Dal Acres West Kennels

If you are planning a trip and have concerns about your pet, we can help. Owners Glen & Pat Hudspeth are dedicated to taking care of your pets, from boarding to grooming, in a safe and comfortable environment.

Dal Acres has been voted The Best Kennel in Springfield by Illinois Times.

We are pleased to announce that Master Groomer, Bob Hofstetter has joined us. Bob Hofstetter was voted Illinois Times Best Groomer in Springfield.  Call us today to schedule an appointment for your pet grooming.

Dal Acres would like to welcome our new Senior Groomer, Lindsey Vance to our team.  She makes an excellent addition to our team. 

We offer the most experienced pet care in the metropolitan Springfield area, after working in the Pet Care Industry since 1959 in Missouri, then as Owners of Dal Acres Kennels in Springfield, IL. Since 1983. We are Family owned and operated and are recommended by pet owners and top veterinarians in the area.

Working with and caring for your pets and giving them personal attention is a way of life for us. We are also long time breeders of champion show dogs. Our own pets and show dogs utilize the same sparkling clean facilities offered to the public. We are the home of Dogwood Acres Akitas and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. One of our dogs, Ch. Dogwood Acres American Sumo, who was bred and raised at Dal Acres East, was ranked by the American Kennel Club as the #4 Akita in the nation in 2004 at 3 years of age.

DOG BOARDING

Each dog has a private, 56 sq. ft. enclosure that is SAFE, SANITARY and COMFORTABLE. Pets are handled by caring, experienced staff and kennel owners' family. Many of the pets who board with us are repeat visitors who are happy and comfortable with our kennel staff, and are a testimony to the loving, personal care they receive at Dal Acres Kennels. Visitors are welcome at any time during business hours without an appointment to tour either of our facilities. Drop by for a visit!

CAT BOARDING

The Cattery is well separated from the dog boarding area and provides roomy, safe, comfortable space for each cat. Our own Bengal and Maine Coon cats often spend quality time in our cat rooms. We are cat lovers and believe in our "Kitty guests" receiving lots of personal attention.

OPTIONAL PLAYTIME

At pet owner's option, INDIVIDUALIZED Playtime is available for both dogs and cats in 15 minute segments. Dogs have a large, secure playtime area outside where one kennel technician devotes his entire attention to one dog unless owner requests pets from the same family have Playtime together. This insures your pet's safety and enjoyment.

Cats are allowed supervised freedom of the entire cattery, one at a time, with the undivided attention of a staff person, to play, cuddle, be brushed, or to enjoy other personalized activities.

DAYCARE

Daycare is available for both dogs and cats, with or without Optional Playtime, at a VERY REASONABLE cost.

HEALTHY AND CLEAN

We are very concerned with cleanliness and sanitation in addition to the emotional well- being of the pets entrusted to our care. So that you can feel comfortable knowing your pet will not be exposed to disease while at our facilities:

All dogs are required to be current on Distemper/Parvo, Rabies and Bordatella Vaccinations.

All Cats must be current on Feline Distemper and we recommend but do not require Rabies vaccinations for cats.

Pets are inspected for fleas and treated if needed before entering kennel or cattery

The Kennels and Catteries are scrubbed daily and disinfected with hospital grade disinfectant and bleach and are kept fresh and clean.