Dog Boarding in Dawson, IL

“Elisse has been an incredible sitter for my pup, Rue! She kept me updated with photos and sweet little notes while I was away. This was her 2nd stay with Elisse, She was right at home.”

Amanda L.

“We were in town for some sightseeing and needed a last minute day care for Gus. Robert was close to our hotel, responded quickly and was very professional. Gus was off and playing upon arrival. Would highly recommend him for your pet sitting needs.”

Carol P.

“Nate did a great job with Hank. Hank had a great time with Nate and enjoyed his walks. He was thrilled to have a playmate as well! Hank and Nash seemed to really enjoy playing together. It was really nice getting pictures of Nash and Hank playing. We will definitely use Nate again.”

Douglas S.

“Sarah and Todd were quick to respond to our request and so accommodating for our dog during our quick overnight trip to Springfield. They were so communicative and went above and beyond! It was a convenient option that gave us peace of mind and flexibility with limited pet friendly lodging options!”

Jenny R.

“Wrigley seemed very happy and comfortable under Brittany's care. I would definitely call on her again.”

Sondra R.

“Pam is a fantastic dog sitter. She sent pics daily with brief updates. We were very satisfied and plan to use Pam again to take care of Bailey.”

Duane W.

“We are very fortunate to have found Sarah. Our pup, Honey, was a rescue that had been mistreated. It has made her highly anxious with new experiences. Honey needed a sensitive and experienced person. Sarah put us right at ease, kept us informed the entire time and took expert care of our girl! Highly, highly recommend!!!!!”

Shannon D.

About: I’ve taken care of animals since I was very little starting with our family dog: a St. Bernard. From giant to little, I’ve owned and cared for all sizes. Animals are near & dear to my heart. I’m a mom of two daughters and a big cuddlebug bernedoodle and will treat yours as my own! Smoke free home. I work from home three days a week and welcome your pet! I can stop in to check on your pet or your pet can board here. Fur babies are allowed in bed or in crate if you provide the crate. I will happily walk your dog around my neighborhood or yours depending on your determined service. You’ll receive photos while your pet is in my care. Unfenced yard.

About: Hi, I’m Emily and I already love your dog ☺️ Here’s how I know they’ll love it here too: • 12+ years experience caring for dogs • Home all day (work from home) • Large fenced yard • Cozy pet-friendly furniture • Great neighborhood for walks Bonuses: • Hallie (my dog) is ready to play! She’s super friendly. • My 10 year old son is often here and also ready to play! • Your dog may have new nicknames and/or songs about them by the time you pick up • I’m an artist, and I sometimes do pet artwork… 👀 I work from home primarily, so first check my available dates. But I’m flexible so let me know what you need and I’ll do my best to work with you! I have a fenced in yard, a playful dog and son, and lots of cozy spots to relax inside as well! We go on occasional walks as well ☺️

“Thank you so much Anna and Jake, all the updates were nice, Prophet’s a good boy, and you showed him so much love, he was sad to leave after a day!”

Daniel B.

“She was very attentive to the individual needs of both of our dogs. The daily pictures and full report after were both appreciated. Our dogs will be back.”

Rachel W.

“Taylor took exceptional care of our sweet girl while we did a quick trip away! She went above and beyond making her comfortable between fireworks and some rainy weather (both of which make her very anxious). Also we were provided great updates on our pup while we were gone!”

Jenni G.

“Valerie is amazing. After a dog sitter canceled mid stay, while we were out of town over 2300 miles away. Valerie came to the rescue. With short notice Valerie was available and made me feel very comfortable leave my fur child with her. I enjoyed getting the pictures she sent of Rocket during his stay. I would 10/10 recommend Valerie. We will for sure be using her again. Very much appreciated!”

Malynn S.

About: I have had babies all my life! If you need a loving home for them to visit while your gone-you found the right person! I have been bringing in babies for others while they are gone on family trips the last 5 years. I currently work part time. This allows me the freedom to help out others that may want to plan a get away. I am will to pick up and bring your baby back. With in reason (30 miles) if further we can set up a meeting point. I have a blue tooth collar for the dogs as I don’t have fenced in area at this time. We are in the country with plenty of room to play!

“Wonder experience. Jillian took care of our dogs in her home for 5 days. We are always nervous leaving our boys with anyone but Jillian kept us updated everyday, sent pictures and gave us a sense of comfort so we could relax on our vacation. We got home late and our boys were calm, we'll cared for and happy. Thanks!”

Lisa B.

About: I have been around dogs my whole life and currently have one of my own, so caring for them is second nature! I have experience with puppies all the way to senior dogs. We love to play, run around in our large yard, learn new tricks, and go on evening walks. There are also 2 kiddos at home who will make sure your pup is never bored! I work from home with a flexible schedule. The only time I am scheduled to leave the house is to take my kiddo to and from daycare. I am also flexible on if you would like long term or just occasional schedule. My dog is 5, and we have plenty of play time, potty breaks, and an evening walk. I treat any dog in my home as if it were my own! I have 1 dog now, so I am sure their schedules would likely align during the day.

“Chloe and her fur kids were amazing in caring for my small dog, Bailey. Communication was above and beyond what I expected with frequent updates including photos. I was able to be away for two nights, with not a single worry as it was very clear Bailey was being cared for just as much as I would have. It was obvious that Bailey had a great time and she got tons of attention! I will definitely be leaving Baikey with Chloe again and would highly recommend her!”

Erica T.

About: I have experience with all kinds of pets. From reptiles, felines, and mixed breed pups, to Pit Bulls and German Shepherds. I love them all 🫶🏾 I work from home for a minimal contact tech company. After my little ones leave for school at 7:30 AM, my schedule is completely flexible. We miss having fur babies around and will treat them as part of our family. I have mild mannered boys 7 and 5 that love nature and animals.

“Hope was great with my girls. I had just recently moved to the area and found myself in need of a sitter immediately. I was very nervous but luckily my girls had a great time. Thanks for keeping them safe and sound while I was away!”

Angie O.

About: Ive been a home based professional pet grooming in the Springfield/Riverton area for over 30 years, I offer enrichment based services and continue my education thru online classes and in person seminars to stay up to date on the latest health and wellness issues.I am licensed thru Dept of agriculture, an IBPSA member, PACCC animal care provider, Fear free certified, first aid/CPR certified, Hero for healthy pets certified, a member of NDGAA, NCGI and working on becoming an AKC good citizen dog trainer. Im expanding my enrichment based dog grooming business to boarding and daycare. I am currently home based working several days a week as a pet groomer, and we also have farm animals and 5 dogs and 2 cats in our home. All dogs are double leashed and fitted with an air tag when going outside for potty breaks and play time. I do not let dogs outside unleashed or unsupervised. We have a country type environment and do nature walks as well as many mental stimulus type activities