--- title: "The Lodge — Tampa, FL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/the-lodge/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # The Lodge Pet boarding service in Thonotosassa, FL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Tampa, FL (https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/). **★4.4 from 508 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 8.8/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, sitting - **Address:** 15403 Morris Bridge Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 - **Phone:** (813) 499-2291 - **Website:** http://www.thelodgefordogs.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&y_source=1_MTE2NjkwNjEtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Lodge&query_place_id=ChIJ2QGZyDa0wogRS_lJeAeewyE ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Offers multi-level cat condos — facility's words: "Our spacious cat condos have multi-levels giving cats a special place to explore and enjoy." (https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/services/cat-boarding) - **Breed & size limits:** No breed restrictions; each dog must pass an evaluation — facility's words: "We do not have breed restrictions, but each dog must pass an evaluation to ensure safety in our pack." (https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/services/dog-daycare) - **Updates during a stay:** Boarding rooms include a report card at the end of the stay; higher tiers add a daily photo — facility's words: "a report card at the end of your stay … Half day daycare and a daily photo" (https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/boarding/rates) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://thelodge.portal.gingrapp.com/ - Checked 2026-10-08. ## For travelers - **TPA** (Tampa International): 18.8 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $62–$125 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “ROOMS LODGE JUNIOR LUXURY RANCH Social Dogs 4X6 6X7 9X6 8X10 Basic $62 $75 $80 $125 Two hours of group play” Source: https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/boarding/rates — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Vaccination Policies All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella and Canine Influenza (H3N2 & H3N8).” — https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/documents-and-forms - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “You must provide The Lodge with an official Vaccination Certificate signed by your Veterinarian.” — https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/documents-and-forms ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 2 hours of group play daily (included) > “All rooms include 2 hours of group play. Additional play upgrades are also available.” — https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/services/dog-boarding - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “group or individual play sessions in our dog friendly outside play parks” — https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/about-us - **Housing:** Suite > “Dog owners will find affordable luxury suites offering room-like accommodations. All suites have attached lanais with turf and concrete flooring giving your dog the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and sunshine throughout the day.” — https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/services/dog-boarding - **Outdoor access:** Private patio > “All suites have attached lanais with turf and concrete flooring giving your dog the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and sunshine throughout the day.” — https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/services/dog-boarding - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “The air conditioning and heating systems keep the room at a comfortable temperature at all times.” — https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/services/dog-boarding - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Watch our webcams in your customer portal!” — https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “If all this isn’t enough, have The Lodge send you a special e-mail picture of your dog enjoying one our many Lodge activities.” — https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/about-us - **Tours:** Tours offered > “We encourage you to stop by for a tour or view our boarding suites/rates and see why The Lodge is truly “everything good for dogs”.” — https://www.thelodgefordogs.com/about-us - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## Licensing Florida does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. Florida is not a second Colorado. FDACS's 'Pet Law', section 828.29, governs dogs and cats transported into the state or offered for sale — health certificates, vaccinations, a consumer guarantee and pet-dealer record-keeping — and says nothing about boarding or daycare; the FDACS Division of Animal Industry lists animal disease, movement, livestock identification and equine programs and no kennel or boarding program. No state boarding register was found. What exists is local: Hillsborough County Code Chapter 6, § 6-35 requires a permit for pet dealers, kennels, catteries, animal rescue adoption organizations and guard-dog businesses, where a 'kennel' is any premises wherein six or more dogs are kept for the purpose of boarding, training, or any other similar business purposes; permits are valid one year and renewable annually (§ 6-36), minimum standards are in § 6-37, and application and annual issuance fees are set by Board of County Commissioners policy rather than in the ordinance. The permit is administered by the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center. That is a county permit, not a state regime, and it was not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/ ## How to cite The Lodge, Thonotosassa, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/the-lodge/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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