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Tara C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Tara C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $32 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Professionally Certified Groomer!!!

My obsession with dogs began at the age of 5. I grew up in the country, & love the fresh air so if you've got an active dog I would love to keep them entertained while you're away. However, the same goes for the older pups that just want to be couch potatoes as well. I am a certified vet assistant and a professionally certified pet groomer also. I work full time for Dept of Corrections but only work in the office 1 day/week. I can't wait to meet both you and your fur babies. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any possible questions or for more info about me or my services. My calendar is also updated frequently as well, I can make special accommodations also so just let me know what you need. I do have one child in the home that is 5 years old. Don't let that scare away all your active and big dogs! I care for clients pets as if they are my own, they aren't crated unless they aren't fully potty trained or have a tendency to chew when left alone and for bedtime. I have a fenced dog yard when needed and live on 20 acres that allows for plenty of space for walking. I also have tons of horse experience with a barn and stalls if you need more than your dogs watched also.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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21 ratings
Andrew S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 14, 2025

Very flexible and moved dates when I accidentally booked the wrong dates. Would book again!!

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Karlee E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 28, 2023

Tara kept me updated and sent pictures almost everyday! The dogs seemed to really enjoy their stay!

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Allison A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 30, 2020

I am always confident whenever my dog Blu stars with Tara. She constantly updates with photos and always asks the necessary questions. My dog came home smelling good, happy and wore out. Tara will always be my first choice for boarding because she goes above and beyond when it comes to caring for my dog.

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Alana P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 13, 2020

Tara is amazing with our pup! I don’t have to worry about Ava at all while she is with Tara. That peace of mind is everything!! Plus Tara always send pics and even grooms her for us.

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Jan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 12, 2020

Tara was excellent. She communicated and took pictures several times a day. Everything she did you could tell was with most loving care. Tara was very flexible with pickups and drop offs. I will definitely use her again!!!! I highly recommend her to take care of your loved pets. Jan

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Allison A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 29, 2019

Tara was an excellent sitter for my wild puppy. I was updated several times a day with photos and trusted that he was well taken care of.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work full time but am home everyday of the week except for 1 so your pet would not be alone very often. I have a camera that I can check on them with also.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Know that your pets will always be safe in my care as I will look at them as my own. Safety and the pets health and happiness is priority. I typically send daily updates as well to keep you stress free about your pets stay! I no longer do injected medication for pets due to liability that my home insurance will not cover so unfortunately that is something I can't provide.

Pets

A typical day

I am happy to take your dogs on walks, but have a fenced front yard and back deck. I live on 20 acres so there are plenty of smells and sights to keep pets entertained.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Tara can host up to 3 pets per night
I don't have any breed restrictions, I love every dog big and small. I would like to be aware of any health or behavioral issues, and any medical needs or food concerns.
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.