Paws 'n' Rec - Pearl
4313 W Pearl Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Overview
Paws 'n' Rec is an award-winning membership-based dog daycare and boarding facility with locations in Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota (FL) and Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rainbow Curve (AR). They offer cage-free accommodations, group play based on size/temperament, grooming, training, and solo adventures. The facility features a pool, 24/7 monitoring, free transportation in Bentonville, and requires all dogs to pass a temperament evaluation and be spayed/neutered by 6 months.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP
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What Reviews Say
584 reviews analyzedPaws 'n' Rec - Pearl is highly regarded for its enthusiastic staff and exceptional grooming services, with specific praise for groomers Courtney and Claudia. Customers frequently highlight the convenience of long operating hours and the joy of seeing their dogs in daily social media updates. While the majority of experiences are overwhelmingly positive, there are isolated but serious reports of injuries and disputes regarding the facility's membership-based billing model.
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Worth noting
Severe injury (broken leg) occurring in facility care
“In September 2022, this facility called me to let me know that my puppy's leg had been broken in their care.”
Injury (puncture wound/hole in ear) not reported to owner until pickup
“at some point his ear was punctured and he has a literal hole in the side of it. I was told nothing at all about the incident.”
Dog sent home with the wrong owner
“They sent my daughter home with the wrong dog.”
Membership/Cancellation Fees(4 mentions)
“The stingy extra $10 cancelation policy scam gets a 1 star... they require a 30 day notice to cancel.”
Thirst/Hunger after stay(5 mentions)
“Why was he so thirsty when I picked him up that he drank two bottles of water?”
Grooming quality (shaving vs trimming)(3 mentions)
“I had asked that he be 'trimmed.' He came back shaved as short as possible.”
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 601+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 601 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$55–$90/night
Daycare
$15–$45/day
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