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Tara M.

Gloucester, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Tara can host

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 care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

My husband is active -duty Coast Guard and we moved back the the area in August of last year. I have availability throughout the week to accommodate a variety of needs. I look forward to creating personal care schedules to fit each families’ needs.

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About Tara M.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

For my home care, I offer multiple walks each day and my own well-behaved dog and cat for social needs. We are working on an enclosed backyard space for longer, free outdoor play time! Pickup and drop off service is possible. For client home care, I can be flexible, depending on the needs of the client.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Location

Gloucester, VA

Tara M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Reliable and Honest

Pet care experience

I’ve taken care of a variety of personal and others’ pets from an early age. I’ve worked in a nature center taking care of wild animals, including birds of prey. I’ve always had a love of animals!

Cat care experience

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Honest and Reliable

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

Reviews

David K.
Boarding • May 24, 2026
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Tara and her family were amazing with my dog. As a rescue, my dog is nervous in new situations. I appreciate all the great care that she provided. My dog had a great time and she cared for her with the same level of care that I would.

J D.
Doggy Day Care • May 10, 2026
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Tara was amazing with our fur babies ! She was very accommodating and kind ! Will definitely use her services every time we’re in the area 😊

Danielle M.
Apr 09, 2026

I’m writing to wholeheartedly recommend Tara for a position at Rover.com. As her former neighbor, I had the privilege of seeing firsthand just how naturally gifted she is with animals. She has cared for my dogs and cats many times over the years, and they absolutely adore her. In fact, when she lived right across the street, our dog would often wander over to her house on his own just to spend time with her—it truly became his second home. What has always stood out to me is how even the shyest animals warm up to her almost immediately. She has a calm, intuitive presence that animals trust, and she treats every one of them with genuine affection and respect. Her heart for animals is enormous, and it shows in every interaction she has with them. I can say without hesitation that Tara is responsible, compassionate, and exceptionally dedicated. Any team—especially one that values animal care and empathy—would be lucky to have her.

Andrea D.
Apr 06, 2026

Tara has always loved animals, all kinds! She grew up with cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and the occasional hamster. She is passionate about taking care of her own pets, Loki and Norman. Loki is a yellow tabby rescue and Norman is a labradoodle. She personally cares for Loki and Norman’s needs, including bimonthly trimming, biweekly nail trimming, walks, meds…etc. She has also cared for other people’s animals including my own, and other friends and family! She will love your pets like your own, and there is nobody more caring than her🩷

About Tara M.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

For my home care, I offer multiple walks each day and my own well-behaved dog and cat for social needs. We are working on an enclosed backyard space for longer, free outdoor play time! Pickup and drop off service is possible. For client home care, I can be flexible, depending on the needs of the client.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours
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Tara M.

Gloucester, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews