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Tara D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Tara D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Pet sitting in Spencer

Hi! My name is Tara. I live in Spencer with my cat, a golden retriever named Cane, and a French bulldog named Elsie. I graduated from Iowa Lakes with my vet tech degree in 2017 and shortly after graduating I started working at a veterinary practice as a veterinary receptionist. I have many years of pet sitting experience and love it! I have taken care of cats and dogs of all sizes and with many medical needs. My services include drop in visits to let out, feed, and walk multiple times per day or having your pet stay with me in my home. My goal is to keep your pet as comfortable as possible while in my care and stick to their normal routine as best as I can.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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14 ratings
Lynnette G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • févr. 14, 2024

Tara took great care of our cat, Bella! She came ahead of time to meet Bella (and us) and they hit it off right away! She sent us pictures while she was with Bella and let us know how she was doing. We are very pleased to know about Rover and Tara! We will definitely ask Tara to come back when we need a cat sitter again!

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Moses D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • janv. 12, 2024

I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for Tara's exceptional dog care services. She immediately responds with regular updates and pictures, accommodating my pet's needs during my move from Texas. Her dedication and professionalism make me wholeheartedly recommend her services to others. Thank you for providing top-notch care for my furry friend.

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Morgan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • déc. 28, 2023

Tara did a great job taking care of our dogs. She communicated very well and sent cute pictures with each visit!

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Kris E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • déc. 27, 2022

This was my first time leaving my baby girl Kora with anyone. Tara really assured me Kora was good with pictures and updates! I will definitely be being Kora back!

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Madison D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 05, 2022

Tara is amazing and goes above and beyond. I would definitely recommend her and will use her again if I’m in the area!

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Kelsey C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • avr. 16, 2022

Tara was phenomenal! Last minute booking, kept millie over night and when I picked her up you could see how much fun millie had! 10/10

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full time during the week. During the day your pet is let out in the morning, over my lunch hour, and when I’m off work it’s supper and play until bedtime.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have an unfenced yard. All dogs are leashed or on a tie out in my front yard. I do require kennel trained pets while I am away and at bedtime. For drop in services, I am able to be there 4 times per day.

Pets

A typical day

What we like to do for fun is: play with my 2 dogs, go for walks around the neighborhood, make dog treats, spend time outside, cuddle on the couch, and make crafts for pet parents.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Tara can host up to 4 pets per night
Before arrival, I usually go over any special needs your pet has including medications, food type and how much to feed, daily routines, etc. with the owner.
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.