Dawn H.
Mansfield, MA
Loving Your Pet When You're Away!
Pet care experience
Hi! I'm Dawn! I'm a stay-at-home mom with 4 amazing kids, a fantastic husband, 4 fabulous dogs, 1 awesome cat & a super cute hamster. I love animals & helping people so this is a perfect fit!! This is not work, it's a passion! I have worked as a Professional Dog Trainer several years ago helping families learn to communicate & better understand their furry family members. It is very important to me that I understand how you interact with your dog (i.e., what word do you use for "stay" or do you ask your dog to "sit" before opening the door to go outside?). This ensures continuity & helps to prevent confusion with your pet. I am a BSN, RN, with experience working on busy Medical/Surgical Units. When your furry family member is with me, rest assured they are in competent hands. My furry clients enjoy walks tailored to their age, energy level and fitness level along with plenty of stop & sniff time. Lots of love & belly rubs make my furry four-legged clients the happiest dogs around! Need me to pet sit while you enjoy some well deserved rest & relaxation? No worries, tell me what you need and allow me to give your pet the care they deserve & you expect. In the past, I worked as a veterinary technician for a small animal veterinary practice which included caring for exotic pets such as snakes, exotic birds, and reptiles. As a result, I am comfortable caring for your exotic pets! I also worked at a 24 Hr Emergency Animal Hospital. I triaged patients, cared for patients in ICU, and assisted with various procedures, surgeries, and care of patients. About 12 years ago I had a dog walking business in RI where I worked with 11 families for 3 years. During that time I also managed an equestrian business where I taught riding lessons, trained & sold ponies & boarded horses. I gave up my business to pursue my nursing career at age 35 with my first son 18 months old! Over the course of several years I rehabilitated 3 Siberian Huskies destined for euthanasia as a result of severe aggressive behavior. All 3 amazing huskies were placed with loving families. I volunteered for the RIASPCA and fostered a Golden Retriever & her 8 puppies. They lived with me until pups were ready for new home & all were adopted including mom! Our furry family members speak to us, all we need to do is know how to listen!
Reviews
Dawn was wonderful! Our kitties were well taken care of while we were away. We felt our cats were in safe and very responsible hands.
Dawn cared for my Corgi, Gigi, while I was away on business, and I cannot say enough fabulous things about her both as a person & as a pet sitter! Gigi and I are so blessed to have found such a dedicated and caring person. I highly recommend Dawn & refer all my friends to her as well. For the first time in a very long time I felt comfortable leaving my girl at home & didn't feel the need to check my phone constantly to check if things were alright. Dawn is the best!
About Dawn H.
Communication
Skills
Information Dawn H. would like to know about your pet
It is important that your dog is kid-friendly. I have children, so all pets must get along with children & be comfortable around them. I love all dogs and cats. I do not have a breed preference, I love them all! Each animal has their own amazing gifts to offer and lessons to teach if you are willing to learn! My days are not spent working, they are spent enjoying wonderful animals, fresh air, and the satisfaction that comes from helping people provide exceptional care for their pets. My job is to make your life easier and your pets happy. Just let me know what you need!
A typical day
When your furry family member is with me, rest assured they are in competent hands. My furry clients enjoy walks tailored to their age, energy level and fitness level along with plenty of stop & sniff time. Lots of love & belly rubs make my furry four-legged clients the happiest dogs around! Need me to pet sit while you enjoy some well deserved rest & relaxation? No worries, tell me what you need and allow me to give your pet the care they deserve & you expect.
Services
Dawn can watch in your home
About Dawn H.
Communication
Skills
Information Dawn H. would like to know about your pet
It is important that your dog is kid-friendly. I have children, so all pets must get along with children & be comfortable around them. I love all dogs and cats. I do not have a breed preference, I love them all! Each animal has their own amazing gifts to offer and lessons to teach if you are willing to learn! My days are not spent working, they are spent enjoying wonderful animals, fresh air, and the satisfaction that comes from helping people provide exceptional care for their pets. My job is to make your life easier and your pets happy. Just let me know what you need!
A typical day
When your furry family member is with me, rest assured they are in competent hands. My furry clients enjoy walks tailored to their age, energy level and fitness level along with plenty of stop & sniff time. Lots of love & belly rubs make my furry four-legged clients the happiest dogs around! Need me to pet sit while you enjoy some well deserved rest & relaxation? No worries, tell me what you need and allow me to give your pet the care they deserve & you expect.
Location
Mansfield, MA
Pets
Dawn H.
Mansfield, MA