Break of Dawn Kennel- serving Richmond, Virginia

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Break of Dawn Farm and Kennels established in 1980.  Owners are Tom & Nita Mawyer.  Breeders of Top Quality AKC registered companion & working Labradors & Golden Retrievers.

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WE SCHEDULE TOURS:  only on Monday, Thurdsays, & Fridays.  But, we highly recommend that you schedule a Play Day for your pets and complete your new client (dog) paperwork (bring your dogs shot records or have your vet fax them to us-804-795-5983 it is a dedicated line no need for a cover sheet) and your dog will have a chance to get acclimated to our Kennel so when it Their time to stay... they will be READY TO STAY WITH US!!!

Important Note to Customers:
To help better serve You, and make our kennel more efficient:  Whenever you call (1st choice) or fax (last resort)-best only for sending shot records.  That you include the complete information required:  dates you will be coming, time for drop off and pick up (see our hours of operation for our windows of opportunity) we do request that you give us a 1 hour window in which to drop off and pick up.  This aids us in planning our staffing and our working schedules.  We also need ot know if you would prefer any grooming at that time (this does not say that you cannot make changes as times draw nearer).  We do understand that sometimes you are booking months in advance BUT, it is the decision of the owner that NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE HELD WITH OUT- date, times: drop off and pick up, and grooming services.  We, at Break of Dawn, appreciate your cooperating in this matter.  Special NOTEDO NOT FAX boarding agreements.  You may mail them or bring them when you come either for play day or your first visit here.  Faxing does NOT come out clear and we will ask you to do it again if you fax the boarding agreement.

*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 here and are willing to remain behind (stay late) there is a $10 charge for every 45 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
CLOSED ALL HOLIDAYS

Our Goals
To take the utmost care of your family pet
To provide a safe, enjoyable place for your pet to exercise & relax.
To offer grooming and a Signature Bath that will leave not only Your pet but, You wanting More!!!
Please visit our various boarding options:
Pavillion
Climate-controlled Buildings
The Barn
Our Whelping and Stud Dog Buildings
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AFTER HOUR PICK UP AND DROP OFF: must be pre-approved by Management and will incur an additional charge of $10 for each 1/2 hour after specified opening or closing times. **EARLY AND LATE PICK UP AND DROP OFF ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON HOLIDAYS** 

Rest Assured, your pets will be taken care of on the dates the Kennel is listed as being closed.  But, no pick ups or drop offs or bathing will be performed on those days.  Once kennel work is completed we will be with our families and friends as well.

Break of Dawn Kennels2007 Holiday Hours 
Easter                  Sunday, April 8th                12:30-1:30 ONLY 
Mother’s Day        Sunday, May 13th                12:30-1:30 ONLY Memorial Day
      Sunday, May 27th  10-1:30 only 
                    
     
Monday, May 28th       CLOSED
      Tuesday, May 29th      10-1:30 & 4-7pm
**
(Begin summer hours)
 Father’s Day        Sunday, June 17th       12:30-1:30pm ONLY  Fourth of July    Tuesday, July 3rd         9:00-1:30pm only
                        Wednesday, July 4th    CLOSED            
                       
Thursday, July 5th       10-1:30 &
4-7pm 
Labor Day         Sunday, Sept 2nd         10:00-1:30 
                       Monday, Sept 3rd         CLOSED 
                      Tuesday, Sept 4th    10-1:30 &  4-6PM 
                               (Begin Winter Hours)
 Thanksgiving Day Wednesday, Nov. 21st  9:00-1:30 
                           Thursday, Nov. 22nd CLOSED                 
                           
Friday, Nov. 23rd   10-1:30 &
4-6pm** 
Christmas Day       Monday, Dec. 24th     CLOSED
                           Tuesday, Dec. 25th     CLOSED      
                    Wednesday, Dec. 26th 10:00-2:00pm 
NEW YEAR’S DAY      
                            Monday, Dec. 31st  CLOSED    
                           
Tuesday, Jan. 1st   CLOSED
           
                   
Wednesday, Jan 2nd   
10:00-2:00pm
       

**NOTE:  if your dog is scheduled to be bathed before pick up on any of these days, pick up will ONLY BE BETWEEN
4-6PM.  UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE been approved by Management!!