Cue Oprah voice: Loooove this place! Brought in my mini poodle for his first full groom/cut this weekend. He walked in looking like a desheveled pup and left looking like he was ready for Westminster 2020. The staff was friendly and super welcoming right away from the start. They even topped him off with a cute Halloween bandana. Glad Lincoln Park is home to a quality-run groomer. read more

My Ragdoll cat desperately needed a trim. I called them and they were able to get her in that same day! Their Covid rules are that customers do not come inside. You go in the front gate, meet your groomer and send your pet with them. They had her trimmed and ready to go in less than 10 minutes! $30 for a nail trim was a bit steep, but I'm very happy with the service and how they handled my girl. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Chip did the actual trim (and a complimentary brush), and he did a great job. Bootsie will be back again! read more

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I dropped my dog off here this morning because it's a drop off spot for boarding. My dog was terrified and I was trying to coax him inside. Without saying a word to me a man who works there a angrily pushed past me to close the gate and abruptly grabbed the leash out of my hand and started DRAGGING my dog into the salon. Without a word to me! No sensitivity or empathy whatsoever and really leaves me with a bad feeling. I really hope the dogs receive better treatment then I saw this morning. Boarding is an unpleasant experience for both dog and owner and this a-hole made it much worse. What a dick. I certainly will not be returning, and will be telling all my dog owner friends about this experience. EDIT- after reading previous reviews I realize that this must be the owner of this establishment. Just awful. read more

We have been taking our 18 lb very anxious cockapoo here for about two years and have been very happy with the care and cuts he receives. We switched from our last place because our dog would shake and pee from nerves when ever we went inside and they would complain that he wouldn't cooperate. We switched to Animal Lovers and love how much care and time they take. They will give our dogs breaks if he is having a hard time being still and are very patient with him. Our dog doesn't act terrified when he arrives like the old place and even now goes in willingly. The cuts are great and there have never been any major issues or missed spots, which were common at the other groomers we used. They truly are animal lovers and seem to understand and consider the pets needs and not just rush through. read more

Chip did a really nice job grooming my mini Whoodle, Scout! Thankfully the weather has turned warmer so he can enjoy his summer cut. read more

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I love this place. Everybody is very friendly. My dog receives the best grooms. I highly recommend it! read more

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I'll start with a story. My girlfriend's first dog is terrified by groomers and has been for over 10 years because of a bad experience elsewhere. So when we got our new puppy, she was also a little hesitant of trying any grooming place. After a lot of research to find a groomer here in the city, we were both delighted to find Animal Lovers and have to say, and I think Gerby the pup agrees, we are huge fans of Animal Lovers! They take great care to make sure everything is done well. You can see it in the small details. They also provide great updates after you're done to talk through any issues/problems with your pet. We also recently had to call and add a service mid/grooming and they were very accommodating. All in all, we highly recommend Animal Lovers to anyone who wants great results and wants to keep their pets looking great as well! read more

Wanted to bring my cat in for a grooming. So I called to see what the faculty was like. My cat doesn't love to be in a room with a lot of noise and animals..So I wanted to make sure it wasn't like that. I was assured it wasn't. Just went in there and did NOT get a good vibe. Then the groomer seemed scared of her. She was hissing a little bur that's what some cats do (she's older and scared....which is WHY I called). Is this not your job? Said he didn't think he could work on a 15 year old cat. What does that mean? Why did I waste my time coming in there? So I took her and left. Super unprofessional. Rude and just weird overall. Not awesome read more

Exceeded expectations. Chip & team were very responsive with questions - texted photos with a summary. Betty Jane - my daughter's 12 week old Cavapoo had her first grooming experience - she looked great! read more

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Love them! Chip did a fantastic job with Gustav and his lion cut. The price was very reasonable. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you guys so much! read more

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We've been taking our dog to Animal Lovers for about 4 years now. Chip and his staff are seriously the best of the best! They take covid precautions extremely seriously which I appreciate so much! Highly recommend!! read more

