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Tara R.

Star Sitter

Delafield, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
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Services

Tara can care for

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

Availability

I am currently working full-time but I am off on Thursdays and Fridays and I can also take on pets in the evenings after work. When sitting for your pet I can take them out on my lunch hour if necessary.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Tara R.

Communication

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

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

I would follow any requests that you have in order to make your pet as comfortable as they are when you are there. I am very familiar with local walking trails and parks that are pet friendly.

Information Tara R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or anything important that I should know about them ahead of time to make sure they are safe and enjoy their time with me.

A typical day

I like to do walks on pet friendly walking trails or around the neighborhood. If they enjoy fetch or other games, I will play those too. If they just want to snuggle and get pet, I love doing that as well.

Location

Delafield, WI

Tara R.'s Neighborhood

Tara R. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

I have a warm heart for cold noses!

Pet care experience

I grew up with dogs and have had an extensive career in the Animal Health Industry, selling veterinary pharmaceuticals for 25 years, and also working as a client services representative at a busy emergency and referral veterinary center. Not only did I grow up with dogs but I have had my own dogs as an adult, which I actually got because the family I was sitting for could no longer keep them and asked if I would like to make it a permanent situation. I cared for both of them into their senior years and became proficient at managing their medical conditions that arose from aging (diabetes and canine cognitive disorder). My two boys required very extensive care and routine insulin administration for my diabetic as well as additional medications that I became very proficient in administering, even if they were particular about taking pills, etc. I am very knowledgeable in how to manage multiple dogs at once, how to keep dogs safe in various environments, and a good eye for anything that may indicate they may not be feeling their best. When I had my guys, I would often trade sitting and walking favors with my fellow dog owners so I have had a lot of experience sitting for and walking other dogs throughout my life. My goal is to give peace of mind to dog owners that they can go on vacation, business trips, day trips, or just out anywhere, and they will know that their dog is in great, loving hands.

Reviews

Pamela F.
House Sitting • Jun 09, 2026
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Tara was our dogs’ best friend! They were snuggled and their tummies rubbed and their heads scratched and they were walked and loved and they were loved!!! This was our first time leaving our dogs behind to take a trip and we were nervous wrecks. All for nought. They were spoiled rotten in the best possible way!

Jay G.
House Sitting • May 25, 2026
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Rudy loves when Tara comes to visit

Christine C.
Dog Walking • May 08, 2026
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I had to change the date last minute and Tara was extremely understanding and responded to the new date within minutes. She’s arrived early to meet Jax and stayed later to play with him. I appreciated the extra time she spent with him and he didn’t want her to leave

Debbie Z.
House Sitting • Apr 26, 2026
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Once again Tara took great care of our home and elderly pup! So grateful to be able to feel at peace on vacation that there is nothing to worry about at home.

About Tara R.

Communication

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

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

I would follow any requests that you have in order to make your pet as comfortable as they are when you are there. I am very familiar with local walking trails and parks that are pet friendly.

Information Tara R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or anything important that I should know about them ahead of time to make sure they are safe and enjoy their time with me.

A typical day

I like to do walks on pet friendly walking trails or around the neighborhood. If they enjoy fetch or other games, I will play those too. If they just want to snuggle and get pet, I love doing that as well.

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Tara R.

Star Sitter

Delafield, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews