If you ask Dawn and Blair Sperry, “what is the driving force for opening a Camp Run-A-Mutt in Dunwoody, Georgia?” it’s a simple and honest reply: “a genuine love for all animals.  Being surrounded by and providing care to dogs of all shapes and sizes in a community who truly loves their pets.”

Dawn grew up in a small town in East Tennessee, by the lake, where her dogs could roam and splash freely.  As she grew up and started her career as a District Manager in the Food Service Industry her travels led her through many adventures and locales from Texas to Florida to Philadelphia to Georgia. Her companion was a black and white cocker spaniel named Windsor. Dawn dreamed of a place she could take Windsor where he could experience freedom from caged boarding and the fun of daily playing in the water.

Years later, she met Blair, a general contractor and building damage consultant, who shared her love for dogs and the outdoors.  Blair grew up in the Philadelphia area and his family had as many as three dogs at once while he was growing up. He learned every dog has an incredibly unique personality, and each one brought such joy to his family.  

As their relationship grew and they finally married, their passion for animals led them to volunteering at the local humane society which eventually grew into an idea of owning their own pet business.  They visited many doggy daycare and boarding services in the area and soon realized they wanted their dogs to have an environment like the ones they experienced when they were both growing up.  Only one organization had that outdoor, fun, and cage-free environment they were looking for. Once they were introduced to the Camp Run-a-Mutt organization the final piece of the puzzle that they needed to take the entrepreneurial leap was inspired. It was then that Camp Run-A-Mutt Dunwoody was born and a dream of providing the best possible environment for a dog became a reality.

Today, Dawn and Blair are proud parents of Liga (Tabby Persian), Oliva (Chinchilla Persian) and Bear, their son (a Shih poo). Their commitment to the welfare of all animals is more and more evident every day and their love of all dogs is what brings true passion to each and every day at Camp Run-A-Mutt Dunwoody.