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Tara Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Tara Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
9 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your pet's biggest fan!

I was born into a family that had furbabies and my entire life is littered (pun intended) with sweet moments with pets past and current. Growing up, we always had a mix of dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents and even chickens. As I entered adulthood, I really wanted a furry friend of my very own--that's when I adopted my cat, Macadamia Nut! A couple of years later, my husband found his bonded furbabies. (: I understand how important your pet(s) is/are to you, that's why your pet's safety and your peace of mind are my top priorities! With a passion for furry friends and an active lifestyle, I would be more than happy (and honored) to watch after your pet(s). I can guarantee that they will be played with, fed, and given allllll the attention.

Cat care experience

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Your cat's purr-fect match!

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

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

My top priority is ensuring the safety of the pet I am looking after, as well as allowing their owner to have peace of mind. While you're away, I want you to be able to rest and fully enjoy whatever adventure you're on. I value clear communication and transparency with clients, that way I can ensure that I understand and respect any specific needs.

Ratings and reviews

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3 ratings
Sharon C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 04, 2026

I can’t say enough good things about Tara. I know that I can depend on her to care for my pets while I’m away. She is great with my shy cat, arrives when she’s supposed to, follows all instructions, and is a great communicator. I know I can depend on her and not worry about my pets well being. She’s fantastic and I would definitely recommend her!

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Bert R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 05, 2024

Tara was wonderful & Darcy loved her❣️

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Kyle L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 14, 2024

Absolutely amazing!

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Peg K.
Apr 15, 2024

Tara is an amazing, caring, supportive pet caregiver as well as an all around wonderful person. She is kind, sensitive, giving, smart, intuitive and she has a good sense of humor. She loves all creatures. She cared for my two sibling Alaskan Malamutes. She fed them 2x/day, made sure they had fresh water and walked them 2x/day. KeiKei and Tulo were always happy to see her! She left notes for us. Tara made a Father's Day card for my husband with their pictures. I still have it! You will not be disappointed with Tara. Her love for animals shines through!

Kaylin B.
Mar 27, 2024

Tara is a very dependable pet caregiver! She watched my Labrador Retriever when she was just a puppy, and I fully trusted her to watch my puppy in that young stage. She followed the guidelines I had given her very closely. She always sent photos and videos to keep updates with how she was doing. Because of her connection to and love for pets, it made my pet feel super comfortable and fall in love with her each time she saw her! Couldn’t have asked for a more responsible, reliable, and loving caregiver!

Nicole S.
Mar 25, 2024

Tara is an amazing pet sitter! She has cared for my cat and gerbil in the past and is the first person I ask when I'm in need of a pet sitter. She is very thoughtful, caring, communicates well and loves my pets as if they were her own. She makes sure to spend intentional time at your house and I completely trust her in my space. I do not ever have to worry about going out of town and leaving my animals when they are in her care!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I oftentimes have time in the morning and evenings—before and after work—where I can easily drop in and spend intentional time with your furbabies, giving them quality attention!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tara can host up to 1 drop-in per day
Please let me know if there are any pet quirks that I should be aware of! Some pets are afraid of XYZ, are reactive to specific things, and/or require specific care in general. Please also make me aware of any medicines that need to be administered to your furbaby. Knowing the energy level of your pet also helps me anticipate how to approach their specific care. (:
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.