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Taran

I will cherish your animals & care for your home. Let's make your travel happen!

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My experience

10+ years

I grew up with two cats, and in high school adopted a a small dog (a schipperke mix) who I walked, fed daily, and snuggled. Now in my late 20's I have adopted two brother cats, who are indoor/outdoor adventurers. They love that I work from

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  • Freya & Finnegan (My sisters dogs)

    siberian husky

    Cared for

  • Sadie

    labrador retriever

    Cared for

  • Sadie

    pembroke welsh corgi

    Cared for

  • Mako

    american shorthair

    Currently owns

  • Bolin

    american shorthair

    Currently owns

  • Ashe

    american shorthair

    Cared for

Reviews (4)

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Carol

This was my first experience with trusted house sitters and I chose Taran based on her reviews. I have a very shy feline, and I was worried how he would do

  • cat
Kīhei, HI, US · 28 Apr - 05 May 2025
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Lindsey

Taran provided exceptional care for my cats and chickens during my time away, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services. She is a wonderful person who

  • cat
  • poultry
Waimea, HI, US · 20 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025
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Keith

Taran house sat for us for 7 weeks looking after our home and 5 chickens and 3 sheep. Everything went smoothly and without stress. The house was kept clean

  • poultry
  • farm
Hilo, HI, US · 24 Mar - 13 May 2024
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Deborah Goodwin

Taran was genuinely interested in the well being of our pets and took very good care of them. She is very self-sufficient and yet well engaged in our family

  • dog
  • cat
Kailua-Kona, HI, US · 16 Feb - 17 Mar 2024

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Sheila

Taran looked after Sheila’s pets & home

I have known Taran since 2015. She is a kind and generous person and has looked after my cat on multiple occasions. Most noteworthy was when she stayed at my house for a week to take care of my cat, Ash, and Ash had a health scare. Taran was quick to inform me and provided frequent, reassuring updates. I fully trusted Taran and she did a great job helping my cat. Additionally, she left my house very clean. I would definitely recommend Taran as a pet and house sitter!

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Reference from Taran’s neighbour

16 January 2024

About Taran

I live in central Vermont in a converted 1800s schoolhouse and work remotely as a graphic designer. In undergrad, I studied architecture and design in undergrad. I spend my personal time as active as possible, either outdoors or in my home

Age28OccupationGraphic DesignerLives inEast Barnard, United States
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Why I want to house sit

Over my life, I've lived in many states of the U.S., with my childhood split between San Francisco and the Florida Gulf coast in Sarasota. I spent my undergraduate years in Western Massachusetts, post-grad in Minneapolis, and am now in