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Tammy was wonderful with my 3yr old boxer. He can be fairly active and Tammy took him out on several walks to keep him both physically and mentally stimulated. Tammy also house sat for the service I requested and was respectful of my accommodations. Would highly recommend!

Tammy is very friendly and professional! Our cats are happy!

Tammy provided excellent care for both my home and my pets. She made sure my dog got daily walks and little adventures, and I really appreciated all the photo updates while I was away. My dog is a senior, and Tammy was incredibly thoughtful—she even brought a dog stroller so Bella could ride comfortably whenever she got tired. Tammy truly went above and beyond. She left my home clean and tidy, even organizing a few things around the house. I was welcomed home with freshly baked banana bread on the counter and a handwritten note, which was such a lovely touch. We would be absolutely happy to have Tammy back again and highly recommend her!

I was drawn to Tammy and her lovely older Black Lab, Wesley at Saxe Point Park one warm summer day when we first met about two years ago. Years before I too raised a wonderful Yellow Lab. Much like Wesley, she too was a trained service dog who worked with me throughout most of her life as a companion animal in senior care communities. When I first met Tammy, Wesley was sprawled on his blanket under a shade tree with a pillow to rest his weary body, with his fresh dish of water and healthy snacks and his pet stroller parked nearby to transport him as needed with his weary old bones and arthritic body. Her devotion to his care and comfort was obvious and I was immediately drawn into their loving bond. I could immediately see how devoted she was to her beloved pet as I too had been ‘well looked after’ by my own Lovable Lab years before. The bond between Wesley and Tammy was quite evident to me as well as it clearly was to many others around us that first day and many more to follow until we lost Wesley at a remarkable old age for a Lab. I am convinced he did not want to leave Tammy anymore than she wanted to see him go. I was happy to be a small part of their mutual love and devoted connection. When Tammy and I got better acquainted I saw how she always put Wesley’s needs ahead of her own and how much they each cared for one another. We often joked about the saying “it’s always about the dog’ as we both had learned from our experiences that sharing life with a dog was a lifetime commitment. I knew the pain Tammy was heading toward with Wesley who was nearing his life’s end. Having loved and lost a wonderful pet companion I similarly had devoted myself to throughout her life, I knew Tammy would be lost for a while.. But I also knew that it might not be long before she found another way to ‘give’ of herself to another in some way. I am delighted she has found your organization to do just that! Tammy’s work with your organization will be an exceptional gift for another wonderful dog and its ‘human’ companion. I would recommend her to any who need and want her services and trust. I know she will perform her duties most reliably with love. I have reviewed your web site. It looks to me like Tammy has found an organization that is carefully screening its pet caregivers such as you are doing so that Tammy once again can find her joy in giving of herself to another dog and family. I know that Tammy will treat any animal she cares for with the same care, love, respect and commitment she has demonstrated to me after watching her devotion to “our” beloved and sorely missed, Wesley. I wish her and her loving pet companions and your organization well.

I have known Tammy for over 20 years. We met thru work where I was always impressed with Tammy's high level of professionalism, which included honesty, reliability and always going the extra mile to make sure her clients were taken care of to the best of her ability. Thinking on her feet and excellent communication skills. That level of care transferred over to her love of her dogs. Always making sure that they were safe, happy and well cared for. Her most recent family member, which they were, was Wesley. His needs were never compromised, from 5am walks (every day rain or shine) before work to making home made dog food to ensure quality for good health. I had the pleasure of knowing Wesley, he was lovely animal, well behaved and so sweet and kind. He was a reflection of his upbringing. Tammy would care for any dog in her charge, with the same quality of care. I highly recommend Tammy to be brought in as part of your Rover Team. You would be very lucky to have her on board and so would the dogs :).

Dear Team Rover: If I had a pet/s at this time in my life and I was going on a holiday or to visit my family, I would ask Tammy K. if she would like to take care of my pet/s because I trust Tammy based on her experience with animals. If I had a garden that needed tending to in my absence or during a time of illness, I would not hesitate to ask Tammy because I trust her based on her reliability and interest in plants. If I had a pet today and my pet needed a caretaker, or it needed a walk or a sitter for a few days or longer, I would not hesitate to ask Tammy to care for my pet, my family member because I trust her. I’ve known Tammy for 11 years and had many opportunities to engage with her and her black lab, Wesley. She provided and cared for Wesley’s wellness and safety with the same compassion as she did for all her human clients and friends during the 7+ years we worked together as Client Service Representatives on a Help Desk Victoria, BC. Tammy K. will be a perfect addition to the Rover Team because she has the skills, experience and compassion for working with pets and people of all ages, her calm personality and colorful character make her well suited to the most important role of ensuring the pets that she cares for are safe, secure, well-exercised and fed a suitable diet according to each individual pet’s dietary and physical needs. Tammy’s home offers security, safety and calmness, with a wee bit of fun on the side as she provides your pet appropriate experience during their stay, on their walks, runs and their quiet time while maintaining a happy and safe experience in her care. Sincerely Sandra Healy