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Dawn R.

Freeville, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
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Services

Dawn can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Dawn can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I currently work part-time at PetSmart as a Dog Trainer and Pet Care Specialist. My schedule is flexible, so please feel free to reach out, and I’ll do my best to accommodate your needs.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Dawn R.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

If your pet stays in my home, they’ll have the opportunity to play with my two pups and enjoy plenty of toys. For high-energy dogs, we may also take occasional trips to the park for extra exercise and enrichment. I also have a fenced-in area in my front yard where dogs can safely play and stretch their legs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 4 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Dawn R. would like to know about your pet

I’d love to learn more about your dog, including any rules or routines you have in place and whether they get along well with other animals and people. Please also let me know what activities they enjoy most. If your pet will be staying overnight, I’d appreciate details about their nighttime routine and where they typically sleep.

A typical day

Some fun activities I enjoy doing with dogs include visits to parks or waterfalls, enrichment toys, car rides for pup cups, and plenty of snuggle time.

Location

Freeville, NY

Dawn R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

All around animal lover <3

Pet care experience

Hi! My name is Dawn, and I have extensive experience as both a veterinary assistant and a pet sitter. I grew up around all kinds of animals and currently share my home with two dogs, four cats, a lizard, and a fish. My Siberian Husky, Kain, and my Labrador mix, June, keep me active, while my cats—Katniss, Biddy, Kitty, and Onyx—keep things interesting. I’m confident handling larger dogs and take pride in providing attentive, reliable care. Because my Husky is very high-energy, I’m comfortable working with dogs that need extra exercise, patience, or structure. I truly love all animals, and have been the go-to pet sitter for friends and family for years. I look forward to meeting and caring for your wonderful four-legged companions!

Reviews

Beth B.
Boarding • avr. 20, 2026
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Minnow had a great time with Dawn during our extended 2+ week trip away! So much so that she moped around for the first few days after coming back home. End-of-vacation blues are real for everyone! :) We will definitely use Dawn again in the future.

Sarah I.
Boarding • mai 28, 2025
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I’ve boarded my dog with Dawn several times, and will continue to board him there. Dawn is flexible with last minute bookings and drop off / pick up times. I had surgery and needed someone to care for my dog immediately, Dawn accepted right away, communicated with me everyday, sent pictures and videos and even sent my pup home with a toy that he liked at her house. It gave me peace of mind to know that he was well cared for while I was recovering.

Laura C.
Drop-In Visits • déc. 25, 2024
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Dawn does an awesome job checking on our cat while we’re away. She’s super responsive and friendly. We’ll definitely book again in the future!

Sarah I.
Boarding • nov. 29, 2024
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Dawn is great! Very professional and my dog is always happy to go to Dawn’s and sad to leave! Will continue to use Dawn for care!

About Dawn R.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

If your pet stays in my home, they’ll have the opportunity to play with my two pups and enjoy plenty of toys. For high-energy dogs, we may also take occasional trips to the park for extra exercise and enrichment. I also have a fenced-in area in my front yard where dogs can safely play and stretch their legs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 4 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Dawn R. would like to know about your pet

I’d love to learn more about your dog, including any rules or routines you have in place and whether they get along well with other animals and people. Please also let me know what activities they enjoy most. If your pet will be staying overnight, I’d appreciate details about their nighttime routine and where they typically sleep.

A typical day

Some fun activities I enjoy doing with dogs include visits to parks or waterfalls, enrichment toys, car rides for pup cups, and plenty of snuggle time.

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.
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Dawn R.

Freeville, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews