Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete

★ 5.0 · 222 Google reviews·Dog daycare·St. Petersburg, FL
Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete, St. Petersburg
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.9 /10Exceptional · 222 reviews · top 2% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.9
Reviews read
222 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#2 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published4 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete is a dog daycare in St. Petersburg, FL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.9/10 (exceptional) from 222 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #2 of 184 in Tampa. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Top 2% in Tampa#2 of 184 by Dogs Away score, from 222 reviews.

Key facts

Services
DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Tampa
#2 of 184
Google rating
★5.0 (222)
From downtown
16.2 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 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
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“they ll walk you through everything you need to join, including your pup s evaluation, which is how we get to know them before their first official day.”pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Operations3 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Every single member of our team is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.”pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
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/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“We’ve also installed medical-grade HVAC systems that produce 100% fresh, outside filtered air at all times into the facility.”pawsnrec.com/location/florida/st-petersburg/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=stpetersburg
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot 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
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
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

9.9ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★217
4 ★1
3 ★2
2 ★2
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
222reviews behind the score
★ 4.69Tampa average

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 96grooming 19picture updates 5tired dogs 5hours 5loving staff 5evaluation day 3dog evaluation 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Who they take & how they care

Breed & size limits
No breed restrictions; all breeds welcomeStated 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
14.1 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

4300 28th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714

16.2 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotOn-site parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete

What services does Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete offer?
Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete is listed as a dog day care center in St. Petersburg, FL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete charge?
We did not find a published rate on Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Tampa median published boarding rate is $45/night across 62 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete?
Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #2 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.9/10, exceptional), based on 222 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Paws 'n' Rec - St. Pete, St. Petersburg, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/paws-n-rec-st-pete/

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