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COVID-19 Response

Hello Cruisin’ Canines clients, friends, and family, In light of the current situation with the Coronavirus/COVID-19 here in Chicago, we wanted to check in with you and let you know what we are doing in response. At this time, there is no plan to suspend service. As always, we’re very flexible with scheduling and understand…

Our MARCH Dog of the Month is

Scooter! Scooter is a nine-year-old, many-terrier mix. He answers to Scootie, Scoots, or Treat, lol. His favorite activities are walking, socializing with other dogs, and napping. He’s also a fearless hunter and has even pulled a live rat from under a bush on his walk. No rodent is safe in Lakeview when he’s out and…

✨Dogs of the Decade:✨ Molly and Dakota

Neighbors and BFFs, these two cruised with us for well over a decade and recently passed within a couple months of each other. Mol and Big D, you are forever in our hearts <3 Molly, 2004-2019 Remembered for her floppy-bouncy ears and expressive eyes, you always knew what Miss Molly was thinking! She had an impressive…

✨Dog of the Decade:✨ Boomer

Boomer has been with Cruisin’ Canines since he was a puppy and met one of our walkers out with another pup almost 12 years ago! He loves his time with all of the walkers he’s met, and is happiest when he gets lots of treats. He was starting to get a bit cranky is his…

✨Dog of the Decade:✨ Freddy

— Breed(s): Mix; he was a rescue, so Freddy is his own unique mystery doggy! — Nicknames: Fred, Doctor Teeth, Fredster, Fredders (from CC!), #1 Rated Cute Face — Age/Birthday: 11-ish years, celebrate on August 31 — Where I Live: West Lakeview — Joys in Life: long walks, peanut butter, cheese, sleeping in the sun,…

✨Dog of the Decade:✨ Emmie

— Breed(s): Cavalier King Charles Spaniel — Age/Birthday: Emmie is 12 years old and born on December 19, 2007 — Where I Live: Emmie lives in Irving Park/ Chicago — Joys in Life: Emmie loves giving kisses, her treats, people, her stuffed moose, more treats, barking at animals on TV and snuggles on the couch…

✨ Dogs of the Decade ✨

To kick off our 25th year and in celebration of the new year and new decade, we’d like to honor our Dogs of the Decade! We love all of our four-legged clients as our own, but these doggos are very dear to us, and we’d like to celebrate the relationships that make this more than…

Our AUGUST Dog of the Month is

Marley! as told by Marley’s parents: Marley is a Minature Poodle, born on June 21, 2004 on a farm northeast of Ithaca, NY.   Which makes her 15 years old – but her attitude is still “15 years young”. It was her mother’s last litter – 3 females – born on the Summer Solstice.  The puppies…

Our JULY Dog of the Month is

Brie! Breed(s): Australian Shepherd / Cattle Dog Mix Age/Birthday: Adoption Day 6/30/2017, Approx 3 years old. Adopted from Paws 🙂 Where I Live: Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL Joys in Life: Getting cheese as treats, stopping for puppuccinos, cuddling and playing with her stuffed wubba toy. She loves to greet people and other dogs on walks, will…

Our JUNE Dog of the Month is

Rae! Breed(s): Black Lab Age/Birthday: A little over 2 – my birthday is April 17th Where I Live: Logan Square Joys in Life: Snuggling in bed with mom, hanging in dog-friendly bars and swimming in Lake Michigan Favorite Food/Treat: Cheez-Its are my favorite treat 😎 Favorite Toy/Activity: Moo-Moo. It’s a cow stuffed animal that I’ve…