Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 133 reviews · top 10% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 133 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #17 of 184 in Tampa
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$50 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$25middle $45$60
Above the Tampa middle price
Sources
Behind the $50
- Source
- Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Full Day of Daycare (6-9 Hours): $40/dog Lodging (10+ Hours + Overnight): $50/dog Peak Dates & Rates … Full Day of Daycare (6-9 Hours): $50/dog Lodging (10+ Hours + Overnight): $60/dog”Open their price page ↗
Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare is a pet boarding in Lithia, FL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 133 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #17 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $50 per night and daycare from $40 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Top 10% in Tampa#17 of 184 by Dogs Away score, from 133 reviews.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $50/night
- Daycare rate
- $40/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Tampa
- #17 of 184
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (133)
- From downtown
- 20.6 mi
- Neighborhood
- Lithia
- Holiday / peak
- Peak dates: lodging $60/dog, full-day daycare $50/dog
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo(DA2PP), Bordetella (administered 2 weeks before visit). Canine Influenza & Lepto are highly recommended but not required at this time.”freepawspetlodging.com/new-client-forms
Bordetella lead time14 days before arrival
Their words
“Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo(DA2PP), Bordetella (administered 2 weeks before visit).”freepawspetlodging.com/new-client-forms
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“Free Paws requires all dogs to complete a preliminary behavioral evaluation meet & greet, be spayed/neutered, current on Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Distemper/Parvo, Rabies vaccinations or titer”freepawspetlodging.com/doggydaycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Free Paws requires all dogs to complete a preliminary behavioral evaluation meet & greet”freepawspetlodging.com/doggydaycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Proof of Current Vaccination Certificate or Current Titer Test from your vet. Vaccination Documentation MUST be on vet letterhead or receipt with pet's name.”freepawspetlodging.com/new-client-forms
Operations2 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“with an attendant on site 24/7 monitoring exploration and lodging time”freepawspetlodging.com/about-us
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Morgan worked as a Veterinary Technician for 10+ years and is CPR Certified for dogs and cats.”freepawspetlodging.com/about-us
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
dog sitting 11spacious play area 7daily photo updates 6open area for dogs to romp 5dog socialization 5overnight boarding 4no kennels 2treating dogs like family 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM–2 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- TPA · Tampa International
- 25.6 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 9 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
11116 Angus Ln, Lithia, FL 33547
20.6 miles from downtown Tampa · Lithia · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as veteran-ownedIdentifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare
What services does Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare offer?
Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare is listed as a pet boarding service in Lithia, FL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50 per night and daycare at $40 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Tampa median published boarding rate is $45/night.
What vaccines does Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #17 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 133 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Free Paws Dog Lodging & Daycare, Lithia, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/free-paws-dog-lodging-and-daycare/Similar places near Lithia
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