Best of 2014: Pets

The voters have spoken!

Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers.

Here are our reader’s picks for the Best of 2014 in Pets:

PET BAKERY & PET BOUTIQUE

Happy Husky Bakery

Pick up high-quality, homemade baked goodies for your furry friend, along with a few cute new toys that you won’t find in big-box stores. Treat Fido to a “Snow Dog Sundae” on your way out.

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GROOMING

Wags on Willow

Give your pup the royal treatment at the full-service grooming spa tucked in the back of this Glenview boutique. Head groomer Myong Lee boasts 14 years of experience, ensuring your pooch will leave looking his very best.

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DAYCARE & BOARDING

The Barking Lot

You voted for them two years in a row for a reason: Man’s best friend is in good hands at this facility that offers “Everything Under one Woof.” Dogs enjoy hours of supervised playtime, first-rate accommodations, and lots of TLC during their stay.

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DOG PARK

Pairie Wolf Dog Park

Spend a day at the dog park in this 44-acre, off-leash dog exercise area, where pups can run free, walk the trails, and swim in the pond.

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PET STORE

Wilmette Pet Center

Wilmette Pet has been helping animal-lovers find everything they need for their pets since 1945. In addition to pet supplies, they also work with local nonprofits and organizations like Adopt-A-Pet, where you can adopt dogs, cats, reptiles, birds and other small animals.

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