Best facilities and vets in the area. Experienced, empathetic and knowledgable. Staff is…read morewell-trained and helpful.

I have been trying since October to get my dog in to be groomed. Im always told the groomer will…read morecall me back because she makes her own appointments and she never does. I highly recommend for vet care but I do NOT recommend for grooming!!

What can I say? Well in the past we were happy. Until the fire. Our dogs were at the kennel during…read morethe fire. They were transported to the owners home. When we arrived after our vacation we picked them up one dog was in her car windows up in July. The other dog was running loose along the river, this is our dog that runs. We were over charged by $200.00 so our bill was $800.00. No bath like we requested and they came ho.e smelling of smoke from the fire. Poor judgement. Our dogs were not exercised after the fire they stayed in small wire cages in the owners living room. But we still were charged full kennel price. I wish there was an option for zero stars

Our dogs have been going there since their opening in 2010. This is by far the cleanest facility I…read morehave ever seen. This is a very well run business and you can tell she is doing what she loves to do.

We lost our sweet Wumpus last fall. It was very unexpected. I was up with him the night he passed…read moreand didn't know who to call. I got a hold of Dr. Spangler, who talked to me and helped us to get through a very rough Night. Wumpus passed in the early morning hours. We came into the vet that next morning to bid farewell to our baby and have him memorialized. Everyone there especially Dr. Spangler were so wonderful and comforting. I'll never go anywhere else.

From the owner: Bridgeview Boarding and Doggy Day Care Provides Pet Boarding and Day Care Services to the Peru, IL…read moreArea.

Have taken dogs there for twenty years Stacy is a professional through and through. Coal always…read morelooks so handsome when he gets home. I just love the job she does. Definitely recommend!!!!

From the owner: We are a full-service dog grooming salon that prioritizes safety and comfort, striving for a…read morefear-free environment to build trust with your dog.

I would not recommend this place. When I picked up my dog his towels were soaked with pee and he…read morewas starving. They don't take them out to poop or pee but but boast they have a doggie door with their own outside area. It's all concrete. I don't think he pooped the entire time he was there because the minute I got him home he pooped 5 times. I packed pre packaged food for him with instructions on only many times a day he was to be fed and he missed at least 4 meals. I was told he "wasn't eating" which is BS because when I called to check on him and asked if he was eating I was told the standard "he's eating fine" so they either lied or didn't bother following my directions. Plus they lost a $10 bone I have left with his toys. I don't think they played with him at all.

Picked up our golden yesterday. Best grooming job she has ever had! Great place for both boarding…read moreand grooming. Dogs get lots of love and plenty of playtime. Plus the owner Diane is very nice and extremely passionate about what she does. We will for sure be coming back!!

Full disclosure, our pet did not stay at Starved Rock Pet Resort. We planned to and the folks…read morerunning it were kind and accommodating to a fault. We were very excited to have our labradoodle stay here. The issue was that kennel consisted of a series of outdoor / indoor cages with their bull mastiffs in parallel chain linked cages. As we pulled up, the dogs were barking and biting at each other though the fences. This might be totally fine if your dog mostly lives outside and is used to being around large barking dogs. This is not the case with our coddled, living room dwelling labradoodle. The reason I gave three stars is that there was no was for us to know this before we pulled up.

I'll be honest...I started a Yelp account just so I could review this place. Every few years, my…read morefamily has a reunion at Starved Rock State Park. I am currently serving in the Army, and for the last three consecutive reunions, training, deployments, or other responsibilities have kept me from seeing my extended family. My fiancée and I have two young puppies, and we wanted to make sure that they were boarded in a comfortable facility close to the reunion. A quick Google search showed me that the Paws Here pet resort in Oglesby fit the bill. The problem was that they closed at six PM even though it was located at a private residence. My chain of command promised that we would be released at noon on Friday, giving me ample time to get there, but nonetheless, I called to verify that we could drop our dogs off later if necessary. Long story short, one of my Soldiers was having a pay issue, and I was forced to stay at work later than expected so that he and his family could pay their bills that weekend. Once we were on the road, we called Paws Here to let them know that we would be coming in late, and the underlying circumstances therein. Their tone was markedly different. They got back to us an hour later to tell us that we would have to wait till 0830 the next day to drop off our dogs, thereby throwing a huge wrench into our plans. We were debating between sleeping in shifts with the dogs in the parking lot, driving to a relative's house 40 minutes north of the park, or finding a different hotel that allowed pets when my uncle located the Starved Rock Pet Resort. We called them and let them know about our situation. We received clear, concise directions to their facility, and dropped our dogs off around 930 PM. The owners were very kind, and asked numerous questions about our dogs' individual behavioral quirks. Their facility was very clean and well maintained, and we felt very comfortable leaving our dogs there. The owner called us twice the next day to let us know that our dogs were settling in nicely. When we picked them up on Sunday morning, our dogs were relaxed and happy. Overall, it was a great experience for both us and our dogs. Other relatives of mine are now considering boarding their dogs here rather than leaving them at home. Guess which of the two pet boarding facilities they will be using?