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i am writing this long overdue review unfortunately after moving out of chicago and having to leave literally the BEST groomer i have ever had for my pomeranian named Sailor! I think I tried 4 different groomers in the city while we lived there, and every time I had some kind of issue or drama happen with my little guy until I took him to Animal Lovers. At other places he's been cut too short/not as requested, clipper burned, gotten kennel cough, as well as some other bacterial infection but I have been pleased every time I have picked him up from Chip and his employees at their pet salon. They have worked with me when I have asked for specific first appointment of the day and have called me 30 minutes prior to him being finished as requested so that his little anxious self doesn't have to be away from me longer than he has to. I truly appreciate the care they have provided for him and hope I can find a new groomer that can come close to their quality of service! read more

Animal Lovers Pet Salon - my happy little man after his bath and cut! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time here with my sweet Persian cat, Anya. Chip is passionate about what he does and cares for the cats. Even when I wasnt looking, he was soothing Anya and making her feel more comfortable. Chip was also very knowledgable about cat grooming and gave me some great tips for maintaining her coat. In addition, the gals in front were friendly and kind. Plus, there was an adorable golden retriever who seemed to really enjoy getting a blowout! My Anya (cat) had a lot of matting around here chest and rear. Chip was able to clean her up without making her look like a hacked up street cat lol. I also got her groomed and, although she didn't seem too into it, she ended up being happier and more comfortable with less matting and a fresh furry start. She looks fabulous and is so happy with her shiny, soft coat. Prices are great compared to other salons around the city. They also have small promotions in-store that you can take advantage of, such as booking an appointment in advance and saving $10! Also, location is conveniently located near strip malls and coffee shops, should you decide to wait on your furry pal. There are some negative reviews on here. Keep in mind, ALMOST ALL of them are (in my opinion) either partly the owner's fault or have to do with concrete hurting the nails. It's common sense not to have your newly groomed dog stomping around a sidewalk. What I'm really getting at is DO NOT LET some of these crazy reviews turn you away. You will not be sorry for visiting this little yet effective salon. Highly recommend! Looking forward to Anya's next appointment (although I'm sure she will not be delighted to be brushed out again lol) ***UPDATE 03/02: Anya still smells fresh and her coat is silky smooth! Her knotting is also not an issue thanks to the amazing tips Chip gave me for brushing her out! My only complaint is how heinous she looks when I discover a bald patch, but that's no fault but my own for not brushing her adequately)*** read more

Animal Lovers Pet Salon - Anya, who is clearly not enjoying her dematting. Although she is SO much more comfortable now! (LOOK at all of that fur on left) - Pet Groomers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to a few other groomers in Chicago and Animal Lovers Pet Salon was by far the best! Chip and his team did a meticulous job grooming my 12 Year Old Black Domestic Shorthair. We will definitely be back! read more

We went here for the first time a couple weeks ago and they were wonderful!! Very accommodating and felt safe leaving my pup with them. He came back smelling and looking fresh and happy! read more

We got a puppy about a year ago and we've only taken her here. She's a golden doodle and we started her with a puppy cut until the pandemic lock down hit. She got matted during the pandemic so we thought the lion cut might be something we could partially achieve at home plus she would have had to be shaved anyway with all the matting. It was a decent amateur attempt. When we brought her back in after the lock down and had them continue/fix our lion cut and it looks soooo amazing. We love her hair cut and it makes so many people smile and/or chuckle when they see her. It's everything we could ask for. read more

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Chip and the rest of the staff at Animal Lovers are great. I bring my dog once a month and he comes back smelling AMAZING. I don't like him shaved at all and Chip does a great job trimming him perfectly, especially on his back legs where the fur gets long. He even tames his ear flyaways that I can never get to lie straight. I wish I could bring him every week! Obviously Brady isn't thrilled when he realizes he's about to get bathed, but by the time I pick him up he's already forgotten to hold a grudge. I like that they do all their grooming in the front room in plain view. The pricing is extremely reasonable and you get $10 off every time you rebook (and keep) your next appointment. I'm so glad I found this place! read more

Animal Lovers Pet Salon - Fresh and clean! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Took my one year old doodle to Animal Lovers after always going to another place since she was 4 months old and we are sold! She looked so good and they groomed her in record time. Highly recommend. Chip was so good with our pup and I'm happy we finally found a great groomer to go back to! read more

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1st time customers, taking my Himalayin blue point cat in for her 1st lions cut. *got her fixed and her fur grew in crazy. *was hard finding cat grooming place with 4 1/2-5 stars, close to home. On phone booking appointment at animal lovers pet salon they were friendly and went through any questions I had about the grooming.., called to confirm appointment and same in person. For her 1st time I only wanted to do the cut (maybe next time full grooming and cut) didn't want to traumatiz her, they were Fast and gentle, cleaned her ears and paws... And my cat wasn't to freak out, witch was great. We stayed and watched, help keep her calm if needed (and took some pictures)... Once in the house, She actually seems to be very happy about it. Thanks, we'll be back for sure. read more

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I love everything about this place!!! I had my dog karma, a golden doodle groomed there last week and Chip was amazing. Karma looked great when I picked her up. The salon is nice and neat. It is very easy to access, the parking is easy. Karma had a great experience and we will be returning read more

Chip is amazing! my little Lola never looked better. And the care and patience that the entire team offers is unmatched. My little Brussels Griffon, Lola has a standing appointment every 2 weeks and has never come home with so much as a scratch....unlike other groomers who do not practice proper health precautions, Chip runs a very professional, clean and productive environment. This is truly a business who cares for their guests and thats' why we have been a customer for the last few years. I highly recommend Chip and his team! read more

Our cat Cynn is usually groomed at Petsmart for convenience and booking ease. I ended up calling 8 Petsmarts none had availability so I decided to do some research and contact Animal Lovers Pet Salon. I was able to get a next day appointment with so much ease. Chip the owner, groomed our cat and did an extremely well job. You could see the difference in her coat and she was so calm when we picked her up. She looked and smelled much better than when she was groomed at Petsmart. We are proud that we are no longer using Petsmart and found ourconsistent cat groomer. I highly recommend Animal Lovers Pet Salon. read more

I tried this place out because they had a "deal", which turned out to be "no deal" since I just dropped $200 at the vet as an immediate result of their grooming. My perfectly healthy happy toy Havanese went in two days ago and as a result of the unneeded hair plucking in his ears, he has a horrible infection. My vet told me that groomers will do it standard but it's not needed unless your animal has a lot of ear hair. Mine did not and I was told so by the groomer (after the fact). Chip the owner called on me to see what he could do - but what can he do now? Damage Done. My advice is to make sure exactly what is being done and why before you let them near your animal. I love my dog like a kid and seeing him in such pain without any ability to tell me what was wrong killed me. I'm just lucky the vet took me immediately. read more

I would have given this place three stars from my first two experiences. They did a good job cutting and cleaning my cat, but I wasn't crazy about the atmosphere and the situation with the poor cat they were grooming the second time I was there. It was obviously really upset and it was like the two people trying to groom her found it humorous that she was swiping at them, then I found out she was like 13 years old which made me feel even worse for the poor thing. I just didn't get a great vibe from the place but my cat always seemed comfortable there when I dropped her off and when I picked her up. I scheduled a long overdue appt over a holiday weekend and it was a busy weekend so I was really glad I was able to get her an appt. When I went to drop her off the place was closed, this was the time and date that I had scheduled so I was surprised and thought that there may have been some kind of emergency reason for them shutting the store. I tried calling and no one answered, their mailbox was full so I couldn't even leave a message and I never heard back from anyone. You would think they would have at least called to apologize or explain why they were closed after booking appointments but they never did. It completely screwed up our plans because we had to drive back home and drop my cat off before heading to take care of weekend plans. I had to find a new place and brought her to Soggy Paws on Leland. It was a MUCH better atmosphere and she was clean with a very cute haircut. read more

