. . . So says the Chicago Tribune!

We are an "essential" business and OPEN for grooming and daycare with MODIFIED HOURS: 8-5 Mon-Fri, Saturday 8-2, but under HEIGHTENED RESTRICTIONS due to the increased COVID public health crisis beginning in November 2020. 

Please CALL the Shop 847-LUV-DOGS (847-588-3647) with any questions or to discuss an appointment. We urge everyone to book ahead of time for the holidays, as we do get more busy. 

1. We ask that you re-schedule your appointment if there is any pandemic exposure risk that you or your dog might be carrying or anyone in your household is an exposure risk. Please self-police to keep us all safe. 

2. You should be MASKED at all times when away from your home and in public, and also when you arrive at Love Fur Dogs. No customers are currently allowed inside the shop - all are curbside drop-off outside. No "owner stay" grooms right now, no taxi service until the public health crisis is reduced.

3. Leave your dogs in the pen out front, TAKE THEIR COLLARS and LEASHES OFF - anything from home must be removed. Leave them in the "inner" second gated pen then return to your car. STAY in your car until you see your dog is safely brought inside the shop.

4. ALL conversations must be done via the phone and payments via credit card. CALL to discuss the grooms 847-LUV-DOGS

5. No taxi service until further notice.

6. The Daycare will remain open Monday through Friday but strictly limited to 10 dogs. We recommend that you reserve in advance to guarantee a space. Sadly, NO NEW daycare clients can be accepted at this time until pandemic restrictions are lifted. We expect that you hold yourselves to the same high standards that our Daycare Director Claudia holds in her life so that she can be in sustained contact with your dogs all day. We require that you do not bring a dog for daycare that could be a carrier of the virus or has been exposed to those at risk for the next few weeks. 

During this time of pandemic, we have instituted strict sanitation protocols and PPE's for all staff. We have purchased new UV-light tool cleaners, among other new innovative measures. 

We strongly support public health measures designed to bring as rapid an end to this horrible pandemic as possible. Everyone is relying on everyone else now to "self-police" and self-quarantine to reduce spread of the virus. We are here to continue to care for your dogs!

If you have questions about COVID-19 and your pets, we urge you to seek out reliable scientific sources of official information such as www.cdc.gov, www.WHO.int, and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association www.wsava.org for more information on the virus.

As part of increased sanitation for everyone, everywhere, we highly recommend our microbubble treatments for the DEEPEST POSSIBLE CLEANING of any dog or cat! It goes inside pores and follicles and should be considered an extremely valuable asset in your battle for a safe and clean home! We use our amazing Thera-Clean microbubble baths to treat a variety of skin and coat conditions where germs, viruses, fungi, old dead skin and hair pieces, dirt, allergens, etc., that are trapped down inside pores and follicles. Microbubbles will give your pet the cleanest clean of their lives. It is even the MOST effective approach to clean skunk smell from your dog. For more information on preventing and treating skunk attacks, see our BLOG section, linked above.

CALL the shop during business hours (847-LUV-DOGS) to schedule appointments.

Our wonderful All-Indoor Playcare is limited in capacity, so calling ahead for reservations is recommended.

Jennifer is an International Certified Master Groomer and a Certified Canine Esthetician who is trained in the use of the highest quality and most innovative skin and coat care products and techniques to help your dog or cat restore or maintain the healthiest skin and coat possible. We have helped many pets with chronic, seasonal, or occasional skin and coat problems.

When scheduling a grooming you are encouraged to reserve a recurring appointment, guaranteeing the day and time of your choice for the rest of the year, or schedule the one appointment you need now. All grooming and daycare clients are encouraged to book in advance to secure the time most convenient for you.

 Jennifer has been the original proud sponsor of WCPT Radio AM 820 in Chicagoland PET OF THE MONTH Adoption effort in partnership with afternoon host Joan Esposito's show and Chicago rescue Magnificent Mutts. WCPT is the nation's largest independently owned radio station. A local rescue will provide a wonderful new candidate to find a Forever Home each month. Listen to our first Fall 2019 WCPT radio ad here and our January 2020 radio ad here. Listen to our NEW May 2020 radio ad here.

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