Dawn S.
Brick, NJ
Dawn S. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Looking to get away...
Pet care experience
I have made my personal life about my dogs. I have 3 now, I lost one beginning of December. My house has always be filled with dogs no less than 3 in the past 30 years I have saved 24 in the past 30 years. I have adopted older dogs, handicapped dogs and I actually just adopted my first puppy (she is a tripod)! I have adopted 2 paralyzed dogs and I'm pretty good at doing diapers and taking care of older dogs. I can also feed and check on cats. ! I have been through this process before of hiring someone from Rover, I have done meet and greets with perspective sitters. All I can say is when people come over for a meet and greet and they don't look thrilled to see your dogs or answer your questions to your satisfaction, always go with your gut feeling. I have ignored red flags before and hired them and my last hire was a nightmare. And I was 12 hours away it was over Thanksgiving, so you can only imagine my panic. I want people to go away or even out and enjoy themselves and not worry that their furbaby is not being taken care of, taken out or fed!
Reviews
Dawn was wonderful!!!
dawnis awesome with my giant bear.she went at his pace andshowed him lots of attentuin..she gers an A PLUS FROM US.
dawn took the time out just to meet him. to stop over before she actually took my Bear out.as for his walk last evening she was awesome and fed him and put his dessert out for him...Definetly 5 star
Dawn was wonderful! She was very attentive, on-time, and caring for our golden retriever.
About Dawn S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
The care of your pets would be at your home, where they are most comfortable. I can walk, play or just drop in and visit to check on them and give medication if needed. Give them a few treats if that is allowed. I would want them to become used to me and excited when I go over. Them being in their familiar surroundings is very important. It's going to make them more happy and less agitated
Information Dawn S. would like to know about your pet
Their likes and dislikes, what scares them, how they react to kids, people, other dogs etc. Their eating habits and bathroom ones too. Can they have treats--any allergies? What is their normal routine, when you would come home from work what would you do first, second? They need to be kept as familiar as possible with routine.
A typical day
I talk to the dogs a lot lol. i definitely think I get some strange looks, but I thinks it's important to keep them engaged with you and possibly distracted from things going on in the outside world. If the need walks long or short just keep me informed. If they go out in the yard, I will be out with them. Throwing the ball or toys, inside or out. Maybe even a few minutes of brushing if that is something that they enjoy and calms them down. I have been on your side of this hiring process--so I know what has been done by sitters that I did not like.
Services
Dawn can watch in your home
Availability
Early spring and spring events are coming quick! We have spring parents weekends, spring break, Easter with the family and if you're lucky a beautiful vacation on the beach! I do have availability during the week and weekends. I would love to help you with what your needs are and how we can make them work between both our schedules.
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About Dawn S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
The care of your pets would be at your home, where they are most comfortable. I can walk, play or just drop in and visit to check on them and give medication if needed. Give them a few treats if that is allowed. I would want them to become used to me and excited when I go over. Them being in their familiar surroundings is very important. It's going to make them more happy and less agitated
Information Dawn S. would like to know about your pet
Their likes and dislikes, what scares them, how they react to kids, people, other dogs etc. Their eating habits and bathroom ones too. Can they have treats--any allergies? What is their normal routine, when you would come home from work what would you do first, second? They need to be kept as familiar as possible with routine.
A typical day
I talk to the dogs a lot lol. i definitely think I get some strange looks, but I thinks it's important to keep them engaged with you and possibly distracted from things going on in the outside world. If the need walks long or short just keep me informed. If they go out in the yard, I will be out with them. Throwing the ball or toys, inside or out. Maybe even a few minutes of brushing if that is something that they enjoy and calms them down. I have been on your side of this hiring process--so I know what has been done by sitters that I did not like.
Location
Brick, NJ
Pets
Dawn S.
Brick, NJ