BYOD

10/08/2026

🐾🍂 BARKTOBERFEST IS TOMORROW! 🍂🐾

We’re so excited to be joining Will County Animal Protection Services and Soundgrowler Brewing Co. tomorrow for an evening celebrating dogs, adoption, and our amazing local community! 🖤🐶

And of course, we had to bring a little BYOD love! 🎁🐾

Our donation basket includes some fun goodies for your pup, Grounds & Hounds Coffee, and a FULL DAY OF DAYCARE at BYOD! ☕️🐕🖤

❤️ Even better — this event is all about supporting shelter dogs and finding them loving forever homes. There will be adoptable dogs on the patio, so come meet some of the pups who are still waiting for their families! 🥹🐾

🍻 Grab a drink
🐶 Meet adoptable pups
🎁 Check out the raffle prizes
❤️ Support Will County Animal Protection Services
☕️ And maybe take home our BYOD basket!

📍 Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
📅 Tomorrow — October 9
⏰ 5–8 PM

Good b**r. Good dogs. Good cause. 🖤🐾

10/03/2026

What an exciting day! 🐾🖤

A huge thank you to NAWS Humane Society of Illinois for having BYOD at the Fall Craft Fair today! 🍂🐶

We had such a great time meeting so many wonderful people, making new friends, meeting some adorable pups, and connecting with some amazing local businesses and vendors. We absolutely loved getting out into the community and sharing a little bit of the BYOD pack with everyone!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, said hello, chatted with us, and supported the event. We’re already looking forward to the next one! 🐾

Until next time, friends! 🖤🐶

10/02/2026

🎃🐾 OUR FIRST-EVER PUPS & PUMPKINS IS COMING TO BYOD! 🐾🎃

We’re kicking off a brand-new BYOD fall tradition! 🍂
Bring your pup and join us for an afternoon of fall fun, furry friends, local vendors & all things Pups & Pumpkins! 🧡

📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 1 PM–3 PM
📍 BYOD
🐶 Pup Costume Contest
🎃 Pumpkin fun
🛍️ Local vendors
🐾 Fall fun & photo-worthy moments

Bringing your pup? RSVP so we know how many pumpkins to have ready! 🎃🐾

📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Interested in becoming a vendor? We’d love to have you! Email [email protected] to inquire about vendor opportunities.

Grab your pup, get those costumes ready, and come make some fall memories with the BYOD pack! 🍁🐶🧡

10/02/2026

🐾 NEW TO THE BYOD PACK! 🐾

Friday means it’s time to introduce some of the newest faces joining our pack! 🖤🐶

Say hello to Turbo, Melanie, Hermione, Maverick, & Benson! 👋🐾

These pups are officially part of the BYOD Pack, and we’re so happy to have them! We can’t wait to watch them make new friends, get their zoomies out, and settle into their new favorite place to play. 🐕

Welcome to the pack, pups! We’re so happy you’re here! 🖤

10/01/2026

🐾 BYOD's September Dog of the Month: Faye! 🐾

Meet Faye, our beautiful spice girl, German Shepherd! 🥰🌶️

When Faye’s mom first called us, she gave us a little heads-up: Faye could be reactive with doors, leashes, and basically… any boundary you could think of. 😂 So naturally, when we heard “German Shepherd,” we pictured a big, serious girl who was going to keep us on our toes!

Well… Faye definitely keeps us laughing, but this girl is one of the sweetest hearts in our pack. 🥹🖤

Faye has made herself right at home here at BYOD. She knows exactly what she wants, and she is NOT shy about letting us know! 😂 Whether she’s ready for some time outside the Barkbuster Room, looking for a quiet break in the suite where she’s boarded with us, or simply ready for some extra love from her people, Faye has figured out her routine—and we’ve learned hers.

She LOVES her meals, LOVES her nap time, and most of all, she loves being loved. 🥹 And honestly? We’re more than happy to oblige.

Watching Faye become comfortable, confident, and completely herself with us has been such a joy. She’s funny, expressive, affectionate, and has brought such a special personality to our pack. She has quickly become one of our favorite additions, and we’re so lucky to have this sweet girl as part of the BYOD family. 🥰🐾

Congratulations, Faye! You are September’s Dog of the Month, and you are VERY loved around here. 🖤🐶✨

09/30/2026

🍂🐾 We’ll be at the NAWS Fall Craft Fair this Saturday! 🐾🍂

Come shop local, support small businesses, and help pets in need! ❤️

We’ll have a table set up and would love to see some of our BYOD families there! 🐶

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 St. John’s United Church of Christ — Mokena

Come say hi! 🐾

🎁🛍️ EVEN MORE TO DISCOVER AT THE NAWS FALL CRAFT FAIR! 🛍️🎁

Think we’re done introducing vendors? Not quite! With 71 vendors joining us, there’s even more to discover on Saturday! 🎉

Here are a few more of the businesses and makers you’ll find:

🐶 BYOD – Luggage tags, Gnü bone broth chews, dog park bar memberships and daycare play passes

🎨 Digital Print Magic – 3D prints

✒️ Honeydo Crafts – Custom pens, kitchen accessories, laser-engraved bookmarks and accessories

🌶️ Khan Craft and Kitchen Creations – Spice blends, tropical trail mix and bookmarks

📚 Laura's Books and Magazines – Books, magazines, bookmarks and stickers

💐 Little Stems Floral – Fresh flower bouquets and arrangements

🎨 Margie’s Fineries – Paintings, floral arrangements and seasonal magnets

🧸 Needoh & Squishy Boo Baskets – Needoh and Squishy Boo baskets

📚 PaperPie Books – Seasonal book kits and gifts using PaperPie books

💎 PandaBug Crafts – Diamond art, completed 3D models and handmade jewelry

🪨 Sosart Studio – Home décor, pebble art, jewelry and handcrafted bags

🦖 SincereK 3D Prints LLC – 3D-printed articulated figures

📓 The Curious Notebook and Other Paper Treasures – Mini themed scrapbooks, notepad folios, junk journals and other paper items

And there are MANY more! Check out the complete vendor lineup in the Event Discussion. 🍂

🍂 NAWS FALL CRAFT FAIR FOR THE ANIMALS 🍂

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 St. John's United Church of Christ
11100 2nd Street, Mokena, IL

🎟️ Admission: $5 per person
👧🧒 Children 12 and under are FREE!

Shop local. Support small businesses. Help animals. 🐶🐱❤️

09/27/2026

🥉 WE’RE SOUTHland’s BEST! 🐾

We’re so excited to share that BYOD has been named 3rd Place for Best Boarding in the 2026 Southland’s Best! 🖤

We opened our doors earlier this year, and to already be recognized by our community means so much to our entire BYOD Pack.

To everyone who voted, supported us, shared our name, and trusted us with your pups — thank you. 🥹🐾

This recognition belongs to our entire BYOD Pack. 🖤

And this is just the beginning. 🐾

https://nwitimes.com/community/southland/exclusive/collection_e1f65213-2b57-4487-a4d1-2690cc2d4806.html

09/24/2026

🏈🐾 THE BIG GAME HAS OFFICIALLY KICKED OFF! 🐾🏈

Our furry athletes came ready to PLAY, and let’s just say… there were NO bad players on this team! 😂🐶🏆

From touchdown zoomies to serious MVP poses, our pups brought ALL the energy to today’s Big Game Pawty! 🏈🎉

📸 Scroll through to see our little superstars in action! ⭐🐾