Great Paws Lodge and Day Camp

Great Paws Lodge and Day Camp Pet lodging, Dog Day Camp, and Grooming Great Paws Lodge and Day Camp

At GPLDC, we are fully dedicated to providing solutions to address your unique needs.

This personal care is why people throughout the marion area come to us. We offer long-term and short-term full-service dog and cat boarding, according to your wishes. Each of our boarding staff members is trained in how to properly handle all breeds and sizes of pets safely so that your pet always feels comfortable and relaxed. You can even customize your dog or cat’s stay with us, and we can give your pet any needed daily medications.

🐾  “What Does Your Dog Pack for Vacation?”Going on vacation is exciting…but apparently our dogs have their own packing l...
08/21/2026

🐾 “What Does Your Dog Pack for Vacation?”

Going on vacation is exciting…but apparently our dogs have their own packing lists. 😂

If your dog packed their OWN bag for a stay at Great Paws, what would be inside?

🦴 47 treats
🎾 Their favorite ball
🧸 The one toy they absolutely cannot sleep without
🛏️ Their entire bed
👕 Something that smells like Mom or Dad
🍗 More treats…just in case

What would YOUR dog insist on bringing? Tell us below! 👇🐾

08/14/2026

💙 In veterinary medicine, not every day is easy.

Many of our days are filled with difficult conversations, sick patients, heartbreaking goodbyes, and tears. It's a profession we love, but one that can be emotionally heavy.

That's why moments like this mean so much.

When our Sanitation Manager's favorite dust mop finally worked itself to death after years of faithful service, our groomers decided it deserved a proper send-off. They put together a memorial complete with flowers, snacks, music, a sympathy card, and even a few heartfelt words for "Dusty."

It may seem silly to some, but to us it was exactly what our team needed—a reason to laugh together.

Working in veterinary medicine isn't just about caring for animals. It's about caring for each other, too. Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness and humor help carry us through the hardest days.

Here's to coworkers who know when you need a smile, a laugh, and a reminder not to take life too seriously.

Rest in Mop, Dusty. 🧹💙 You fought the good fight... one dust bunny at a time.

We're excited to announce that our August Pup of the Month is the adorable Miss Marceline! We're so thrilled to have you...
08/11/2026

We're excited to announce that our August Pup of the Month is the adorable Miss Marceline! We're so thrilled to have you with us at camp every week. You’ve got such a big personality packed into that little body of yours! You fit right in wherever you go. Congratulations, sweet girl! We can’t wait to celebrate you all month long! 🌼

Sometimes the canine antics steal the spotlight on our social media. However, our feline friends enjoy private kitty con...
08/04/2026

Sometimes the canine antics steal the spotlight on our social media. However, our feline friends enjoy private kitty condos away from the kennels for peace and quiet. They get lots of love & personalized attention. We even have a room with a view! The outgoing and adventurous ones often get to spend time in the manager's office to help "supervise"!

Call today to inquire about boarding your feline.

08/01/2026

📚 Dear School,

Please stop sending our favorite humans away every weekday.

Sincerely,
🐶 The Dogs Who Miss Their Best Friend
🐱 The Cats Who Pretend They Don't Care (But Secretly Notice)

❤️ Share a photo of the furry family member waiting for the kids to come home!

🐾 Happy International Friendship Day! 🐾One of our favorite things about Day Camp isn't just the zoomies, the toys, or th...
07/30/2026

🐾 Happy International Friendship Day! 🐾

One of our favorite things about Day Camp isn't just the zoomies, the toys, or the splash pools...

It's watching friendships grow. ❤️

Some dogs arrive a little shy. Others come in ready to play with everyone they meet. Before long, they have a favorite wrestling buddy, a best friend to nap beside, or a partner in crime for chasing tennis balls around the yard.

Every day at Great Paws Lodge, we get to watch tails wag, confidence grow, and friendships blossom.

🐶 We'd love to know...
Has your dog made a best friend at daycare? Or who is your dog's best friend at home? Tell us their name in the comments!

Happy International Friendship Day from all of us (and all of our four-legged besties) at Great Paws Lodge! 💙

🍖 Quick Question!How does your pet know it's treat time? 🤔🐾 They hear the bag crinkle.🐾 They know exactly where the trea...
07/28/2026

🍖 Quick Question!

How does your pet know it's treat time? 🤔

🐾 They hear the bag crinkle.
🐾 They know exactly where the treat jar is.
🐾 They magically appear anytime someone walks into the kitchen.
🐾 They think every trip outside deserves a reward.

Tell us—which one sounds most like your pet? Or describe their hilarious "treat radar" in the comments!

Thompsonville's new receptionists are hard at work. 😊
07/27/2026

Thompsonville's new receptionists are hard at work. 😊

💙 Happy Parent Appreciation Day! 💙Today we're celebrating every kind of parent!❤️ Human parents🐾 Pet parents🏡 Foster par...
07/24/2026

💙 Happy Parent Appreciation Day! 💙

Today we're celebrating every kind of parent!

❤️ Human parents
🐾 Pet parents
🏡 Foster parents
🐶 Rescue parents
🐱 Grand-pet parents (yes, they're a thing!)

We'd love to celebrate with you!

📸 Share a picture of the little ones who made you a parent—whether they have two legs or four—and tell us their names!

❤️ We Love Senior Pets🐶 Gray faces. Full hearts. ❤️There's something special about senior pets.They've been through life...
07/23/2026

❤️ We Love Senior Pets

🐶 Gray faces. Full hearts. ❤️

There's something special about senior pets.

They've been through life's adventures with us, celebrated milestones, comforted us on hard days, and somehow only get sweeter with age.

Show us your gray-muzzled best friend in the comments! Tell us:
🐾 Their name
🎂 Their age
❤️ One thing that makes them special

Let's celebrate our golden oldies today!

Address

4600 Cobblestone Place
Marion, IL
62959

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm
3pm - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm
3pm - 7pm

Telephone

+16189699663

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