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Boarding & Grooming Services
Berry Creek Labs proudly offers comprehensive boarding and grooming services for both dogs and cats. As a family-owned, state-licensed facility in Illinois, we are conveniently located approximately five miles east of Burlington, Iowa, near the scenic Mississippi River. Our state-of-the-art facility, which opened in the spring of 2022, provides a safe, clean, and climate-controlled environment for your pets.
With years of experience in animal care, ensure a home-like experience for your furry companions. Our spacious kennels, measuring 4ft x 10ft, feature heated floors during the winter and air conditioning in the summer. Additionally, our expansive outdoor runs give pets ample space to exercise and explore while staying with us.
The health and safety of the animals in our care are our top priority. We encourage owners to share any specific dietary needs, exercise restrictions, or medication requirements to ensure the best possible experience for each guest. Please note that we reserve the right to deny service if necessary. Take a tour of our facility by clicking here.
Vaccination Requirements
All pets must be up-to-date on vaccinations prior to boarding or grooming. Written proof of vaccinations must be provided at drop-off. You may have your veterinarian email a copy directly to us, or bring it in person.
Required Vaccinations:
- Dogs: Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella
- Cats: Rabies and Distemper
Additionally, all pets must be flea and tick-free. If a pet is found to have fleas or ticks, we reserve the right to deny service, or treat the pet at the owner’s expense.
What to Bring for Boarding:
- Food
Please bring enough food for your pets stay, plus one extra day. If your pet has food allergies, kindly inform us at drop-off. We provide refrigeration for fresh or canned food.
- Medicine
Bring medications in their original bottles or organized in a pillbox. Pill pockets are also recommended.
- Treats
We use treats to help pets settle in and reward good behavior.
- Bedding
We only allow non-destructible beds, but we do have a limited number of K9 beds available upon request.
- A Favorite Toy
Please bring a chew-safe toy for your pet’s comfort.
Important: Please label all items with your pet’s name.
DON'T Bring for Boarding:
- Bowls
We provide stainless-steel bowls, which are sanitized between feedings. “Slow-feed” bowls are acceptable as long as they are labeled with your pet’s name.
- Expensive Items
Due to the nature of our environment, we recommend avoiding expensive or irreplaceable items, as they may get dirty, damaged, or lost.
Boarding Rates
Dogs: $25 per day (24 hours). A half-day (up to 12 hours) is $12.50.
Cats: $20 per day
Drop-Off and Pickup Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:00-9:00 AM & 3:00-5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00-9:00 AM & 4:00-5:00 PM
For pets arriving outside of these hours, prior arrangements must be made in advance, as not
all staff members are trained for check-in and check-out. Non Approved drop offs or pickups
outside of the above mentioned hours will occur a $50 fee.
Grooming Services at Berry Creek Labs
Stephanie, our experienced groomer with over 11 years in the industry, provides personalized. grooming services for both dogs and cats. She brings a hands-on approach, limiting her daily appointments to ensure each pet receives individual attention and care. Grooming appointments are available by request only—please contact us at (309) 627-9875, option 1 to schedule an appointment.
Vaccination Requirements for Grooming:
As with boarding, pets must have up-to-date vaccinations. Proof of vaccinations is required prior to grooming.
Required Vaccinations for Grooming:
- Dogs: Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella
- Cats: Rabies and Distemper
Grooming Services:
- Bath & Blow Dry: Includes ear cleaning, nail trim, and anal glands.
- Full Groom: Full cut, blow dry, nail file, ear cleaning, anal glands, perfume, and bow.
Grooming Fees:
- Dogs with behavioral issues will incur a $30 fee.
- Pets with live fleas will receive a medicated shampoo treatment for a $30 fee. In severe cases, we reserve the right to decline service.
- No-show fee: A $25 fee will be charged for missed appointments without prior notice. This fee may increase for repeated offenses.
- New customers are required to pay a non-refundable $25 deposit, which will be applied to their first appointment.
At Berry Creek Labs, we strive to offer the highest quality care for your pets. We look forward to welcoming your furry friends to our facility! Please contact us at (309) 627-9875, to schedule an appointment today!
Additional Services:
- Face, feet, and bum trim
- Nail trim and file
- Ear cleaning
- Teeth brushing
- Special and medicated shampoos
- Anal glands and bum rinse
- De-shedding and de-matting
- 15-minute brush out
- Blueberry mask
- Puppy package (Intro bath, gentle blow dry, brush, nail trim, slight trim, and fun time with the groomer)
Please contact us for pricing, as fees vary based on breed and temperament.