Tara S.
Tara S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Tara and the Smiley Paws
Hi! I’m Tara — a lifelong animal lover with a heart for senior pets, pups with special needs, and those with unique quirks. I’ve been living and working with dogs (and cats!) my whole life, and I’ve built some wonderful relationships on Rover always treating every pet like family. Located near the Bozeman airport, my home is an animal-friendly haven with cozy bedrooms, a large fenced yard for playtime, and two friendly resident pups, Oliver and Bailey, who love making new friends. I’m experienced with training, medication routines, and giving pets the extra patience and TLC they need to feel safe and happy. *Please enquire about extended stay or regular client discounts.* Whether your pet needs a comfy place to stay or just a little extra attention, I’ve got you covered — with love, play, and peace of mind. 🐶🐱💕
Cat care experience
Tara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We apologize for the late review, Tara... We want to thank you for taking care of our precious girl, Seli - she was in wonderful spirits and pleasantly tired out when we picked her up! You have a great place to caretake fur-people with a super nice yard setting. We hope we can have your care and attention again in the future! We highly recommend Tara to anyone wanting secure and beautiful daycare for your pet in Bozeman and Belgrade Montana. And thank you for the daytime report card pictures! All the best from Dave and Dorothy
Very communicative and understanding!
Thankfully Tara accepted our request to watch out dog for two nights. There were so many other sitters that did not acknowledge our booking request. You can tell Tara is very good with animals. She sent plenty of pictures and took great care of her. Tara was great to work with as well.
Dale had a great time at his very fun puppy sleepover. Tara was easy to communicate with!
Tara was so accommodating when I reached out at the last minute to watch my dog. He loved being there-with the spacious fenced in backyard and lots of family time, it was a perfect situation for him. Tara sent lots of videos and photos during his stay so I knew he was having a great time. Would absolutely recommend Tara to someone looking for an alternative to a kennel.
As a first-time Rover user, I was pretty anxious about leaving my pups with someone I didn't know. Tara was amazing! She sent plenty of pictures and videos, and it was obvious our dogs were being loved on and having a great time. Knowing they were safe and happy made it so much easier for me to relax and enjoy my day. We are so grateful for the care she and her family gave our two mini schnauzers, and we'll definitely be reaching out to her again in the future!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I am open to last minute plans, one time, as well as having regular guests. * Doggy Day Care is a 12 hour window from 7 am to 7pm, if you need longer daycare we can possibly modify for up to an additional 3 hours ( please enquire.)
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Naturally, all pets get treated like family. Whether at my home, or a clients home, everyone gets the attention and care they deserve. The innocent, precious nature of animals, especially one that is a part of a family holds an immeasurable value.
Pets
A typical day
A typical day here feels like a little doggy vacation! I work from home, so your pup will get plenty of attention, snuggles, and supervised playtime. My two friendly dogs, Oliver and Bailey, love having guests, and we have a large fenced yard for safe outdoor fun. We stick to your dog's usual routine—meals, meds, walks, naps—plus lots of love and calm energy. Whether your dog is a playful pup, a senior needing extra care, or anything in between, they’ll feel right at home here.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTara can host up to 3 pets per night
- I like to know as much as possible to make your pet feel safe and happy! Please tell me about any medical needs, behavior quirks, triggers (like other dogs, loud noises, or food guarding), routines, and how they do being away from home. I especially want to know if they need help with anxiety, are reactive, or have special diets or meds. The more I know, the better I can care for them like family.