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The Pets' Home

Dog day care center · Romeoville, IL · reviewed since 2020

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%77+42Reliability 24%67+16.2Value 14%70+9.9Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Momentum penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#48 of 64 pet boarding facilitiesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 25%
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 Google reviews · 24 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.55★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
97%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

The Pets' Home at a glance

Google reviewers rate The Pets' Home 4.8 out of 5 based on 142 reviews, with the owner responding to 97% of them. Customers frequently praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and daily communication via report cards and photos for daycare and boarding services. However, low-star reviews highlight a recurring pattern of significant discrepancies between quoted prices and final charges, particularly for grooming services, as well as concerns regarding inconsistent care and lack of urgency during pet stays.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 142 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 142 Google reviews (120 with written comments, 26 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Boarding Facility serving Romeoville, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet boarding facilities

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: replies to reviews and satisfaction; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction77Reliability67Craft & service–Value70Momentum66Replies to reviews81Satisfaction: 77 (median 86)Reliability: 67 (median 78)Value: 70 (median 96)Momentum: 66 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 81 (median 42)
The Pets' HomePet Boarding Facilities median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.The Pets' Home: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
77
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.The Pets' Home: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.B
67
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Pets' Home: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.B
70
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.The Pets' Home: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Pets' Home: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 42.A
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Star ratings

142 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars13092%
  • 4 stars43%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star64%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 120 written reviews

  • Praise7685%
  • Complaints1315%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price316%
  • Reasonable1474%
  • Overpriced15%
  • Not sure15%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3034%
  • Would recommend2225%
  • Quality & results910%
  • Honesty & trust910%
  • Speed & response89%
  • Communication78%
  • Price & value44%

What customers talk about

We read 120 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Felt very comfortable with the cleanliness and friendly staff!”
    “They are rude, insulting, and refuse to apologize for any of their absurd actions.”
  • “The Pets Home has truly become a second home for our dog, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a place where their pup will be treated like family!”
    “I will not recommend this company to anyone.”
  • “The Pets Home doe a great job of caring for my two dogs overnight in my home.”
  • “It means the world to know we can leave Nash with people we completely trust.”
    “Absolutely got scammed and almost robbed for more money.”
  • “Also, we knew immediately at pickup that our dogs were well cared for and loved since they greeted us with wagging tails and their usual happy demeano…”
  • “The staff kept us updated with photos, and a video.”
  • “I will gladly continue bringing Bailey here as I know she will be spoiled and given the attention she needs, not to mention the affordable rates.”
    “They told me they would refund the overcharge back to what I was quoted, and couldn't even do that properly.”

People customers mention

  • Mae 13 reviews
  • Laura 9 reviews
  • Oswego 4 reviews
  • John 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired The Pets' Home for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

MomsterLocal Guide · 417 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

This place is GREAT and close by to me! Staff was super friendly from start to finish. Got daily "report cards" 😳 😂 on the little dogs, drop off and pick up was a breeze. I highly recommend this place! 💪 💯 ❤️

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Great price
Diane3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 6 days ago★★★★★

I recently boarded here for the third time and The Pets' Home has made travelling just a little bit less stressful! My timid Australian Shepherd (definitely not the norm for an Aussie LOL) LOVES it here! I can not say enough about this organization and recommend it to everyone I know travels and needs to board…

Reasonable priceDog boarding
Claire7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

I brought our two new rescues to the Pets Home not knowing how they were with other dogs. The PH team did a great of evaluating their personalities and putting them in a group that worked for them. My pups had a great half day at daycare (I loved getting the pics and report card!). I now plan to take them a few…

Kimberly10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

An amazing facility for dog daycare and overnight boarding, staffed by dog lovers. Louis loves every visit.

Samantha13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

My pup had a great daycare experience here! Looking forward to many more in the future.

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Reasonable priceDog daycare
Lauren8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Our first experience with boarding our puppy could not have gone better! She had fun. We had daily updates. The communication with her care team was easy. And she made several puppy friends.

Reasonable priceDog groomingDog boarding

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Momster sikoLocal Guide · 417 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Momster has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This place is GREAT and close by to me! Staff was super friendly from start to finish. Got daily "report cards" 😳 😂 on the little dogs, drop off and pick up was a breeze. I highly recommend this place! 💪 💯 ❤️

  • Price assessment: Great price
Diane Noel3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I recently boarded here for the third time and The Pets' Home has made travelling just a little bit less stressful! My timid Australian Shepherd (definitely not the norm for an Aussie LOL) LOVES it here! I can not say enough about this organization and recommend it to everyone I know travels and needs to board their dogs! THANK YOU to the Pets' Home for taking such good care of my fur baby! Diane

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog boarding
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

We're happy Nala felt safe and comfortable with us! I have a special place in my heart for shy, nervous dogs. Thank you for choosing The Pets' Home. It means a lot to know she was able to relax and meet other friendly dogs. We appreciate your kind feedback and cannot wait to see Nala again!

Claire Burke7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Claire has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I brought our two new rescues to the Pets Home not knowing how they were with other dogs. The PH team did a great of evaluating their personalities and putting them in a group that worked for them. My pups had a great half day at daycare (I loved getting the pics and report card!). I now plan to take them a few times a week so they have social interaction on a regular basis.

