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Tara S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Tara S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Doggy Home Away From Home

Hello! I’m Tara, and animals have been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up caring for dogs, cats, and horses, and I competed in eventing through my mid-twenties—so I’m comfortable with pets of all sizes, energy levels, and personalities. My significant other, Mike, and I work together as a team to provide attentive, 1:1 in-home boarding with plenty of supervision, exercise, and affection. I’m happy to accommodate special routines and needs (senior care, medications, shy/anxious pups, or high-energy dogs who need extra play and structure). Tell me what helps your dog feel safest and happiest, and we’ll tailor their care to match.

Cat care experience

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Here Kitty Kitty

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

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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11 ratings
Joylynn P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 01, 2025

So grateful to have found Tara. Rocket seemed to enjoy his stay. Looking forward to future visits.

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Sandra B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 12, 2025

Zoey had the best time and she was a wonderful sitter for my baby. She sent photos and updates which I greatly appreciated. I highly recommend using Tara.

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Beth C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 07, 2017

We can't imagine what we did before DogVacay and Tara! We love the peace of mind leaving our fur babies with Tara brings us. Thank you again!

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Beth C.
Feb 07, 2017

We can't imagine what we did before DogVacay and Tara! We love the peace of mind leaving our fur babies with Tara brings us. Thank you again!

Beth C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 07, 2017

Our pups always enjoy their time with "Aunt Tara"! Another wonderful experience!

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Beth C.
Feb 07, 2017

Our pups always enjoy their time with "Aunt Tara"! Another wonderful experience!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work in childcare part time and Mike is a gig worker with a very flexible schedule. We work together to give your dog the benefit of in person care. Regular business hours are preferred but not mandatory.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We strived to meet your dog care needs and requirements while giving your babies all the love and attention they deserve. We may ask a lot of questions but the more we know, the better we can customize the care for your dog. We have a nice size yard with. We also have a large deck for lounging.

Pets

A typical day

We have lots of toys available and weather permitting we are outside a lot. Let us know if your dog needs anything extra or different and we will certainly try to accommodate.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Tara can host up to 3 pets per night
Information is important and if we ask a lot of questions it’s important for us so we can make your dog feel as comfortable as possible while staying with us.
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.