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Tabetha T.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Tabetha T.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I may be new to Rover BUT ....

I'm not new to animals! I'm (technically 😑) in my mid 30's, I'm an Army Vet, and I love ALL animals (even reptiles!). My family has had animals since the day I was born. At some point it turned into a farm. Horses, goats, cats, dogs, reptiles! I have given medical care to many different species.. from drawing blood from horses and IV medications to horses and dogs. I have a snake named Pascale (kids, ha) he is a pied ball python. He actually had to have surgery a few years ago and we went thru multiple rounds of antibiotics before and after the surgery, all of which were injections. I have owned 3 dogs, 2 of which I raised from puppies until they were old ladies. Just a little over a year ago I lost my 13 yo blue Pitbull, Luna. I had her since I was 19, and it's been really hard without her. I'm honestly not quite ready to have another dog yet, but I do love loving on everyone else's pets! Including family pets, I have a lot of experience with senior dogs and medications etc. I also help friends/ family with training. From simple commands like "sit" and "down" to crate training and more. I am not a professional or certified, but I do have knowledge and experience with each as stated. Thanks for considering me with your furbabies 😊

Cat care experience

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I love cats too!

Tabetha also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
71% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I do not have a fenced in yard, but I live out in a rural area on 5 acres of land. So once I'm comfortable with your dog, and they can be trusted to, then we can have lots of fun playing. If a leash is needed (walks, no fence etc) then I can still run and play with them. Hopefully we can find an area around your home somewhere that's enclosed to play in. I'm not someone that's ever been a "dog park" type of person. There's a lot happening, so much excitement, and so much can go wrong. So I definitely won't be doing that with an animal that isn't mine. I prefer a harness, not a collar, and a fixed leash (prefer 6 ft), not a retractable one. Collars lead to so many issues with the esophagus/ throat, and retractable leashes are not always reliable.

Ratings and reviews

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Sean S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • juni 10, 2025

Outstanding as always! I really appreciate the extra care you put into clean up and organization! Thanks again!

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Sean S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • apr. 22, 2025

My sitter cancelled on me last minute, which left me in a bind and worried that i could not find another sitter, Rover and Tabetha came through in a pinch. My dog is a high-energy 2 year old untrained Pit/ lab mix. I have a hard time handling him myself, so i was worried about it being a match. We also had some other last minute things which were already planned and Tabetha went out of her way to make sure she met and could work with my dog. She went above and beyond by training him as well as cleaning up after him and making sure he got plenty of exercise while we were gone! Thank you to Rover for helping us find an amazing sitter and to Tabetha for taking such good care of our dog!

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Tiffany H.
feb. 02, 2025

I have known Tabetha for almost her entire life. She is very sweet and caring, especially with animals. She is the go to "nurse" in the family, same as with electronics. :) You and your pets will love her!

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Schedule

I have 2 kids, both school age, so that's definitely a factor. I believe to start off with I will mainly be doing drop in visits, play time etc. We have 4 small dogs in our home, 2 being a teacup puppies. So I would have to be very careful about any animals brought into my home, boarding for example. My schedule isnt fully open anymore as I do have a FT job, currently 7-3:30. If you're close to Elgin (10 mins or less) I can come for a visit during my lunch. It does change and I may not start until 2 or 3pm. lm still trying to get a feel for things and see how this all works out :)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tabetha can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know of medical history/conditions or medications. Even if I will never touch said medicine, it's important for me to know what your pet is taking and why. Your pet may behave very different with you than with me. Just like children. With that being said, I'd still like to know how your babies act while at home, playing/walking etc. "My dog is constantly watching everyone" "My dog gets nervous, or their hair stands up, when other people/animals get close." Even if you have a sweet dog that has never growled/bit anyone, its good to know the normal behaviors so I have the most information possible. Include any information you think I'd need/like to know. Good or bad behaviors. The more I know the better prepared I can be, and the faster we can bond and play!
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.