Alex and Rockstar are perfection in cat sitters. They did a great job with the initial call and getting the preliminaries set up to work with me as a sitter (key, cat's info, etc). I could see Alex got along with my cats immediately. I have one that can be embarrassingly hostile to guests and she was immediately at-ease with him. He asked all the right questions and understood quickly where everything was and how to work the food, litter, water etc. He also found toys and brushes to keep my cats relaxed and groomed. Alex has watched my two cats for three weeks now, including handling two weeks where I had been out of the country. Terrific, humorous updates each day with photos keep me at ease while I'm away, knowing they in expert hands. He plays with my overactive one and brushes my over-furred one every day. He also arrived reliably during a summer heat wave, ready to adjust cooling to ensure they weren't in danger. I came home after they'd been alone for a good stretch and my pets (and I!) were relaxed and happy. It's rare I'm this happy with a customer relationship. If I had anything to gripe about, it'd be that he might have spoiled them a little too much! read more

We came here with a YouSwoop and will be dropping the dogs off more regularly. The owners are very friendly, the space is very nice, and the prices are very reasonable. Now that we have two dogs, price matters a lot more. One of the best we've been to in the city. read more

Franklin loves going to Rockstar! He comes home exhaused and happy. It's easy to make reservations and when he's boarded they e-mail pics of him playing! read more

Rockstar Pets - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

You can tell when a small business is run by someone who not only has expertise but also passion to provide their customers with excellent service. That's the case with Rock star pets. We have 2 dogs; one that is getting old and slowing down and the other on the anxious side. We just picked them up after staying a night as "rock stars". They both are so happy and in great moods (I know, how do u know your dogs moods; you just know...). It was very cool to receive a few texts during their stay showing our dogs having fun...hanging out in the doggy pool--Vegas Style! The owner is so accommodating even offering to give us a tour of the entire facility (which was spotless). You can see how much pride she has in her business. No question; this is our new go to spot for boarding our rock stars. read more

I was in town for the birth of my granddaughter and brought my six-pound Maltese with me. I had planned to take care of my grandson while his mom was in the hospital, and I thought my dog would be a good distraction. Unfortunately, his parents did not concur on this idea, and I needed to find a place to board my little dog on short notice. The reviews of Rockstar were terrific, and although, I was afraid that my little dog would be lost among the bigger dogs or come home with his coat a matted mess, I called anyway. I was lucky to speak with Joe by phone the prior business day to the day that I needed to drop my dog off. He was very welcoming and reassuring, allowing me to concentrate on the expectant family rather than worrying about where I would board my Maltese. Joe met me at dropoff, and it could not have gone smoother! Every day, I received updates about and photos of my dog, and it looked like he had found a great pack of little dogs and was having a blast with them. When I picked him up today, he was the same white, fluffy dog as always. He was not smelly, matted, or dirty. He was glad to see me as always, but he was tired from all the fun! Everyone at Rockstar is friendly, polite, and understanding. I would highly recommend it. read more

My first review, but Rockstar Pets deserves it. We reached to Rockstar on short notice looking for a pet sitter for a 10 day vacation. Alex got back to me quickly to setup a meeting with our two older dogs. I felt very comfortable leaving the boys with Alex after our meeting. He's a great sitter and very patient. Our dogs are older set and set in their ways. Clearly Alex has experience with all different types of dogs. It was great to receive daily messages with picture letting us know the dogs were doing well. The dogs got walked up to 4 times a day, even with crazy snowfall in early 2015. You probably won't find a better price anywhere. I can't say enough, but I highly recommend Rockstar Pets especially Alex. read more

I had heard good things about Rockstar from people in my neighborhood, and decided to give them a try when I saw their You Swoop deal. I LOVE this place (and so does my dog...) They are caring, knowledgeable and obviously really care about the pets at their facility. read more

