Part of the Family Kennels
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 136 reviews · top 22% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 136 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #36 of 184 in Tampa
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$25 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$25middle $45$60
Below the Tampa middle price
Sources
Behind the $25
- Source
- Part of the Family Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Up to 19 lbs $25 20 lbs 30 lbs $35 31 lbs 80 lbs $40 81+ lbs $45 10% discount for each additional dog if they stay in the same kennel.”Open their price page ↗
Part of the Family Kennels is a boarding facility in Dover, FL, offering boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 136 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #36 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $25–$45 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $25–$45/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Tampa
- #36 of 184
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (136)
- From downtown
- 14.1 mi
- Neighborhood
- Greater Thonotosassa
- Additional dog
- 10% discount for each additional dog in the same kennel
- 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“For dogs, the vaccinations required include the Distemper/Parvo combo vaccine and Rabies. The Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine is optional and is up to you.”partofthefamilykennels.com/pet-boarding/
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“We take care of your pet as if it were our own and since we live on site we frequently stop in and check on everyone.”partofthefamilykennels.com/dog-boarding-faq/
Time out of their room2x daily outside time
Their words
“Your pet will enjoy outside time twice a day in our large outdoor runs and get lots of TLC”partofthefamilykennels.com/pet-boarding/
HousingRun
Their words
“Our kennels are all indoors with A/C, heat and we even have music playing for them.”partofthefamilykennels.com/dog-boarding-faq/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Are your indoor runs air conditioned and heated? Yes, our kennel building has heat and air conditioning”partofthefamilykennels.com/dog-boarding-faq/
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“are available between the hours of 9am and 4pm Mon – Fri and 9am – 11am on Sat. You may want to give us a call to make sure we are available and that it’s not a busy time of day”partofthefamilykennels.com/dog-boarding-faq/
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“Medications: We will administer your pet s medication including insulin shots, heart worm preventatives and any supplements that you provide. Unlike many other dog boarding kennels, we do not charge extra to administer your pet s medications.”partofthefamilykennels.com/pet-boarding/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
friendly staff 24grooming 12clean environment 4experienced staff 4pitbull 3cat boarding 3outside area 2loving staff 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Boarding: pets should be at least 4 months oldStated on their website
- Cats
- Boards cats in a special cat room well away from the dog kennelsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $22–$32/night | — | Archived page, 2019-06-15 |
| 2021 | $25–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2021-11-28 |
| 2022 | $25–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2022-10-04 |
| 2023 | $25–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-30 |
| 2024 | $25–$45/night | — | Archived page, 2024-06-14 |
| Now | $25–$45/night | — | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 7:30 AM–12 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
- 17.9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:30 AM – 5 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
10202 McIntosh Rd, Dover, FL 33527
14.1 miles from downtown Tampa · Greater Thonotosassa · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Part of the Family Kennels
What services does Part of the Family Kennels offer?
Part of the Family Kennels is listed as a kennel in Dover, FL, offering boarding.
How much does Part of the Family Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $25–$45 per night (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 Part of the Family Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Part of the Family Kennels?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Part of the Family Kennels compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #36 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 136 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Part of the Family Kennels, Dover, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/part-of-the-family-kennels/Similar places near Dover
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