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Tara W.

West Brighton, Staten Island, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
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Services

Tara can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only

Tara can look after

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Tara W.

Communication

15 repeat pet owners
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Tara W. would like to know about your pet

Generally, I'd like to know if your pet has any special needs regarding medication or care so that I can provide the best care possible for them and for you. How friendly they are, what treats do they like, and if they get along with other dogs for puppy play dates. Like to have a full understanding on your pets diet.

A typical day

With your permission I will take your dog to the park for a run or simply have them run around in my fenced in yard. I can take some time to teach simple commands and play with their favorite toys.

Location

Staten Island, NY

Tara W.'s Local Area

🐾Experienced Animal Lover! 🐾

Pet care experience

I am a passionate animal lover with 15 years of experience with cats, dogs, birds, and rabbits. I am knowledgeable in canine and feline behavior. I am experienced in administering oral medication, puppy/ kitten care, and senior care. If needed, I can bathe small/ medium sized pets. I will always put the needs and comfort of the pet and owner first as that is my main priority. I am a full time pet sitter and will treat and love your fur baby like my own! I see it not as a job but a true love of taking care of animals and giving your pet the love and attention they need when their owner is away. When your dog is with me I will make sure they are having the best time possible even though they aren’t with you! I can do short or long walks depending on your dogs needs. I love to keep in contact with the owner by sending pictures and videos of how their pets day is going! I have a fenced in yard and live on a nice quiet street. I am close by to the park so if your pet loves a good walk I can certainly take them!

Reviews

Erin M.
Dog Walking • May 28, 2026
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Tara is the absolute best!! She takes such good care of my Hero and I am so grateful to have her take care of him when I am not there. Communication is always clear and I never have to stress about the care for my dog when I need that support.

Lucie L.
Drop-In Visits • May 11, 2026
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Tara takes great care of my Daisy. This was my second time hiring her and I will definitely use her again next time I go away. Thanks Tara!

Julie G.
Dog Walking • Jan 18, 2026
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Tara was awesome with our two dogs. Our dogs seemed happy in the photos she posted, and there were no accidents in the house upon our return from work. She reliably showed up for their walk every day at the requested time, and all interactions were friendly and professional. We’d highly recommend Tara, and we’ll be booking her again in the future!

Jennifer D.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 02, 2026
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Tara always does a fantastic job with our kitties, she is so thorough, and I very much appreciate all of the photo updates of the kitties!!

About Tara W.

Communication

15 repeat pet owners
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Tara W. would like to know about your pet

Generally, I'd like to know if your pet has any special needs regarding medication or care so that I can provide the best care possible for them and for you. How friendly they are, what treats do they like, and if they get along with other dogs for puppy play dates. Like to have a full understanding on your pets diet.

A typical day

With your permission I will take your dog to the park for a run or simply have them run around in my fenced in yard. I can take some time to teach simple commands and play with their favorite toys.

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Tara W.

West Brighton, Staten Island, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews