Tara A.
Tara A.
Contact for Boarding
from $45 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
$20 off 1st booking
I am fully insured, licensed, Pet First Aid/CPR-certified, and veterinary/medically trained. I have over 30 years experience caring for geriatric pets, as well as beloved pets with health conditions such as seizures, heart murmurs, and digestive disorders, so I am acutely tuned in to the special needs and subtle signals that furry kids exhibit when they are not feeling well. I'm also experienced in administering oral/topical medications, insulin shots, and subQ fluids. ♥ Please visit my Facebook page under UptownPetsSLC to see photos and videos of all the kiddos I've fostered, rescued, and pet sit over the past 30 years! ♥ I traveled for a corporate job in my previous career, so I understand the importance of sending photos and videos while you are away. Caring for your fur kiddo is not just my passion, it is my life's purpose, so rest assured that you will experience the highest level of care for your animals. Pets who stay overnight in my home will enjoy sleeping in my bed and on my furniture if you so choose, and you can rest assured they will be pampered and doted on in a non-smoking, extremely loving atmosphere. More than 10% of my profits go to animal rescue organizations nationwide so by choosing me as your provider, you will also indirectly be supporting the U.S. Humane Society, ASPCA, and Wildlife Rehabbers. Please feel free to contact me today to set up a complimentary consultation, and thank you for considering me for the premiere care of your beloved companion!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Tara is amazing! I can tell my dog is so comfortable and happy with her- she provides lots of playtime and rest time and I appreciate her updates! Highly recommend!
Thanks so much!
Tara was the best! She kept me updated with awesome pictures multiple times a day and took really good care of my pup. I would 1000% recommend tara!
Alfie truly had the time of his life staying with Tara! We were so impressed with the level of care and attention he received. It was such a treat to get frequent updates with photos and videos of him enjoying hikes and running around his favorite dog parks. Being away from a pet can be stressful, but we were completely at ease knowing Alfie wasn't just being watched — he was having a blast and making new dog friends to play with. It’s clear Tara treats her guest pups like her own. We’ve already decided that Tara is our go-to sitter and plan on booking her for our future trips!
This is the second time that Tara has pet sit for Stimpy, and again she was the perfect Pet Sitter. Tara spent time with him and sent some lovely pictures and videos. It gives me so much peace of mind when I leave Stimpy, that he will be well cared for by Tara.
Our pom had another wonderful stay with Tara! She lavished him with attention and sent us lot of updates. She is also great at administering medication and keeping track of his health. We are so grateful for the excellent care she provides our dog while we're away.
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Schedule
I am in and out of the house quite a bit between wildlife rescue and caring for other clients' pets, but your baby will never go longer than a couple of hours without me coming home to spend time with them, and they are welcome to sleep with me at night. Although I don't have a fenced-in yard, I make an extra effort to take them to nearby parks and hikes through the woods adjacent to my community, and I am hypervigilant about leashing them up before I even open the door to go outside so that we don't have any escape artists! Your beloved fur kid is my priority while they are here, and I go above and beyond to ensure they feel comforted, loved, and well cared for until their beloved pack leaders return to them.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet's safety and happiness are my highest priorities. I treat every client as I wanted to be treated when I used to travel extensively for my Corporate job, and had to leave my own pets with someone else.
Pets
A typical day
I love watching their eyes light up after I leash them up and lift them out of my SUV to go "puppy Facebooking" and sniffing at nearby Reedy Creek Park!