Rivers Edge Pet Resort

★ 4.7 · 85 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Thonotosassa, FL
Rivers Edge Pet Resort, Thonotosassa
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 85 reviews · top 47% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
85 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#79 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$27 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $27
Source
Rivers Edge Pet Resort’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Dog Boarding (Effective September 22, 2026) Small Dog (Up to 20 lbs) $27.00 per day Mid-size to Medium Dog (21 to 30 lbs) $35.00 per day Large Dog (31 to 80 lbs) $40.00 per day X-Large Dog (81 lbs & Up) $45.00 per day … VIP Suite (Any size dog/s) $48.00 per day for the first dog, 2nd dog $38.00”
Open their price page ↗

Rivers Edge Pet Resort is a pet boarding in Thonotosassa, FL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 85 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #79 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $27–$48 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$27–$48/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Tampa
#79 of 184
Google rating
★4.7 (85)
From downtown
13.1 mi
Neighborhood
Greater Thonotosassa
Additional dog
VIP Suite 2nd dog $38.00
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 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, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“For Dogs: Rabies: 1 or 3 years DHLP: 1 or 3 years Bordetella: 1 year”riversedgepets.com/faqs/
Operations4 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Outdoor private yards and paddocks”riversedgepets.com/about-us/
ToursTours of limited areas
Their words
“We are only doing meet & greet with staff. We no longer do full facility tours. We prefer by appointment only.”riversedgepets.com/faqs/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We strongly recommend bringing your own food to avoid any type of G.I. stress to your furry friend.”riversedgepets.com/faqs/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“can also now easily manage your account, submit booking requests, and more while on the go using the all new mobile app!”riversedgepets.com/
Show 22 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 on site overnightNot 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
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
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★73
4 ★5
3 ★1
2 ★3
1 ★3
★ 4.70Google average
85reviews 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 21cleanliness 8friendly team 4pet resort 4pricing 4caregivers 3affordability 2pet safety 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Full-service canine and feline boarding facilityStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2019$25–$42/night—Archived page, 2019-12-15
2020$25–$43/night—Archived page, 2020-11-25
2021$25–$44/night—Archived page, 2021-10-27
2022$26–$47/night—Archived page, 2022-10-01
2023$26–$47/night—Archived page, 2023-12-11
2024$26–$47/night—Archived page, 2024-10-13
2025$26–$47/night—Archived page, 2025-11-08
Now$27–$48/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
7–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Tue
7–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Wed
7–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Thu
7–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Fri
7–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Sat
7–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Sun
7–11 AM, 5–7 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
16.1 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 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

12580 N U.S, US-301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

13.1 miles from downtown Tampa · Greater Thonotosassa · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Rivers Edge Pet Resort

What services does Rivers Edge Pet Resort offer?
Rivers Edge Pet Resort is listed as a pet boarding service in Thonotosassa, FL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Rivers Edge Pet Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $27–$48 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 Rivers Edge Pet Resort require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Rivers Edge Pet Resort?
Rivers Edge Pet Resort'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 Rivers Edge Pet Resort compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #79 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 85 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Rivers Edge Pet Resort, Thonotosassa, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/rivers-edge-pet-resort/

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