5 Best Cat Boarding Services in Chicago (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Cats and dogs don't board the same way, and a facility built for high-energy dog daycare isn't automatically the right fit for a cat who just wants a quiet suite. Chicago's top-reviewed cat boarding services have logged nearly 2,500 combined Google reviews, but only a couple actually run dedicated cat suites, so it pays to check that detail before you book.

Short answer: For cat-specific boarding, Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park (4.7 stars, 272 Google reviews) runs private cat suites with daily photo updates. Tucker Pup's Pet Resort (4.9, 1,081 reviews) is the most-reviewed facility on this list but is built primarily around dog boarding, so confirm cat availability directly before booking there.

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Chicago Cat Boarding, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Tucker Pup's Pet Resort	4.9 ★	1,081	Full-service pet resort, primarily dogs	View ›
2	Happy Tails & Trails, Inc	5.0 ★	301	Overnight stays, mixed dog and cat services	View ›
3	Wag Hotels - West Loop	4.5 ★	507	Dog boarding, not cats	View ›
4	Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park	4.7 ★	272	Dedicated cat boarding and grooming	View ›
5	Pet Care Plus	4.6 ★	305	Boarding with medication management, primarily dogs	View ›

5 Best Cat Boarding Services in Chicago (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Tucker Pup's Pet Resort

4.91,081 Google reviews

Tucker Pup's Pet Resort is a West Loop pet resort offering boarding, training, grooming and daycare, with a climate-controlled facility that includes glass boarding suites and outdoor play areas. Its own site and reviews focus almost entirely on dog boarding, training and daycare rather than cat-specific services, so it's worth confirming cat accommodations directly before booking.

What people praise

Impeccably clean facility with a large outdoor play area, per reviewers
Certified trainers offering both drop-off and private sessions
Detailed photo and progress updates during a pet's stay
Open 365 days a year with long daily hours

Worth knowing

Reviews and site content focus on dogs, so cat boarding specifics aren't confirmed here

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,081 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed name on this list, but its reputation is built on dog boarding and training. If you have a cat, call ahead to confirm they offer suitable accommodations before assuming this is the right fit.

Website +1312-829-8787 Directions

219 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Happy Tails & Trails, Inc

5.0301 Google reviews

Happy Tails & Trails is a West Loop pet care provider founded in 2001 by a former veterinary assistant, offering boarding, daycare, grooming and training across two Chicago locations. Reviews reference overnight boarding stays with photo updates, though the bulk of its reviewed activity, like the rest of this list, centers on dogs rather than cats.

What people praise

Founded and staffed with a background in veterinary care
Photo and text updates sent during overnight stays
Accommodating with anxious or shy pets, per reviewers
Two decades of operating history in Chicago

Worth knowing

Cat-specific boarding details aren't clearly documented in available reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume301 · 81th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-established, caring operation with a strong overnight-stay reputation, though confirm cat boarding specifically is offered before booking, since most reviews describe dogs.

Website +1312-388-9077 Directions

1613 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Wag Hotels - West Loop

4.5507 Google reviews

Wag Hotels West Loop is a large pet boarding facility offering individual hotel rooms and private suites with in-room cameras, plus grooming and daycare. Despite the brand's national reputation for pet hotels, a detailed review of this location specifically notes there are no cat hotel spaces or cat grooming services available here.

What people praise

Live camera access to check on your pet during their stay
Multiple room tiers, from standard to private suites
Grooming staff praised by name for skill with large and difficult breeds

Worth knowing

This location does not offer cat boarding or cat grooming, per a detailed customer review
No outdoor access, which some pet owners may see as a limitation

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume507 · 92th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown79% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth flagging clearly: this location does not board cats. It's a strong dog boarding option, but cat owners should look elsewhere on this list.

Website +1888-924-5463 Directions

1214 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park

4.7272 Google reviews

Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park is a boarding and mobile grooming service built specifically around cats, with private suites, litter arrangements, and both in-person and mobile grooming for owners who need at-home service. It operates as a dedicated cattery rather than a general pet facility, with a second location at O'Hare.

What people praise

Purpose-built cat suites rather than a general kennel setup
Daily photo updates and, per its own site, live video access during boarding
Mobile grooming option for cats who don't travel well
Specialised handling praised for long-haired breeds like Persians

Worth knowing

One detailed negative review describes cleanliness and communication issues during a stay
Litter is charged separately from the base boarding rate

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume272 · 75th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clearest cat-specific specialist on this list, with private suites and photo updates built around cats rather than adapted from a dog-first facility. One serious complaint stands out, so ask about cleaning protocols and updates before booking.

Website Book now +1773-917-7848 Directions

1765 N Elston Ave Ste 104, Chicago, IL 60642

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pet Care Plus

4.6305 Google reviews

Pet Care Plus is a West Loop pet boarding, daycare and grooming provider that offers facility tours before booking and can manage complex medication schedules during a pet's stay. Its reviews describe detailed, hands-on care for dogs with medical needs, along with grooming services, but do not clearly document cat-specific boarding.

What people praise

Willing to hand-feed and manage a stressed or reluctant eater during a stay
Handles complex medication schedules reliably, per detailed reviews
Daily photo report cards during boarding
Facility tours offered before you commit to booking

Worth knowing

Available reviews describe dog boarding specifically, not cat accommodations
Some reviewers note wait times can run long for grooming appointments

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume305 · 86th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong for pets with complex medical or feeding needs, based on detailed dog-boarding reviews. Confirm cat-specific accommodations directly, since that isn't documented here.

Website +1312-397-9077 Directions

350 N Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60607

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of August 2026, not opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Chicago pet boarding businesses. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a rating from over a thousand reviews carries more weight than one from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does cat boarding cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing depends on suite type, length of stay, and whether litter or grooming add-ons are included. Wag Hotels publishes its dog-room pricing directly, and Meeow Chicago charges litter as a separate add-on to its base cat boarding rate.

Job	Typical price
Small hotel room (Wag Hotels, dog boarding, for reference)	$70 / night
Private suite (Wag Hotels, dog boarding, for reference)	$125 / night

Prices sourced August 2026 from a detailed customer review of Wag Hotels West Loop’s own posted room rates. These figures are for dog boarding, since Wag Hotels does not offer cat boarding at this location; cat-specific rates were not published on the other businesses’ sites at the time of writing, so confirm directly with Meeow Chicago or other cat-specific providers.

Serving all of Chicago

The businesses above are concentrated in the West Loop and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, with a second Meeow Chicago location near O’Hare. Searching for cat boarding near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you board your cat

Do you have dedicated cat suites, separate from dog boarding areas?
Is litter included, or is it an extra charge?
How often will I get photo or video updates during the stay?
Can you manage medication or a special feeding schedule?
Is the boarding area climate-controlled and away from loud dog areas?
Can I tour the facility before booking?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these cat boarding businesses?

We started from pet boarding businesses in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these actually board cats?

Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park is built specifically for cat boarding. Wag Hotels West Loop explicitly does not offer cat boarding at this location, per a detailed customer review. The other three listings focus primarily on dogs in their available reviews, so confirm cat accommodations directly before booking.

Can I manage my cat’s medication needs during boarding?

Reviews for Pet Care Plus describe detailed medication management for boarded pets, though those examples describe a dog. Confirm directly with any facility whether they can handle your cat’s specific medication schedule.

The bottom line

If you specifically need cat boarding, Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park is the clearest specialist on this list with private suites built for cats. For the larger, higher-volume facilities, call ahead to confirm cat accommodations exist before you book, since most of their reviewed activity centers on dogs.

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