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Tara C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Tara C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $26 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Reliable and honest, trustworthy

I am a kennel manager at a animal hospital here in Sarasota for 2 years. My main goal is to make you and your fur baby as comfortable and happy with my services. I have a huge heart for all animals. I am available as early as 6 am to as late as you need me. I have 2 tiny fur baby dogs. And 2 cats I rescued and rehabed myself last year. I have a way with the animals that I make them feel comfortable safe and loved with me. Your fur babies will be loved and cared for like they are all my own. I have gained my own personal clients from word of mouth from my references. I absolutely love what I do and wouldn't change it ever! Hope to hear from you soon!

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
96% 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

5.0
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38 ratings
Elina T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 19, 2026

Tara was great with my cat Mish. We will use her again.

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Ellen L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 29, 2026

Tara did such a great job with Annabel’s care. She was thorough, conscientious, and went above and beyond to make sure my kitty had everything she needed. He communication was detailed and prompt. I will hope she is available when Annabel needs care in the future.

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Kal B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 22, 2026

Tara was outstanding! Our dog had an excellent time with her. How do I know? By all the updates and photos Tara provided along the way. Tara was flexible with drop off and pick up which was super helpful. Will definitely rebook!

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Denise H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 09, 2026

Tara is the best, she is very attractive to my Brutus. Took very good care of my furbaby. I love that she sent picture everyday. You can tell by the many pictures that he was very relaxed and enjoyed his visit. I would definitely recommend Tara and I will plan to use her again. She is a great dog sitter!

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Melita D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 28, 2026

Our dog had a great time with Tara and her son. The pics were great everyday she looked very comfortable as she is an older dog. She looked happy and healthy when we got back from our trip. The communication was great. Outstanding with my dog. Very pleasant person. If I needed it I'd hire her again my friend usually watches our dig. I was apprehensive about my dog staying with a stranger the communication pics and videos put my mind at ease. If she needed meds she gave them. Fed her and cuddled her.

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Abbey C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 08, 2026

Tara took such amazing care for our Bella. She was super accommodating! even for our last minute request. thank you Tara!!!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Pets

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Tara can host up to 1 pet per night
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.