This was the first vacation where I didn't worry about my fur baby! The team at Marina District is…read moretruly amazing. Their daily updates during visits and genuine care for animals completely put me at ease while I was away. Whether it's for a day or 10 days, I'll always call them. Don't hesitate to book their services--you won't regret it!

I recently had the pleasure of hiring Alena of Marina District Pet Care to take care of my beloved…read moreguinea pigs and cats while I was away, and I must say, the experience was absolutely outstanding. From the moment I met Alena, I could tell that she was not only professional but also genuinely passionate about animals. First and foremost, the care provided to my guinea pigs and cats was exceptional. She followed all the instructions I had left for feeding, cleaning, and providing treats. She took the time to understand the unique needs and preferences of each of my pets and ensured that they were well taken care of throughout my absence. I was delighted to come back home to happy, healthy, and contented animals. One thing that truly impressed me was the cleanliness of my home upon my return. Despite having several pets to look after, she went above and beyond to keep everything spotless. The litter boxes were cleaned diligently, cages were tidied up, and even the pet areas were organized impeccably. It was evident that she took great pride in her work and paid attention to every detail. Moreover, Alena demonstrated a remarkable level of care and affection towards my pets. She provided plenty of love and attention to my fur-kids, making sure they felt secure and comforted in my absence. I could sense that my pets were genuinely cared for, which brought me tremendous peace of mind. In terms of communication, Alena was prompt and reliable. She kept me informed about my pets' well-being through regular updates, which included pictures. It was reassuring to see my pets enjoying themselves and forming a bond with her. Her dedication to maintaining open lines of communication eased any concerns I had while I was away. Overall, I cannot recommend Alena highly enough. Her exceptional care, attention to detail, and genuine love for animals sets her apart from others in the field. If you are looking for someone to take care of your pets with the utmost professionalism, cleanliness, and care, Alena is the one to choose. I am immensely grateful for her services. I already have another pet sitting scheduled for a trip coming up this fall. I know that my pets will be taken care of as if I was home. I no longer stress about their care while I'm away. Choose Marina District Pet Care for all your pets' needs.

Essence is so amazing! She truly loves her job and making your pups look adorable! My pup loves…read moregoing to see her weekly.

Essence is the best! She cares and loves your dog. Love the one dog at a time also. The location is…read morealso terrific.

I was SO nervous to leave my dog, but they advertised unlimited play time which was what made me…read moredrive across town to take my dog because other places charge by the day for playtime so that was an awesome selling point. I like for my pup for get exercise, he's has a lot of energy. I went on vacation for 5 days and booked my dog and my brothers dog for overnight boarding. I begin booking online and a representative reached out to obtain my dogs records etc. Customer service was really nice! I was able to bring my dog's blanket and toy (I'm assuming he got to have it), not sure lol. There was an option for me to bring my own food, but I opted that he eats what they had. I requested pictures a few times via email and the quickly sent them over so that was nice, but video footage would have been really nice because I was missing my pup! My dog came back dirty lol, but I guess that's to be expected - so I had to bathe him as SOON as we got home. He had what looked to be poop or mud on his nails. All in all, I guess I would recommend this place.

Used boarding for many times ( usually 2weeks). Safe and reliable. Communication is great. Also,…read morethis facility update the Instagram picture of the dogs playing back yard daily, so you get to see your dog without paying extra $$$.

I have been working with SoHo Hound for the last 4.5 years and have been very happy with the…read morecompany and walkers. They are responsive and take excellent care of our pups. They give good and regular updates and each walker genuinely cares for our pups. SoHo Hound also worked with us to let our pups participate in our wedding day! Highly recommend.

Amanda & Lalka have been incredible since day one of caring for our cat, Sunday. With each visit we…read moreget a TON of photos and updates on what the visit entailed. We look forward to working with them for as long as we remain in South Tampa and would recommend them to anyone with a dog/cat they love!

We had to put to our beloved pet.And they were very kind and very accommodating. Highly recommendread more

Amazing staff, great service and they clearly love what they do. They always treat my dog with…read moreexcellent care.

