Tamara D.
Gainesville, FL
TJ's Pet Care
Pet care experience
Hi my name is TJ and I am a 30 year old living in the Gainesville area. I love animals of all kinds and have experience with taking care of pets for friends and neighbors as well as my family's animals from horses and chickens to cats and dogs. I also took veterinary tech classes in high school and have worked with animals both large and small. I can come in and feed and play with your pets in your home while you're at work, take your dogs for a walk, or stay over and take care of your pets while you're on vacation. I have flexible hours and I'd be happy to take regular pet care and dog walking clients. I look forward to meeting you and your pets!
Reviews
I'm woefully lax in this review. Tamara is an excellent caregiver for our 9-year-old girl. She provided both dog walking and dog sitting (in our home) for us for nearly a year. We're sad she's moved, we miss her!
Tamara D. grew up with many pets both inside and outside her home - cats, dogs, horses, chickens, roosters. She is kind and patient with them, and does her absolute best to see that they are well-fed and cared for properly. She enjoys playing with cats and dogs, too. My kitties are very shy around strangers, taking many days before they accept a visitor in our home. They all came to trust and accept her, as she has respect for their individuality.
Tamara is first and foremost an animal lover! That being said, she is exceptionally conscientious and detail oriented when it comes to caring for pets. She has had a lifetime of experience here on our small farm with a wide variety of animals(dogs, cats, chickens, horses, pot bellied pigs!) requiring different types of care. She is good with dogs on leashes going outside the home for walks and free play in the yard or home. She is responsible and will always do what is best for the dog. And if she has a question, she will ask not "guess" what the owner would prefer her to do. In high school she was enrolled in the vet assisting program. Although her path led her elsewhere in her studies, she completed 4 years of core classes. So I highly recommend Tamara!
About Tamara D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will not be bringing pets to my own home but I will always make sure your dog has their collar and leash on when leaving a fenced yard. Typically we will spend some time playing in the yard and then going for a walk either in the neighborhood or a nearby walking trail depending on the area. the length of time/distance will depend on the dogs' needs. For cats depending on their personality/needs we will play for some time indoors and then they will be fed and provided with food. For horses I can feed them, groom them, and move pastures- I would not be available to exercise/ride them.
Information Tamara D. would like to know about your pet
I like all breeds of dogs (and cats!) but I would like to know if a dog has any special needs or any behavioral issues prior to sitting for them.
A typical day
It depends on your location and the needs/preferences for the pets. I like taking my dog to Devil's Millhopper and San Felasco but if you have a nice neighborhood for walking we could use that as our walking route. For anything but a short neighborhood walk I would bring water as it gets hot in Florida. I also like playing kickball and fetch h in a fenced yard. Cats again have different things they enjoy doing- my kitten loves playing "chase the treat" others prefer playing with toys on a string and others paper balls.
Services
Tamara can watch in your home
Availability
Right now I am available all day on Fridays and Saturdays and in the evenings during the rest of the week I will be available after 7.
About Tamara D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will not be bringing pets to my own home but I will always make sure your dog has their collar and leash on when leaving a fenced yard. Typically we will spend some time playing in the yard and then going for a walk either in the neighborhood or a nearby walking trail depending on the area. the length of time/distance will depend on the dogs' needs. For cats depending on their personality/needs we will play for some time indoors and then they will be fed and provided with food. For horses I can feed them, groom them, and move pastures- I would not be available to exercise/ride them.
Information Tamara D. would like to know about your pet
I like all breeds of dogs (and cats!) but I would like to know if a dog has any special needs or any behavioral issues prior to sitting for them.
A typical day
It depends on your location and the needs/preferences for the pets. I like taking my dog to Devil's Millhopper and San Felasco but if you have a nice neighborhood for walking we could use that as our walking route. For anything but a short neighborhood walk I would bring water as it gets hot in Florida. I also like playing kickball and fetch h in a fenced yard. Cats again have different things they enjoy doing- my kitten loves playing "chase the treat" others prefer playing with toys on a string and others paper balls.
Location
Gainesville, FL
Pets
Tamara D.
Gainesville, FL