This place is great! Chip and his staff are very professional, friendly and welcoming. My mini goldendoodle, Bo, gets excited when we walk in the door and is just as excited (and even more handsome!) when I pick him up. Their grooming is flawless and Bo comes out looking like a stud every time. read more

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I'm sure, like most groomers, this place has more dog business than cat business. That being said, I'm only able to provide a review of the cat services they offer because I own one big fat stinky cat. But once Chip (the owner) is done with him, he's clean and smells like a dream. Chip's great but even he can't make my jabba the hut of a cat slimmer in one hour. I can tell you that they have great hours that make it easy to find time to bring your dog or cat in for a good soak and cut. From what I've seen, the employees are gentle to the animals they groom and really live up the salon's name. I was the last customer of the day one time and since I knew it would take a while to destinkify my fatty, I took a walk. I came back and Chip had my cat in the back room (that's visible through a big glass window) and he was just finishing up the bath. He didn't know I was there. I could hear him talking to my kitty, saying "It's ok...it's almost done." as if it was his own pet. After washing thousands of cats that just try to scratch the crud out of him, he's still sweet to them. THAT takes a lot of love for animals. Prices are fair, they don't overbook, the facility is clean and smells good. I'd never go anywhere else. read more

The staff was super-nice at Animal Lovers. And I could tell when I picked my puppy up (his first time at the groomer), that it was probably a comfortable experience (he was sitting up casually on the floor, not stuffed into a cage). My only recommendation is that you be VERY specific with what kind of hair cut you want for your dog. I told Chip "nothing fancy", but when I came to pick my little guy up, his head and tail were poofy, while the rest of him was shaved pretty thin. So now he kind of looks like a little girl poodle. I'm going to go back again, but this time I'll say I want more of a "Teddy Bear Cut". Absolutely NOTHING froofy! If he comes back looking the same, I'll probably try somewhere else. But we'll see! read more

Love this place! I made an appointment then had to reschedule at the last minute- the girl on the phone was very nice and accommodating. I'll admit I was a little hesitant when I brought my cat in because there were some dogs being groomed in the front where she was going to be groomed. But honestly, it wasn't a problem; Willa was on a table away from any other animals and I don't think it added to her nervousness. Since it was Willa's first time at this salon, Chip had me put on a groomer's coat and stand back there during the process- it made me very comfortable to be right there and see exactly what he was doing instead of handing over my cat and having someone take her in a back room where I have no idea how she's being treated. Chip was very professional and handled my furbaby so well! A lot of groomers don't do a lot of cats, but Chip said 25% of his business is cats and he sees several a day. This made me very comfortable in that he knows what he's doing and knows how to handle cats that are frightened, stressed, and angry. The building is brand new and very nice! There are three grooming tables in front and some bathing stations in back with several crates for dogs waiting their turn. There weren't a ton of dogs barking back there and they all seemed very happy and calm! I will definitely bring Willa back to Chip and recommend him to anyone else wanting cat or dog grooming services! read more

Just got my doggy's nails trimmed (first time I've been party to anything like this, as a completely new dog owner), and it was quick and great. Everyone was friendly and nice to my dog, and the whole process took about 15 mins (including a short wait, since I was just walking in). City prices, definitely, but not the worst, and I will definitely be returning. It doesn't hurt that I live close by :-) read more

