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Dawn D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Dawn D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Dawn has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
12 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

C&L's/Insured/First Aid Certified

Welcome to C & L’s Cozy Dog Retreat I have 2 pups, Chip & Lucy, ages 11 & 8, that I have raised from puppies. Many of my friends have dogs, and they frequently come over. I also enjoy riding horses when I can. I have experience working with anxious dogs & dogs in shelters also (as a volunteer). I love taking dogs for walks, playing with them, & give them attention. I limit the number of dogs I take at any given time so each pup gets lots of individual attention. You can see some of the dogs I have walked/played with in my profile pictures. I’m frequently in the Chestertown area and am more than happy to help with your pet-sitting needs. I offer drop-off and pick-up for your pups' boarding.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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14 ratings
Steve T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 12, 2026

Dawn is great. She kept us updated with fun pictures. She kept Henry busy with walks and playtime which is challenging with a young JRT! We look forward to booking again!

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Chris Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 14, 2026

Everything worked out perfectly! Lincoln got two walks, played in a fenced in yard and even took a dip in the river. Great communication as well

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Samantha F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 30, 2026

It gives me peace of mind to know that whenever I go away my fur baby will be very well cared for by Dawn.

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Roger R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 04, 2026

Dawn did a great job looking after my 5 year old lab. I would recommend her to anyone.

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Ryan W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 16, 2026

Patient and great communication throughout our guy was taken care of and would definitely use again!

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Andrew Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 26, 2026

Dawn was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. No issues and would board with her again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am available 24/7, Monday-Friday. I accept boarding and doggie daycare on a limited basis. Please message me if you are interested. This ensures I can give each pet the attention they need while ensuring safety. I am also happy to do multiple check-ins a day while your friend stays in their familiar home.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and 2 friendly dogs. I can also kennel your dog if needed. A meet-and-greet with the dogs would be required before any overnight stays with us. Also, proof of immunizations.

Pets

A typical day

- Neighborhood walks - Chestertown walks on the trail and by the water - Beach / swim at my house if desired (requires the purchase of a bath) - Playtime in the yard with Chip & Lucy - Trip to Tuchahoe State Park and hike if desired ($40 extra per hike) - Free ice cream and treats - Lots of attention

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Dawn can host up to 2 pets per night
1. Does your dog get along with other animals 2. Is your dog house trained 3. Feeding schedule 4. Any allergies or medical problems 5. Can your pet swim 7. Pet name 8. Copy of immunization records 9. Anything else I need to know to take proper care of you, friend
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.