Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 444 reviews · top 47% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 444 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #79 of 184 in Tampa
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$35 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$25middle $45$60
Below the Tampa middle price
Sources
Behind the $35
- Source
- Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Classic Care: 3 Daily walks + Science Diet Nutritional Food (Food charge listed below) 0-25 lbs. $35 per night 26-50 lbs. $36 per night 51-75 lbs. $37 per night 76-up lbs. $38 per night”Open their price page ↗
Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming is a pet boarding in Tarpon Springs, FL, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 444 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #79 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $35–$38 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
About this place
Boarding and Daycare for cats, dogs, & exotics. Grooming for dogs & cats.
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- Boarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $35–$38/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Tampa
- #79 of 184
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (444)
- From downtown
- 21.4 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Influenza bivalent, and an up to date fecal test is required for all canine boarders.”westlakeanimalinn.net/boarding-faq.pml
Bordetella lead time10 days before arrival
Their words
“We recommend that if your pet requires an updated vaccination to make arrangements for the vaccines to be administered no less than ten days prior to any grooming service or boarding reservation.”westlakeanimalinn.net/boarding-faq.pml
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Influenza bivalent, and an up to date fecal test is required for all canine boarders.”westlakeanimalinn.net/boarding-faq.pml
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Therefore, Certification from a veterinarian is required from each of our guests before admittance can be allowed.”westlakeanimalinn.net/boarding-faq.pml
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“Our caretakers are hard at work 7 am - 1 pm and 3 pm - 10 pm walking dogs, organizing playtimes, and cleaning kennels.”westlakeanimalinn.net/boarding-faq.pml
Time out of their room3 daily walks (base package)
Their words
“Classic Care: 3 Daily walks + Science Diet Nutritional Food (Food charge listed below)”westlakeanimalinn.net/canine.pml
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Additional mid-day walk: $2 per day Private Playtimes: $2 per day”westlakeanimalinn.net/canine.pml
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“To view your pet, please click HERE to login and then click the WebCam link below: CLICK HERE to View WebCam after logging in”westlakeanimalinn.net/webcam1.pml
ToursTours of limited areas
Their words
“The only available tour times are Monday-Friday typically between 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm to eliminate the risk of injury and distraction from our caretakers, patients and clients.”westlakeanimalinn.net/boarding-faq.pml
FeedingHouse food by default
Their words
“Classic Care: 3 Daily walks + Science Diet Nutritional Food (Food charge listed below)”westlakeanimalinn.net/canine.pml
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
grooming 19nail trim 8kennel options 6webcam 5healthy dog 4clean dogs 3euthanasia 2dog beach 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Intact males cannot join group playtime; a private playtime is arrangedStated on their website
- Cats
- Has a feline boarding pass and feline boarding requirementsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $24–$27/night | — | Archived page, 2019-11-11 |
| 2020 | $24.25–$27.25/night | — | Archived page, 2020-10-29 |
| 2021 | $25–$28/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-02 |
| 2022 | $30–$33/night | — | Archived page, 2022-09-28 |
| 2024 | $30–$33/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-12 |
| 2025 | $35–$38/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-08 |
| Now | $35–$38/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
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- 7–11:30 AM
- Sun
- 9–11:30 AM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- TPA · Tampa International
- 16.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:30 AM – 5:30 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
39564 US-19, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
21.4 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming
What services does Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming offer?
Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming is listed as a pet boarding service in Tarpon Springs, FL, offering boarding.
How much does Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $35–$38 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 Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #79 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 444 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
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Westlake Animal Inn Pet Resort & Grooming, Tarpon Springs, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/westlake-animal-inn-pet-resort-and-grooming/Similar places near Tarpon Springs
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