Dog Boarding in Tampa

Dog boarding in Tampa ranges from small kennels to pet resorts with play yards, private suites and day care. Visit before you book: a good facility will happily show you where dogs sleep, play and eat, and how it keeps them cool.

Dog flu

In January 2024, Hillsborough County confirmed H3N2 canine influenza at its pet shelter and urged owners to limit dog parks and day care. Ask your vet about the canine influenza vaccine before your dog boards (the first course is usually two doses a few weeks apart), and ask the facility how it separates a dog that starts coughing.

Most facilities also ask for rabies (required by Florida law from four months old), DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough).

Hurricane season

Plan where your dog will go before a storm. Hillsborough County runs pet-friendly evacuation shelters once they are announced open; bring proof of rabies vaccination and registration, a leash or carrier and a crate your dog can stand and turn around in. If you plan to board instead, book early, because places fill fast, and ask what the facility does if it loses power or floods.

What to ask

• Where do dogs sleep, and is someone on site overnight?
• How do they keep dogs cool, and is there a generator?
• Is play time in groups or one dog at a time, and how are groups matched?
• Which vet do they use in an emergency?
• Can you bring your dog's own food, bedding or medication?

Busy dates and fireworks

Facilities fill up for the winter holidays, spring break and the Fourth of July, so book early. Fireworks scare many dogs into running, so check your dog's microchip details and registration tag before its stay, and tell the facility if your dog is scared of loud noises.

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