Pet-friendly places in Chicago

Vetique: Gold Coast & River North's Premium Veterinary Care

Chic, fear-free veterinary clinic offering integrative care and an in-clinic wine bar for owners.

Sploot Veterinary Care - Logan Square

Full-service primary and urgent care clinic open 8am-8pm daily with Fear Free approach.

Partners Animal Hospital West Loop

AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified clinic offering same-day appointments and Spanish-speaking staff

Lincoln Square Animal Hospital

Full-service veterinary hospital with in-house diagnostics, surgery, and on-site ultrasound specialists.

VSx Veterinary Surgery of Chicago

Board-certified surgical center specializing in orthopedic and soft tissue procedures with outpatient CT imaging.

Premier Veterinary Group - Chicago

24/7 emergency and specialty hospital with board-certified specialists in cardiology, neurology, and internal medicine.

Wicker Park Veterinary Clinic

Privately owned clinic offering full surgical, dental, and emergency care for all life stages.

Chicago Veterinary Emergency Center and Specialty Care

24/7 emergency, critical care, and specialty hospital with extensive specialist team

Burnham Park Animal Hospital

AAHA-accredited full-service small animal hospital offering same-day appointments and comprehensive surgical care.

West Loop Veterinary Care

AAHA-accredited, Fear Free, and Cat Friendly certified clinic offering comprehensive care and laparoscopy.

South Loop Animal Hospital

AAHA-accredited, cat-friendly veterinary clinic offering comprehensive wellness, surgery, and senior care.

Belmont Animal Hospital of Chicago

Family-owned single-doctor vet offering consistent, personalized care by appointment only.

Pulaski Animal Hospital

Full-service veterinary hospital offering medical, surgical, and dental care since 1955

Animal Medical Center of Chicago

Fear-Free and Cat Friendly certified veterinary hospital offering comprehensive care from preventative medicine to surgery.

PAWS Chicago Kocourek Medical Center & Lurie Clinic

No-kill shelter and medical center offering adoption, spay/neuter, training, and rescue services.

Pets First

Woman- and minority-owned primary care clinic for dogs and cats offering wellness, surgery, and end-of-life services.

Premier Veterinary Group - Orland Park

24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital with board-certified specialists and exotics care.

Animal House of Chicago

Full-service animal hospital for cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and exotic pets with boarding and emergency care.

Uptown Animal Hospital

AAHA-accredited full-service veterinary hospital offering wellness, surgery, and emergency guidance in Chicago.

Metropolitan Veterinary Center

AAHA-accredited full-service hospital offering wellness, surgery, diagnostics, and urgent care with extended weekday hours.

Hyde Park Animal Clinic

AAHA-accredited full-service veterinary clinic with two Chicago locations offering surgery, emergency care, and wellness exams.

Bosly's Backyard

Private indoor dog park offering one-household-at-a-time off-leash play

The West Loop 569 Dog Friendly Area

Donation-funded urban dog park with turf, water features, and community events

Anderson (Fred) Park

Enclosed dog park with separate small and large dog areas, artificial turf, and water fountains.

Grant Bark Park

18,000 sq ft fully fenced off-leash area with water and bag dispensers in downtown Chicago

Doggy Paddle Aquatic Center For Dogs

Fitness center and premium daycare featuring salt-water pools and learn-to-swim classes

Montrose Dog Friendly Area

Bartelme Dog Friendly Area

Dedicated off-leash dog area within Bartelme Park in Chicago

Portage Park Dog Friendly Area

Lakeshore East Dog Park

Puptown Dog Park

River Park Dog Friendly Area

Churchill Park Dog Friendly Area

Larrabee Dog Park

Wiggly Field Dog Park

Wicker Park Dog Friendly Area

Hamlin Park Dog Friendly Area

Logan Square Dog Park

Public off-leash dog area located within Park No. 556 in Logan Square.

Urban Pooch Canine Life Center

Full-service dog grooming and spa with specialized care for puppies, seniors, and nervous dogs

Petco Grooming

Full-service dog grooming salon with 7-point health checks and specialized care packages.

Anchored Paws Grooming & Retail

Calming 1-on-1 grooming for dogs with behavioral or skin concerns plus retail shop

Groomies

Chic Gold Coast salon offering custom cuts, breed trims, and spa treatments for all dog temperaments.

Salon Dog

Boutique groomer in Logan Square offering full-service grooming, self-wash, and unique pet supplies.

The Grooming Gallery

Boutique dog and cat grooming with breed-specific cuts and spa add-ons

Dashing Dog - West Loop

Multi-location grooming salon offering full-service styling, puppy introductions, and accommodations for nervous or non-kennelable dogs.

Trophy Paws Pet Grooming

Luxury grooming spa for dogs and cats with geriatric care and organic products

Buds. N' Suds Dog Grooming

Open-concept dog grooming salon with all-natural products and CBD treatments

Dashing Dog - Lakeview

Multi-location Chicago grooming salon with fear-free scheduling and puppy introduction packages

Sandy's Pet Spa

Family-owned dog grooming spa offering creative styling, mobile services, and memberships in Chicago.

Howlistic Grooming

Eco-friendly dog grooming using all-natural products and stress-free techniques

Kay’s Pooches & Smooches

Full-service dog and cat grooming salon offering baths, haircuts, and nail care with walk-ins welcome.

Bowie Barker South Loop

Full-service dog grooming and DIY dog baths starting at $25

Bowie Barker Lincoln Park

Full-service dog grooming and DIY dog baths starting at $25

Temple of The Dog Chicago

Specialized groomer for doodles, double coats, and low-stress full grooms

Duke's Grooming Studio

Experienced dog grooming studio offering tailored packages and spa-like pampering for all breeds.

Pet A Cure

Veterinarian-recommended all-breed dog grooming salon operating since 2004

Bark N Boujee

Luxury dog grooming salon in Chicago

Animal Lovers Pet Salon

Mau's House

All 4 Dirty Paws

Canine Crews

Large-scale dog daycare and boarding with separate small-dog rooms and cat boarding options

Happy Tails & Trails, Inc

Full-service dog daycare, boarding, training, and grooming with two Chicago locations.

Sit Social

Luxury cage-free boarding and small-dog daycare with one-on-one grooming and a dog bakery

Luxe Lakeshore Leashes Doggy Daycare & Boarding

Premium cage-free dog daycare and boarding with a home-style atmosphere and personalized care.

The Doggy Dojo Inc.

Crate-free dog daycare, boarding, and grooming with a focus on mindfulness and socialization.

K9 University Chicago

Full-service dog facility offering daycare, boarding, training, and grooming with specialized programs for reactive and senior dogs.

The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago

All-inclusive indoor/outdoor dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and retail with live webcams.

Pack Life

Large indoor/outdoor dog daycare with transportation, pools, and senior/puppy group options

Happy Hound Haven Chicago

In-home doggy daycare, sitting, and walking with personalized attention and massages

Chicago Pet Club

Premier dog daycare, boarding, and grooming in Uptown with 24/7 staffed supervision and cage-free play.

Fit Dog Chicago

Daycare and boarding with van transportation and drop-in availability

Western wag

Family-owned Wicker Park facility offering daycare, boarding, walking, and grooming with 24/7 on-site staff.

Active! Dog Daycare and Boarding

Premier daycare and boarding for active dogs in Logan Square with grooming and walking services

Dogtopia of Naperville

Upcoming off-leash daycare, boarding, and spa with live webcams and certified Canine Coaches

Healthy Dog Chicago

PupStars Pet Care

Bow Wow Lounge

Large full-service dog daycare and boarding facility with grooming and retail since 2002

Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort Inc

Luxury 24/7 pet resort offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and veterinary rehabilitation in Chicago Ridge.

Pet Care Plus

Family-owned pet resort with heated saltwater pool, 24/7 staffing, and care for all life stages.

Tucker Pup's Pet Resort

Large-scale dog resort offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and positive-reinforcement training in Chicago's West Loop.

Oak Brook Kennel Club

Premier full-service boarding and daycare with real grass play yards and non-group play

Best Friends Pet Hotel

Full-service dog and cat boarding, daycare, grooming, and training with live pet cams.

Chi-Town Dog House

24/7 staffed indoor/outdoor dog daycare and boarding with separate small and large breed playgroups

Wag Hotels - Lincoln Park

24/7 premium pet hotel offering boarding, daycare, and grooming with WagCam monitoring.

Hill Family Pet Care

Crate-free luxury boarding, daycare, and grooming with chauffeur transport

Wag Hotels - OHare

24/7 premium pet hotel with dedicated cat suites, grooming, and airport parking

Rockstar Pets Chicago

Enrichment-focused dog boarding and daycare with premium suites and supervised playgroups

Wag Hotels - West Loop

24/7 premium pet hotel offering boarding, daycare, and grooming with WagCam monitoring

Stay A Modern Dog Hotel

Premium 30,000 sq.ft. boarding and daycare facility with river access and fitness area

Animal Krackers Pet Center

Large independent family-owned pet store with a dedicated fish room and premium food selection

Animal Island Pet Shop

Family-owned shop specializing in tropical fish, reptiles, and live aquarium plants

Paw Naturals

Chicago's largest selection of raw and natural dog and cat food with expert nutrition advice

PetSmart

Full-service pet store offering grooming, boarding, daycare, training, and veterinary care.

Petco

Full-service pet supply store offering grooming, training, vaccinations, and aquatics in Chicago's River North.

Curious Creatures

Reptile specialty shop offering healthy animals, supplies, and accurate care education in Chicago.

The Animal Store

Family-friendly pet shop in Lincolnwood specializing in exotic pets, birds, and reptiles with knowledgeable staff.

Liz's Pet Shop

Full-service pet supply store offering food, supplies, and frozen raw options for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small animals.

Petland Hoffman Estates

Local pet store selling puppies, small animals, birds, reptiles, and fish with full supply lines.

