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Tara S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Tara S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $17 per visit

Highlights

Tara has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
17 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Attentive & caring, works from home

Animals have always been a central part of my life. From raising dogs from puppyhood to their senior years to caring for my own beloved cats, I understand the deep bond we share with our pets. My flexible work schedule allows me to dedicate plenty of time and attention to your furry family members, ensuring they never feel lonely. Through my years of experience with friends' pets and on Rover, I have cared for animals of all ages and temperaments. I am well-equipped to handle: Diverse Needs: Experience with high-energy breeds, high-anxiety personalities, and pets with permanent physical disabilities. Specialized Care: Comfortable with senior needs, administering medications (pill takers), and managing picky eaters. Routine Consistency: I aim to follow your pet’s existing routine as closely as possible to reduce stress and separation anxiety. Frequent Updates: I know how it feels to miss your fur babies, so I prioritize sending plenty of photos and updates to keep your mind at ease. Whether your pet is big or small, they will receive the same patient, loving care I give my own. I look forward to meeting your best friend!

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I always do my very best to maintain your pets daily routine so to keep anxiety levels down and make sure both pet and parent feel comfortable.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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7 ratings
Nicole W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 23, 2026

Tara was great with our pup. She was able to take him in on a last minute request so we could explore the city. He settled in and on the second day was running into the house with no hesitation.

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Rhonda B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 25, 2026

Tara was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly friendly, communicative, and so flexible when my return plans changed—I really appreciated how accommodating she was. Rosie clearly bonded with her right away and loved the walks, attention, and care Tara gave her. It gave me such peace of mind knowing Rosie was in such good hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Tara again—she’ll definitely be one of the first people I reach out to for future care!

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Daniel F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 07, 2026

Tara took great care of our dog Marvin—this was the second time they’ve watched him, and both experiences have been excellent. They were responsive, reliable, and clearly have a natural way with animals. Marvin was happy and relaxed when we picked him up and excited to return for his second stay, which says a lot. We wouldn’t hesitate to book Tara again and highly recommend them as a sitter.

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Matt A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 02, 2026

Tara was amazing taking care of our boys, even administering emergency meds when one had a seizure, and we were lucky to have found her. We would trust her in any situation.

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Tyler M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 09, 2026

Thank you so much for taking well care of my baby, Jasper! Also, I really appreciated our communications and flexibility with the technicalities of automatized feeders and poop boxes. I had no worries about my Jasper under your care!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Due to my flexible job, I am able to care for a pet any time of day. It's pretty rare for me to have time restrictions.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tara can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
If the dog needs any special care or attention, or has certain characteristics that should be addressed prior, then we would like know to beforehand. Is your dog house trained and how do they do with other dogs?
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.