2005 Readers Choice Awards

Best Vet Practice

Blum Animal Hospital

3219 N. Clark Street, Chicago
(773) 327-4446

1st Runner Up:
Mayfair Animal Clinic
4314 N Elston Avenue, Chicago
(773) 478-1868

2nd Runner Up:
Urban Veterinary Care
2930 N Lincoln, Chicago
(773) 388-0400

Best Vet

Dr. Mike Fedyniak, Mayfair Animal Clinic

4314 N Elston Avenue, Chicago
(773) 478-1868

1st Runner Up:
Dr. Corinne Dobner,
Veterinary Home Health Care
5000 W Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago
(773) 237-8230

2nd Runner Up:
Dr. Emil Baukert, Riser Animal Hospital
5335 W. Touhy, Skokie
(847) 673-2520

Best Pet Store (Tie)

Pet Supplies Plus and Petco

various locations,www.PetSuppliesPlus.com
www.Petco.com

1st Runner Up:
Barker & Meowsky
1003 W Armitage, Chicago
(773) 868-0200

Best Cat Food

Science Diet

(800) 445-5777, www.HillsPet.com

1st Runner Up:
Purina
(314) 982-1000, www.Purina.com

2nd Runner Up:
O & M Pet Products
(888) 881-7703, www.OMPetProducts.com

Best Dog Food

Nutro Max

(800) 833-5330,
www.NutroProducts.com

1st Runner Up:
Wellness
(800) 225-0904
www.OldMotherHubbard.com

2nd Runner Up:
Innova Evo
(800) 833-5330
www.NaturaPet.com

Best Cat Treats

Cosmic Kitty Herbs

(888) 226-7642,
www.CosmicPet.com

1st Runner Up:
Feline Greenies
(816) 221-8538
www.FelineGreenies.com

2nd Runner Up:
Whisker Lickins
(314) 982-1000
www.Purina.com

Best Dog Treats

Greenies

(816) 221-8538,
www.Greenies.com

1st Runner Up:
Solid Gold
(800) 364-4863
www.SolidGoldHealth.com

2nd Runner Up:
Pig Ears and Freeze Dried Liver Treats

Best Cat Toy

Cat Dancer

(800) 844-6369, www.CatDancer.com

1st Runner Up:
Zanies
(800) 738-3343,
www.PetEdge.com

2nd Runner Up:
Any cat-nipped filled toys

Best Dog Toy

Kong Toys

(303) 216-2626
www.KongCompany.com

1st Runner Up:
Nylabone
(800) 631-2188, www.Nylabone.com

2nd Runner Up:
Chuckit! Ball Launcher
(800) 660-9033,
www.CanineHardware.com

Best Dog Leash/Collar

Lupine (Martingale)

(800) 228-9653, www.LupinePet.com

1st Runner Up:
Premier
(888) 640-8840, www.Premier.com

2nd Runner Up:
Gentle Leader Headcollar
(888) 640-8840,
www.GentleLeader.com

Best Dog Park

Montrose Beach

www.MonDog.org

1st Runner Up:
Wiggly Field/Grace-Noethling Park
2645 N Sheffield Avenue, Chicago
(773) 348-2832

2nd Runner Up:
Prairie Wolf Dog Exercise Area,
Lake Forest
(847) 367-6640

Best Dog Trainer

Wendy DeCarlo
Dog Obedience Group (D.O.G.)

(773) 973-2934

1st Runner Up:
Rendy Schwartz / Anything is Pawsible
(773) 919-PAWS

2nd Runner Up:
B.C. Dog Training, Mundelein
(847) 566-1960

Best Overnight Boarding

Best Friends Windy City K-9

1628 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago
(773) 384-5959

1st Runner Up:
The Barking Lot
2442 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago
(773) 583-0065

2nd Runner Up:
Dog’s Day Inn
1719 W Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago
(773) 868-4001

Best Doggie Daycare

The Barking Lot

2442 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago
(773) 583-0065

1st Runner Up:
K9 University
2445 W Lake St,
Chicago
(773) 533-5959

2nd Runner Up:
Playful Paws
680 Milwaukee Avenue,
Prospect Heights
(847) 419-1110

Best Dog Walking Service

Chicago Dog Walkers

(773) 394-9961

1st Runner Up:
Urban Tailz
(773) 510-1812

2nd Runner Up:
Leader of the Pack
(773) 338-4082

Best Dog Bakery

Galloping Gourmutts

2736 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
(773) 477-5959

1st Runner Up:
Two Bostons
232 S. Washington Street,
Naperville
(630) 357-7621

2nd Runner Up:
Barrington Barkery
446 W NW Hwy, Barrington
(847) 381-3420

Best Pet-Friendly Outdoor Cafe

MoJoe’s

2849 W Belmont Ave, Chicago
(773) 596-JOES

1st Runner Up:
Pontiac Cafe
1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago
(773) 252-7767

2nd Runner Up:
Charlie’s Ale House,
5308 N Clark St, Chicago
(773) 751-0140

Best Pet Friendly Bar

Jake’s Pub

2932 N Clark St, Chicago
(773) 248-3318

1st Runner Up:
Local Option
1102 W Webster Ave, Chicago
(773) 435-3136

2nd Runner Up:
Joe’s Sports Bar
940 W. Weed Street, Chicago
(312) 337-3486

Best Groomer

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub

1478 W Summerdale Ave, Chicago
(773) 275-PETS

1st Runner Up:
The Dog Wash
340 Linden Avenue, Wilmette
(847) 256-8440

2nd Runner Up:
Le Doggie Devine
315 State Street, Geneva
(630) 208-4992

Best Place for Agility

Best Friends Windy City K9

1628 N Elston Avenue, Chicago
(773) 348-K9K9

1st Runner Up:
Stacey Hawk,
Hawk City K-9
(773) 348-2832

2nd Runner Up:
All Fours Dog Training
5514 N Long Ave, Chicago
(773) 774-1281