--- title: "Embassy Pet Retreat Tampa — Tampa, FL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/embassy-pet-retreat-tampa/" 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)" --- # Embassy Pet Retreat Tampa Dog day care center in Land O' Lakes, FL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Tampa, FL (https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/). **★4.6 from 233 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:** daycare, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 16719 Balance Cv, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638 - **Phone:** (813) 809-8387 - **Website:** https://embassyretreat.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Embassy%20Pet%20Retreat%20Tampa&query_place_id=ChIJkVrN0j29wogRc-Wgue0w_XE ## 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 | 7 AM–7 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Anxious or shy dogs:** Daycare: shy or non-social dogs can get smaller playgroups or one-on-one attention — facility's words: "Do you accept non-social or shy dogs? Yes. We welcome many personalities! Dogs who prefer a calmer environment may enjoy smaller playgroups, one-on-one attention, or enrichment-based activities" (https://embassyretreat.com/daycare/) ## For travelers - **TPA** (Tampa International): 16 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $55–$115 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $42 per day - **Additional dog:** Standard Run second dog $45 > “$55 /night Standard Run $85 /night Tiny Tails $115 /night Family Suite $115 /night VIP Luxury Suite … Per night $55 Second dog $45 … $42 Per Full Day” Source: https://embassyretreat.com/dog-boarding/ (daycare: https://embassyretreat.com/daycare/) — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 7 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 > “For the safety of all guests, dogs must be current on Rabies, Distemper/Parvo (DHPP), Bordetella, and Canine Influenza .” — https://embassyretreat.com/daycare/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ### 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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size, play style and energy > “All dogs are grouped thoughtfully based on size, play style, and energy level.” — https://embassyretreat.com/daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Dogs who prefer a calmer environment may enjoy smaller playgroups, one-on-one attention, or enrichment-based activities tailored to their comfort level.” — https://embassyretreat.com/daycare/ - **Housing:** Kennel and suite > “$55 /night Standard Run $85 /night Tiny Tails $115 /night Family Suite $115 /night VIP Luxury Suite” — https://embassyretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **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 > “Free evaluation day Climate controlled Pool & splash pads” — https://embassyretreat.com/daycare/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “LIVE Daycare Cam Live Daycare Cam ✕ Loading live stream... If the stream doesn't load, click here to watch directly . Live feed of Embassy Pet Retreat daycare.” — https://embassyretreat.com/daycare/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes — described by some Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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, for a fee > “We offer in-house feeding for $5 and medication administration for $5 per day for up to 5 medications.” — https://embassyretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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 Embassy Pet Retreat Tampa, Land O' Lakes, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/embassy-pet-retreat-tampa/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). 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