You will not find a better place for your pet. Alex and Elissa are amazing with the dogs and have honestly made our rescue a better dog... he is so happy to see his friends there, he pulls me for the last 2 blocks when going there. They text pics of your dog which are often the highlight of my workday. More than just a business, they really love what they do and do an incredible job of taking care of your pet. Rockstar Pets has my highest recommendation. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Rockstar Pets! I'm writing this review with my guy Daley on my lap, tired and happy from a full day of fun at daycare. Even though Daley is a bit of a handful - tends to get stressed out easily and has some separation anxiety - he just loves going to Rockstar. Alex and Elissa are amazing! I feel like they care about Daley like they do their own dogs...and every other dog that goes to Rockstar Pets. Daley's tail even starts wagging whenever we see Alex outside during weekend walks. I would recommend Rockstar Pets to anyone with a pet. They are simply the best and we feel so lucky that they opened up right down the street! read more

Great place. Our dog loves going! Very accommodating, clean, and fun for dogs!

I take my dog. Finnley to Rockstar multiple times a week. She absolutely loves going there! I can't say enough wonderfully positive things about this place-both the daycare and the boarding, The staff is increasingly professional and inviting. Finnley has social anxiety at times with people, but she loves the folks at Rockstar, which shows how kind and caring they are with the dogs. Most importantly, Finnley can't wait to get out of the car to head in and see her friends everyday. Highly, highly recommended! read more

I've finally found the one!!!!! Rockstar pets is truly the best, our Maya gets to be outside, structured down time, awesome staff, super clean facility and total peace when I drop her off that she is loved and having fun! Best part of my day is the picture they send us of Maya when she's there. read more

Rockstar Pets - Maya posing for Rockstar staff - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After taking my dog to another daycare prior to Rockstar I can appreciate the personalized attention given and dog knowledge everyone has! Knowing my Buddy is in great hands, having fun OUTSIDE and getting the exercise he needs makes me that much more focused on work, etc. I also love the honesty about how they run things and how my dog is doing on a day to day basis. I cant recommend Rockstar, Elissa and the super friendly staff more highly!! Well done guys, your the way a dog daycare should be!! read more

We have been taking our dogs to Rockstar since they opened their Winnebago location. Both Elissa and Alex are amazing, they take such excellent care of our dogs. We recommend Rockstar to everyone. It is by far the best place in the city to take their dogs. read more

would probably give 4.5 stars if that was an option...because I'm sure something isn't perfect. Everyone that works there is SO nice though. They're all so friendly, treat my dog like one of their own, and take good care of him. I know he's well taken care of and closely looked after there. I love getting updates throughout the day as well. He comes home with a lot of his energy worked out and that's so wonderful. He's always been a social dog, but is much calmer now when I bring him to the dog park. I am just so happy with my experiences there that I have recommended to many friends and figured I should share with the Yelp world too! read more

Rockstar Pets has a great team of animal caregivers - they are attentive, give individual attention, and have no problem driving across town to pick up my two dogs in the morning and drop them off in the afternoon. My dogs LOVE them, and jump in the bag every morning to go off to rockstar camp. The facilities are awesome, with sliding board, kiddie sportscar, swimming pool in the summer, and you will get photos of your pooch in action (or kitty at play) throughout the day. A truly professional outfit. read more

I've taken my dog Artie here a handful of times for boarding and it is my definitely my favorite place in Chicago. The staff is so sweet, prices are okay, I get picture updates texted to me and it is easy to park. Best of all, Artie has never come home after his little vacations smelling like he does from other places. Only reason why I don't always take Artie here is because their pick up/drop off hours are not always convenient for me. read more

Best place ever. They are so nice, love the dogs, have great outdoor space. We were sad when we moved and had to go to switch day cares for our pup. read more

My "young" English Bulldog Zella (8.5 years), has been going to Rockstar since Rockstar opened. She made so many friends over the years, as have I !!! She has not been able to go for the past few months because she inherited a new brother and I needed to make sure his shots were up to date. Zella was sooooo depressed. She was such a different dog not going to Rockstar, I can't believe the difference. I brought her back to her "home" with her friends yesterday and today and I can't believe the difference in her personality!!! You are all amazing!!! Thank you for bringing back my pain in the you-know- what....Zella!!!!!! Cheers!!!! Stephanie read more

