--- title: "Dogtopia of Westchase — Tampa, FL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/dogtopia-of-westchase/" 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)" --- # Dogtopia of Westchase Dog day care center in Tampa, FL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Tampa, FL (https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/). **★4.8 from 260 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:** daycare, walking, boarding, sitting - **Address:** 11238 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635 - **Phone:** (727) 231-6557 - **Website:** https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dogtopia%20of%20Westchase&query_place_id=ChIJsUULONTrwogRAKS2sa5Nle0 ## 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 | 10 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding pick-up after 12 p.m. adds a $35 daycare fee — facility's words: "A Daycare Fee ($35) will be added if pick up is after 12 pm." (https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/pricing/) - **Late pick-up:** $35 daycare fee if boarding pick-up is after 12 p.m. — facility's words: "A Daycare Fee ($35) will be added if pick up is after 12 pm." (https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/pricing/) - **Updates during a stay:** Regular report cards after daycare or boarding stays — facility's words: "we let the parents know how their dog did during their daycare or boarding stay with regular report cards." (https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/) ## For travelers - **TPA** (Tampa International): 5.2 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 No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 11 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, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Boarding dogs must have up to date rabies, distemper, bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccinations and be free of fleas, ticks and any contagious diseases.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/dog-boarding/ - **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 before a first stay > “All new dogs, daycare and boarding, go through this process and all boarding dogs must be eligible for open play.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/dog-boarding/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Before you book your dog to stay overnight, we ask that you schedule a Meet and Greet with our staff. This will include vaccination confirmation” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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 > “We have open play from 7am-12pm, nap time from 12pm-2 pm, and then open play again (not rotating in and out) from 2pm-7pm or when pet parents pick up their pups.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “We separate dogs based on size and temperament into one of our three separate playrooms” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/dog-daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** Climate-controlled > “Our playrooms are climate-controlled, so no matter the weather or season, it’s always a comfortable 70 degrees and bright.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/dog-daycare/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Avoid separation anxiety by checking in on your pup throughout the day with our live webcams .” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/dog-boarding/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “We know each canine personality and we let the parents know how their dog did during their daycare or boarding stay with regular report cards.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/ - **Tours:** Tours offered > “Please contact us for a no obligation tour of our facilities.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/ - **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:** Yes > “We also administer medication such as ointments and pills. No matter how long the list of medication is, we are always happy to do it!” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/dog-boarding/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “It’s essential for your pup to feel at home, so we encourage you pack their own food.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/tampa-westchase/dog-boarding/ - **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 Dogtopia of Westchase, Tampa, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/dogtopia-of-westchase/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). 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