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	Traveling can be stressful enough without worrying about how your canine or feline companion will fare without you. After all, nobody knows Buster or Fluffy like you do. Fortunately, we've found several area kennels you can trust. From Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine
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	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score
	Name	Number of ratings	for quality	for price		Firm's price index score
1.	Amber Leaf Animal Hospital 28W730 Roosevelt Rd Winfield, IL 630-231-7640	16 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
2.	American Pet Motels 22096 N Pet Ln Prairie View, IL 847-634-9444	128 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
3.	Animal Care Center 14411 S Rte 59 Plainfield, IL 815-436-8387	21 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
4.	Animal Medical Center 16200 S La Grange Rd Orland Park, IL 708-460-6000	18 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
5.	Animal Medical Center of Itasca 220 Catalpa Ave Itasca, IL 630-773-2040	16 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
6.	Animal Medical Ctr-Sauk Vlg 21695 Torrence Ave Chicago Heights, IL 708-758-3220		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
7.	Apolda Kennels 2380 E New York St Aurora, IL 630-898-2947	15 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
8.	Aragon Boarding Kennels 10555 Church Rd Barrington, IL 847-658-7822	11 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
9.	Arlington Heights Animal Hosp 412 W Algonquin Rd Arlington Heights, IL 847-593-1898		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
10.	Bark 'N' Town - Your Pets' Resort & Day Spa 27607 W Brandenburg Rd Ingleside, IL 815-385-0632	28 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
11.	Barrington Kennels 10 Hillside Dr Lake Barrington, IL 847-381-6009	35 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
12.	Belle Aire Kennels 4205 Belle Aire Ln Downers Grove, IL 630-969-3145	15 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
13.	Best Friends All For Doggies 1760 N Kilbourn Ave Chicago, IL 773-395-0900		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
14.	Boulder Terrace Animal Hosp 1586 W Ogden Ave Naperville, IL 630-420-9155		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
15.	Canine Coiffure Canine Inn 454 Green Bay Rd #4 Highwood, IL 847-432-0771		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
16.	Care Animal Hospital 1195 E Palatine Rd Arlington Heights, IL 847-394-0455	17 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
17.	Carriage Hill Kennels 2218 Waukegan Rd Glenview, IL 847-724-0270	90 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
18.	Cedar Lane Kennels 6901 Dunham Rd Downers Grove, IL 630-969-1198	14 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
19.	Collar & Leash Pet Motel 3541 W Columbus Ave Chicago, IL 773-737-1323		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
20.	Country Comfort Kennels 3215 Cannonball Trl Yorkville, IL 630-553-9432	11 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
21.	D & D Kennels 2N441 County Farm Rd West Chicago, IL 630-231-6860		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
22.	Dede's Shear Magic 3100 Grand Blvd Brookfield, IL 708-387-0088		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
23.	Dog Spot 909 Ogden Ave Downers Grove, IL 630-795-0099		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
24.	Doggie Do Rite Day Care 1855 Techny Rd Northbrook, IL 847-272-8150		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
25.	Dogs N Cats R Us 1100 N Frontage Rd Darien, IL 630-968-2406		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
26.	Elmhurst Animal Care Center 850 S Riverside Dr Elmhurst, IL 630-530-1900	24 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
27.	Erickson's Kennel Boarding & Grooming 8711 Ridgefield Rd Crystal Lake, IL 815-459-9580	13 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
28.	Flossmoor Animal Hospital 19581 Governors Hwy Homewood, IL 708-798-9030	22 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
29.	Forest South Animal Hospital 24341 Western Ave University Park, IL 708-672-6166	17 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
30.	Glen Ellyn Animal Hospital 21 S Park Blvd Glen Ellyn, IL 630-469-7400	14 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
31.	Golf Rose Boarding & Grooming 1355 N Roselle Rd Schaumburg, IL 847-885-2122	24 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
32.	Green Dog 2231 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 773-772-4877		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
33.	Green Meadow Kennels 3110 Meyers Rd Oak Brook, IL 630-968-3343	15 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
34.	Happy Paws Pet Resort 24W118 St Charles Rd Carol Stream, IL 630-668-5272	16 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
35.	Illiana Boarding & Grooming 16249 Van Dam Rd South Holland, IL 708-339-4424	12 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
36.	Katering Kennels 14295 Main St Lemont, IL 630-257-6444	21 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
37.	King's Kennels 238 Saunders Rd Deerfield, IL 847-945-9592	29 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
38.	Kountry Kennels Pet Resort & Spa 12N911 Hwy 20 Hampshire, IL 847-741-5434	42 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
39.	Kozy Kennels 18155 Farrell Rd Joliet, IL 815-723-9292		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
40.	Kragness Animal Hospital 11332 S Doty Ave Chicago, IL 773-568-2800	14 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
41.	Lake Forest Boarding Kennels 810 W Everett Rd Lake Forest, IL 847-234-3120	10 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
42.	Lake Street Animal Hospital 25W571 Lake St Roselle, IL 630-894-6220		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
43.	Lombard Veterinary Hospital 244 E St Charles Rd Lombard, IL 630-627-7090	16 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
44.	LouBelle's Kennels 16440 State St South Holland, IL 708-333-6200	12 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
45.	Lucky-E Kennels 4915 Ringwood Rd Ringwood, IL 815-653-9016	13 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
46.	Mallard Point Veterinary Clnc 500-A Bob Blair Rd Minooka, IL 815-467-4855		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
47.	Markham Animal Clinic 3451 W 159th St Markham, IL 708-339-4010	10 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
48.	Midwest Animal Hospital 11205 183rd Pl Orland Park, IL 708-478-7788		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
49.	My Best Friends Groom & Board 7626 W Madison St Forest Park, IL 708-366-3900	10 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
50.	Naperville Animal Hospital 1023 E Ogden Ave Naperville, IL 630-355-5300	27 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
51.	Naperville Kountry Kennels 1804 S Washington St Naperville, IL 630-983-6656	28 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
52.	Oakview Pets Resort 27645 W Case Rd Wauconda, IL 847-526-1388	25 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
53.	Orland Park Boarding Kennel 15701 Wolf Rd #B Orland Park, IL 708-349-9424	10 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
54.	Palos Animal Hospital 11917 S Harlem Ave Palos Heights, IL 708-448-6600		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
55.	Pawmer House Pet Hotel 15600 W Arsenal Rd Manhattan, IL 815-478-7071		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
56.	Paws In Paradise 5108 Thatcher Rd Downers Grove, IL 630-719-1840		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
57.	Petsmart Pets Hotel 9277 159th St Tinley Park, IL 708-403-8717		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
58.	Preiser Animal Hospital 2975 N Milwaukee Ave Northbrook, IL 847-827-5215	21 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
59.	R B Renegades Grooming 22308 W North Ave Antioch, IL 847-838-9390		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
60.	River Forest Animal Hospital 7515 Lake St River Forest, IL 708-366-8370		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
61.	River Heights Veterinary Clnc 5580 Rte 34 Oswego, IL 630-554-3400		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
62.	Ruffner's Luxury Pet Boarding 1880 Dean St St Charles, IL 630-377-4589		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
63.	Shel-Ray Pet Shalet 12005 Bristol Rd Bristol, WI 262-857-2163	11 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
64.	Spike's Hotel 725 Madison St Oak Park, IL 708-386-9881	15 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
65.	T.O.P.S. in Dog Training Kennel 1460 E Belvidere Rd Grayslake, IL 847-223-2822	33 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
66.	Tanglewood Kennels 43W030 Empire Rd St Charles, IL 630-365-2388	27 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
67.	Top Notch Kennels 2175 Collins Rd Oswego, IL 630-554-9001	24 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
68.	Wheaton Animal Hospital 266 Roosevelt Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 630-665-1500	16 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
69.	Wiggly Tails 1915 Holste Rd Northbrook, IL 847-272-4141		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
70.	Winds Chant Boarding Kennel 18451 W Hwy 120 Grayslake, IL 847-223-0150	20 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
71.	Woodbine Hill Kennel 10425 Woodbine Rd Huntley, IL 815-455-3601	18 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 46 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.