I was very hesitate about taking my dogs to daycare, didn't know what to expect. I coud not be more happy with how they are treated/taken care of. I now take my 3 dogs, about 3 days a week. Elissa and Alex are amazing as well as the other staff!!!! I love my picture updates throughout the day. Knowing my babies are in good hands and having fun makes me not feel as guilty leaving them! They come home and pass out till the next day, but wide awake jumping around when the word daycare comes out of our mouth!!! I have referred friends and everyone is extremely happy with RockStar pets!! :) We love them ...thank you read more

My husband and I had a daily dog walker, but realized that our puppy wasn't getting enough socialization. Then we tried Rockstar. When we viewed the facility, we really liked the fact there were so many indoor and outdoor play areas for the pups. They also require a couple evaluation days before accepting new clients because they truly want to do what's right for your pet. Our little girl was hesitant the first few visits, but has really been coming out of her shell and starts running/pulling as soon as she realizes where she's going. We love the check-in pictures and the fact she comes home tired and happy :)! Thank you, Rockstar! read more

Awesome, awesome, awesome! I interviewed three other places before Rockstar for my two dogs and felt totally at ease with Alex and Elissa. After working in an animal shelter for 10 years, I've seen the good and the bad and Rockstar is THE BEST. They treat my dogs as if they are their own. I have an unpredictable German Shepherd, and love the care and attention Rockstar gives her. She's better for Alex than she is for me! She loves it too, she tries to drag me there every day! Cannot say enough good about Rockstar, they are wonderful. I recommend them to anyone and everyone! read more

I've tried several daycare and boarding services in the Chicago area, and Rockstar is by far our collective favorite. We take our energetic Aussie, Angus, every Tuesday and Thursday for daycare, and he loooves it. The mere mention of the place has him running in circles and bouncing around. We can walk him for days, and he never tires; it's only the dog on dog action that wears him out. He's been boarded a couple of times as well and always comes home sleepy for a couple of days (which is a lot for him). Our older and more reserved Aussie doesn't even mind coming here. She keeps to herself while her brother plays and doesn't try to claw her way out every time we enter. The staff are always friendly and accommodating (including long days, half days, weekends), and it's nice seeing the same familiar faces. As an added bonus, they send (SMS or email) photos of your pup throughout the day while here, so you can see them happily in action. A tired dog is a good dog in my book, and this place does the trick every time without fail. read more

Rockstar Pets - Airborne Angus - One of the great photos Rockstar send on a daily basis during daycare - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I recently had my two dogs stay at Rockstar Pets for the long holiday weekend over Thanksgiving. I have to say that I was very impressed with Elissa and Alex from the moment I met them. I wanted to book my dogs fairly last minute since I saw a postcard at my Vet's office a week prior and was so happy they could accommodate my request. The facility is great for active dogs with large spaces to run around and play. The facility was very clean and I left for out of town knowing my dogs would be well taken care of. During my trip I received numerous pictures via text of the dogs having fun, sleeping after a long day of playing and it was amazing the extra effort that Elissa took to make sure I knew they were in good hands. I might also mention that I had my dogs booked somewhere else but decided last minute to cancel the reservation because Rockstar seemed a better fit for my pups as well as less expensive. I will definitely continue to board my dogs here and I am even considering spending the extra money on some Doggy day care. read more

Rockstar is easily the best place to bring your dog. I tried it based on a recommendation, and I have no desire to bring my pup anywhere else. He whines with wiggly-butt excitement as soon as he realizes where he is going, so I know he loves it. The staff is great... even managed to get him to behave during a bath (his least favorite thing). read more

We couldn't be happier. We rarely have to board our French Bulldog and I'm grateful for that fact. However, when we do, we'll be coming to Rockstar for as long as we're in Chicago. Elissa and her team keep a clean, friendly, and welcoming environment from the moment you and your pet step through the door. They took the time to get to know both me and my wife as well as our Frenchie. Our dog came home happy and exhausted from all the playing! I'm sure he'll be as excited to back as we will be to have him there. read more

