Pet boarding service · Clearwater, FL

Bay Paws Pet Resort - Clearwater

★★★★★ 4.8 from 692 Google reviews · #8 of 62 in Tampa by score

BoardingCat boardingDaycareTrainingDedicated facility

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About

Bay Paws Pet Resorts is a premier destination for pet parents seeking comfort, care, and a little extra luxury. Bay Paws proudly serves the Tampa Bay community with four convenient locations. Welcoming dogs, cats, and pocket pets, Bay Paws offers plush accommodations, expansive indoor and outdoor play areas, and attentive care from a highly trained, friendly, and passionate team. Whether visiting for daycare, overnight boarding, or professional grooming, every guest enjoys a safe, enriching, and

Description from the business’s public profile.

What Bay Paws Pet Resort - Clearwater publishes

We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.

12 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 15 not stated on the site.
Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
Our 3 required vaccines for dogs are Bordetella, Distemper Parvo, and Rabies. While we used to require Canine Influenza and due to current regional trends of dormancy* as of 3/13/2026 it is not required. However, we strongly recommend the Canine Influenza Virus vaccination for dogs who travel frequentlywww.baypaws.com/policies-faqs
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
All group play daycare candidates must undergo an evaluation. This evaluation is 4 hours long, and our staff carefully introduces them to the group and observes their behavior.www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
Vaccination Requirements: Proof of current vaccinations are required on veterinary letterhead.www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs
Operations
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
General Hours & Security: Staff is at our facility from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm every day. Bay Paws Pet Resort is protected by a security alarm and a fire alarm that will respond as necessary to an emergency.www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
Dogs will be placed in private suites before and after daycare hours, as well as for lunch.www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennel5-6 potty breaks daily
Their words
Dogs in boarding receive an elevated Kuranda bed with blankets, 5-6 potty breaks (higher than the industry standard of 3-4) and individualized care.www.baypaws.com/clearwater
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered (paid)
Their words
$15 One-on-One Play Time One-on-One playtime consists of individual fun time with one of our staff memberswww.baypaws.com/clearwater
HousingSuite
Their words
The Luxury Suites are a large 7x8, private suite featuring an elevated Kuranda bed and bedding per dog. $80/night (1 dog); $144/night (2 dogs) Executive Suite The Executive Suite is a standard 4x6, private suitewww.baypaws.com/clearwater
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
24/7 access to the camera in their dog s boarding suite.www.baypaws.com/clearwater
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
Please join us for any of our upcoming events or stop by for a tour at any of our locations during lobby hours.www.baypaws.com/
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationCase by case, may carry a fee
Their words
Bay Paws can administer medication such as pills at no additional rate, if your pet takes the pill in a pill pocket or food. ... administer injections (such as insulin) or topical medications, then there is an additional fee of $5 per administration.www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
Food: Bay Paws Pet Resort highly suggests that you provide your pet’s food to avoid any stomach issues during their stay.www.baypaws.com/policies-faqs
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-08. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.

What reviewers mention

daycare ×112grooming ×70webcams ×33clean facility ×32camera access ×24clean space ×20trimming ×8nail trim ×6

Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.

Rating breakdown

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91% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 5% gave 1–2 stars.

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking lotOn-site parking

Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.

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