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Tara d.

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Tara d.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

A Positive Empathic Approach

I have been lucky enough to love and care for animal friends since I was born and started pet sitting for others in elementary school. So it's been a long time! I have experience with almost all species of animals from dogs and cats, to exotics like ferrets, rabbits, parrots and reptiles, to farm animals like horses, llamas, goats, sheep, chickens and ducks, and so much more! Over the years my journey has included working in dog and cat grooming, at boarding kennels and veterinary hospitals, horse stables and as a professional farrier as well as volunteering at shelters and rescues and caring for my own little zoo. Most recently before deciding to stay home to raise my kids, I had the wonderful experience of working in animal assisted psychotherapy as a professional counselor and helped people connect with their own animals, with mine, and with many amazing animal volunteers. Now as a homeschooling mom of two young kiddos, ages 4 & 6, Im looking to help out other pet owners, give back to our community and help my kids gain more experience, work ethic and skills. We come as a package deal, I am the primary animal caregiver and my kids will assist me. Being raised with our animal companions since birth, they have both grown to love and respect animals of all species and sizes, and are extremely calm and careful when around any animal. We personally know hard hard it can be to find a high quality pet sitter with the experience and knowledge needed for you to feel comfortable, and the sensitivity to help your animal companions feel at ease. I am experienced and comfortable with all levels of care, and all ages, including medications and special needs. We look forward to meeting you and your animal family members!

Cat care experience

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A Sensitive Empathetic Approach

Tara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Given that we have a farm full of animals I am not currently bringing pets back to my home for safety reasons, however, I will happily care for your pets in your home in whatever way is needed and meet all of your specifications and more. We love going for walks and hikes and will happily take a kid friendly dog along with us, or whenever they normally like to go. As a pet parent myself I tend to leave sitters with about 8 pages of instructions and I am a stickler for details, so rest assured that I can and will follow all instructions, requests and preferences. I am very passionate about high quality, sensitive and empathic pet care and care for every animal as if they are my family.

Ratings and reviews

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Jennifer B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 14, 2025

Tara and crew were awesome!! Loved getting reports on Harvey and feeling good about leaving him in good hands. So glad to hear that he wasn’t depressed, like he normally is when we leave him, made us enjoy our vacation more knowing that he was happy and eating and behaving normally this time. They were great!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently a stay at home, homeschooling mom so my schedule is very flexible and open. We care for our own animals at home every day and have most of our days open and available.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tara can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Are they friendly and comfortable with children? How much exercise do they need, any special needs? Preferred times to eat or walk? What's your typical routine?
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.