PetSmart - South Gate Market

Full-service pet store offering grooming, boarding, daycare, training, and adoption services.

Wigglyville, Inc.

Integrative pet wellness boutique offering products, grooming, and training in Chicago

Jules Pet Shop

Chicago pet store offering live small animals, reptile feeders, and high-quality nutrition.

4Legs Inc.

Eco-friendly pet food and supplies store with home delivery

Ruff Haus Pets

Veterinarian-owned pet store offering curated food, toys, and wellness products with curbside pickup.

Walmart Supercenter #5402

Large-format pet supply retailer offering food, toys, and accessories for dogs, cats, birds, and fish.

Bark N' Bites

Pet Supplies Plus N. Elston

Pet Supplies Plus Wicker Park

Chicago Pet Store

Paradise De Aves Pet Shop

Super Pet Store

Anything Is Pawzible

Positive reinforcement dog training with group classes, private sessions, and day training in Chicago.

Copilot Dog Training

Positive reinforcement dog training specializing in urban reactivity, puppy socialization, and separation anxiety.

Urban Pooch Training and Fitness Center

Award-winning training center offering obedience, agility, nose work, and behavior specialty classes with enrichment daycare and boarding.

The Canine Club of Chicago - Dog Training Services

Professional dog training with boarding, aggression camps, and service dog programs

Zoom Room Dog Training

Indoor dog training gym focusing on owner-led positive reinforcement and socialization.

Downtown Dogs Chicago

Positive reinforcement dog training with board & train and private lessons

Canine Perspective: Structured Daycare, Boarding & Training

Structured daycare, boarding, and aggression rehab for reactive dogs

Canine Sports Dog Training

Relationship-based dog training with day school, boarding, and programs for all life stages

Off Leash K9 Training, Chicago

Nationwide franchise offering private lessons, board-and-train, and aggression modification for all dog breeds.

Prestige Dog Training

Full-spectrum dog training with board-and-train, private lessons, and group classes across Chicago and Maryland.

Chicago Canine Academy

Full-service dog training, daycare, and boarding with 24/7 on-site monitoring

Found Chicago Boarding & Training Center

Premier dog training center offering boarding, daycare, rehabilitation, and grooming with 19+ years of experience.

Leash Drop Canine LLC

Chicago dog trainer specializing in leash reactivity, aggression, and off-leash reliability with board & train and private sessions.

Paw Agreement

Positive reinforcement dog trainer offering private lessons, board & train, and day training in Chicago suburbs.

Back To Basics Dog Training

Chicago-based dog trainer offering obedience, behavior modification, and board-and-train programs with a 4-week guarantee.

Bow Wow Behavioral

In-home and board-and-train dog behavior specialists using positive reinforcement

PAWS Chicago Training Center

Positive reinforcement dog training offering virtual and in-person classes for puppies to adults.

PAWS Chicago

Midwest's largest No Kill animal welfare organization offering adoption, medical care, and training.

Animal Care League

Oak Park shelter offering adoptions, low-cost clinic, and training for dogs, cats, and small animals.

Felines & Canines

Chicago shelter with 48 years of experience and a specialized FIV-positive cat program

South Suburban Humane Society Adoption Center

South Chicagoland shelter offering adoptions, foster programs, and low-cost veterinary services.

Anti-Cruelty

Open-door nonprofit shelter offering adoption, foster, spay/neuter, and pet owner support in Chicago.

One Tail at a Time - Brian & Sheri Qualizza Isolation Center

Chicago non-profit rescue offering dog and cat adoption, fostering, and community vet care grants.

Chicago Canine Rescue

Nonprofit shelter saving overlooked dogs since 2001 with adoption, fostering, and volunteer programs.

Red Door Animal Shelter

No-kill shelter for cats, dogs, and rabbits with foster-based dog adoption

One Tail at a Time - Adoption Center

Chicago non-profit rescue with two public adoption centers and community vet care grants.

Evanston Animal Shelter

Open-admission, no-kill shelter for cats and dogs with a 97% save rate

Community Animal Rescue Effort - C.A.R.E.™

North Chicago rescue for homeless cats and dogs with limited adoption hours.

Touched By An Animal

Rescue and sanctuary preserving the bond between elderly owners and their pets, plus cat adoption.

Famous Fido Rescue No Kill Advocacy Wellness & Learning Center

No-kill rescue and adoption center for abandoned, abused, and vulnerable dogs and cats in Chicago.

Wright-Way Rescue

No-kill rescue placing thousands of homeless dogs and cats in loving homes annually.

Animal Welfare League

Full-service shelter and low-cost clinic offering adoption, stray intake, and special needs care.

Tree House Humane Society

Chicago Animal Care and Control

Animal Welfare League

Non-profit shelter offering adoptable pets at two Chicago-area locations

Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop Chicago

Dog-obsessed boutique hotel in a historic landmark building offering pet beds, treats, and wellness resources.

Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile

Downtown Chicago boutique hotel with pet-friendly King and Standard Double rooms

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

Budget-friendly Hyde Park hotel allowing pets for a daily fee