--- title: "Bay Paws Pet Resort - Clearwater — Tampa, FL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/bay-paws-pet-resort-clearwater/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" 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)" --- # Bay Paws Pet Resort - Clearwater Pet boarding service in Clearwater, FL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Tampa, FL (https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/). **★4.8 from 692 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, catBoarding, daycare, training - **Address:** 13662 Automobile Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33762 - **Phone:** (727) 498-8727 - **Website:** https://www.baypaws.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bay%20Paws%20Pet%20Resort%20-%20Clearwater&query_place_id=ChIJXa2Agn7lwogRfsJf8Fx9BX4 ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out runs until noon; late check-outs must be prescheduled — facility's words: "boarding check-out time is from when the lobby opens until noon." (https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs) - **Late pick-up:** $20 boarding extension fee for late check-out (waived with daycare) — facility's words: "will incur a $20 boarding extension fee. If your dog is signed up for daycare services on arrival or departure day, the fee will be waived." (https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs) - **Cancellation:** Cancelling within 3 days of check-in costs $20 per pet — facility's words: "Cancellations that occur within 3 days prior to the check-in day will be charged a $20 cancellation fee per pet to the card on file." (https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs) - **If a dog is sick:** May turn away pets that show signs of contagious health conditions — facility's words: "Bay Paws Pet Resort has the right to turn away or refuse service to any pet guest that lacks proof of vaccinations, displays signs of contagious health conditions" (https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs) - **Collars:** Dogs do not wear collars in daycare — facility's words: "While in daycare, dogs do not wear collars for their safety." (https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs) - **Minimum age (months):** Daycare: all dogs must be at least 16 weeks of age — facility's words: "All dogs must be at least 16 weeks of age." (https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs) ## Booking and cameras - **MoeGo** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://booking.moego.pet/ol/BayPawsStPeteClearwater/book - Checked 2026-10-08. ## For travelers - **TPA** (Tampa International): 11.4 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 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:** $45–$125 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $37 per day - **Additional dog:** Two-dog suite rates published per tier, e.g. Executive Suite $108/night (2 dogs) vs $60/night (1 dog); Junior Suite $81/night (2 dogs) > “This suite also features a tv to help keep your furry friend entertained and relaxed. $125/night (1 dog); $185/night (2 dogs) … The Executive Suite is a standard 4x6, private suite featuring an elevated Kuranda bed with bedding. … $60/night (1 dog); $108/night (2 dogs) Junior Suite The Junior Suite is a private 4x4 suite perfect for dogs under 25 lbs, featuring a cozy bed and blanket. $45/night (1 dog); $81/night (2 dogs) … Group Play Daily Rates Full Day: $37” Source: https://www.baypaws.com/clearwater — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Our 3 required vaccines for dogs are Bordetella, Distemper Parvo, and Rabies. While we used to require Canine Influenza and due to current regional trends of dormancy* as of 3/13/2026 it is not required. However, we strongly recommend the Canine Influenza Virus vaccination for dogs who travel frequently” — https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “All group play daycare candidates must undergo an evaluation. This evaluation is 4 hours long, and our staff carefully introduces them to the group and observes their behavior.” — https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Vaccination Requirements: Proof of current vaccinations are required on veterinary letterhead.” — https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** No — nobody is on site overnight > “General Hours & Security: Staff is at our facility from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm every day. Bay Paws Pet Resort is protected by a security alarm and a fire alarm that will respond as necessary to an emergency.” — https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Dogs will be placed in private suites before and after daycare hours, as well as for lunch.” — https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 5-6 potty breaks daily > “Dogs in boarding receive an elevated Kuranda bed with blankets, 5-6 potty breaks (higher than the industry standard of 3-4) and individualized care.” — https://www.baypaws.com/clearwater - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered (paid) > “$15 One-on-One Play Time One-on-One playtime consists of individual fun time with one of our staff members” — https://www.baypaws.com/clearwater - **Housing:** Suite > “The Luxury Suites are a large 7x8, private suite featuring an elevated Kuranda bed and bedding per dog. $80/night (1 dog); $144/night (2 dogs) Executive Suite The Executive Suite is a standard 4x6, private suite” — https://www.baypaws.com/clearwater - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “24/7 access to the camera in their dog s boarding suite.” — https://www.baypaws.com/clearwater - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Walk-in tours welcome > “Please join us for any of our upcoming events or stop by for a tour at any of our locations during lobby hours.” — https://www.baypaws.com/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Case by case, may carry a fee > “Bay Paws can administer medication such as pills at no additional rate, if your pet takes the pill in a pill pocket or food. ... administer injections (such as insulin) or topical medications, then there is an additional fee of $5 per administration.” — https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Food: Bay Paws Pet Resort highly suggests that you provide your pet’s food to avoid any stomach issues during their stay.” — https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## 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. What exists is local: Hillsborough County Code Chapter 6, § 6-35 requires a permit for pet dealers, kennels, catteries, animal rescue adoption organizations and guard-dog businesses, where a 'kennel' is any premises wherein six or more dogs are kept for the purpose of boarding, training, or any other similar business purposes; permits are valid one year and renewable annually (§ 6-36), minimum standards are in § 6-37, and application and annual issuance fees are set by Board of County Commissioners policy rather than in the ordinance. The permit is administered by the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center. That is a county permit, not a state regime, and it was not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/ ## How to cite Bay Paws Pet Resort - Clearwater, Clearwater, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/bay-paws-pet-resort-clearwater/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). 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