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Dawn M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
216 repeat clients
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Dawn M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
216 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

The Fairy Dog Mother❤️ Home 100%

With over 35 years of pet care experience, fur babies are my favorite obsession—-so much so that I’ve built a full-scale dog park in my backyard! I plan and host very ornate annual dog parties, such as my highly anticipated Halloween Yappy Hour (a doggie social where their owners can mix and mingle with other dog enthusiasts). I’m a University of Houston alumni and hold 2 Masters degrees—-one in Behavioral Science and another in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. My Ph D studies were in that area as well. Go Coogs!! As in anything that I approach, I take my dog-sitting responsibilities very seriously and I constantly strive to exceed my customer’s expectations. I routinely send updates, pictures, and am available for questions or even a quick check-in! It’s important for my clients to trust that their pet is in a nurturing and loving environment. Although I am not affiliated with a rescue group, I have successfully rescued and found loving, forever homes for 38 stray dogs (various breeds) within the last 2.5 years. They say that dogs are a man’s best friend, but this country girl begs to differ!

Qualifications

216 repeat pet parents
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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527 ratings
Don L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 12, 2026

My boys love her!❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Debra D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 28, 2025

Dawn is our pet sitter Angel! She always takes care of our precious dog when we need time away and treats him like her own. Thank you!

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Kia B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 22, 2025

Dawn will always be my choice when it comes to caring for my Bella when I’m away! I always have peace of mind knowing that Bella is with Dawn as she always goes above and beyond to make sure Bella is cared for and comfortable. Every time I’ve picked Bella up I can tell she had a blast and was very well cared for. Always a great experience!

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Alexandria V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 04, 2025

Our dogs love her! Super attentive and communicative!

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Stacy K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 18, 2025

Dawn is amazing with my little guy! I would recommend her over and over!

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Maddy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 17, 2025

Dawn is always so amazing with Apollo! He loves his “vacations” at her house and always comes back happy and healthy as can be!

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

Caring for your fur baby is my full-time focus; I’m living my DREAMS!🐶 This allows me to be present with you and your pet throughout the duration of its stay.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

Pet safety is my #1 priority at all times. I am very intentional in introductions of fur babies, and heavily rely on each owner’s preferences. I am able to easily accommodate requests for lots or little interaction with others.

Pets

A typical day

I have worked hard to create a Disneyland for dogs—-it’s a vacation for them too! During their stay, they will enjoy lots of play and potty breaks throughout the day in their own private dog park! Shampoo services are also available at an additional charge.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Dawn can host up to 8 pets per night
Each dog mom or dad has their own unique parenting preferences. Please be sure to share them with me so that I can accommodate your pet’s needs.
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.