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Dawn V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
37 repeat clients
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Dawn V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
37 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Dawn has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Mom Will Take Care of Your Baby!

I have taken care of various pets of my own my whole life including a dog, a cat, gerbils, hamsters, fish, frogs, and parakeets. I have always been an animal lover and have constant interaction with friends and family with various pets. I work from home so I have a flexible schedule and can care for any type of household pet in any way you need. I am available for pet boarding in my home, and can service your pets whenever you are away. If you have an unexpected pet care need come up, I am usually available to resolve your pet care challenge! I pride myself on reliability, respect for others and their property, and being a loving caretaker. Pet pick-up and drop-off for pet boarding are also available for reasonable rates for these added services. Please note I charge by the calendar day. Day of pickup is free if pickup is by 10:00 a.m. Please contact me at any time. Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover my whole life. Have owned a dog in the past for many years. I interact constantly with a lot of different dogs because my friends and family are dog lovers too! Meet my pets None at the moment! About my yard I have a nice large back yard that is completely fenced in. The property is about a third of an acre altogether. The terrain is mostly flat to slightly sloping grass with some trees. My experience administering medication Most medications are not a problem. Feel free to ask me about anything specific.

Qualifications

37 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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86 ratings
Bobby R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 01, 2026

Dawn was great. Very detailed during the meet and greet. Sent photos and kept me up to date on how my pup was doing. Fully fence yard. I had complete confidence my little guy was perfectly safe. Dawn was wonderful.

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Robin S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 28, 2026

Dawn was great She kept me updated on my senior pup . Would definitely use her again!!

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Jennifer K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 28, 2026

My first time using Dawn and my dog did really well. Frankie was anxious when I left her but she adjusted quickly and all went well!

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Michelle B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 11, 2026

Dawn is the best! She has taken care of our pup many many times. She is always reliable, gives regular updates, and makes me feel comfortable leaving our dog when we’re out of town. Thanks Dawn :)

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Connie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 29, 2026

Dawn was very clear with her expectations of us and equally good at explaining her thoughts in puppy sitting. Other dogs that were there appeared happy & well cared for.

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Denise B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2026

Great job with Mia. It's was the first time we used Dawn and she was amazing. She sent daily pictures and updates which eased my nerves. Mia isn't used to staying at someone's home but she was 100% safe and in good hands with Dawn.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home, so I am generally around during the day and night to take care of and supervise your dogs. I ensure they're safe by having a dog-friendly setup.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a gated kitchen where the dogs bed or crate is set up. If I go out to run an errand, the dogs are in my gated kitchen. I have a large back yard that the dogs love to play and run in. It is completely fenced, so even the smallest (or largest) dogs cannot escape.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks On nice Spring days, can take your dog who is good on a leash on a nice walk down the block and to a local large park that is less than a block away. Most of the time though they will be let out in my large, completely fenced-in backyard along with the all the other dogs. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Your dog will sleep comfortably within the living room or kitchen in their own bed. If they normally sleep in a crate, I ask you to bring that, as I try to keep their routine as close to what they are used to in order to make them feel more at home, even though they are on vacation! Time I'll spend with your dog I would be around the majority of the day except to run a few short errands here and there.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Dawn can host up to 5 pets per night
Small and medium dogs are preferred for house sitting in my home for Doggie Evening Care, Doggie Day Care, or Pet Boarding while you are on vacation. Information I would like to know, other than all emergency and contact information, is the breed, age, gender, whether fixed, if all shots are up to date, and what is their general nature related to people and other dogs.
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.