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Taryn K.

Star Sitter

Waxhaw, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
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Services

Taryn can care for

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

Availability

I am currently home for summer and working part-time at a dog daycare in Waxhaw. My shifts range from 4-7 hours, and are typically in the evening but I do have a rare morning shift scattered in. Since I get my schedule on a weekly basis, this can affect my flexibility but I will do my best to work with you and your pet's timing!

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Taryn K.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to do whatever your pet needs to feel safe and secure while you are gone! I totally get having high maintenance pets with specific needs, and I will do my best to keep their routine as close to normal as possible and limit stress. Since I work at a daycare and had my own special needs pets, I am confident in my ability to administer medication and provide basic medical care.

Information Taryn K. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know about special needs or behaviors ahead of time! As long as I feel 110% sure that I can keep your pet safe I will not turn you away, but to set everyone up for success I like to be prepared. I have handled lots of reactive/aggressive dogs of all sizes and pets of all different personalities - I am confident in my ability to work through any issues that may arise. I can crate and rotate, feed separately, work through reactions on walks, follow training protocols to support ongoing training, and handle whatever other special care your pet needs! Also, if your dog knows tricks or commands, please let me know! I love to take pictures and have some fun with them!

A typical day

I am very passionate about physical and mental stimulation for all pets! I love hands-on play along with fetch, and I can't wait to get to know what games your pet loves! I am glad to do any extra enrichment or do training games and food puzzles to keep your pets happy and enriched while you are away.

Location

Waxhaw, NC

Taryn K.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Taryn K. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Ready to adventure with your baby!

Pet care experience

I have been around dogs of all sizes and breeds since I was born. I am comfortable with anything from a Shih-Tzu to an Anatolian Shepherd! Giant breed dogs and herding breeds have always held a special place in my heart! I worked at a large farm for 5 years where I gained experience caring for boarding dogs and working livestock guardians. I have a small farm of my own, volunteer in wildlife rehab, and do animal rescue, so if you have other animals in the home I've got them covered as well! Over the last couple years, my family and I have built a small 501c3 rescue to pull animals, specifically focusing on animals that need extra care, such as bottle litters, senior dogs, and dogs with behavioral issues. I currently work for a dog trainer during the school year in Wilmington, and a dog daycare at home in Waxhaw. I have 9 dogs at home, and my personal dogs are at college with me. I love photography and will do my best to get high quality pictures for you of your babies enjoying their walks!

Cat care experience

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Experienced cat lover and foster!

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

Reviews

Zoe F.
Drop-In Visits • apr 20, 2026
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Taryn has been great with our kitties! We are so appreciative that she’s been available to help us on such short notice! We are moving out of town soon and will miss hiring Taryn for services! We highly recommend her for your pets! :)

Zoe F.
Drop-In Visits • apr 09, 2026
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Taryn was amazing!! She was available to check in on our kitties last minute and at a reasonable price! She was great with our cats & they seemed comfortable with her too!(even our shy one & our naughty one lol) We absolutely loved and adored all the pictures she sent us of our kitties during check ins! We felt comfortable having her watch them and we would definitely book Taryn’s services again!!

Sidney M.
Drop-In Visits • mar 29, 2026
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Taryn did such a great job taking care of my cat, Betty! Betty is usually shy around strangers, but warmed right up to Taryn. Her communication was great and I was never worried about my baby because I knew she was in good hands. Will definitely be booking with Taryn again!

Alyssa P.
Drop-In Visits • feb 17, 2026
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Taryn was very quick and accommodating with our week-of booking. She made time for a meet and greet prior to the drop in visits and took AMAZING photos. Our dogs & cat loved her too!

About Taryn K.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to do whatever your pet needs to feel safe and secure while you are gone! I totally get having high maintenance pets with specific needs, and I will do my best to keep their routine as close to normal as possible and limit stress. Since I work at a daycare and had my own special needs pets, I am confident in my ability to administer medication and provide basic medical care.

Information Taryn K. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know about special needs or behaviors ahead of time! As long as I feel 110% sure that I can keep your pet safe I will not turn you away, but to set everyone up for success I like to be prepared. I have handled lots of reactive/aggressive dogs of all sizes and pets of all different personalities - I am confident in my ability to work through any issues that may arise. I can crate and rotate, feed separately, work through reactions on walks, follow training protocols to support ongoing training, and handle whatever other special care your pet needs! Also, if your dog knows tricks or commands, please let me know! I love to take pictures and have some fun with them!

A typical day

I am very passionate about physical and mental stimulation for all pets! I love hands-on play along with fetch, and I can't wait to get to know what games your pet loves! I am glad to do any extra enrichment or do training games and food puzzles to keep your pets happy and enriched while you are away.

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Taryn K.

Star Sitter

Waxhaw, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews