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Dawn M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Dawn M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Dawn has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Next Best Thing to Being Home

I've taken care of dogs for several years and been around dogs my entire life. I've trained from the puppy stage through adulthood, including caring for senior pets. I love dogs and want to make sure your pet has a safe and comfortable stay while you are away. My small dog loves all dogs and would love a playmate! We do have a cat, too but she is pretty much an observer of her surroundings and does her own thing. I am comfortable administering medications, if needed. While I don't have a fenced yard, I am used to taking my dog out on a leash and for walks regularly. Your dog will love staying with us so much they might not want to go home.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Natalie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 24, 2026

Dawn was so kind and easy to work with when I needed to book help for my long distance friend's two dogs. So grateful for her making it easy to pull off. Thanks!

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Jeffrey T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 15, 2026

Dawn was great and would not hesitate to use again in the future! Thank you again!

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Nicole B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 08, 2026

Dawn made me feel very comfortable leaving our pup with her for the week. She is very personable and obviously a pet person. She sent photos and communication. I could tell when we picked him up he was happy and not nervous. I feel like he really enjoyed his time with Dawn. We will definitely utilize her as a second family for Paco in the future. thanks Dawn!

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Cierra B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 21, 2026

Dawn took such great care of our pups again for a week of drop by visits and administered all of their meds - they were well taken care of!!

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Barrett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 14, 2026

Dawn was amazing. We couldn’t have asked for better. Always on time, and treated our fur babies like her own! While we were gone she even helped gather the mail and straightened up when the dogs got the zoomies. We will definitely use her again.

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Cierra B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 12, 2026

Dawn is reliable and great with our dogs 🐾

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I typically work Mon-Fri, 7 am - 3 pm. I'm usually home by about 3:30. Your dog can be crated, if that's what they're used to. I'm off work in the summer and thus home most of time then, except for errands, etc.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to take your dog out as often as needed, but 2-4 hours at a minimum, except when I'm at work. We will go for walks, send you pictures, and give him/her love just like they would get at home!

Pets

A typical day

I enjoy playing with my dog guests whether that's playing fetch or going for a walk. They can sit on the furniture while watching their favorite TV show and then cuddle up in bed for the night!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Dawn can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your pet needs any special care, including medications or more frequent outings. If you'd like to do a meet and greet, that works for me!
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.