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Tamara K.

4.8 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Tamara K.

4.8 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Animal Carer Extraordinaire

I've loved animals and taken care of them since I was a child. My experience includes dogs, rabbits, cats and horses (with the latter being difficult to board in my apartment but I am available to assist at stables and provide exercise). I relate naturally with animals and give them highly personalized attention and care. That is why they feel comfortable with me.

Cat care experience

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Cat Carer Extraordinaire

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

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.8
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57 ratings
Kitty H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 25, 2026

Pony has stayed with Tamara twice while I’ve been away, once for almost two weeks, and it is by far the happiest he’s ever been with a boarding situation! Tamara is attentive and loving, and is the first times I’ve been worry free while traveling! Pony is very picky about who he likes, so how much he enjoys his time with her speaks volumes!!

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Penny And Chris H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 07, 2026

Tamara was wonderful with our dog Bea- we’ve already booked her again!

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Peggy Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 17, 2026

I am so happy to have found Tamara. For the first time, I feel secured and unworried when I leave Kiko for vacation. Tamara reassured and stayed in communication with me. I was impressed she was able to get Kiko to befriend a poodle. Kiko has been scared these days because we recently lost two other dogs that she's been with since birth. I could tell Kiko had a great time and I would book Tamara again and again! Very accommodating and flexible. I truly enjoyed my experience with T.

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Hilbania D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

Tamara was great with Benji. She always communicated with me and sent me pictures of Benji. She did an amazing job and I would use her again.

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David A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 26, 2026

Tamara was absolutely amazing with my golden retriever Albert, highly recommend very good communicator and took the best care of albert

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Camille S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Tamara was a dream to work with as usual! We are so so lucky to have her, she takes care of animals as if they were her own. If you want incredible care at a very affordable price, look no further.

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Schedule

I currently work remotely and am mostly present at home. This allows me to stick to meal schedules, take walks during my luch break and be physically close to pets.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I work and communicate closely with the owner to be informed of the animal's specific needs. I believe that communication is extremely important and listen very closely to the owners' and pets' requirements and look to provide optimal care. Most importantly, I connect with the pet and form a bond. In that way, I can understand and sense their needs.

A typical day

I love to play games and spend quality time with pets. That is the beauty of our interaction with animals. I also live in a very scenic neighborhood (right by the East River) that is perfect for walks. The waterfront and numerous green spaces offer a lot of options when outdoors. That is fun and engaging both for the pet and myself, and makes us feel close to nature. There are also a few dog runs in the vicinity, but I leave it up to the owners if they want their dogs taken there or not. Different breeds and age groups require different levels of exercise.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Tamara can host up to 3 pets per night
Communication and providing information is crucial so please feel free to tell me as much as possible about your pets and their specific needs. I am an excellent listener and will also implement what you require. It is also important to know if there is anything that your pets typically love, or might frighten or unnerve them. Animals can be as quirky as people and nuances matter.
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.