I just came back from a 3 week international trip and it was the first time I have left my two cats for that long. Needless to say I was very apprehensive about hiring someone I didnt know to take care of my fur babies. But Gretchen was amazing from start to finish!!! She responded quickly to all my emails, was very patient about a delay getting my key situation in order, and even came to my house to meet my little guys before I left. She was friendly and professional and, most importantly, I could tell she loves cats. Because I wasnt sure how much internet access I would have on my trip I asked her to email me with updates, which she did every single day, pictures included (which I loved). She also emailed the updates to my emergency contact at my request. I cannot say enough good things about Gretchen or Rockstar. Thank you so much!!!! read more

I boarded my new pup at Rockstar Pets for a few nights while out of town last month and they took awesome care of him. Elissa took her time getting to know us, going over paperwork, and was not the least bit intimidated by his puppy behaviors. This was really important to me since I am a first time dog owner and was sad to leave the little guy! I LOVED getting the text picture updates and my dog was happy and sleepy when he came home. We will be going back regularly and I definitely recommend them! read more

Rockstar Pets is absolutely amazing! A friend told us about Rockstar and had great things to say, so when we had to board our 4 month old puppy for the first time, we decided to give them a shot. They were incredible. Alex and Elissa are so nice and so flexible, and really made us feel so much better about leaving our dog. They send updates and pictures each day, and are great about being consistent with any training you're doing with your dog. The dogs also get an incredible amount of exercise, and will seriously come home exhausted (but in a great way). My husband and I have complete peace of mind now when we have to leave Penny because we know that she will have a blast playing with all of her other canine pals all day. I really can't say enough good things! read more

Definitely a fan after our first experience boarding our dog over Christmas. Luna had never been boarded before (though she was a rescue so she's familiar with a kennel...), and she has some anxiety issues when she's around lots of dogs - several places that we looked at wouldn't even consider boarding Luna. Rockstar was very understanding and accommodating - it was obvious from the first phone call that they were passionate about dogs and were committed to giving their guests a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay. So Luna went off for her first boarding since I got her 6 years ago, and off we went to Christmas with the parents. The next morning we received a text (along with a picture) saying that Luna seemed to get along pretty well with a few of the male dogs. We got 2 text updates w/ pictures each day we were gone - LOVED this. It's obvious they take a lot of care in the environment they set up for their guests, and it was great to see and read that Luna enjoyed her stay, had lots of play time, and even made a friend or two while there. We'll definitely be using them in the future. And their prices are very reasonable, too! read more

We have been sending our now 2 year old Chow, Shepard, Golden Retriever mix, Penny, to Rockstar for daycare for close to a year and we LOVE it. She is a high energy dog and comes home appropriately tired every time she goes. They also really care and pay attention to what is happening with each of their dogs and will definitely ler you know if anything is out of the ordinary. Penny refused to go anywhere near water and they got her to go in the kiddie pool which was astonishing! They are also very flexible when it comes to schedule changes etc. Their facility is the best I have seen in the city and their prices are very reasonable. read more

First place we had ever boarded our dog. They texted us at least 2 pictures of Gus a day. He came home happy and healthy. Wonderful, well equip staff. read more

Like many others, my dog suffers from separation anxiety. I didn't want to have him on pills, so my vet told me to try doggy day care a few days a week. My little guy has been going to Rockstar for two weeks and he LOVES it! The first time I left him was really hard, but he did great! They send me a few picture texts a day to let me know he's doing well and the communication is wonderful! read more

Rockstar is great! We've been taking our Boston there for well over a year now and he loves it. They take great care of him and treat him like one of their own. He sometimes come with special instructions (he often hurts his back) and they always make sure to follow any notes we provide. Always great to leave town knowing he is so well taken care of. Thank you Rockstar! read more

This is my favorite business in Chicago. Seriously! They are wonderful people who take GREAT care of our pup, and we are so lucky that our high-energy breed has a safe, clean, and fun place to go for daycare and boarding. We've been taking our dog there for 3 years or so now, and we would recommend them to anyone and everyone!!! read more

My 4 month old sable was dealing with separation anxiety and thought she was human! She didn't want to play with other dogs. After doing a tour with the owner j felt great about leaning her there. She does 1-2 days a week and have became such a a confident dog and loves playing with other dogs! So very happy with our experience at Rockstar Pets and I would highly recommend it. It is also an extra bonus to get a update on her during the day including a picture. She is excited when she gets there! read more

