Tamara K.
Tamara K.
Contact for Boarding
from $60 per night
Highlights
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
Tamara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
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.
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.
Tamara was absolutely amazing with my golden retriever Albert, highly recommend very good communicator and took the best care of albert
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.
Tamara was an absolutely fantastic host for Duke. She was responsive, kind, communicative and went above and beyond throughout the process.
I ended my 12‑night booking early due to a few concerns that came up during the stay. Communication was slower than I expected at times, and there were some mixed messages about the home environment—for example, I was initially told there were no plants, but later learned my cat had gotten into some dry ones. My cat is active and likes to climb, and a few normal behaviors seemed to cause frustration. Breakable items were left out, and I was asked to cover the cost of a plate that fell during his zoomies. I was also told he would need to be confined to a bedroom for the remainder of the stay, which didn’t feel like the right environment for him for another 10 nights. Based on my experience, this sitter may be a better fit for senior or lower‑energy pets who are less active around the home.
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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
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.