Paws 'n' Rec - Pearl
★★★★½ 4.7 from 625 Google reviews · #26 of 62 in Tampa by score
DaycareBoardingGroomingDedicated facility
About
Paws ‘n’ Rec is the first-ever membership-based daytime adventure and hoteling solution developed specifically for urban-living humans and their furry family members. With minimal or no yard space, long work hours and busy schedules, many urban-living humans find it hard to provide their dogs with the level of physical, mental, and social stimulation that’s generally available to those in the suburbs. From compulsive barking and property destruction, to complaining neighbors and angry landlords,
Description from the business’s public profile.
What Paws 'n' Rec - Pearl 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.
Their words
“Prior to scheduling your complimentary evaluation, we must have a copy of your pup’s records showing that they’re up to date on their Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations, as well as proof that they’re spayed/neutered if they’re 7 months of age or older.”www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Their words
“Prior to scheduling your complimentary evaluation, we must have a copy of your pup’s records showing that they’re up to date on their Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations, as well as proof that they’re spayed/neutered if they’re 7 months of age or older.”www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Their words
“Prior to scheduling your complimentary evaluation, we must have a copy of your pup’s records showing that they’re up to date on their Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations, as well as proof that they’re spayed/neutered if they’re 7 months of age or older.”www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Their words
“Prior to scheduling your complimentary evaluation, we must have a copy of your pup’s records showing that they’re up to date on their Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations, as well as proof that they’re spayed/neutered if they’re 7 months of age or older.”www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Their words
“Every single member of our team is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.”www.pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Their words
“Your pup will enjoy cycled group play organized by size, temperament, and play style.”www.pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Their words
“Every single play group at every Paws n Rec location is carefully matched by size, temperament, and play style and supervised by certified Adventure Guides.”www.pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Their words
“Our dog daycare in South Tampa features an indoor and outdoor play space, full grooming, and a pool!”www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
Their words
“We also never charge extra for administering oral or topical medications during a stay.”www.pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Their words
“How Do I Book a Reservation? Reservations can be made directly through our client portal online (existing members only) , by calling us, or by emailing us.”www.pawsnrec.com/location/florida/south-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=pearl
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
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
88% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 7% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.