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Dawn C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
67 repeat clients
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Dawn C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
67 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $189 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Experienced nurturing pet lover ❤️

I absolutely love dogs of all sizes. I'm 46 years old with a masters degree, but I found that my true passion is taking care of dogs and cats. For boarding services, I don’t have crates of any kind as your fur baby has free roam of the house. If you want to bring one, you are welcome to. I truly enjoy walking, feeding, playing fetch, and cuddling with dogs and kitties. Animals are like our innocent children and they are our best friends and family. Let me know how I can care for your sweet fur baby while you’re away. I have over 16 years on Rover with positive verified reviews. Every cat and dog has been safe, happy, and healthy in my care. I provide healthy clean kennel free care so that your pet feels at ease.

Qualifications

67 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
164 ratings
Arianna C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 12, 2026

Dawn was able to accommodate our very last minute request to watch our puppy while we went tubing at Rainbow Springs State Park. She was very responsive and was willing to watch our puppy longer than our booked time, since we were delayed by weather in the area. She made our anniversary trip down the river possible. We are thankful to Dawn and her children for caring for our puppy.

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Wesley L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

She was great with our dogs. I will definitely use her again. I had no doubts they would be taken care of.

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Dayna L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 03, 2026

Dawn took wonderful care of my two cats and was very easy to communicate with while we were away. She sent updates and photos often, and I could tell my boys were safe and comfortable in her care. We will gladly bring them back to her in the future!

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Daniel J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 03, 2026

Dawn did a good job taking care of Smoky and Sammie. She let us know what was going on and took pictures each time she visited. We appreciated that! We would like to give Dawn a $30.00 tip.

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Deb K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 02, 2026

We were delighted to find Molly did not bark all day while we were gone. Thank you for your amazing care!

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Eldge
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 24, 2026

Dawn was absolutely wonderful watching our 15-year-old Shih Tzu, Jet, for 9 days while we were away on a cruise. She went above and beyond to make sure he was well cared for, comfortable, and loved while we were gone. She sent us pictures, videos, and updates throughout the trip, which gave us so much peace of mind, especially with Jet being a senior dog. It was clear that she truly cared about him and treated him like her own. We are so thankful for her kindness, reliability, and the extra care she provided. We highly recommend Dawn to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to watch their pet!

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Schedule

I will play with your dogs, cats, hamsters, walk them, bathe them, feed them, give them treats, pick up mail, give meds, water plants, and possibly other errands.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I DO NOT board more than one family's dogs at a time. Therefore, you don't have to worry about safety. It is in the best interest of your fur baby to not be exposed to others which could result in physical injury or contagious illness. Rest assured, Your fur babies are completely safe with me.

A typical day

Time I'll spend with your dog I prefer to be there at least 3 visits per day, especially if you are away for an extended amount of time. Our babies get lonely and have to use the bathroom! In my care, they will get plenty of belly rubs and lots of love. On a 30 minute walk, I generally walk about one mile. Extra house-sitting services Yes! I will bring in your mail, water your plants, and feed your fish or hamster. Just let me know how I can help you!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Dawn can host up to 10 pets per night
I like to learn about the dogs temperament. I also like to know how often your furry family member likes to go out. If your dog enjoys long or short walks, if your dog likes me to be by her while he/she eats, or even if your loved one loves to go swimming, please tell me about how I can pamper your prince or princess.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.