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Tara P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
99 repeat clients
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Tara P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
99 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Tara has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Caring and loving to all pets

I have worked in the veterinary field as a veterinary nurse for the last 9 years. Before working at the vet I worked for 5 years at a popular Raleigh dog and cat boarding facility. I love animals and I treat every one of them as my own. I can tailor the type of care I give to the type, breed, age, excitement level, etc. of the dog. I am very confident is administering medications to any pet you may have. I have been pet sitting for clients at my work, and they always have good things to say. I make sure their dog goes home happy, healthy, and tired from their stay. Whether you have a couch potato dog or a dog who just wants to run, I can help with your needs.

Qualifications

99 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
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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238 ratings
Holly P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 11, 2026

Tara took great care of my diabetic kitties when we were on vacation! As a first time rover user, she really put my mind at ease.

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Katy E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 02, 2026

My boys LOVE going to Tara’s house! They always come home relaxed, happy, and worn out.

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Elizabeth V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 05, 2026

She took great care of my cat while I was away. My cat can be pretty sassy and picky with people, but she did amazing with her. I trusted her completely and came home to a happy cat—couldn’t ask for more!

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David H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2025

Tara was great with the dogs and provided some great feedback and pics

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Jordan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 09, 2025

Our dog has stayed with Tara several times and always has a good experience! We appreciate the daily updates and photos, we know she gets play/walk time and socialization with other dogs occasionally which is good now that’s she’s older and more laid back. Tara was very adapting to our pick up time when our flight ended up over 2 hours delayed due to the snow.

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Todd B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 16, 2025

Great sitter in all aspects and took great care of Nash. Would highly recommend and will look to board with them again!

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Schedule

I do work full time at a veterinary hospital. On my work days, pets will be alone (can crate or have free range) for anywhere from 4-8 hours. We do have neighbors willing to let pups out for a potty break midday if needed.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and typically have one or two other dogs boarding at the same time as your pup. If you would prefer me watch no other dogs other than my own during your pets stay, please let me know ahead of time.

Pets

A typical day

I have a large fenced in yard that the pups love to go play in. I also love to bring my dog and my boarders to parks for walks or other fun dog friendly places around town (with owner permission).

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Tara can host up to 3 pets per night
No breed preferences. I like to know if they are aggressive to animals or people at all. Do they suffer from separation anxiety? Are they crate and/or house trained?
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.