A Cautionary Experience - Please Visit Before You Commit…read more ["Dog recovering after eating toxic material at boarding facility" In the news, January 2025. See image in post for link] I rarely leave critical reviews, but as a devoted pet parent, I feel a responsibility to share my experience at Puppy Manor in hopes it helps others make an informed decision. While I was initially drawn in by the promise of open land and splash pads, what I observed in reality was quite different. Yes, there is a splash pad--but I also saw multiple dogs standing on a large, dry asphalt area as the afternoon heat began rising. I expressed concern and was reassured the staff wets the ground as it gets hotter. Still, it was concerning, especially in Florida's climate. There's also a significant grassy area where dogs play, which sounds ideal--until you're pulling burrs, burdock seeds, and foxtails out of your dog's fur every day. While I want my dog to have fun like anyone else's, I also believe daycare should be both safe and reasonably maintained. There was no sign that the dogs' time in muddy, debris-filled fields was limited, nor any clear effort to improve the space. Despite being told the facility was "under renovation," I saw little evidence of actual improvements. The outdoor drop-off and pickup has a very industrial and dated look to it. On one visit, I waited with another dog owner for nearly five minutes or longer--no one was at the front, and no one responded to us. We knocked on doors with no luck. Only after the other owner called the facility's phone number did a staff member (Vince) appear and tell us she (he) had been making dinner. Meanwhile, we knew the dogs were crated and ready to go--there is simply no excuse for no one being available to release pets to their owners. That experience alone left a lasting impression. The staff dynamic is inconsistent. Brianna, while sweet, often seemed distracted and disconnected in conversation. Vince, on the other hand, was kind, helpful, and clearly loves the animals in her care. I truly appreciated the adorable photos she sent me--it made me feel, at least for a moment, that my pup was happy and being looked after. The pictures were so cute. But even with those thoughtful touches, my gut just didn't feel right the longer I continued bringing my dog there. I never felt fully at ease leaving my dog here, and to me, that says everything. It reminded me of the uneasy feeling you get when leaving your child somewhere you're not fully confident in. I've taken my dog to several daycares across Tampa Bay and beyond--this one gave me the least peace of mind. Before enrolling, I strongly recommend stopping by unannounced, outside of the 1:00-3:00 PM "nap time." Ask yourself: are the dogs lounging calmly in the advertised "acres of land" with attentive staff, or is a single person sitting in a chair watching over ten or more dogs? My observations leaned heavily toward the latter. Also, be sure to ask detailed questions about pricing. While Puppy Manor does not offer grooming services, they charge $30 for a very basic bath--no brushing or extras. Even with that option, I still found myself bathing my dog almost every day because of how dirty she came home. Their prices are not significantly lower than other, far better-kept facilities. I even reinjured my back twice just trying to wash and rinse my medium-haired dog after daycare. She sleeps in bed with me, and I simply couldn't bring her in the house in the condition she was in after pickup. I truly admire pet parents who don't mind muddy paws on their carpets or furniture--but for me, home is a place of comfort and cleanliness. While I absolutely know she's a dog, I still expect her to come home somewhat clean. Lastly, I encourage potential clients to view online reviews and photos with a healthy dose of skepticism. My direct experience didn't align with what I saw online, and it made me question whether the glowing reviews were from verified pet owners. Puppy Manor looks nothing like the curated images on Google. If you love your pet as much as I do mine, I sincerely recommend exploring other options. Cost matters--but so does cleanliness, communication, and the peace of knowing your dog is truly cared for.

