Paws 'n' Rec - Pearl
Sources
- Reviews read
- 625 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #79 of 184 in Tampa
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- Paws 'n' Rec - Pearl’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard 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”Open their price page ↗
Paws 'n' Rec - Pearl is a dog daycare in Tampa, FL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 625 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #79 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $60–$90 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
About this place
Paws ‘n’ Rec is the first-ever membership-based daytime adventure and hoteling solution developed specifically for urban-living humans and their furry family members. With minimal or no yard space, long work hours and busy schedules, many urban-living humans find it hard to provide their dogs with the level of physical, mental, and social stimulation that’s generally available to those in the suburbs. From compulsive barking and property destruction, to complaining neighbors and angry landlords,
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $60–$90/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Tampa
- #79 of 184
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (625)
- From downtown
- 5.6 mi
- Neighborhood
- South Tampa
- Holiday / peak
- Holiday Surcharge: +$5/night
- Additional dog
- 2nd/3rd dog: $5 off per night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Their words
“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.”pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Their words
“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.”pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Their words
“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.”pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Their words
“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.”pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Operations7 of 21 published
Their words
“Every single member of our team is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.”pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Their words
“Your pup will enjoy cycled group play organized by size, temperament, and play style.”pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Their words
“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.”pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Their words
“Our dog daycare in South Tampa features an indoor and outdoor play space, full grooming, and a pool!”pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Their words
“We also never charge extra for administering oral or topical medications during a stay.”pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Their words
“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.”pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Show 16 policies not 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
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
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Sends photo "pupdates" to your phoneStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–10 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–10 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–10 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–10 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–10 PM
- Sat
- 6:30 AM–10 PM
- Sun
- 6:30 AM–10 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- TPA · Tampa International
- 6.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 10 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
4313 W Pearl Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
5.6 miles from downtown Tampa · South Tampa · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
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Paws 'n' Rec - Pearl, Tampa, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/paws-n-rec-pearl/Similar places near Tampa
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