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Tara M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Tara M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

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Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Experienced , fun and caring!!

Hey there! I'm Tara Marksberry, and I absolutely adore animals! With 15 years of experience in pet sitting, veterinary offices, shelters, and boarding facilities, I've had the joy of working closely with furry friends of all kinds. I'm certified in pet CPR and first aid, and I pride myself on being dedicated, punctual, and loving in all aspects of pet care. Your furry companions deserve nothing but the best, and I'm here to ensure they receive just that. Thanks for your time, and have a wonderful day!

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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21 ratings
Katherine & Scott J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 04, 2026

Tara is such a great sitter for our Winston and our house, we never have to worry about either while she's watching them! Thanks Tara for all you do for us!

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Katherine & Scott J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 05, 2026

Tara is a fantastic dog and house sitter, Winston is always well cared for when she's here! Thank you so much for taking care of the house and him!

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Jill M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 08, 2025

Tara is always a stellar sitter. She leaves everything nice and tidy and is a great communicator. I always feel at ease knowing she is here to take care of my pups and home.

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Katherine & Scott J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 17, 2025

Tara is always so great with our dogs, she understands their idiosyncrasies and makes sure they're safe while we are gone.

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Liz S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 09, 2025

Pups seem happy, as usual. Ten out of ten.

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Brigid H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 27, 2025

Tara was fantastic! Very responsive before and during the weekend with our animals. She sent along photos and updates. The cats and dog were very well cared for and we would definitely have her back to pet sit again.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I work full time from 8:00am to 5:00pm on the east side of Albuquerque. I am completely comfortable staying in your home and will generally remain there unless I’m running to the store or heading to grab something for dinner. Depending on the proximity of your home to my employer I may be able to conduct afternoon drop in visits. Early morning feeding or medication schedules are no problem!

Where your pet will stay

Safety, trust & environment

While at your home your pets safety is my first priority. I will never leave your pet unattended in the yard and make a habit of checking gates and fences while we’re outside. I will never open the front door in a manner that could allow a pet to escape and will not invite any unauthorized guests or my personal pets into your home. I like to provide picture updates to you throughout the stay so you can rest easy knowing your pets are happy and healthy. I do prefer to have written care instructions to reference so I make sure I’m taking the best possible care of your pets.

Pets

A typical day

I will treat any pet as if it were my own. Every animal will get individual attention and play time. I remain attentive during the entirety of the sitting to make sure your pet has the best time while their parents are away!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Please let me know if your pet has any special care instructions ahead of time. I am incredibly comfortable with a variety of care needs but its important to share things like; behavioral concerns (fear of thunder, fireworks, strange people or other animals) medication and dietary restrictions and their typical routine so we can replicate it as much as possible.
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.