Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon
1719 W Lemon St, Tampa, FL 33606
Overview
Paws 'n' Rec is an award-winning membership-based dog daycare and boarding facility with locations in Tampa Bay, FL (5 locations) and Northwest Arkansas (3 locations). They offer cage-free accommodations, daycare, grooming, training, and overnight boarding with cycle-based playgroups, webcam access in suites, and a 1:8 dog-to-staff ratio. The facility requires vaccinations, temperament evaluations, and spay/neuter by 7 months.
Amenities & Policies
Dog-to-staff ratio: 8:1
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, DHPP, DA2PP, Rabies, Flea Preventative, Canine Influenza
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What Reviews Say
273 reviews analyzedPaws 'n' Rec - Lemon is highly regarded for its exceptional operating hours (6 AM - Midnight) which cater specifically to healthcare workers and professionals with non-traditional schedules. Customers consistently praise the 'Adventure Guides' for their genuine affection and personalized care, often noting that dogs are excited to enter the facility. While there are some criticisms regarding the membership-only model and lack of live webcams, the facility compensates with frequent social media updates and detailed report cards.
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Introduction/Evaluation Safety Concerns
“The way they introduced her to the group was concerning, she was brought into the play area on a leash and immediately rushed by 5–6 dogs at once.”
Alleged lack of exercise/Crating
“My dog gets no exercise when he's here... he's been sitting in a crate for 4+ hours since I dropped him off.”
Membership/Pricing Structure(5 mentions)
“They also implemented a new mandatory bath policy to nickel and dime their clients... A mandatory bath at a cost of $48 is required for a 4 night stay.”
Lack of Live Cameras(4 mentions)
“There's many other MUCH BETTER options to take your dog that actually have cameras.”
Difficulty with initial tours/onboarding(3 mentions)
“We couldn't tour facility day my husband and I visited... Then it took several days for someone to call us back.”
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 275+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 275 reviews.
At a Glance
Dog-to-staff ratio
8:1
Min puppy age
4 months
Pricing
Boarding
$55–$85/night
Daycare
$15–$30/day
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