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Kennels in Antioch, IL	Kennels in Arlington Heights, IL	Kennels in Aurora, IL
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Kennels in Darien, IL	Kennels in Deerfield, IL	Kennels in Downers Grove, IL
Kennels in Elmhurst, IL	Kennels in Forest Park, IL	Kennels in Glen Ellyn, IL
Kennels in Glenview, IL	Kennels in Grayslake, IL	Kennels in Hampshire, IL
Kennels in Highwood, IL	Kennels in Homewood, IL	Kennels in Huntley, IL
Kennels in Ingleside, IL	Kennels in Itasca, IL	Kennels in Joliet, IL
Kennels in Lake Barrington, IL	Kennels in Lake Forest, IL	Kennels in Lemont, IL
Kennels in Lombard, IL	Kennels in Manhattan, IL	Kennels in Markham, IL
Kennels in Minooka, IL	Kennels in Naperville, IL	Kennels in Northbrook, IL
Kennels in Oak Brook, IL	Kennels in Oak Park, IL	Kennels in Orland Park, IL
Kennels in Oswego, IL	Kennels in Palos Heights, IL	Kennels in Plainfield, IL
Kennels in Prairie View, IL	Kennels in Ringwood, IL	Kennels in River Forest, IL
Kennels in Roselle, IL	Kennels in Schaumburg, IL	Kennels in South Holland, IL
Kennels in St Charles, IL	Kennels in Tinley Park, IL	Kennels in University Park, IL
Kennels in Wauconda, IL	Kennels in West Chicago, IL	Kennels in Winfield, IL
Kennels in Yorkville, IL
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Kennels in Bristol, WI

