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Tara & William (Doug) S.

Jackson, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
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Compassionate pet lover!

Pet care experience

*UPDATE* We now have a Furbo 360, so if we happen to be outside of the home while boarding your furbabies, we can always keep an eye on them, communicate, and even throw treats remotely! Animals are my passion! I majored in animal science in college and although I didn't make a career in that field, it's still my everyday life. I worked a year in a mixed practice vet clinic. My husband and I have 4 babies (two 6lb. chihuahuas and 2 Great Pyrenees) of our own as well as a hobby farm of around 30 chickens and a few ducks. In May of 2019, we had to put down my 18 year old yellow lab mix because of complete kidney failure. I had her since 2006. I am very skilled at giving medications. My lab mix had to have daily pain meds, a previous chihuahua had to have meds for congestive heart failure, and one of our current chihuahuas has seizures which required daily meds. Although I am not as active in it as I was, I used to foster for a local rescue group. We have fostered numerous dogs of various size and age. We still occasionally do some short term fostering when needed. I'm currently working full-time, but my husband and I have slightly different schedules. Usually, we are not at home between 8AM and 3PM, although there is always at least one scheduled potty break in the middle of the day. I'm off almost every federal holiday and all weekends. If your pet requires medications during the day, we will make sure to get them on time! I want your pet to be as comfortable and in a normal schedule as possible. We do not have a fenced in yard, but we are sure all visitors are secured on a leash before walking our 33 acres. There are also 2 nearby dog parks for kids that need to run free for a while. My husband and I enjoy daily walks, when possible, and love to have dogs accompany us. We allow medium and small size dogs on the couch, recliners, and beds. We have 3 large dog beds throughout the house and plenty of room to set up kennels/crates if needed. Our 2 chihuahuas are not typical. They want attention, are not bitey or barky. They enjoy sleeping and eating, then sleeping again. We have never had a problem bringing other dogs or cats in the house with them.

Reviews

Christine D.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 01, 2024
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Tara has been doing a great job. She lets my dog out and sends a pic. She arrives when promised. Thanks Tara.

Mary Gwyn B.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 11, 2024
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Tara is always wonderful and so dependable!!

Emily L.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 15, 2024
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I think I say this every time, but Tara is the absolute best.

Sherri S.
Dog Boarding • Jan 07, 2024
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Wonderful experience! The perfect situation and sitter for our dogs. We had no problems, worries or hesitation leaving our two girls while on vacation. A+, 4 star “resort” for our girls. I highly recommend and will be a repeat client in the future

About Tara & William (Doug) S.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We try to make our home and schedule for each individual guests as close to their own schedule. Since we do not have an above ground fence, we leash walk all guests every time.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Tara & William (Doug) S. would like to know about your pet

Has your dog every been aggressive toward other dogs, large or small? Are they food aggressive? Toy aggressive? House trained? Crate trained? Anxiety issues? Flight risk?

A typical day

I undertand that different guests have different wants and needs. We have options to walk our road, 33 acre farm, or go to a nearby park or dog park. For others, they may simply want tv and belly rubs.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$28per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$13per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$22per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Tara & William (Doug) can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Tara & William (Doug) can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

We both work full time, but I have the opportunity to telework if I want. When we are both working, no one is at home from.8am-3pm BUT my husband always goes home at lunch to walk our kids and any guests we have.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated a day ago
Tara & William (Doug) can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Tara & William (Doug) S.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We try to make our home and schedule for each individual guests as close to their own schedule. Since we do not have an above ground fence, we leash walk all guests every time.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Tara & William (Doug) S. would like to know about your pet

Has your dog every been aggressive toward other dogs, large or small? Are they food aggressive? Toy aggressive? House trained? Crate trained? Anxiety issues? Flight risk?

A typical day

I undertand that different guests have different wants and needs. We have options to walk our road, 33 acre farm, or go to a nearby park or dog park. For others, they may simply want tv and belly rubs.

Location

Jackson, TN

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Tara & William (Doug) S.

Jackson, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews