In-Home Dog Boarding in Melrose Park, IL
33 vetted sitters offer dog boarding in and around Melrose Park (2 in Melrose Park itself) · from $20 per night · median $45. In-home dog boarding, not a kennel: your dog stays overnight in a vetted sitter's home with the routine, walks and attention of a family pet. Sitters list how many guest dogs they take, whether they are home full-time, which sizes they accept and how often potty breaks happen.
Care details across these sitters: 27 of the 33 are home full-time; 5 can give oral medication, 3 can give injections such as insulin, 4 have senior-pet experience, 4 take special-needs pets, 14 accept giant breeds, 2 take puppies, 13 also take cats, 3 handle multi-pet households.
Dog Boarding sitters near Melrose Park
Robert V.
5.0 (2)
Melrose Park, IL · 0.9 mi from the centre
Active animal lover
from $55/night
Yolanda M.
5.0 (1)
Melrose Park, IL · 1.1 mi from the centre
Loving Family Dog Care
from $45/night
Natalie K.
5.0 (1)
Elmhurst, IL · 5.4 mi from the centre
Your pet’s new best friend!
from $40/night
Tamara C.
5.0 (2)
Brookfield, IL · 6 mi from the centre
Dog Mom of 2 & Dog Rescuer!
from $45/night
Jackie L.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 6 mi from the centre
Experienced Pet Caregiver
from $55/night
Arlene A.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 6.5 mi from the centre
Family of Dog Lovers
from $62/night
Bruce M.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 7.4 mi from the centre
Looking to share my pet vibes
from $75/night
Ruth S.
5.0 (3)
Chicago, IL · 7.5 mi from the centre
I'm a stay at home mom with my d
from $50/night
Cristian S.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 7.7 mi from the centre
Any Size, Any Breed, Count On Me
from $55/night
Janet M.
5.0 (1)
Summit, IL · 7.8 mi from the centre
In My Home Dog Boarding/Daycare
from $40/night
Amberley J.
5.0 (2)
Lombard, IL · 8.4 mi from the centre
Pets and people, happy together
from $35/night
Melissa P.
5.0 (3)
Lombard, IL · 8.5 mi from the centre
Pawsitively purrfect sitter!
from $60/night
Mari S.
5.0 (1)
Lombard, IL · 9.4 mi from the centre
Trusted Care for Your Pets❤️
from $65/night
David N.
5.0 (6)
Chicago, IL · 9.6 mi from the centre
Not just a pet but family
from $40/night
Maggie A.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 9.9 mi from the centre
I love all animals <3
from $20/night
Irene C.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 10 mi from the centre
Home away from home for furbabie
from $30/night
Robb K.
5.0 (1)
Addison, IL · 10.1 mi from the centre
Happy to open my home!
from $45/night
Christine S.
5.0 (1)
Elk Grove village, IL · 10.1 mi from the centre
Veterinarian
from $30/night
Jean S.
5.0 (3)
Lombard, IL · 10.2 mi from the centre
Tender loving care
from $50/night
Claire C.
5.0 (1)
Morton Grove, IL · 10.3 mi from the centre
Enrichment & Personalized Care
from $42/night
Maria C.
5.0 (2)
Chicago, IL · 11.2 mi from the centre
All dogs are welcome here
from $40/night
Taylor W.
5.0 (1)
Skokie, IL · 11.2 mi from the centre
animal lover
from $30/night
Valentina A.
5.0 (1)
Bloomingdale, IL · 11.2 mi from the centre
Experienced Pet Care Taker
from $55/night
Christa L.
5.0 (1)
Evanston, IL · 11.5 mi from the centre
Animal Lover 🫶🏽
from $30/night
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How dog boarding works in Melrose Park
Choose a boarder near you, check their home details and reviews, and send a request with your drop-off and pick-up dates. Most sitters offer a meet-and-greet first. You pay securely in the app and get daily updates during the stay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does dog boarding cost in Melrose Park, IL?
SitterNation sitters offering dog boarding in and around Melrose Park list rates from $20 per night; the median is $45 and most charge between $35 and $55 per night (as of 2026-10-22, 33 sitters). Owners pay an 11% service fee capped at $50 per booking; sitters keep 100% of their rate.
How many dog boarding sitters are there near Melrose Park?
33 SitterNation sitters offer dog boarding within about 15 miles of Melrose Park, 2 of them in Melrose Park itself.
Are SitterNation sitters in Melrose Park, IL vetted?
Yes. Every sitter completes identity verification, a safety course with a quiz, and a profile review by the SitterNation team before they can accept bookings. Reviews on sitter pages come from pet owners after completed bookings.
Which Melrose Park dog boarding sitters can give medication?
5 of the 33 sitters can give oral medication, and 3 can give injections such as insulin. Look for the "Gives medication" badge on the sitter cards above.
Which sitters near Melrose Park are home all day?
27 of the 33 sitters are home full-time, so your pet is not left alone during the day.
Do any Melrose Park sitters take giant breeds?
14 of the 33 sitters accept giant dogs (Great Danes, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and similar).
What vaccinations do Melrose Park boarders require?
Each sitter sets their own requirements; most ask for current rabies and DHPP, and many ask for Bordetella. You can upload vaccination records to your pet's profile so the sitter sees them before the meet-and-greet. See our guide on what shots dogs need for boarding.