Dog Boarding in McDowell, IL

“So incredibly grateful I found Melanie to take care of my boys for an extended weekend. She provided daily updates and tons of pics to ensure the guys were adjusting nicely to their vacation home. Definitely planning to use her excellent care in the future!”

Dan D.

“Bandit LOVES staying with Deb!! She always goes above and beyond when it comes to taking care of him! I can’t express how thankful we are to have found her. She allows sends the most adorable pictures.”

Rebecca P.

“Aryn was super accommodating with my last minute request and took great care of my pup. She sent multiple photos and a video and always responded promptly. I would bring my pup to her again!”

Madison S.

“Keandra went above and beyond to make sure my dog had a good time. She also was very flexible with pickup/drop off times which was helpful since I had a flight early in the morning. She also gave my dog a free shower and made sure he got plenty of exercise and play time with her dogs. 100% would recommend Keandra”

Aldo O.

“Thanks again for another great visit! Journey loves staying with Bill, which makes for worry-free vacations. She is well taken care of and makes herself right at home. She gets plenty of walks, which she loves, and we know she gets plenty of snuggles. We are grateful!!”

Amy B.

“Brian and Deb always take great care of Luna when we’re out of town. They’re our first choice and we’ll continue to book with them as long as they’ll have us! I’d highly recommend them. Luna loves their place, their back yard, and playing with the other dogs. It’s comforting to know she is well taken care of and nicely entertained while we’re away.”

Jordan K.

“Rachel was very accommodating. She is an obvious dog lover and I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with her. She has a great setup and I was afraid my dog wasn’t going to want to come home! I highly recommend her and will definitely use her again.”

Stephanie S.

“She was great, friendly and very understanding seeing that it was our first time away from trigger. She made us feel very comfortable. Will recommend to use her service to anyone, I sure will be back. Thanks”

Maylon T.

“Very friendly,did a great job with spike ,would definentley use again👍Gave updates and sent pics , overall very good experiance. He had a great time with the kids they made it so Spike does not want to go home.”

Tim J.

“Lyn was really kind and Bailey warmed up to her really quickly. That’s how I knew she would have a great time with Lyn. Lyn was reassuring and sent pictures of Bailey running around in her big backyard which is Bailey’s favorite thing to do. Overall great experience!”

CindyPear328

“So, we all love our dogs. I personally think my dogs are the best dogs in the world, and worthy of the very best care, and someone who will allow them to feel loved when we need to leave them behind. The reality is that we never know exactly what is happening with our beloved pets when we entrust them to someone else. My fur-babies can’t tell me. So the best we can do is look for someone who we believe is trustworthy and caring. What do I believe? I believe that Amanda and her family are caring and honest. This family has a great capacity for love, and my dogs feel loved when they stay with them. Amanda and her husband have their hands full caring for 5 kids, work schedules, and volunteering in their community. But they also have the energy and organization skills to excel in handling their responsibilities. My dogs have 5 kids/teens to play with them, and that also makes them happy. Their new house currently only has a small enclosure in the back yard. But my furbabies were apparently taken out on a leash regularly. I believe them when they say that they will be enlarging the fenced area in the near future. I do not hesitate to recommend Amanda and her family. If your dogs need a family that takes the time to play, cares for them, and takes time to snuggle with them, I believe this family is your best bet.”

Karen D.

“Our two dogs stayed with Amy and family including their puppy Wooster. Our dogs enjoyed their time and came home well loved. We did a meet and greet before hand and Amy provided updates throughout our trip. It seems the dogs enjoyed their vacation as much as we did!”

Molly W.

“I will definitely rebook Robyn in the future and felt very comfortable with my baby boy in her care! She sent updates and pictures and videos any time I asked and always responded to all my messages pretty instantly. Biggie gave her a giant hug and kiss goodbye when I picked him up. Thank you, Robyn! 🐾🖤”

Susie O.

About: My name is Carson, I am 22 years old and own a house with a 6ft privacy fence in the backyard. I have worked in rescue and fostering since I was 14 years old. I have worked with newborn puppies to senior dogs. I absolutely love dogs and love getting to meet new ones. I have experience with almost every breed there is. I have two beautiful adopted dogs. Kÿro who is a 2 year old neutered Saint Bernard and Sage who is a 3 year old spayed Lab/Pit mix. They are both extremely dog friendly and would love to meet your dog(s). I gladly look forward to meeting you and your dog! Sage would love to meet you too! I work overnights for 4 days a week and will check on them halfway through my shift during my lunch to make sure they are doing well. Also, I will periodically check on them through the day while I sleep. I have a fully fenced in backyard with a 6ft privacy fence. I always go outside with the dogs to make sure they are behaving and not doing anything to get themselves hurt

About: Hello, I have many years of experience caring for animals including, but not limited to, dogs (5 lbs to 200 lbs), cats, fish, reptiles, rodents, and birds. I have lots of experience taking care of special needs and a few of mine are special needs as well. Your animal need extra care? I’m your girl! I work at a local dog training facility so my schedule is pretty flexible and I can provide your pet with the care and love they deserve! I will take the dog(s) on 1-2 walks a day, if weather permits, as well as a little activity throughout the day. If I have other dogs who are similar socially, they will get play time with other dog(s). This depends on if the dog is social and has similar play styles to another dog. I will not put any dogs who would not get along together.

“Taressa was wonderful. I was very nervous to leave my dog with someone for the first time, but Taressa reassured me by sending me tons of pictures of her throughout her stay. I would definitely use Taressa again if I was ever in need.”

Kelley J.

About: I've taken care of and have adopted dogs since I was 10 years old! I have also trained dogs, boarded, and even did grooming for awhile. I am currently going to college so I am home all day long. I have plenty of time through out the day to let dogs out, play with them, and give them a bath! I have a huge house, a huge yard, 3 dogs and 2 cats of my own. All animals in my care are treated the same way I treat my own animals. My animals are my children.

“Kiera is amazing. I have never had to leave my dogs with anyone but friends and family before and was very worried. I have a large Great Dane and a Boston terrier mix. She wasn't afraid to have my Dane at all which was a problem I was having with finding a boarder for them. While they only stayed 2 days, it was 2 days where I wasn’t worried because she sent constant photos and videos. My Dane is my service dog, so I was extra cautious leaving him with someone I didn’t know but the moment I met her I knew they would both be safe. If I am ever in the area again I know I will be using her again!”

Morgan B.

“Nicolea was very nice and friendly. I could tell she has a true passion for caring for animals. She sent updates and pictures of my dog during his stay. I was able to see his play area and there was plenty of space for him. He came home happy and playful. I would definitely use her again.”

Janessa M.

About: Pet owner for 10+ years Used to farm animals and herding breed dogs! When I was a kid I would walk dogs for our local shelter, handling all kinds of dogs of different sizes and temperaments. I can provide 24/7 attentive care for your pet! I am only home for evenings on Tuesday and Wednesday but my Fiancé is home during the daytime :) I have a very large fenced in yard for your dogs to run and play! My dog Guppy can play with your pet or be kept separate. I can feed your dog in the crate if necessary. Dogs are allowed on the couch as long as they are potty trained. We do have a cat in the home, who can be separated to a different area of the house if necessary.