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Tara M.

Santa Fe, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
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Services

Tara can care for

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

Availability

During the week, I work full-time from 8 am to 5 pm. I can be available after work and full time on the weekends.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Tara M.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Depending on what your pet needs, I can provide playtime in your home, walks or a trip to a local dog park. Please communicate the level of exercise your pet needs.

Information Tara M. would like to know about your pet

Important information I'd like to know ahead of time is how your dog interacts with other animals and humans before going out, just so I can be sure to keep my new friend safe and happy.

A typical day

A typical day includes lots of playing with toys, activity, treats (if allowed) and cuddles. It's hard for a pet to be apart from their family and they deserve to be shown extra love during this time. You can be sure I'll provide that love while you're away!

Location

Santa Fe, NM

Tara M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Stand-in fur mama available!

Pet care experience

Hi! I’m a dedicated mom to three dogs and one cat, and I truly treat them like family. I know how important it is to trust the person caring for your pets—and how much communication matters while you’re away. My goal is to give you peace of mind by providing reliable, attentive care so you can enjoy your time away knowing your pets are safe, happy, and loved. What sets me apart is my attention to detail and ability to follow routines closely. Whether your pet needs structured walks, playtime, training reinforcement, or just companionship, I make sure their needs are met just the way you would at home. With my own dogs, I stay active—walks, fetch, enrichment, and downtime are all part of our routine. I’m also very comfortable with different energy levels and personalities. And for cat parents—I have a big soft spot for cats! I understand how important it is for them to feel secure in their space. I’m happy to provide playtime, cuddles (on their terms), and plenty of attention so they feel comfortable while you’re away. I’ll always keep you updated with messages and photos, so you never have to wonder how your pets are doing.

Cat care experience

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Cat & dog person!

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

Reviews

Delisha G.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 17, 2023
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Tara is amazing! Finding someone to help out with a puppy is not an easy task, but she is always willing to come by and do drop ins, even last minute. Our boys are always very excited to see her and are super comfortable with her. Both our boys are large breed dogs that most people would shy away from, but Tara is great at taking the lead with them. We also have a complicated feeding schedule, as one is an adult and the other is only 4 months old, and we feed half kibble half fresh food. She does a great job with detail to their feeding needs.

Kyle P.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 06, 2023
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Very responsive and punctual. Got along well with my dogs and was kind and easy to work with.

Casper N.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 19, 2023
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Tara is our go to sitter! She's been incredibly generous in accepting last minute bookings and always sends fun photos during her visits with Marmee.

Pololu S.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 26, 2023
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Awesome job and would highly recommend. Will be the first contact to when we need help watching our dogs while we are away.

About Tara M.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Depending on what your pet needs, I can provide playtime in your home, walks or a trip to a local dog park. Please communicate the level of exercise your pet needs.

Information Tara M. would like to know about your pet

Important information I'd like to know ahead of time is how your dog interacts with other animals and humans before going out, just so I can be sure to keep my new friend safe and happy.

A typical day

A typical day includes lots of playing with toys, activity, treats (if allowed) and cuddles. It's hard for a pet to be apart from their family and they deserve to be shown extra love during this time. You can be sure I'll provide that love while you're away!

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Tara M.

Santa Fe, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews