Best Dog Boarding Facilities in Tampa

2021

Advantage Pet Center

Advantage Pet Center is a "pet resort" located in Largo and serving the greater Tampa area. The center has been in business for almost 60 years, providing large and small dog boarding services, cat boarding, doggy daycare and grooming services. Boarding for small animals like ferrets and hamsters is also available.

Almost Home Pet Resort

Almost Home Pet Resort is located east of Tampa in Valrico and provides boarding services for a variety of pets, from dogs and cats to birds and small pets. Owner Betsy Hicka designed and built the resort in 1992 after dreaming of owning a boarding kennel for her whole life. She has more than 40 years of experience in animal care, having worked as a professional dog groomer and veterinary technician. Betsy is a member of the American Boarding Kennel Association.

Barks to Riches

• Daycare
• Bathing / Grooming

Bark to Riches is an indoor dog daycare facility in Tampa that offers dog boarding services. The facility shelters and accommodates dogs of all sizes. The caretakers carefully supervise the dogs while playing and interacting with other dogs all throughout the day before the owner comes and picks them up. If necessary, the facility also includes overnight stays with options such as a suite or crate lodging. The professionals at Bark to Riches offer dog grooming as well, such as bathing and nail trimming.

Bay Paws Pet Resort

• Grooming
• Daycare

Bay Paws Pet Resort is a dog daycare and boarding facility that serves Tampa, Clearwater, and the surrounding areas. It offers pet boarding options, including luxury, executive, and junior suites with professionally trained staff providing their care. Live webcam access is also provided for pet owners so they can monitor their pets 24/7. Additionally, Bay Paws Pet Resort provides grooming and daycare services. Its retail store allows customers to choose from a wide range of products such as treats, toys, pet supplies, and candles and room sprays.

Bayshore Grooming and Pet Resort

Bayshore Grooming and Pet Resort was formed in Tampa in 1999 when founder Robin decided to get out of the human hotel business and start boarding dogs. All dogs at the resort receive the same amount of playtime and attention with no extra fees. The dogs are walked 4 to 5 times per day. A Frequent Boarder program with discounts is available.

Benjamin Biscuit Club

The Benjamin Biscuit Club is a doggie daycare and boarding facility based in Tampa. The dogs are boarded in an ordinary house, not divided into individual rooms, giving them a more relaxed and interactive atmosphere. They can move as they please between outdoors and indoors. Grooming and bathing services are also offered, along with a doggie daycare that offers affordable daily rates.

Brooksville Acres Pet Resort and Spa

Brooksville Acres Pet Resort and Spa is located on five acres in Brooksville and has been serving the Tampa area since 2004. Owner Linda Sarles lives on the property and personally cares for the pets along with her own 11 dogs and the Goldendoodles she breeds. Grooming is also available, including shampoo, hair trimming and styling, and finishing touches like bows and bandannas.

Canine Cabana

Canine Cabana is a locally owned and operated dog boarding facility, doggy daycare, and training center in Riverview. The facility has been serving dogs and owners in the Tampa area since 2008, offering more than half an acre of outdoor play space and climate-controlled lodging areas. Owners Kendall Duncan and Angie Frazier are both trained zookeepers with a combined 30 years of experience working with animals.

Central Bark Tampa

• Training
• Grooming

Central Bark Tampa is a dog boarding facility that has been serving Tampa pet owners for over 20 years. It provides dog boarding services for pet owners who are going on vacation or away overnight. It offers an Enrichment Doggy Day Care program that includes balanced play, exercise, socialization, and learning. Dog training and grooming options are available. Central Bark Tampa follows a holistic dog care approach to enrich the dogs' health and well-being.

Courteous Canine, Inc.

• Dog Walking
• Doggy Day Care
• Boarding

Courteous Canine, Inc., is a dog boarding facility that provides services to the Tampa metro. The facility was established by Angelica Steinker, who has been specializing in dog care and training for over two decades. Angelica is also a published author in dog agility training methods. Courteous Canine focuses on clicker and empowerment training. It also performs private and group training and behavior consulting. Additionally, the facility offers pet sitting services, dog daycare, and dog sports.

Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre

Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre is a veterinary hospital in Tampa that has been operating for more than 20 years and offers day boarding and bathing for dogs and cats. The boarding facilities are supervised by veterinarians, and pets are taken for walks several times per day. Bathing services can come along with nail clipping, tooth brushing, ear cleaning, and parasite control, though the center does not groom animals according to breed.

Dale Mabry Animal Hospital

Dale Mabry Animal Hospital is located in South Tampa and has been serving the area for more than 50 years. In addition to the full range of veterinary services, the hospital offers a pet boarding program that includes daily outdoor time and copious contact with staff. Toys, bedding, food, and medications can be brought from home.

Doggyday Inn

• Grooming
• Daycare

Doggyday Inn is a family-owned luxury pet care spa that serves the Tampa area. It caters to clients looking for a place for their pets to stay while they are on vacation or traveling for work. The climate-controlled facility offers cage-free boarding in its indoor and outdoor play yard, off-the-ground bedding and blanket, as well as breakfast and dinner. Its suites are also cleaned using industry-standard equipment and follow safety sanitation protocol. Doggyday Inn offers grooming and daycare services as well.

Dogs R Us Hotel

Dogs R Us Hotel is located in Pasco County north of the Tampa Airport and has been in business since 2004. Each dog at the hotel stays in an individual air conditioned room with plush bedding and a TV tuned to Animal Planet. Grooming services are also available, including massages, nail clipping, and tooth brushing.

Fuzzie Buddies

Fuzzie Buddies is a pet boarding, daycare and bathing center that has been serving Tampa Bay for more than a decade. Both dogs and cats are accepted at the facility, which provides each dog with two rooms to roam around and cats with their own four corner post beds and six different play levels to explore. For a small fee, the staff will text you a picture of your pet.

Groomingdales Bed & Biscuit

• Daycare
• House Sitting

Groomingdales Bed & Biscuit is a small dog boarding facility that caters to pet owners in Tampa. Since 1987, the company has had the same owner who lives close to the facility. The boarding center is equipped to handle a maximum of 35 pets and is manned by two main caretakers who take the time to get to know each pet's unique needs and personalities. Additionally, Groomingdales Bed & Biscuit offers full-service dog grooming and boarding for cats, birds, and reptiles.

Lauri's Pet Sitting

• Dog Walking

Lauri's Pet Sitting offers dog boarding services in Tampa. Its sleepover services are headed by Stella Rosa who has over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is also licensed and certified for overnight boarding. Its boarding facility has a fenced-in back and side yard to allow ample space for small and big dogs with separated gated areas for canine guests that require it. 30-minute walks, fresh food and water, and unlimited playtime are included in all overnight stays.

Northdale Animal Hospital

Northdale Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in Tampa that offers boarding services for both cats and dogs. Pets are fed, walked, watered, and medicated (if necessary) three to four times per day. Grooming services, including nail trimming and shave downs, are also available, even for pets that are normally too aggressive to be groomed.

Part of the Family Kennels

Part of the Family Kennels is located in Dover and serves the Tampa area. The facility has been in business for more than 40 years and offers both dog and cat boarding and grooming services, including haircuts, bathing, brushing, dematting, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and flea and tick treatments. A 10 percent discount is available to all new customers.

Paws 'n' Rec

• Grooming
• Daycare
• Bathing / Grooming

Paws 'n' Rec is a pet care provider that serves clients in Tampa. Its services include daycare, overnight boarding, grooming services, and playtime activities for dogs. Paws 'n' Rec's dog hotel facility features cage-free and handcrafted boarding accommodations. The company also offers one-on-one playtime between pets and its staff members. Exercises such as puppy puzzles before bedtime are also provided. Paws 'n' Rec also provides premium spa services that include baths, nail trims, teeth brushings, ear cleanings, and de-shedding treatments.

