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Dawn N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
39 repeat clients
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Dawn N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
39 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$22 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
40 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

An Active Dog is a Happy Dog!!!!!!

There has never been a time in my life when I didn't have pets in my home. Beginning as a child in the early 1970's living in Lancaster, California my father worked the night shift in the middle of the desert at Lockheed Martin. It seems like he was always rescuing dogs he would find along the empty roads out in the middle of nowhere. There were times I would wake up in the morning being licked in the face by a newly rescued dog. Those were great years that I will never forget. Over the years I have had dogs, cats, rats, snakes, geckos, toads, tarantulas, and tons of fish. I currently have 2 rescue dogs that came from the Camarillo Animal Shelter. I have had Rosie for nearly 9 years and Rocky for nearly 6 years. Both of my dogs had behavior issues early on. With a lot of time, patience and training they have both become fantastic, well-behaved, loving dogs. I have experience giving dogs both oral and injected medicines. Soon after adopting Rosie it was discovered that she would need surgery on her left shoulder. Following surgery there were very strict guidelines that needed to be followed in order to guarantee a full recovery and they were adhered to and now she is healthy as can be. All of my experiences caring and training my own dogs can benefit your dog as well. Lots of treats and cuddles will always be involved. I recently rescued a tortoise kitten from Cats Cradle named Bonnie. She is now 3 years old and she is very sweet. I am a stay at home wife and mother to a 15 year old dog loving daughter and I have a son that just graduated college. My availability is wide open. I am available seven days a week to care for your pet. I am a reliable, mature, caring, and patient person. I own my home and have a small fenced in yard. I have 2 dogs and one cat that are mild mannered and well behaved. We also have fish, a leopard gecko named Chip, a ball python named Duncan, and a tarantula named Blair. I am a short walk away from the Ventura Community Park on the corner of Kimball and Telephone Roads in Ventura. My dogs are always walked at least 3 times a day. I always thought that if my dogs are on the chubby side I need to exercise more. We live in a smoke free home. I know how nerve racking it can be to trust someone with your family pets so lots of pictures will be sent your way. Your pets will be safe and happy with me.

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

While your pet is in my home they will be treated as my own. They will get plenty of attention and playtime. Toys and treats will always be allowed with your permission.

Ratings and reviews

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106 ratings
Susan K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 11, 2026

Dawn is amazing! She must be a cat whisperer to get close to my very shy cat. And the dogs like her also

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Susan K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 26, 2026

Dawn did a great job feeding and walking all 3 dogs—thank you

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Margaret F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 19, 2026

Thank you so much for short notice booking. I appreciate you!

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Julie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 02, 2025

Great communication! Very reliable

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Carolina L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 21, 2025

Relieved I found Dawn to help me with my furbabies.

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Carolina L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 07, 2025

Thank you so much Dawn for taking care of my furbabies! I appreciate you so much for loving on them:)

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have open availability. I am looking for both long term, set schedules and brief stays as little as one day. Its all up to you and what your needs are.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dawn can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
I love and enjoy the company of all dogs. There is no breed of dog that I would prefer over any other. A couple of things I would like to know about a dog is their temperament, preference of treats, diet restrictions, and if they have any fears of other dogs, mailmen, skateboarders etc. I want to be able to take excellent care of the dogs I am being trusted to walk and care for. I would also like to know if the pet is on any medications and in the event of an emergency if there is a vet/animal hospital the pet parent prefers.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.