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Tampa Bay Canine Retreat review: Pet boarding

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I booked boarding for my two dogs with Tampa Bay Canine Retreat LLC and paid a deposit to reserve specific dates. Our contract listed a 6:30 AM drop‑off time. My husband arrived at that time, but no one answered the door. I contacted the business at 6:48 AM, and they did not respond until 7:00 AM. Their first message referenced an incorrect balance, and no check‑in or intake process had occurred.
When her husband finally began walking the dogs inside, I received a 58‑second call from Amber that was hostile and ended with her telling us to remove the dogs. My husband returned immediately, and her husband brought the dogs back out, stating he did not know what was happening.
No services were performed. There was no check‑in, no behavioral assessment, and the dogs were inside for less than a minute before the business terminated the service.
Afterward, I received multiple aggressive messages, including false accusations, a threat to sue if I left a review, and a message stating they would contact CPS and my employer. My responses remained calm and professional, and the written record reflects that.
Although the remaining balance was refunded, the deposit was withheld. Since no boarding occurred and the service was terminated by the business, I am requesting a refund of the deposit for services not rendered.
All statements are supported by written messages, timestamps, and call logs.

Claimed loss: $118.83

Desired outcome: Refund of the deposit for services not rendered.

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Tampa Bay Canine Retreat response
Jan 06, 2026 11:34 pm EST
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24720 Silversmith Dr, Lutz, FL, 33559, US

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Sonia,
Once again, you are harassing us. Nothing in your review makes sense and you constantly contradict your own words. This was your third time boarding with us. The last two times went smoothly, but we never thought of you as a very good client. We had to explain to you more than once that you need to pay the deposit at booking, the deposit is to hold your spot on our calendar. You signed a contract that stated deposits are nonrefundable unless there is a grave situation. A five-year-old can understand this. On the day in question, you threatened our director, Amber over the phone stating she has messed with the wrong one. I guess that’s true because you continually harass us and leave false information, misrepresentation, and pure malicious behavior all because we told you that you have to have your dogs picked up immediately because we have a zero tolerance policy for threats being made. We have never dealt with anyone like you before. We have a very successful business with clients who whom we are very close with and are 95% repeats. No one else has ever left us a bad review. You are trying to be spiteful, but hopefully you learn one day that that is not the way you should live or the way you should treat people because it will always come back to you. We were the only ones who would take your dogs because one of them would bite, stand in the corner and shake, and had serious signs that she’s been abused. We are not sure what you have done to your dogs, but normal well behaved healthy dogs do not act that way. You are never allowed on our property again and you are to never contact anyone from the TBCR team again. On that note, we really hope you get the help you so desperately need. How would you feel if someone did this to your business? Each time you leave a falsified review on us, you are committing fraud. Stop this nonsense and get yourself some help.
Tampa Bay Canine Retreat response
Jan 07, 2026 11:33 am EST
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24720 Silversmith Dr, Lutz, FL, 33559, US

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Sonia, you are continuing harassing us with this false information. There is no proof that the text message screenshots are from us. We told you many times that you are not to call here and threaten our team director. Because you did this, your dogs had to be picked up immediately because we have a zero tolerance policy for threats. You are also told many times that the deposit is nonrefundable and it is made to hold your spot on our calendar. This is the third time you have boarded with us. The first two times went smoothly and you left us a great review which we appreciate. However, this time you threatened our director because she was simply trying to explain the amount due at drop off because it has always been very difficult to get payments from you. We are not sure why you don’t understand that. Tampa Bay Canine Retreat staff would never send the messages that you have posted. You are committing fraud when you claim misrepresentation and false accusation. We have also informed you that you are not allowed on our property or to ever contact Tampa Bay Canine Retreat again. You are the only one who has ever left us a bad review because we have amazing relationships with all of our clients and we have never had any problems. We ask that you kindly move on with your life, stop harassing us, and hopefully get the psychological help that you desperately need. All the best, TBCR Team 🐾
Update by ConcernedCustomerFL
Jan 07, 2026 1:11 pm EST

I disagree with the company’s response. My original complaint is accurate and supported by documentation, including the signed contract, timestamps, and screenshots. No services were performed, and the business terminated the stay. I am requesting a refund of the deposit. I will not engage in personal accusations and will allow the documentation to speak for itself.

Update by ConcernedCustomerFL
Jan 07, 2026 7:30 pm EST

This will be my final update. I’ve documented the timeline, the written messages, and the business’s public responses so others can make informed decisions. I won’t be engaging further, but I’m leaving this record here so the full context is available in one place.

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