Break of Dawn Farm & Kennels

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804-795-5983 (fax)
(11/20/2010) Waiting list for Thanksgiving week.... over 2/3rds way full 15 spots remain...do not delay for Christmas and New Years!!!
All changes: times/dates/addition-or-subtraction of grooming services need to be called in to the front office. Since all scheduling should be handled by the office (sometimes the changes are being told in the back @ drop off and it didn't get communicated in the front office to Nita/Mary). This can cause problems with dogs not being bathed on the proper day or needing to pickup early/later and us not having your pet ready to go. If you tell someone in the back about a change... Please call the office/or stop in and let us know up here. That way there should be no confusion on departure dates/times or if your pet is being groomed on a certain day/or by a certain time. We do everything we can to assure that your tickets are correct/and your pet has the best possible stay while they are here! Thank you in advance for helping us with this matter. Office staff/Owner of Break of Dawn Kennels.
PLAY DAY!!! Call in to reserve your spot!

During the summer it is NOT uncommon for us to be booked weeks in advance. Please call us as soon as you have an idea of your travel itenerary. Whenever we are full we do have a waiting list for those who book last minute....so it NEVER hurts to call and check for availability and/or cancellations or modifications in travel plans.
New Clients: Please follow these directions (or existing clients with new pets/moved since last visit)

2. Current shot records to include: Bordatella, Distemper, Rabies and it is also helpful for them to be on flea and heartworm preventative. **with the high temperatures this summer and dry heat it is imperative that you NOT wait to the last minute to get your bordatella. It can take anywhere from 48-72 hours + to reach protection. So, it is NOT in the best interest of your pet to do it the day before you come or the day of your drop off. If you do not have a current copy please contact YOUR Vet and ask then to fax it to us at: 804-795-5983.
3. Please fax (preferred) the boarding agreement and shots ahead of your stay. Recently, we have had new clients come to drop off and are missing either shot records or their agreement. If we do not have all of the required information WE CANNOT KEEP YOUR PET. There are no exceptions to this- per management.
4. We feed pedigree dry dog food as part of our program. If you would prefer to continue what you are currently feeding them please by all means bring it. As well as any treats/toys/blankets or bedding you would prefer.
5. We also need to know if your pet has any special needs (prescriptions/storm sensitivities/intact/private yards).
6. When calling the kennel to establish your reservation we need the following: All requests must be handled @ 804-795-5933
a. Your name, your pets' name, weight, breed, age, spay/neuter/intact, social or behaviors we should know about.
Also include your drop off date and pick up date including a 1 hour window for when we should expect you. (ex. 10-11 or 530-630)
b. To make drop off quicker: tell me about your feeding instructions (on how often your pet is fed/how much at a time/and if you
will be providing food or if pedigree is fine) or any medications we will need to administer.
7. We offer several grooming options are available on your pick up day. Our signature baths are the rave and designed to best enhance your pets special needs: hypo-allergenic, conditioners, coat brighteners, and more will leave you smiling for days. We can also for an additional charge: dematting, clipping- hygiene cuts, some grooming cuts(Boots is awesome), ear cleaning, nail clipping, and more...just ask us ahead. If you are scheduled for a bath and decide to pick up early call us atleast 2 hours in advance to assure your pet can be bathed and dry before you pick up.
8. Payments ACCEPTED CASH or CHECK. We cannot process debit/credit cards.... please plan accordingly. For stays 4 wks or more, you may be asked to pay some of the cost upfront. This is at the discretion of the owner.

CURRENTLY WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW PIT BULLS OR PIT CROSSES- NO EXCEPTIONS

**It is NEVER too early to book Weekend & Holiday stays including: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Easter, and any other Important dates. Please DO NOT send reservation requests through the comment section of this website or email.
Service outside business hours are at the discretion of management and will incur additional charges!!!** You are welcome to call (804-795-5933) if you plane is late getting in and see if we are still here (leave a message) If WE are and are willing to remain behind (stay late) there is a $10 charge for every 30 minutes we stay beyond closing. This does not guarantee that we will stay but in cases approved by Nita Mawyer (owner) you will know it is a charge for After Hours Pick Up or Before Hour drop offs. Note: this is the exception not the rule
We are CLOSED ALL HOLIDAYS for drop offs and pick ups.
As a reminder: we are closed @ 130 on Wednesday and Saturdays.

$800 limited registration* sold with plans to spay/neuter
Venus and Limit are the proud parents of 9 puppies (5 girls & 4 boys)- 4 females/3 Males are already spoken for.
Pups born 10-17-10 will be ready to go home on or around December 3rd!
Please do not CALL to see the pups! They are only a few weeks old...and NO ONE sees them until after their shots have been completed (then they go into quarantine for 72 hours) to assure no issues with vaccinations. We will only be setting appointments on or around the 3rd of December and you will be able to take the puppy home with you at that time. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. It is for your puppies safety that we ask you to honor our policy

Born 11/1/2010: River & Super 1st breeding and her 1st litter are here! 2 Yellow Males(2 spoken for McKeon/Pensell) & 1 Yellow Females and 2 Black Female & 3 Black Males pups.
For more information click on puppies & what's available for more information.

2 girls male=SOLD!
$450 is the price for Jack Russell Pups! Call the kennel to schedule your appointment to meet them!

Cammie & Cotton- 12 puppies born November 15th (8 girls & 4 boys).

Customer Special Note: Security Survellience is used in entry, boarding, and farm areas to protect our boarders and our pets. Entry before or after hours is considered trespassing and will be dealt with accordingly.

PLAY DAY ON TUESDAYS- $15/per dog (36lbs or more) $12 for up to 35 lbs.

Call 804-795-5933 by Mondays to schedule for Playday the next Day!

SHOT/PREVENTATIVE INFORMATION: You pet must be up to date on the following shots: Bordatella (BORD), DHLP (Distemper/Parvo), & Rabies. It is also important that you have your pet on a Heart worm preventative and FLEA/TICK preventative. We have had occurrences where new clients have brought their pets with current shots but, no other preventative...this is not safe for other boarders or your pet!