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Tara K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Tara K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Springfield, OR

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

Highlights

Basic background check
16 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Expert pet care! Not a student.

Formerly an employee of the University of Oregon, I’ve been self-employed for the past two years, providing dog walking and pet drop-ins as my primary work. I left the corporate world because I wanted to build a career around serving my community directly, and I’ve found that caring for pets and building lasting relationships with their owners is work I genuinely value. While my rates may be higher than others in the area, I take pet care seriously. When you’re trusting someone with your animals, your home, and your peace of mind, reliability and communication aren’t extras, they’re essential. I know firsthand how stressful it can be to leave your pets with someone who is inconsistent, difficult to reach, or simply doesn’t provide much reassurance. My goal is to be the opposite: dependable, communicative, attentive, and someone you can feel completely comfortable relying on. My current clients can tell you that I care deeply about their pets and genuinely look forward to seeing them. I take the time to learn each animal’s personality, routines, and individual needs rather than treating every visit as just another appointment on the schedule. For me, pet care isn’t a way to make quick money or simply fill my time. It’s the career and lifestyle I’ve intentionally chosen. I aim to build long-term relationships with my clients, truly get to know you and your pets, and become someone you can count on whenever you need care. When you’re away, my job is to give you one less thing to worry about and to make sure your pets are safe, happy, and genuinely well cared for.

Cat care experience

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Reliable check-ins for your kitties

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

Qualifications

92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

As a homeowner and pet parent myself, I understand the importance of keeping both your pets and your property safe. On walks, I stay alert and aware of my surroundings, and I carefully follow your instructions and your pets’ routines.

Ratings and reviews

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Isabelle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 24, 2026

Tara is the only person I trust taking care of my pets! She is so great with the animals (dogs just feel when a genuine person is taking care of them!) She is always on time, a great communicator, and makes sure to always go the extra mile to make sure my animals are well cared for. She has been great for short check ins, over night visits, long stays and always goes above and beyond! Thank you again, Tara for being the best pet sitter!!!

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Jenessa F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 05, 2025

Tara has done a fabulous job of taking care of our two anxious dogs!

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Kristi A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 18, 2025

Tara was great with my dogs!

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Melissa G.
Oct 08, 2024

"I can't thank you enough for taking such amazing care of Andy and Cowboy while we were away! They came back home happy, healthy, and relaxed, and I know it's because they had such a great time with you. You're the best dog sitter a person could ask for. Thank you for being their temporary mom and giving them so much love and attention <3

Chloe S.
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Drop-In Visits • Jan 02, 2018

Tara did a great job dropping in to take care of my kitty while I was away! She sent lots of picture updates and my shy kitty even came out to play with her. I came home to bowls of clean water and fresh food. I will definitely use Tara again when I'm going out of town and can't take my fur baby with me.

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Courtney K.
Sep 14, 2017

I go out of town often and Tara is always willing to spend time with my main squeeze, my cat Chuck, while I'm away. She's friendly, professional, and really goes above and beyond with her services.. she doesn't even mind cleaning out the litter box! She'll always be my go-to gal when it comes to a pet sitter. Highly recommend.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently have a very flexible schedule and can often accommodate your preferred days and times. I’m happy to work around your needs whenever possible.

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
Before any pet care arrangement, I believe it’s important for us to have an open discussion about your pet’s needs, behavior, and temperament. Every animal is unique, and I want to make sure I understand your pet’s routines, preferences, and any special requirements they may have. This conversation helps us determine if I’m the right fit to be your pet sitter,
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.

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