October 15-November 24, 2025 - New Horizon Kennel is by far the best and most compassionate kennel…read moreby far. My husband had a medical emergency and I needed to house my dog Bailey for 6 weeks while he was in the IA City hospitals. I would come home once a week to do laundry and repack my bag, go thru the mail and bring Bailey home overnight to spend time with her and take her back the next day when I would return to IA City. They worked with me and accommodated my schedule every week for those 6 weeks so I didn't have to worry about my sweet girl. They always asked how my husband and I were doing and if there was anything they could do from their end. The employees did an outstanding job comforting me in my tearful moments and reassuring me that I had nothing to worry about as far as Bailey, my sweet girl went. I have used this kennel for years, this is my 2nd lab that has gone here, so I have been going here for over 15 years and it just keeps getting better. Tim and Sarah and their crew are the best. I truly recommend this kennel for your fur babies.

We absolutely love this place and could not be happier with the services they provide. We started…read morecoming when the person who normally boards our puppy was out of town the same time we were. We called and asked for a tour after a HORRIBLE experience somewhere else. They let us come right then and check everything out. We stated Oliver our 18month old Pomsky right away in there 2 day a week enrichment program. He loves it so much he jumps out of the car and runs to the door to get inside. They took great care while we boarded for 11 days and we're happy to give updates when we called to to check on him. I was so impressed with them that I applied and got a job there when they had an opening. We just signed Oliver up for there 4 week training program. Can't wait to get him back and see the things they helped him accomplish..

Eevee says. "Hello, sorry I haven't said anything for a long time. I am a big boy now, but my…read moreDaddys still call me Pupper. I have made lots of friends, both doggo, and human. I have a great life!" In reality, I couldn't recommend you guys enough. As an Animal Rights Advocate, I don't believe any of the "animal right groups" that attack you. He was very healthy from the beginning, and it almost seemed like you started potty training him before we got him. Thank you for bringing this bundle of joy into our lives.

I am sharing my firsthand experience to help future buyers make an informed decision…read more I purchased my dog from this kennel on April 27, 2024. At the time of purchase, I was told I was receiving a healthy puppy. Within a few months, in September 2024, my dog began limping intermittently without any known injury. After veterinary evaluation, he was later diagnosed with luxating patella, which multiple veterinarians explained is a genetic orthopedic condition. This diagnosis was confirmed through examinations and X rays, and the condition has progressed from Grade 1-2 to Grade 3-4 despite his young age. Since adoption, I have spent over $10,000 on veterinary care related to this condition. This health issue was not disclosed to me prior to purchase, and I would have made a different decision had I been aware of the risk. In addition to the medical concerns, my dog has exhibited ongoing fear based behaviors since coming home, including anxiety and difficulty with handling, which required professional training support. When I raised concerns and shared veterinary documentation, I did not receive a resolution that addressed the medical issues. My experience left me feeling that important health risks were not adequately communicated prior to sale. I strongly encourage prospective buyers to ask detailed questions, request written proof of health testing, and carefully consider all information before purchasing.

i cannot say enough good things about Tender Loving Care in Freeport. We recently had to have our…read morebeloved dog put down after over 15yrs of joy with him. Their professionalism and true compassion was second to none. Their entire staff greatly helped us through this very difficult time. I cannot say thank you enough. I will highly recommend to any pet owner. Tender Loving Care has been the only place we have taken our pet for over 15yrs. God bless the entire staff. If we ever to decide to get another friend for life this is the only place our pet will go. Thanks again, Jim & Dorothy Gabriel

This is the place to take your pet! I love that when I call them, say who I am, they remember me…read moreand my dog. Dr. Heitzman is wonderful and I totally trust him in the care of my furry baby. He also took care of both of my cats before they passed away. I won't take my pet any where else.

Terrible grooming experience. Firstly, they claimed we booked an appointment the day before we…read moreactually did, but we couldn't show them because the Pet Smart website doesn't give confirmations! So, we had to move our appointment to a different time next day. Then, what is usually a 2 hour grooming experience turned into 5 hours because they said someone called off and had not gotten a replacement in. When I picked up my dog, her hair was cut so unevenly with a few missed spots and cuts on her from the clippers. All of this for $70, and the very next day she smells like she never got a bath with whatever shampoo they used. NEVER GET A DOG GROOMED AT PET SMART, YOU WILL REGRET IT!

I took my dog in for a shampoo and haircut and nail trim. My dog came home and was itching and…read moresmelled as if she hadn't had a Bath in her for is uneven all over, especially on her paws.