Dawn S.
Wexford, PA
2 Acre Doggy Paradise (& Fencing)!
Pet care experience
My husband and I love dogs - we welcome them into our home and share our whole lives (and bed!) with them. Our current dog (and three in the recent past) have all been rescues, three of them foster failures which we just couldn't give back - sadly we only have one now, we lost our two sweet old men then our wonderful therapy dog recently, and our home feels pretty empty. Our house is on two beautiful acres with a big fenced area where dogs can run on the grass, play in the leaves, sit on the deck, relax under the trees or jump into the doggy pool in summer. My husband works from home and I'm home all day too with the pups so your dog would only ever be left for very short periods. Your dog will get lots of love, exercise, play and attention and I send many photos every day of their time with us as I know you will miss them a lot! Come on over and meet the family and see for yourself what a wonderful vacation your doggy will have while staying with us. We are very flexible with pick-up and drop-off times - no need to worry about when your flight is departing or arriving, you can drop off/pick up your dog whenever is most convenient for you. If you have two or more dogs for me to host let me know, we can work out some arrangements on rates. If you have a dog with special needs I do have experience on certain aspects so please contact me. Because this is a home environment and the safety and comfort of all the dogs is our top priority, we have the following house rules for our guests: - must be 100% housebroken - males must be neutered, females spayed - must not show any aggression or destructive behavior - must be up-to-date on vaccinations including Bordatella - unfortunately we are unable to take German Shepherds after an incident made my dog frightened of them. We look forward to hosting your four-legged family members! About this sitter: We love dogs like family and have a wonderful property on two acres with a great fenced yard. Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover all my life. I have volunteered at three different animal shelters and fostered many dogs. Meet my pets We have a large fish tank in our lounge and a small bird in a cage which is moved into another room if we have dogs staying that are not used to them. About my yard We have two acres in a quiet, wooded area set down from the road with views to our large pond. We have an awesome 1/4 acre fenced yard directly off the house with a large grassy area for dogs to run, lots of trees and leaves for them to sniff and play in, a doggy pool in the summer and lots of shade. The fence is not high enough for dogs inclined to jump over and owners must be 100% sure their pup would not want to, or those wanting to dig underneath so only those comfortable to stay within the fence will enjoy a stay here (we cannot take dogs that need to go on leash as we need both hands free to carry out our smaller guys). My experience administering medication Oral medication is fine. Have experience in diabetes injections but this would be on a case-by-case basis.
Reviews
I trust Dawn with my pets completely! Always so well cared for.
Dawn is exceptionally loving and caring with our dogs. Olive and Milo had a fabulous time.
Dawn is such an incredible person to leave your pup with! She has watched both of my dogs in the past and I will never go anywhere else! So attentive to the dogs and goes above and beyond to ensure a safe and fun visit every single time. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Dawn!
Dawn has been simply the best. She is our go-to person for Zoey every single time. Zoey doesn't want to leave at the end of the day or a longer stay which speaks of how comfortable and lived she feels there.
About Dawn S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a big, fenced area where the dogs can enjoy supervised play then everyone will come inside with me. In the summer when the doors are open the dogs enjoy sitting outside on the large, gated deck.
Home
Information Dawn S. would like to know about your pet
No breed preference (although unfortunately we cannot take German Shepherds any longer - my dog is scared of them). Would like to know if dogs are neutered/spayed, and if the dog can be destructive or aggressive, and is housebroken and crate trained.
A typical day
Here's where we'll exercise We let the dogs play in the big fenced yard, always supervised. We never see neighbors or other dogs as we are very secluded with lots of trees. We have many different toys for the dogs, as well as interactive feeding games and mentally stimulating activities for them to enjoy. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Your dog will sleep wherever they do at home - in our bedroom, on the couch, or in a doggy bed and can either be crated or not. Time I'll spend with your dog 24/7 - I do a few hours of work on a computer each day from home
Services
Dawn can host
Availability
I do a few hours at home each day at a computer and only leave the house for very short periods. My husband also works from home every day.
About Dawn S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a big, fenced area where the dogs can enjoy supervised play then everyone will come inside with me. In the summer when the doors are open the dogs enjoy sitting outside on the large, gated deck.
Home
Information Dawn S. would like to know about your pet
No breed preference (although unfortunately we cannot take German Shepherds any longer - my dog is scared of them). Would like to know if dogs are neutered/spayed, and if the dog can be destructive or aggressive, and is housebroken and crate trained.
A typical day
Here's where we'll exercise We let the dogs play in the big fenced yard, always supervised. We never see neighbors or other dogs as we are very secluded with lots of trees. We have many different toys for the dogs, as well as interactive feeding games and mentally stimulating activities for them to enjoy. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Your dog will sleep wherever they do at home - in our bedroom, on the couch, or in a doggy bed and can either be crated or not. Time I'll spend with your dog 24/7 - I do a few hours of work on a computer each day from home
Location
Wexford, PA
Pets
Dawn S.
Wexford, PA