Subscriber Comments/Reviews

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

Subscriber from LONG GROVE, IL wrote about KING'S KENNELS, Deerfield, IL on 11/05/09: They did not have dogs clean at pre-arranged pick-up time. The dogs were filthy and..........

Subscriber from SOUTH HOLLAND, IL wrote about LOUBELLE'S KENNELS, South Holland, IL on 09/17/09: The Best.......

Subscriber from GURNEE, IL wrote about WINDS CHANT BOARDING KENNEL, Grayslake, IL on 08/26/09: Good comfort level with leaving my pets there. Very reliable. My dogs seem to love..........

Subscriber from WESTMONT, IL wrote about BELLE AIRE KENNELS, Downers Grove, IL on 07/31/09: Facility appears (and smells) clean, staff are friendly, enthusiastic and clearly proud of their operation...........

Subscriber from HINSDALE, IL wrote about BARRINGTON KENNELS, Lake Barrington, IL on 07/07/09: Very dirty, spider web-y facility. Mean, unfriendly people. Our dog came back with eye infection........

Subscriber from HINSDALE, IL wrote about BARK 'N' TOWN - YOUR PETS' RESORT & DAY SPA, Ingleside, IL on 07/07/09: Our dog seems happy here. Always comes back in good condition. Clean, bright facility. Nice..........

Subscriber from LEMONT, IL wrote about ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER, Orland Park, IL on 09/10/08: Staff turn-over seems to be quite high. Generally, we have been pleased with their service..........

Subscriber from EVANSTON, IL wrote about CARRIAGE HILL KENNELS, Glenview, IL on 07/29/08: Do not provide detailed bills and do not accept credit cards........

Subscriber from NAPERVILLE, IL wrote about BELLE AIRE KENNELS, Downers Grove, IL on 06/25/08: We were very disappointed when we picked up our dog. We had him groomed at..........

Subscriber from LYONS, IL wrote about TOP NOTCH KENNELS, Oswego, IL on 10/07/07: The only thing I didn't like is they had my dog playing inside (ok, it..........

Subscriber from NORTHBROOK, IL wrote about CARRIAGE HILL KENNELS, Glenview, IL on 10/03/07: Had an older dog that required bedding. They refused to allow. Finally they put in..........

Subscriber from GRAYSLAKE, IL wrote about WINDS CHANT BOARDING KENNEL, Grayslake, IL on 09/22/07: You can tell the owners really care about pets........

Subscriber from GURNEE, IL wrote about WINDS CHANT BOARDING KENNEL, Grayslake, IL on 09/19/07: My only issue is that they did not let us know ahead of time that..........

Subscriber from WHEATON, IL wrote about HAPPY PAWS PET RESORT, Carol Stream, IL on 09/12/07: They really like dogs!!! They are concerned!.......

Subscriber from GLENVIEW, IL wrote about CARRIAGE HILL KENNELS, Glenview, IL on 09/11/07: Dog came home from grooming looking as if he had not been groomed........

Subscriber from ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL wrote about ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER, Itasca, IL on 09/10/07: We have two big scary looking dogs. These people treat them like cuddly little spaniel..........

Subscriber from NAPERVILLE, IL wrote about BELLE AIRE KENNELS, Downers Grove, IL on 05/11/07: Dogs 2 came back very ill vet cost $250.......

Subscriber from FOX RIVER GROVE, GA wrote about ARAGON BOARDING KENNELS, Barrington, IL on 04/22/07: Very satisfied with this Kennel........

Subscriber from HINSDALE, IL wrote about BARRINGTON KENNELS, Barrington, IL on 03/03/07: Would not be able to recommend this place! Check-in woman at desk (this was all..........

Subscriber from OSWEGO, IL wrote about TOP NOTCH KENNELS, Oswego, IL on 01/27/07: MY dogs are always happy and have been taken good care of.......

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