Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC

★ 4.8 · 106 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Dade City, FL
Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC, Dade City
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 106 reviews · top 40% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
106 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#68 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$45 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $45
Source
Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“DOG BOARDING 1st dog $45, 2nd dog $43, 3rd+ dog $41 per night ... DAYCARE • 1st dog $30, 2nd + Dog $28 per day”
Open their price page ↗

Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC is a pet boarding in Dade City, FL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 106 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #68 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $45 per night and daycare from $30 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

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

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$45/night
Daycare rate
$30/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Tampa
#68 of 184
Google rating
★4.8 (106)
From downtown
27.0 mi
Additional dog
2nd dog $43, 3rd+ dog $41 per night
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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccines Required - Current (Bordatella, Rabies & DA2PP)”southerngroomingandboarding.com/services
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Meet & Greet required prior to stay (All breeds accepted, must be friendly to our staff)”southerngroomingandboarding.com/services
Operations2 of 21 published
Outdoor accessWeather permitting
Their words
“Climate Controlled 13 Playgrounds (Offered intermittently all day weather permitting with indoor climate controlled breaks)”southerngroomingandboarding.com/services
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Climate Controlled 13 Playgrounds (Offered intermittently all day weather permitting with indoor climate controlled breaks)”southerngroomingandboarding.com/services
Show 23 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
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
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

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★97
4 ★5
3 ★1
2 ★1
1 ★2
★ 4.80Google average
106reviews 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

clean facility 6daily picture updates 4nail trimming 4calm atmosphere 4dog bath 3anxious dog care 3dog safety 3happy pup 3

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2025$45/night$30/dayArchived page, 2025-10-16
Now$45/night$30/dayTheir 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, 3:30–6:30 PM
Tue
7–11 AM, 3:30–6:30 PM
Wed
7–11 AM, 3:30–6:30 PM
Thu
7–11 AM, 3:30–6:30 PM
Fri
7–11 AM, 3:30–6:30 PM
Sat
7–11 AM, 3:30–6:30 PM
Sun
7–11 AM, 3:30–6:30 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
28.1 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 6:30 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

9315 Handcart Rd, Dade City, FL 33525

27.0 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC

What services does Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC offer?
Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC is listed as a pet boarding service in Dade City, FL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $45 per night and daycare at $30 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 Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC?
Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC'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 Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #68 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 106 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

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

Southern Grooming and Boarding, LLC, Dade City, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/southern-grooming-and-boarding-llc/

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