The best pet shops & services in Waukegan

4 pet shops & services we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Central Bark Gurnee

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Central Bark Gurnee keeps local dogs balanced with enrichment day care in small, well-matched playgroups, guided by trained enrichment…

3880 Grove Ave (Gurnee)

“Central Bark Gurnee keeps local dogs balanced with enrichment day care in small, well-matched playgroups, guided by trained enrichment specialists.”

From the Waukegan newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Patty's Pups

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If you’re hunting around Gurnee for a small, low-shedding companion, Patty's Pups focuses on hypoallergenic designer mixes like Maltipoos,…

Lake County, 5045 Fox Ln (Gurnee)

“If you’re hunting around Gurnee for a small, low-shedding companion, Patty's Pups focuses on hypoallergenic designer mixes like Maltipoos, Shihpoos, and Havanese crosses, plus a few purebreds.”

From the Gurnee newsletter, September 9, 2026

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The Friendly Paws Grooming Shop

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The Friendly Paws Grooming Shop caters to your dog’s quirks with handpicked products, individualized grooming methods, and trims crafted to…

7746 W Devon Ave (Chicago)

“The Friendly Paws Grooming Shop caters to your dog’s quirks with handpicked products, individualized grooming methods, and trims crafted to flatter their best features, all in a calm, friendly environment where comfort and safety come first.”

From the DeKalb newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Tree House Humane Society

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If your week could use purrs and a potential roommate, Tree House Humane Society pairs relaxed café vibes with a conversation-based…

7225 N Western Ave (Chicago)

“If your week could use purrs and a potential roommate, Tree House Humane Society pairs relaxed café vibes with a conversation-based adoption process to match you with the right feline. Not ready to commit? Fostering and their community care programs let you help Chicago cats in a big way.”

From the Chicago newsletter, September 18, 2026

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