Tara R.
Tara R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $28 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
I have a warm heart for cold noses!
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.
Qualifications
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.
Ratings and reviews
Tara was fantastic!!! She would check in multiple times per day with updates and photos on how my dogs were doing. Kya, my German Shepherd is very skittish with strangers and Tara was kind enough to meet Kya a couple of times before dog sitting so that Kya could become more familiar with her (and for me to feel comfortable with having Tara watch Kya). Tara understood my concerns and followed my instructions such that over the course of her watching Kya, Kya grew to trust Tara and they became buddies. Malachi is my older dog and gets stressed out when there’s any change. Tara gave him the love and attention he needed to try to ease his anxiety. She truly loves dogs and treated my dogs like they were her own. I highly recommend her. She is very trustworthy.
Tara was amazing with communication and sharing photos of my dog, while she stayed in my home with him. She went above and beyond and even took care of my garden. It was the first vacation I’ve been completely confident in someone else taking care of my dog. Tara spoiled him through out the entire stay. I definitely will be looking forward to having her take care of our dog on our next vacation.
Rudy loves hanging with Tara. We love her flexibility and communication
Tara provides such great care for our pup! We get lots of updates and photos and our dog gets such amazing attention.
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!
Rudy loves when Tara comes to visit
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Schedule
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.