I highly recommend Animal Lovers Pet Salon and its owner, Chip, for your cat grooming needs. I have a 15 lb. long hair cat (Snow) who struggles to stay cool in the summer and has trouble cleaning the white fur on her lower back. Also, my boyfriend and I both have cat allergies, so we thought it would be good for all of us if Snow was shaved. I didn't want anything frou frou, just less hair. Chip greeted me personally when I walked in and asked me if I wanted to come back with him and stay with Snow while he worked on her (I did). He was very friendly and gentle throughout the 45 minute process. I had been worried that most groomers would be dog people and not want to deal with cats, but Chip said he does 6-7 cats a day and he certainly didn't seem to mind. I was a little concerned that there were dogs on either side of my cat during the appointment, but Snow didn't seem to mind. She put up a quite a fuss when he worked on her hind legs, but Chip and his assistant handled her well and did the best they could on that area. She left the appointment a much cooler kitty! I will absolutely be returning to Animal Lovers Pet Salon in 4-6 months when Snow's coat grows in. read more

There are groomers and there are Masters of the craft. That is the class Chip owner & master groomer falls into. I would never think of taking my precious Valentino anywhere else. His staff second to none in service. Give them a try you won't be disappointed. Sharon & Valentino read more

My dog stinks. It was hard to comes to terms with, but its the cold, hard truth. She swims in Lake Michigan, she plays with other dogs, she rolls in the mud. She stinks. We bathe her from time to time, but she really needs to be professionally laundered. That's were Chip and his crew come in. We were planning on traveling with our precious little stinker out to the suburbs for Christmas and we didn't want to leave a doggy odor as a parting gift for our host. Animal Lovers squeezed us in right before Christmas and made traveling in a small car with our huge dog possible. We take our smelly pup in every 4-6 weeks or so and receive great service every time. Chip and the staff really listen to what you want and try their best to give it to you. I'm glad I found a place that both my dog and I love. read more

My favorite place to take my little guy to get his lion cut! It is hard to find cat groomers in the city.

I've been going to Animal Lovers for years and years. The level of care by both Chip, his intimate staff, and of course the always smiling receptionist let's me leave knowing my four-legged best friends are in the most extraordinary of hands. I 100% recommend them, if you're new to a pet who needs a professional or thinking of changing, you've gotta try them first!!! read more

I took my long haired cat to get a lion cut at Animal Lovers. They were charging $60 and other salons were charging over $100 and the vet wanted to sedate him and charge $250 so I though this was a better option. My cat can be a little sensitive of clippers but almost as soon as I dropped him off Chip called and said he was done, so obviously it was quick and I'm hoping trauma free. They do leave the cats in their carriers so I try to pick him up shortly after he's done, so that's my only thing, that I wish they had larger cages to hold the animals in. I was also very explicit about how I wanted my cat shaved (leave the tail, leave the mane) and he followed my instructions without incident. And whenever I've been in the salon I can see Chip and the other groomers taking care of the dogs and none of them seem to be traumatized at all. I hope this review gives some perspective on the salon. read more

Really did a great job grooming my dog. He has so much fur they did exactly what I asked. The prices are reasonable and most importantly my dog always gets so scared at the groomers, when I brought him here, he seemed very calm leaving. read more

Chip is fantastic and alway makes our dogs look their very best. He is skilled at handling all sorts of dogs from various backgrounds (especially timid rescues). He works with our schedule to accommodate dropping all three off at the same time. read more

Chip and his team are the best. Our sweet little Honey is looking fabulous after being groomed. read more

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When I tell you I am happy I picked this place let me tell you they are freakin awesome my baby helix nails have never been this good omg and CHIP you deserve the world to care for these animals like you did, you are a good person CHIP !!! Helix is happy which makes me happy :) read more

Fabulous! I brought my sweet kitty for a full shave down and had a perfect experience. I've been to many groomers in the past and this place wins hands down. I loved being able to stay with my kitty to help calm him and to see everything that happens. Chip was VERY good with my cat. I could tell he is a true pro. This place is not 'fancy' or fru-fru, so if you want a 'spa' experience this wont be right for your pet. But if you want an experienced pro at reasonable prices, this is your place. Also, the dogs that were being groomed while I was there were all doing so great. One dog was blind and feeling very ancy, so they took the time to have two people work on him. One to cut the hair and the other to give pets. It was great to see the care. read more