--- title: "Happy Camper — Tampa, FL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/happy-camper/" 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)" --- # Happy Camper Dog day care center in St. Petersburg, FL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Tampa, FL (https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/). **★4.8 from 520 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, training, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 12000 31st Ct N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 - **Phone:** (727) 261-0051 - **Website:** https://doggydaycamp.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=7272610051&y_source=1_MjkxMDk2NjItNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy%20Camper&query_place_id=ChIJNWjwt7DlwogRE0B1-1zD5P0 ## 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 | 7 AM–1 PM, 5–7 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–1 PM, 5–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** All dogs must be at least 4 months old — facility's words: "All dogs must be at least 4 months of age and up-to-date on all required vaccinations including Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper/Parvovirus vaccines." (https://doggydaycamp.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/) ## For travelers - **TPA** (Tampa International): 10.9 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 No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “All dogs must be at least 4 months of age and up-to-date on all required vaccinations including Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper/Parvovirus vaccines.” — https://doggydaycamp.com/services/boarding/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:** Required for group play only from 6 months > “Dogs 6 months and older must be spayed or neutered for group daycare and training.” — https://doggydaycamp.com/services/daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All Day Care and Boarding guests are required to complete a Meet & Greet (equal to the cost of first day of daycare).” — https://doggydaycamp.com/services/daycare/ - **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:** 15-25 dogs > “We only have 15 to 25 dogs in each of our Play Groups (divided by size, play style, and temperament) daily.” — https://doggydaycamp.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=7272610051&y_source=1_MjkxMDk2NjItNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Routine rest time during daycare is not only important to the health of your pet, but also for the safety of the entire pack. Resting refers to the downtime in between playtimes during daycare.” — https://doggydaycamp.com/services/daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and play style > “We only have 15 to 25 dogs in each of our Play Groups (divided by size, play style, and temperament) daily.” — https://doggydaycamp.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=7272610051&y_source=1_MjkxMDk2NjItNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes — described by 22 Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Walk-in tours welcome > “We pride ourselves on our facility’s cleanliness and invite you to stop by for a tour anytime we’re open. No appointment is necessary.” — https://doggydaycamp.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=7272610051&y_source=1_MjkxMDk2NjItNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D - **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, no charge > “Your dog’s Sleepover counselor will administer most medication at no additional charge, provided you provide written veterinary instructions.” — https://doggydaycamp.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food preferred > “Please bring your dog’s regular food and treats along with feeding instructions. We prefer keeping dogs on their regular schedules to avoid stomach upset.” — https://doggydaycamp.com/services/boarding/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 Happy Camper, St. Petersburg, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/happy-camper/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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