Perfect Pets

• Daycare
• Dog Walking

Perfect Pets is a full-service pet care company based in Tampa. It is a dog daycare, grooming salon, boutique, and pet concierge. Its daycare and boarding services involve structured and supervised pack play. Its team is trained in canine communication and body language. Furthermore, the dog daycare facility has indoor and outdoor playgrounds that are allergen-free and climate-controlled. Perfect Pets has been in business since 2010 and is a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International.

Petsville of Citrus Park

Petsville of Citrus Park is pet boarding, daycare and grooming facility serving pets and owners in the Tampa area. In addition to boarding and grooming both dogs and cats, the facility offers spa packages for pets, including massages, facials, shampoo and organic treats. Petsville has been in business since 2012.

Preppy Pet Tampa West

• Daycare

Preppy Pet Tampa West is a dog daycare and boarding facility that serves clients in the city and in nearby communities. It offers suites of various sizes for individual dogs and multiple pets, including toy-sized or large-sized breeds. The facility has a large indoor space for playtime, complete with a playground and toys. Its staff members also provide up to five walks a day, playtime supervision, and scheduled feedings. The facility also has an online camera for its clients to access while away.

Puppy Manor

• Training
• Daycare

Established in October 2013, Puppy Manor is a Tampa-based business that offers dog daycare and overnight care services for dogs of all breeds and ages. The 5,000 square feet facility has indoor and outdoor areas where dogs can safely play, run, and hang out with other four-legged companions. It comprises professionals who are trained to provide luxury cage-free dog boarding services. Its dog boarding guests stay in a comfortable and secure facility. Puppy Manor also has one-on-one and group dog training classes.

Puppy Palace South Tampa

• Grooming

Puppy Palace of South Tampa is a dog and cat boarding facility serving pet owners in Tampa. Its dog and feline suites services include baths, walks, indoor play, and private pool time. Additionally, the facility offers daycare and grooming solutions for all dog breeds. Clients can choose specific haircuts and specialty shampoos for the grooming service. Puppy Palace of South Tampa provides a live stream of its facility where owners can watch and see the condition of their pets real-time.

Royal Pets Market & Resort Plus Veterinary Center

• Grooming

Royal Pets Market & Resort Plus Veterinary Center is a dog boarding facility that serves clients in Tampa and the surrounding areas. Its boarding services include amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, grassed relief area, playtime, suites, and treat time. In addition, it provides anal gland expression, baths, cucumber facial scrubs, ear cleaning, and nail trim. Bryan McGoldrick, the center's chief veterinary officer, is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Sheldegren Pet Resort & Salon

Sheldegren Pet Resort & Salon is located in Safety Harbor and serves the greater Tampa area. For more than 50 years, the facility has been offering boarding and daycare services for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. Dogs staying in the facility go out in groups three to four times per day to play, and cats get individual free roam time far away from the dog rooms.

Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals

Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals is an American Animal Hospital Association-accredited animal hospital with pet boarding locations in South Tampa, New Tampa, Town-n-Country, and the USF area. Both dogs and cats are hosted at the facility, which offers a pet taxi service to pick up and drop off pets before and after their stay.

Vetria Pet Wellness & Surgery Center

• Training
• Puppy Care

Vetria Pet Wellness & Surgery Center provides services to the Tampa area. It offers dog boarding facilities, puppy training, bathing, ear cleaning, and nail trimming services. It also handles cold laser therapy, microchipping, euthanasia, orthopedic surgery, and hip replacement procedures. Vetria Pet Wellness & Surgery Center has been in the business for over 60 years and specializes in cabin orthopedics, diabetes and nutrition, cancer, and stem cell therapy. One of its veterinarians, Jim Hughes, is the first veterinarian who performs feline kidney transplants in the U.S.