--- title: "Bay Paws Pet Resort - Ybor City — Tampa, FL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/bay-paws-pet-resort-ybor-city/" 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 - Ybor City Pet boarding service in Tampa, FL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Tampa, FL (https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/). **★4.6 from 706 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 1212 N 34th St, Tampa, FL 33605 - **Phone:** (813) 247-2111 - **Website:** http://www.baypaws.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bay%20Paws%20Pet%20Resort%20-%20Ybor%20City&query_place_id=ChIJz5fD0qjFwogRwU2ApBBsdmY ## 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 - **If a dog is sick:** Pets must be healthy with no contagious-illness exposure in the 30 days before check-in — facility's words: "All pets must be in good health and not have recent exposure (30 days) to contagious illness or disease (ex. Giardia, Canine Cough) prior to check-in." (https://www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs) - **Cats:** Lists a Cat/Pocket Pet Condo among its boarding suites — facility's words: "Cat/Pocket Pet Condo Behold, the ultimate feline paradise: Cat Condos!" (https://www.baypaws.com/yborcity) ## For travelers - **TPA** (Tampa International): 6.9 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–$85 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $38 per day - **Additional dog:** Two-dog suite rates published per tier, e.g. Executive Suite $99/night (2 dogs) vs $55/night (1 dog); Junior Suite $81/night (2 dogs) > “Luxury Suite Luxury suites are extra large, private rooms with an elevated Kuranda bed. Room size is approximately 80 sq. ft. $85/night (1 dog) … Executive suites come with an elevated Kuranda bed with fleece cover. $55/night (1 dog); $99/night (2 dogs) Junior Suite Junior suites are perfect for pets under 20lbs and come with an elevated Kuranda bed with fleece cover. $45/night (1 dog); $81/night (2 dogs) … Group Play Daily Rates Full Day: $38” Source: https://www.baypaws.com/yborcity — 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/yborcity - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered (paid) > “$15 One-on-One Play Time Individual play time with your fur-baby alone!” — https://www.baypaws.com/yborcity - **Housing:** Suite > “Luxury suites are extra large, private rooms with an elevated Kuranda bed. Room size is approximately 80 sq. ft.” — https://www.baypaws.com/yborcity - **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 > “Pet parents receive 24/7 access to the camera in their dog's boarding suite.” — https://www.baypaws.com/yborcity - **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 - Ybor City, Tampa, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/bay-paws-pet-resort-ybor-city/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). 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