Rowdy's Pet Resort
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 105 reviews · top 10% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 105 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #17 of 184 in Tampa
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$62 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$25middle $45$60
Pricier than most in Tampa
Sources
Behind the $62
- Source
- Rowdy's Pet Resort’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Basic Boarding Rate (Daycare included!) $62 /Night … Family Discount (Each Additional Dog) 15% OFF family dogs sharing a suite … Full Day ( 4 hrs) : $39”Open their price page ↗
Rowdy's Pet Resort is a pet boarding in Gibsonton, FL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 105 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #17 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $62 per night and daycare from $39 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 11.
Top 10% in Tampa#17 of 184 by Dogs Away score, from 105 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
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
- $62/night
- Daycare rate
- $39/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Tampa
- #17 of 184
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (105)
- From downtown
- 12.0 mi
- Additional dog
- 15% off each additional family dog sharing a suite
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
11/27
11 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Mandatory vaccinations include: RABIES DISTEMPER/PARVO BORDETELLA”rowdyspetresort.com/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Dogs must also have a negative fecal test within the past year, be parasite free and be current on flea and heartworm prevention.”rowdyspetresort.com/boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Have been spayed/neutered, if over 6 months of age for small breed and 8 months of age for large breed. Giant breeds are an exception, please contact us for more information.”rowdyspetresort.com/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“New to Rowdy s? Start with a free meet & greet. ... Every dog completes a 3-hour drop-off Meet & Greet before its first boarding or daycare stay.”rowdyspetresort.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Review the guest requirements, fill out the Pet Care Questionnaire and Client Information Form, and email them with your pet s vaccination records to [email protected].”rowdyspetresort.com/
Operations6 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“We are an all day, open play facility. The dogs are out playing with other boarding and daycare dogs during the day and go into their rooms for meals and overnight.”rowdyspetresort.com/faqs/
HousingCage free suite
Their words
“Do you use kennels? No. Rowdy s is a cage-free, open-play facility. Dogs play in supervised playrooms and a turf yard during the day and sleep in individual glass-front suites with a raised bed and blanket.”rowdyspetresort.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Open play with other dogs throughout the day in a large playroom and a large turf yard, with plenty of outdoor breaks and staff interaction.”rowdyspetresort.com/daycare/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“If there is inclement weather or in the summer (the playroom is air conditioned) the doors will be closed.”rowdyspetresort.com/faqs/
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“Medications and supplements will be administered at no extra cost.”rowdyspetresort.com/what-to-bring-if-your-pet-is-boarding/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Already part of the pack? Book your dog s next stay online.”rowdyspetresort.com/
Show 16 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
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
FeedingNot 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
9.7ExceptionalDogs 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
daycare 11kind staff 8comfortable set up 7nail trimming 5clean facility 4socialization 4happy pup 3reasonable fee 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up after 12 p.m. carries a $15 late check-out feeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $15 late check-out fee for boarding pick-up after 12 p.m.Stated on their website
- Collars
- Dogs must wear a quick-release collar; no harnesses, buckle or chain collarsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Boarding or daycare once fully vaccinated, typically around 16 weeksStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–6 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
- 15.9 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
13141 Kings Lake Dr, Gibsonton, FL 33534
12.0 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomFree parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Rowdy's Pet Resort
What services does Rowdy's Pet Resort offer?
Rowdy's Pet Resort is listed as a pet boarding service in Gibsonton, FL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Rowdy's Pet Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $62 per night and daycare at $39 per day (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 Rowdy's Pet Resort require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Rowdy's Pet Resort?
Rowdy's 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 Rowdy's Pet Resort compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #17 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 105 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Rowdy's Pet Resort, Gibsonton, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/rowdy-s-pet-resort/Similar places near Gibsonton
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