--- title: "Paws 'n' Rec - Pearl — Tampa, FL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/paws-n-rec-pearl/" 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)" --- # Paws 'n' Rec - Pearl 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/). **★4.7 from 625 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** 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:** 4313 W Pearl Ave, Tampa, FL 33611 - **Phone:** (813) 839-7715 - **Website:** https://www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paws%20'n'%20Rec%20-%20Pearl&query_place_id=ChIJPzLCTt7cwogR2lmdP5Db2dk ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–10 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–10 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–10 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–10 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–10 PM | | Saturday | 6:30 AM–10 PM | | Sunday | 6:30 AM–10 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Sends photo "pupdates" to your phone — facility's words: "Pupdates Straight to Your Phone Because the only thing better than picking up a happy dog is getting a cute photo of them mid-zoomie while you re still at work." (https://www.pawsnrec.com/) ## For travelers - **TPA** (Tampa International): 6.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 AM to 10 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $60–$90 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Holiday surcharge:** Holiday Surcharge: +$5/night - **Additional dog:** 2nd/3rd dog: $5 off per night > “2nd/3rd dog: $5 off per night … Pearl (South Tampa) Monthly Membership Fee: $10/month Small Dog Room: $60/night Medium/Large Dog Room: $60/night Private Suite: $90/night Holiday Surcharge: +$5/night” Source: https://www.pawsnrec.com/florida-pricing/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 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 > “Prior to scheduling your complimentary evaluation, we must have a copy of your pup’s records showing that they’re up to date on their Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations, as well as proof that they’re spayed/neutered if they’re 7 months of age or older.” — https://www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl - **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 from 7 months > “Prior to scheduling your complimentary evaluation, we must have a copy of your pup’s records showing that they’re up to date on their Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations, as well as proof that they’re spayed/neutered if they’re 7 months of age or older.” — https://www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay (free) > “Prior to scheduling your complimentary evaluation, we must have a copy of your pup’s records showing that they’re up to date on their Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations, as well as proof that they’re spayed/neutered if they’re 7 months of age or older.” — https://www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Prior to scheduling your complimentary evaluation, we must have a copy of your pup’s records showing that they’re up to date on their Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations, as well as proof that they’re spayed/neutered if they’re 7 months of age or older.” — https://www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl ### 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:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Every single member of our team is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.” — https://www.pawsnrec.com/faqs/ - **Play model:** Structured rotation > “Your pup will enjoy cycled group play organized by size, temperament, and play style.” — https://www.pawsnrec.com/faqs/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and play style > “Every single play group at every Paws n Rec location is carefully matched by size, temperament, and play style and supervised by certified Adventure Guides.” — https://www.pawsnrec.com/faqs/ - **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:** Yard and pool > “Our dog daycare in South Tampa features an indoor and outdoor play space, full grooming, and a pool!” — https://www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl - **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 15 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, no charge > “We also never charge extra for administering oral or topical medications during a stay.” — https://www.pawsnrec.com/faqs/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “How Do I Book a Reservation? Reservations can be made directly through our client portal online (existing members only) , by calling us, or by emailing us.” — https://www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl ## 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 Paws 'n' Rec - Pearl, Tampa, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/paws-n-rec-pearl/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/tampa-fl/paws-n-rec-pearl.json