration sees 500 luau guests and their furry friends paw-ty the night away to raise money for PAWS Chicago. You and your pet can join hundreds of other animal lovers and their dogs while you sip frozen cocktails, eat a delicious dinner, bid on live and silent auctions, dance the night away, and generally enjoy the best that a Chicago summer has to offer. Sounds grrr-eat, huh?