Beware of having your dog here for day care or boarding. I trusted the team to care for my dog but…read moreshe was placed in a kennel with FRP that has a toxic material in it that is potentially deadly if ingested. The boards were hung inside the kennel where my dog or any dog could chew it. My dog unfortunately did chew the last night of her stay and became more and more lethargic during the day after ingesting this material in the night. The manager on duty the morning she sustained her injuries assured me she would call me if her condition changed or worsened. She did not call me and had said she was off at 1 pm. I called just after 1 pm and she informed me that our beautiful and sweet girl was lethargic, tongue swollen and hanging out of her mouth and that she was unable to get her tongue in her mouth, it was so swollen. She did not call me or alert me in anyway that her condition deteriorated and so severely. I asked her, Jessie, to take her immediately to the Gandy Pet Hospital and she did not. She told me it probably was nothing serious and not to worry about it. I called, texted and literally begged her to take her to Gandy Pet hospital a couple blocks from Puppy Manor. She did not- she never did- told me she was off and to contact the other manager. It was over four hours later that Heather took Elsa, our husky, to Gandy Pet Hospital and then was almost immediately transferred to VEG on Dale Mabry. I was flying back to Tampa and was told my girl may or may not make it before I arrived back on my flight. Fortunately, she did survive and she was almost dead when I arrived. I was told by the doctors she had severe ulcers in her mouth and she was likely not going to survive. They worked so well with here, life saving measures and transferred her to Fetch Intensive care hospital in Brandon. The doctors here kept saying this was not from chewing plastic- they she had some kind of chemical poisoning or electrocution from her injuries and state. I kept asking questions of the regional manager and then learned about the styrene toxic and poisonous chemical in her Kennel which is what she chewed. The Veterinarian was able to treat her and she had a very long, lengthy and costly recovery of over $16,000. I have all the itemized receipts I can post here. The owner paid $4000 and waved her $1800 boarding fee- leaving me with the balance - just over $10,000 and a very sick girl which was not guaranteed to survive. She did survive and it was a very long healing process with nine medications per day for about a week, feeding her through a feeding tube that was placed in her neck, through her esophagus and into her stomach. The FRP boards with styrene in them are no longer hanging in the kennels and I would not trust this location to care for your dog. The agreement they claim I signed, even though there is no signature on it- maximum to pay for a dog $500 or the cost of a dog. Very disturbing and I am blessed to still have my precious girl, Elsa.

We've been bringing Tory in for grooming for 4+ years and couldn't be happier with the service and…read morequality. Hope you give them a try and you and your pet love the service just as much as we have.

From a neighbor's referral- I found this place. Conveniently located on North Dale. I have a…read moreEnglish Bulldog ( male) stay for 4 night's total. Easy booking. Professional/ clean & overall highly recommend. Price affordable & overall completely satisfied. We book again for 3 nights following bc again we will be out of town & need. I had NO issues & rating 5 solid stars for overall experience. Make sure you contact them by phone to see if they have availability because they are so limited in space. Vaccination up to date required obviously- you can contact them directly for more info

There are TONS of dogs and when I picked her up from her first day orientation she was SOAKED in…read moredog piss. Her chest, belly, legs and paws were wet to touch and she obviously reeked. I understand the appeal but don't think it worked well for my pet. I have a basset hound so she is grouped with the big dogs due to weight although she is much smaller than most the other dogs in size so I think that's why she wasn't very playful or social (which is extremely out of the ordinary). Needless to say I personally won't be going back.

We love Camp Bow Wow!!!!! My pup cannot run in there fast enough on day care days!…read more The staff is so sweet and so passionate about the dogs. My dog is very timid/scared around strangers but he has no problem running away with all of them and being pet by them. They've always made me and him feel very comfortable and confident with their care. Three of my favorite parts of camp bow wow are: 1) themed weeks. Each week the theme for camp changes and that includes sounds, smells, activities, etc. It's very fun! 2) all the activities! They offer so many group activities and one-on-one enrichment opportunities. My dog lives for water days and ball pit days - cannot get enough! I included a photo they snapped on their instagram. Pure joy. 3) cameras and photos!! They post so many photos throughout the day to social and they're all soooo cute. You can also watch a live feed of each room to check on your pup throughout the day. I highly recommend Camp Bow Wow! 10 out of 10!

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Kelly! Our dog is truly the apple of our eye, and she gets…read morepretty down when we're away, so finding someone we could trust completely was a top priority. From day one, Kelly has been warm, attentive, and so communicative -- the photo updates she sends always bring a huge smile to our faces and help us feel connected to our pup even while we're gone. She's extremely responsible, and we feel completely at ease having her in our home and caring for our dog. As someone who is very particular about who we let into our home and trust with our fur baby, I can honestly say Kelly has exceeded every expectation. Knowing we have someone we fully trust makes future travel so much easier. We're so grateful for her! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate sitter -- she's truly the best.

Well Kelly was hesitant to give me a price and then wanted to meet up with me and my 14lb little…read moretwo year old baby! I was booking well in advance and out of the blue when I told her that my neighbors look out for each other she decided that she wasn't interested! I would be a bit leary about hiring her to watch your pets! Just saying