Tara C.
Falls Church, VA
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Pet care experience
Hi there! My name is Tara. I work at home, which means I can spend all day with your dog. *Fully vaccinated as of March 2021* I currently have a family dog named Dougal, a pug! In the past, I had a very old boxer named Odin and I loved caring for him. I have a flexible schedule, so I'm free to stop by and help your dog whenever you need. I work best with dogs who love lots of affection! My senior dog took medication, so I feel pretty comfortable administering pills and making sure dogs get plenty of exercise and love. I'm very patient. I haven't ever known a house without dogs, and I don't think I want to! Dogs are an essential part of the family. Recently, I lived with friends. They have one adorable pug and two cats. When they traveled, I cared for their animals. Aside from that, I'm a huge geek. I like nerdy stuff and I'm into blogging. By day, I work for a government contractor. Sometimes I even sneak pet-related content onto my site, too :) Again, I work at home, so as long as you have stable wi-fi, I'll camp out with your dog for as long as you need. I love sending photos to my clients and request written/printed instructions for my responsibilities so I can check everything off. I follow YOUR instructions and do all that I can to keep your pet(s) safe!
Reviews
Tara was responsive and took great care of my 85lb boxer/pit mix. Would totally use her again- if she available!
Tara did a wonderful job with our puppy and cat while we were away for a long weekend. She communicated a good amount to keep us reassured, but not too much. She even gave our dog a bath when she got muddy outside! Will definitely use Tara again for our pet/house-sitting needs!
Tara took care of my cat, Muse, while I was away on a recent trip. Usually Muse travels with me, and he stresses a lot when he has to stay behind. When I came back from this trip, Muse was relaxed and greeted me with happy curious cat chirps. Tara provided great updates while I was gone and did a great job of working with Muse to make sure he was calm and comfy. I know she specializes with dogs, but she is fantastic with cats as well. I think this is the happiest Muse has been with a sitter!
Tara is an excellent in-home visitor! We highly recommend her! She is punctual, conscientious, and 100% trustworthy. She responds to requests quickly, and takes joy in taking care of pets’ needs. We will use her again and again!
About Tara C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When boarding is open, I only take one pet at a time. I work at home so am usually there to attend to your pet.
Information Tara C. would like to know about your pet
I like knowing their preferences and feeding habits. I enjoy having treats I'm allowed to bribe them with just in case they get up to something fishy. I do not discriminate against breeds. If your dog is people friendly, that's all that matters to me. I cannot board dogs that do not get along with other pets, but I am happy to house sit for them--please just let me know about this and I will accommodate.
A typical day
I really enjoy neighborhood walks or hanging out in a fenced in yard. I'm a weirdo that talks to dogs like they're people, and I'm especially good with affectionate pets.
Services
Tara can watch in your home
Availability
I work at home almost every day, and keep my calendar updated regularly. I may leave your pet for up to four hours to run errands or attend to drop-ins and walks, but I never take on more than one house sitting obligation at a time.
About Tara C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When boarding is open, I only take one pet at a time. I work at home so am usually there to attend to your pet.
Information Tara C. would like to know about your pet
I like knowing their preferences and feeding habits. I enjoy having treats I'm allowed to bribe them with just in case they get up to something fishy. I do not discriminate against breeds. If your dog is people friendly, that's all that matters to me. I cannot board dogs that do not get along with other pets, but I am happy to house sit for them--please just let me know about this and I will accommodate.
A typical day
I really enjoy neighborhood walks or hanging out in a fenced in yard. I'm a weirdo that talks to dogs like they're people, and I'm especially good with affectionate pets.
Location
Falls Church, VA
Pets
Tara C.
Falls Church, VA