Response from the owner · a week ago

We are so happy Max and Ruby had a great first visit with us! We know bringing your new rescues into a group setting can feel a little nerve-wracking, so we’re so glad we could help find the right fit for both of them! Thank you for your wonderful review, we can’t wait to have Max and Ruby back for more fun! 😊🐾

Kimberly Corrao10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kimberly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

An amazing facility for dog daycare and overnight boarding, staffed by dog lovers. Louis loves every visit.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much for the sweet review! We absolutely love having Louis come play with us, and it makes us so happy knowing he enjoys his visits just as much as we enjoys his visits just as much as we do! We are definitely looking forward to his next stay.

Samantha Moylan13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Samantha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My pup had a great daycare experience here! Looking forward to many more in the future.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog daycare
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

We're so happy to hear she had a paw-some first experience with us! We loved having Faith join the fun, and we can't wait for more playtime, new friendships, and tail-wagging adventures with her! Thank you for your kind review!

Lauren Engel8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our first experience with boarding our puppy could not have gone better! She had fun. We had daily updates. The communication with her care team was easy. And she made several puppy friends.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for sharing your first boarding experience with us! We're happy to know your puppy enjoyed her stay, made new friends, and that the daily updates and communication brought you peace of mind. It was a pleasure caring for her, and we look forward to welcoming you both back!

Cyndi Schaubert8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cyndi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have 2 standard poodles and had to go out of state for 3 days. We had always had someone watch them in our home but no one was available. We had driven by The Pets Home and decided to stop in and talk to them. Felt very comfortable with the cleanliness and friendly staff! We received a daily Report card on how they were doing who they played with if they ate and everything a pet parent would want to know when they’re away from their dogs. The owners and staff treat the dogs like they are their own! I don’t think my dogs wanted to leave when we picked them up! Thank you so much for taking such good care of Abbey and Oliver! Cyndi S.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much, Cyndi, for the wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that Abbey and Oliver had such a great stay with us. It was a pleasure caring for them, and we’re so glad you felt comfortable and confident leaving them in our hands. Our team truly treats every pup like family, and knowing your dogs didn’t want to leave is the highest compliment we could receive! We hope to welcome Abbey and Oliver back soon — they were an absolute joy! 🐾💛

Heather Brand6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our Doberman had been going here since he has 3 months old. He will be 4 in December. They treat your dog as if they are family. We have left him overnight as well as short stays. Our boy is always super happy and super tuckered out. By the time he gets home, we love the pet's home.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding, Dog daycare
Response from the owner · Edited 3 weeks ago

Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review, Heather. It’s been wonderful watching Ruger grow up with us, and knowing he’s always happy and tired after his visits means so much. We truly appreciate your trust over the years and look forward to making many more great memories with your family!

Zakiya Wright4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zakiya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’m only giving this business two stars because I could see on the pet cam that they genuinely handled my pup with care when they were actually there. Other than that, my experience was extremely frustrating, and they showed very little sense of urgency or consistency when it came to caring for my dog while I was away. The first red flag should have been when I initially booked with the company. The owner sent someone to my home for an in-person meet-and-greet with my dog, and the walker showed up almost TWO HOURS late. The owner’s excuse was that the walker had other drop-offs and couldn’t make it on time. Honestly, I should have reconsidered moving forward after that because if you’re comfortable being that late before I’ve even hired you, what am I supposed to expect when my dog actually needs to be walked and fed? First impressions are everything. I was specifically told that ONE dog walker would be coming to my home Monday-Friday. Instead, two different times, two different people showed up. My dog was clearly frightened on the pet cam because he had never met these people before. That is extremely concerning when you’re leaving your pet in someone else’s care and expecting consistency. One of those times, the walker came to walk my dog but FAILED TO FEED HIM before leaving. I didn’t get home until around 10 PM that night and had to feed my dog myself. He was starving. That should never have happened when I was paying a company to make sure my dog was properly cared for. Then, the final time, they didn’t show up at all. The owner gave me an excuse that my husband had called and canceled the dog-walking appointment. My husband NEVER called to cancel anything. He actually had to rush home to make sure my dog was walked and fed on time while I was out of town. At that point, I completely lost confidence in the company. It has been a headache dealing with this business. When you leave your pet with someone, especially while you’re traveling, you should be able to relax knowing they are being taken care of. Instead, I was constantly checking the pet cam, worrying about whether someone was actually going to show up, whether my dog was going to be fed, and who was going to be coming into my home. I honestly blame the owner for a lot of this. If you plan on running a legitimate pet-care business, you need to have a professional, reliable staff in place. From my experience, the company is understaffed, and the workers seem overworked and stretched too thin. That ultimately becomes the customer’s problem, and in this case, my dog was the one affected. The one positive thing I will say is that Fallon seemed to genuinely care for my pup, and he appeared to warm up to her. If I could hire Fallon separately from this business to care for my dog, I honestly would. I will NEVER book with this business again, and I made that very clear to the owner. What made the situation even worse was that she couldn’t even offer a genuine apology or respond to my final message. That lack of communication and accountability says a lot. I will not recommend this company to anyone.

  • Services: Cat sitting (in-home)
Chuck BaloghLocal Guide · 75 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chuck has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

For those of you who worry that your pet might not be treated as well you you would, rest assured The Pet's Home is a very safe place to take your animal. Pet's here get treated with the best of care. The staff are all animal lovers and it shows in the care they provide. I HIGHLY recommend The Pet's Home.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for the 5-star rating, Chuck. We truly appreciate your support of The Pets' Home!

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