Pine Lake Dog Boarding

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Pine Lake! Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing pack who care for your pups like their own, day in and day out. We're so grateful for each staff member who shows up with love, patience, and energy to make sure the tails keep wagging and parents have peace of mind.

Wishing you all a safe and relaxing Labor Day filled with family, friends, and maybe a few puppy snuggles too. Thank you for trusting us with your 4-legged family members!

08/31/2025

Client Reminder: Canine Cough (Kennel Cough) Awareness

We’d like to remind everyone that canine cough—also known as kennel cough—is always present in the dog community. While we do everything we can to reduce the risk in our facility, it’s not possible to completely prevent it. Dogs come and go from many environments, and the virus can sometimes lie dormant before showing symptoms.

Please be vigilant and monitor your pup before bringing them into public spaces or around other dogs.

Here’s a quick cheat sheet of what to watch for:
• Persistent, hacking cough (sometimes sounds like gagging or choking)
• Retching or coughing up white foam
• Sneezing or nasal discharge
• Lethargy or lack of energy
• Loss of appetite
• Mild fever

If your dog is showing any of these signs, please keep them home and contact your veterinarian for guidance.

Together, by staying alert, we can help reduce the spread and keep all of our pups as healthy as possible. 🐾💙

07/23/2025

Mr. Kola has a tumor that is scheduled to come off next week on his backside, but during his stay with us, it decided to burst and start leaking. We got him to the vet today and on some antibiotics. Nothing like a good little road trip and panting.

06/19/2025

Last Friday, our team faced every pet lover’s worst fear. Knox, a sweet and gentle Great Dane who has boarded with us for years, suddenly wasn’t acting like himself. Victoria, one of our incredible team members, instantly noticed something was off and called me without hesitation.

Within minutes, we were at the facility, assessing Knox and rushing him to Hoerr Vet in Morton—just two minutes from our Morton location. Together, Victoria and I carried all 150 lbs of this beloved boy into the clinic and onto the x-ray table. The diagnosis: a flipped stomach, also known as bloat—a condition that can be fatal within hours.

Thanks to quick action, experienced eyes, and a close relationship with Knox and his parents, we were able to relieve the pressure in his stomach in time. Surgery wasn’t an option due to his age and other health concerns, but the vet team worked hard to stabilize him. We prayed, and we waited.

Six days later, Knox is eating, drinking, and back to his normal self.

This is why we do what we do. We know our dogs. We notice when something isn’t right. And we act fast—because your dogs are like our own. ❤️

05/20/2025

🌱 “If you build it, they will come.” That quote echoed in my mind as I walked down to our new pond this morning and noticed the edges lined with tadpoles. It reminded me why I’ve always loved that phrase…not just for nature, but for business too.

I’ve always believed in building something meaningful and becoming a resource, not a walking sales pitch. That mindset has carried me through over 20 years in this industry (7 of them with Victoria by my side) and now with the help of 14 amazing pack members (which feels surreal to say out loud!).

We recently sat down for a team meeting to check in, talk through some changes, and welcome our newest employees. We kicked things off with a fun icebreaker: “If you were a dog, what breed would you be?” The answers were not only thoughtful but personal—most people didn’t just name a breed, they named a specific dog. That’s what makes our work so special. We don’t just learn about breeds—we get to know personalities, quirks, temperaments, and all the things that make each dog them.

We also did an exercise called: “If you were the owner for a day…” Everyone answered three simple questions, and what we got back was GOLD. Real, valuable feedback from each shift, and perspectives we might have otherwise missed.

I care deeply about this team. I know I can’t do this alone, especially at the scale we’re working at now, with hundreds of dogs coming through our doors each week. My goal is for this to be a place where our employees and our furry friends can thrive. If someone has a passion or idea, I want to hear it. Let’s build it together.

Because at the end of the day, this business isn’t about chasing millions or taking advantage of people’s love for their pets. (Let’s be real—being a small business owner in Illinois isn’t cheap!) It’s about enriching the lives of the animals we’re lucky enough to know and involving our community in this shared passion.

Thanks for being a part of it. 💛 Pine Lake Doggy Daycare & Development Center Pine Lake Dog Boarding

05/06/2025

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and the dogs want to say THANK YOU for all of the belly rubs, tasty treats and unconditional love you give them every single day!

To celebrate the incredible moms out there, Pine Lake Doggy Daycare & Development Center is offering a custom mug just for you from your Pup!

Call 309-508-7387 to order yours today!
www.pinelakeddc.com

04/02/2025

It's BABY season!!!

Now till June 1st
Pine Lake Doggy Daycare & Development Center and Pine Lake Dog Boarding want to help our local wildlife rehabilitation centers, foster moms, and orphaned wildlife this spring.❤️

With every $10 donation you will receive a Donation bag stuffed with

*treats
*free nail dremmel
*10% off a full service groom
*dental kit
*and your name entered to win the Easter Basket with a Free Full Service Groom!!

Anyone can donate

*boarding clients
*Daycare clients
*Grooming clients
*Anyone just stopping in🤗

Help us help our local wildlife resources this year!!!

Most depend solely on donations and community support!!!❤️

We have a very STRONG animal loving community, so let's all pitch in and SAVE some lives

🦝🐾🐿🐾🦊🐾🦌🐾🐇🐾🦉🐾🦫🐾🦦🐾

03/31/2025

Ever wonder how teachers memorize a whole classroom of kids so fast?

Same.

But when we get 20 nearly identical tan doodles in at Pine Lake Doggy Daycare & Development Center and Pine Lake Dog Boarding… somehow, we just know that the one with the slightly fluffier ears is Charlie, the one with the tiny white paw is Bella, and the one currently zooming in circles is definitely Cooper.

It’s a gift. A highly specific, mildly ridiculous, but absolutely necessary gift and we love it. 🐶

Groom by Kristy Beltz

03/17/2025

03/15/2025

03/15/2025

One of my first dog clients. They bring their pups, I hand over the baby 😇.

03/15/2025

Severe Weather Update

We’re aware of the severe weather forecasted for this evening and want to reassure all our pet parents that your dogs are safe and secure with us at Pine Lake Dog Boarding.

We are monitoring conditions closely, and we’re taking all necessary precautions to keep your pups comfortable and protected. We will provide updates once the storm has passed.

If you have any immediate concerns, feel free to reach out. Stay safe, everyone! 🐾❤️ 309-251-7193