The Wagging Club

The Wagging Club is a pet resort at 13155 N Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa, FL, offering dog boarding and dog daycare along with cat boarding and grooming. Nightly boarding rates run from $34 to $73 depending on the suite and the pet. Reservations are handled by phone.

What they offer

Dogs can stay overnight in private suites or come just for the day. The luxury suites include a personal TV. Cats board in their own condos and have a separate cat playroom, so they are not sharing space with the dogs. Grooming happens on site, which makes it easy to add a bath to the end of a stay.

• Private boarding suites, with a personal TV in the luxury rooms
• Indoor pool, splash pad, and an outdoor turf play yard
• Indoor play areas plus webcam access for owners
• Grooming and bathing
• Medication administration and special diets

What makes it different

Water plays a big role in the daily routine here. Between the indoor pool, the splash pad, and the turf yard outside, dogs have several ways to burn energy without leaving the property. The building runs UV disinfection through Aerapy air purifiers and a Cleanwise central vacuum system, both aimed at keeping air and floors clean in a space full of animals. Webcam access lets owners look in on the play areas during the day instead of guessing how it is going.

Practical details

Booking is done over the phone at (813) 692-6655. All pets must be current on their vaccinations before a stay. Staff can administer medication and follow special diet instructions, which matters for senior dogs or pets on prescription food. The Wagging Club also offers luxury and traditional boarding options, so owners can pick the room type that fits their budget. More information is at thewaggingclub.com or by email at info@thewaggingclub.com.