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Dawn S.

Valdese, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 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

Dawn can care for

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

Availability

I am available to watch pets any time and any day! Willing to keep pets over night and follow any special instructions with their care needs.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Dawn S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a spacious house with 3 levels and pet friendly furniture. I live in a friendly neighbor, perfect for dog walks or cat strolls. I can send frequent updates and can follow any special instructions according to their care needs.

Home

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

Information Dawn S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog or cat requires special care, or is not friendly with other animals or requires special attention, or has social anxiety!

A typical day

Go for walks or hikes, go to dog park, go for Starbucks or Dirty Dog pup cup, play with toys, do tricks for treats, and cuddle!

Location

Valdese, NC

Dawn S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Animal lover

Pet care experience

I’ve owned pets my whole life and have watched friends and family members pets while they are out of town. I have toys, treats, spacious house, and big yard!

Cat care experience

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Animal lover

Dawn also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Margaret S.
Drop-In Visits • May 04, 2026
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I couldn’t have asked for more. We are very fortunate to have Dawn nearby - a super caring, kind, skilled person!

Tess N.
Boarding • Apr 26, 2026
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Wonderful experience for Ellie, my dog, and myself, on a short business trip!

Shannon W.
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026
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Great communication and our pup seemed to love it there! Thanks for being available on short notice! Would recommend 10/10!

Derek S.
Boarding • Dec 25, 2025
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Amazing! Everything went perfectly smooth. Definitely going to use her again!

About Dawn S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a spacious house with 3 levels and pet friendly furniture. I live in a friendly neighbor, perfect for dog walks or cat strolls. I can send frequent updates and can follow any special instructions according to their care needs.

Home

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

Information Dawn S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog or cat requires special care, or is not friendly with other animals or requires special attention, or has social anxiety!

A typical day

Go for walks or hikes, go to dog park, go for Starbucks or Dirty Dog pup cup, play with toys, do tricks for treats, and cuddle!

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Dawn S.

Valdese, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews