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Tara T.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Tara T.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
40 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Full-Time, Work-from-Home Sitter

Hi! I'm Tara. I’m an animal lover, experienced pet care provider, house sitter, energy healer, and serial entrepreneur with the freedom to make my own hours + work from anywhere. That being said, you can have peace of mind knowing there will be someone caring, loving, and responsible watching over your fur babies most hours of the day! I often form instantaneous bonds with animals within our first meeting, and will always treat your pet as if it were my own. I enjoy interacting with them, staying active with them, and cuddling with them! I also do Reiki, so if your pets are feeling anxious at all, I can bring in some calming energy for them! My relationships with my clients and their pets are built on a foundation of trust, mutual respect, and reliability! _____________________________________ I’ve been caring for pets since I was a little kid – I grew up with dogs (3 golden retrievers/huskies), a rabbit, hamsters, rats, goldfish, and a turtle, and would also take care of my neighbor’s cats, rabbit, and ducks whenever they were away. When I quit my 9-5 job at the end of 2012 to start my own design + marketing business, I decided to try pet care + house sitting to help me pay my bills while I built my dreams. This turned out to be a great experience, and I ended up doing dog walks, drop-ins + pet-sitting on the side for many years out in San Diego, CA At the end of 2019, I moved back home to the East Coast and started rebuilding my life in the southern New Hampshire area. In July of 2022, I found myself missing all my furry friends, so I decided that maybe it was time to start offering pet care on the East Coast. So I updated this profile, and within 6 months, I had a full-time pet care business. It has been going strong for over 3 years now! My experiences over the years have been positive, and I feel honored and grateful to have connected with so many kind and compassionate people and their adorable pets! I am still running my design + marketing business, which I can do from anywhere with wifi! This makes me a perfect fit for you if you’re looking for an experienced and professional pet care provider who has a flexible schedule, can travel to you, work from home, sleep over, and be with your pet(s) most hours of the day! _____________________________________ MY SERVICES + WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Below is an overview of my services + what you can typically expect from each service. All services can be customized to your needs! Please feel free to reach out to let me know what you need, and I will reply with a custom quote! _____________________________________ MEET & GREETS: I offer complimentary Meet & Greets if you are within at 10-min drive from my home in Somersworth, NH. If you live further away, a $10-$20 travel fee may apply. Please request a 30-min Drop-in and I'll adjust the price. :) _____________________________________ DOG WALKING: I would be coming to your house to take your dog(s) for a walk in your neighborhood. _____________________________________ DROP-IN VISITS: I would be dropping by your house to check in on your pet(s). Includes: - Letting dogs out for a potty break - Feeding + watering them - Playing + cuddling with them - Cleaning cat litter box - Pic or video updates _____________________________________ HOUSESITTING: My housesitting rate covers you for 24 hours. I would be coming to your home to watch over it, take care of your pet(s), and sleep overnight. I can also water your plants, check your mail, receive packages, and do some light cleaning – whatever you need! Includes: - A few walks a day and/or a few potty breaks in the yard for dogs - Feeding + watering them - Playing + cuddling with them - Cleaning cat litter box - Pic or video updates * Non-smoking homes only (tobacco). _____________________________________ DAY RATES: Great for those who have a puppy, kitten, or pet with anxiety or special needs and need someone to stay at their home with them for the day or just a few hours. Includes all of the same stuff as housesitting, just no overnight. Please reach out for a custom rate!

Cat care experience

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Experienced Cat-Lover!

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

Qualifications

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

_____________________________________ _____________________________________ WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: I will respect your home and do my best to follow through with whatever you communicate about caring for your pet(s). Leaving a sheet of paper with instructions is also helpful!

Ratings and reviews

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66 ratings
Stacey M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar. 07, 2026

Hiring Tara was my first experience with using Rover and I'm so happy for that decision! My other searches for finding help left me down to the wire with finding a sitter for my cats while we were on vacation. Tara was prompt with her responses and saves the day! I had not left 3 if my 6 cats alone overnight before, so I was very nervous, but she did such a fantastic job taking care of all my babies. I loved getting pictures of them every day, which also made my kiddo very happy. I'm so appreciative of the fantastic care Tara provided and we will definitely hire her again in the future.

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Lexy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • nov. 21, 2025

Tara was great! Communicative and on time, Sullivan was very happy getting to see Tara each morning.

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Jennie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • ago. 17, 2025

Thanks for looking after the crew!

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Meghann B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • ago. 03, 2025

Tara was awesome with our 1 1/2 year old pup! Great communication, clear expectations, punctual, and best of all, our dog loves her. We would highly recommend her services.

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Ashley D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • jul. 19, 2025

Tara took such great care of our Beau! She is so kind and welcoming and Beau loved her right away! She was great with keeping us informed with updates and pictures with how he was doing. We returned home to a happy pup and a clean home! Highly recommend and looking forward to working with you again!

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Michael C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • jun. 13, 2025

Tara did a great job with whitey!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

_____________________________________ _____________________________________ HOUSE SITTING AVAILABILITY: Please be aware that I may need to leave the house for 2-4 hours a day, on average, a few days a week, to serve other clients, go to various appointments, and take care of my own well-being. If your pet requires 24-hour care (not leaving the house more than 1 hour a day), please let me know so I can make the proper arrangements. This will also qualify as my Puppy rate.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Tara can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Any special needs or behaviors I need to be aware of? If I'm housesitting: - How long can your pet(s) be left alone? - Do they need any special care? - If you have a dog/dogs, how many walks do they need a day? And for how long?
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.