---
title: "Petlover Central — Miami, FL"
url: "https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/petlover-central/"
updated: "2026-09-09"
data_pulled: "2026-07-07"
census_at: "2026-09-09"
source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website"
license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)"
attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)"
---

# Petlover Central

Pet boarding service in Boca Raton, FL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Miami, FL (https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/).

**★4.8 from 562 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean).

## Facts

- **Services:** boarding, daycare, grooming
- **Address:** 7491 N Federal Hwy # C3, Boca Raton, FL 33487
- **Phone:** (561) 565-6994
- **Website:** https://petlovercentral.com/location/boca-raton-fl/
- **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Petlover%20Central&query_place_id=ChIJPUe87Ufg2IgRwJXCbY8WVu4

## Hours

| Day | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 4–6 PM |

## Booking terms, safety and care

- **Cancellation:** One-night deposit refunded with over 48 hours notice; forfeited if later — facility's words: "We take a deposit for all boarding reservations and is equal to one night of boarding. If you cancel more than 48 hours prior to the start of the reservation, it will be refunded. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the start of the reservation, the deposit will be forfeited." (https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/boarding/)
- **Minimum age (months):** Daycare and boarding dogs must be at least 16 weeks old — facility's words: "All dogs will be evaluated to find the best daycare and boarding options for them Please call to schedule an appointment At least 16 weeks old" (https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/daycare/)
- **Handling & correction:** Encourages good habits through positive reinforcement — facility's words: "encouraging good habits through positive reinforcement" (https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/daycare/)

## For travelers

- **FLL** (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood): 24.1 miles, straight line
- **MIA** (Miami International): 44.8 miles, straight line
- **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM
- **Open Sunday:** yes

Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower.

## Published rates

- **Overnight boarding:** $75–$149 per night (first dog, standard rate)

> “Basic A cozy, smaller space designed for single occupancy. Perfect for pups who prefer a quiet, secure area to rest during their stay. $75/night ... Private with Camera A private and exclusive room, complete with an in-room camera so you can keep an eye on your pet s stay. $149/night”

Source: https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/boarding/ — checked September 9, 2026.

## Disclosure record

Publishes 12 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 9, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice.

### Admission requirements

- **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
  > “At Petlover Central we require: Rabies Bordatella (canine cough) Parvo/Distemper combination (DHLPP or similar) Titers are accepted” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/daycare/
- **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only from 8 months
  > “Do you require that dogs are spayed or neutered to play in group? If they are over the age of 8 months, we do require that they are spayed or neutered.” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/daycare/
- **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs
  > “How do I get my dog started in daycare? We can’t wait to meet your pup! We will get you scheduled for our introductory evaluation day. It is a free day of play and we will monitor your dog to ensure they enjoy group play.” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/daycare/
- **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word
  > “For the safety of all our guests, we require proof of vaccination for Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella.” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/boarding/

### Operations

- **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff
  > “All of our staff receive rigorous, on-going training in group play practices and pet first aid.” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/daycare/
- **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Groups separated by:** Size
  > “Do you separate the play groups by size or age? Yes! We have three play rooms to accommodate all pups; small, medium, and big dog room.” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/daycare/
- **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered
  > “What if my dog doesn't play well with others? That’s okay! We have private play options for dogs who enjoy human attention.” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/boarding/
- **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Climate control:** Climate-controlled
  > “Three spacious, air-conditioned playrooms offer lots of variety and room to explore.” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/daycare/
- **Live cameras for owners:** Yes
  > “Live webcams are available for you to watch any time during normal daycare hours, so you can see all the fun your canine kid is having!” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/daycare/
- **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Tours:** Tours offered
  > “tour the facility before I decide to bring my dog in? Absolutely!” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/boarding/
- **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Feeding:** Owner's food required
  > “We ask that you bring their food, bagged and labelled per serving to avoid a pre-bagging fee, and you may bring a blanket from home to help them settle in.” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/boarding/
- **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026
- **Online booking:** Yes
  > “Call Us Login Request Information Book Online Luxury Overnight Dog Boarding in Boca Raton” — https://petlovercentral.com/our-services/boarding/

## Licensing

Florida does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. Florida is not a second Colorado. FDACS's 'Pet Law', section 828.29, governs dogs and cats transported into the state or offered for sale — health certificates, vaccinations, a consumer guarantee and pet-dealer record-keeping — and says nothing about boarding or daycare; the FDACS Division of Animal Industry lists animal disease, movement, livestock identification and equine programs and no kennel or boarding program. No state boarding register was found. Miami-Dade is a different story from Orlando's Orange County and Tampa's Hillsborough County: it is not that the county never regulated boarding. Miami-Dade County Code Chapter 5 still contains a kennel/pet-care-center license requirement (§ 5-13) on its books, with an annual renewal deadline of September 30 and fees set by county order — but Miami-Dade's own Animal Services Department states, on its current licensing page, that it 'no longer requires licenses for breeders, hobby breeders, guard dog service businesses, kennel operators, mobile groomers, pet care centers and pet dealers' because of state legislation preempting local occupational licensing (Fla. Stat. § 163.211, enacted as HB 735 in 2021, with local non-construction occupational licenses phased out by July 1, 2023). The county still applies its Chapter 5 standards-of-care rules (§ 5-9) to kennels and pet care centers, and offers a voluntary, non-mandatory 'Certificate of Acknowledgement' program, but there is no license to hold and no registrant list to check.

Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/

## How to cite

Petlover Central, Boca Raton, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/petlover-central/ (census September 9, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/

Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/miami-fl/petlover-central.json