In an attempt to wear out our super energetic pup a couple of days out of the week, we decided to check this place out. The staff was really nice and I was looking forward to the care here. Unfortunately, our guy couldn't get past the "temperament test" in part for being a "persistent player". I was also informed that there was also some mounting behavior involved. Well hmmm, our 9 month old bully/mastiff is being introduced to a bunch of new dogs. I think it's safe to say that some dogs would feel the need to express some type of dominant behavior while trying to "fit in". I also know that this behavior is quite normal under the circumstances. Here's a tip...instead of giving me advice to "seek behavioral help" for my pup, realize that he's still a puppy and has puppy tendencies. He LOVES to play...A LOT. Not being able to match my pups energy with other dogs there doesn't constitute the need for behavioral help. It does however point out this establishment's shortcomings for our specific needs for daycare. I was really surprised that this place gave up on our pooch so quickly but I'm kind of glad they did. One reason being my dog went straight for the water bowl when he got home. Not a very good sign for a first half day of care. We'll be looking elsewhere in the future. read more

I've been meaning to write this for many months and was reminded of just how great Rockstar Pets is when I started shopping around a bit for a daycare closer to work/home in the city. We've been taking our frenchie Kenny to Rockstar for daycare weekly for the past 7 months. It is the only place we have ever boarded him overnight. We also worked with their trainer Joe several times when our pup had some possessive issues outside of daycare. I can't say enough good things about the facility and all staff. Some of the other place we looked at tried to have that boutique chic look however it ended up feeling sterile and cold. Rockstar is the opposite - staff are very warm and friendly, the facility is fun and full of climbing toys inside and out. Other facilities didnt take the dogs outside if it was drizzling or some snow on the ground but Rockstar makes sure the pups get some outside playtime in a way that is still very safe and individualized to each dog's needs. Kenny comes home exhausted and the pictures they send each day demonstrate just how active he is and how much fun he is having! Rockstar is completely out of the way from work/home but well worth the trip each week to know he is in such good hands. The idea of boarding my dog made me feel very uneasy until I started taking him to daycare here and realized how happy he would be to spend a day/night with them when needed. If you are on the fence go take a tour and you will see the difference between Rockstar and all the other daycares in the city! read more

We recently got our dog from PAWS and as a new pet owners were looking for a neighborhood daycare and boarding facility that would ease any anxiety we had about leaving our little guy in the hands of others. We were able to test out Rockstar Pets for a day and were very happy with our experience! Elissa was great about sending me text messages and photos throughout the day. The team at Rockstar Pets made sure our dog was taken care of and exercised. They were great about getting him to socialize with other dogs at the pace he felt comfortable with. We decided to board our dog with Rockstar Pets and he unfortunately got sick (not due to Rockstar Pets). Alex and Elissa were great throughout that stressful experience, they took our little guy home with them to monitor him, texted us repeatedly, contacted a vet in case he needed to be taken in, and dropped him off at our place late Sunday night when we flew back because they knew how nervous we were. Fortunately, our dog is doing better health wise but when he was at the vet, Elissa texted me on several occasions to see how he was feeling. The team at Rockstar Pets not only truly understand dogs but also understand how our pets become a family member. Their location is perfect for us and their price is right! read more

I did a bit of yelp research looking for a cat sitter and landed on Rockstar Pets. Elissa took care of our 1.5 year old Siamese cat recently while we were out of town for 6 days. She was fabulous and put our family's minds at ease that Suleyman was in good hands. He's very people friendly and we knew he would need attention in addition to food. Elissa visited around the same time each day and sent us photos and a text update. She fed him, spent time with him, cleaned the cat box and brought in mail and even fed the fish!!! My husband was hesitant to turn over keys to a stranger but we found Elissa to be professional, extremely knowledgable, thorough and communicative. I really liked that Elissa had a business location for dog services in addition to doing home visits for cats. It added to my impression that she takes her job seriously and truly cares for animals. Elissa has way more experience with cats than we do and I learned some great tips for taking care of our guy. Thank you Elissa! We will hire you again for our next trip out of town. Maria read more