🐾  Our Story

We love your
dog like
our own.

For over 40 years, families in Valrico have trusted us with the most important member of their family. That trust is something we earn every single day.

40+
Years of care
1000s
Happy guests
1
Location. Always personal.
Our story
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Family-ownedSince 1984
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Single locationValrico, Florida
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24/7 supervisionAlways on-site
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Individually cared forNot just a number
Trusted by thousandsOf local families
How it all began

Built on love.
Grown on trust.

Oaklane Kennels was born from one woman's refusal to settle for anything less than extraordinary care. Phyllis White had a simple but powerful vision — to create a place where pets could receive the same warmth, attention, and comfort they experienced at home.

That was over 40 years ago. Since then, thousands of dogs have padded through our doors, wagged their tails, and left us better for knowing them. What hasn't changed is what drove Phyllis to open those doors in the first place: a deep, genuine love for animals.

While other facilities grew into large chains and franchises, we made a deliberate choice to stay exactly what we are — one location, one community, one consistent standard of care. Because when you trust us with your dog, you deserve to know exactly who you're trusting.

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Founded by Phyllis White Valrico, Florida · Est. 1984
dog being taken care of at daycare
40+
Years of trusted care

The principles we care by every single day

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Safety above everything

Every dog is supervised around the clock. Our facilities, routines, and staff protocols are built with one priority: your dog goes home safe.

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Genuine relationships

We remember your dog's name, their quirks, what makes them anxious, and what makes their tail go. That's not policy — that's who we are.

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Home away from home

Staying somewhere new can be stressful for a dog. We put enormous care into making the environment calm, familiar, and joyful — not clinical.

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Room to be a dog

Dogs need to run, sniff, splash and play. Our indoor and outdoor spaces are built for real exercise and real enrichment — not containment.

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Transparency with owners

You should never wonder how your dog is doing. We communicate openly, honestly, and proactively — because peace of mind matters to us too.

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Community rooted

We've been part of Valrico for over 40 years. This isn't a franchise — it's our neighborhood, our community, and these are our neighbors' dogs.

Dogs playing together
Room to run 🏃
Happy dog
Happy guests
Dog care
Individual care
Dog resting
Rest & comfort
Dogs socialising
New friendships
What families say

Trusted by the people who
matter most

★★★★★ 5.0 from hundreds of happy families
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"We've tried three other kennels over the years. None of them compare. The staff here actually know my dog — they know his habits, his favourite spots, even which dogs he doesn't get along with."

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James T.
Brandon, FL · Labrador dad
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★★★★★

"My dog is honestly more excited to arrive here than he is to come home. That says everything. Forty years in business isn't luck — it's because they genuinely care."

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Maria L.
Seffner, FL · Poodle owner
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★★★★★

"I travel for work every month. Knowing my dog is here gives me actual peace of mind — not just reassurance. She comes home tired, happy, and social. That's everything."

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David K.
Plant City, FL · Border Collie dad
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★★★★★

"Our rescue dog came to us with anxiety around strangers. The team here were so patient and consistent with her that she now runs ahead of us when she sees the entrance. Life changing."

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Angela & Tom R.
Lithia, FL · Rescue dog parents
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★★★★★

"40 years in the same location tells you all you need to know. This isn't a business that treats dogs as revenue. These are people who built a life around loving animals."

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Carol B.
Valrico, FL · Client for 12 years

Our promise to
you and your
dog.

We will treat your dog like our own. We will communicate with you honestly. We will never cut corners on safety, comfort, or care. And every single day, we will earn the trust you place in us.

That's been our promise since Phyllis opened these doors in 1984. It's our promise today.

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40+ Years in Business

Longevity is the most honest trust signal there is. Families keep coming back because we've earned it.

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One Location, Always

We've never franchised, never scaled beyond what we can personally oversee. Your dog is never in unknown hands.

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Family-Rooted Care

From Phyllis to the team here today — this is a family business in the truest sense. Personal, accountable, and proud.

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Real Reviews, Real Families

Every review is from a real Valrico-area family. No incentives, no filters. Just honest words from people who trust us.