Serving Falls Church and nearby areas within Arlington and Annandale
Serving Falls Church and nearby areas within Arlington and Annandale
There's nothing we love more than engaging with our animal friends. You can count on us to be there for you and your beloved pets! As professional pet sitters and dog walkers, we are ready to support you in caring for your pets during your busy schedule or out of town trips. You'll receive timely communication to schedule services, as well as updates during and after visits.
OCC are not veterinarians or veterinarian technicians, however we have experience supporting animals with various medical conditions. We also have experience administering medication and treatments for dogs and cats.
My name is Tara Ellen and I am a BIG-TIME animal lover! For over 30 years I’ve been deeply committed to supporting animal care with pet sitting, dog walking and rescue volunteer work. I have discovered a natural ability to connect with these special beings. I'll be the first to admit that I fall in “dog-love” with every dog I meet!
My passion for taking care of animals inspired me to start a pet sitting/dog walking service to help people care for their animal family members in times of need. I am dedicated to providing trustworthy pet care for the community at a reasonable rate. In addition to my love for canines, I'm also a lifelong cat lover. I enjoy taking care of felines of all ages, breeds and personalities!
Working with dogs has become uplifting and life changing. I'm blessed to continue to make new dog and human friends wherever I go. These deep connections are precious to me. In time I plan to expand the services with the addition of canine therapy and dog training/conditioning to support my canine + human friends.
I'm also the proud dog mom of a very sweet, young pup named Izzy, who I adopted on July 17, 2023 when she was only 3 months old. She's an energetic Chihuahua mix who loves people, other dogs and cats! Izzy's mom and her two littermates lived on the streets of Puerto Rico for 8 weeks until they were found by kind humans. This little family made their way to our area thanks to a DC-based rescue group. All four dogs were adopted this summer by families in VA!
Izzy loves to explore the neighborhood and is very good on leash. But her very favorite thing is to run free in a fenced yard with her dog playmates. She's fearless and bursting with BIG DOG energy! I'll be the first to tell you that Izzy has some impressive wrestling skills, outmatching dogs way bigger than her. Among some of Izzy's favorite toys are squeaky plush toys and hard chew toys. She's very smart and knows many commands to include: sit, stay, lay down and drop it. Izzy is growing up fast and becoming sweeter by the day. At home she enjoys napping, chasing balls, and playtime with her 4YO feline brother, Beni. What a life these two have. They bring me so much joy everyday.
Together with my trusted team of experienced dog walkers and pet sitters, we provide professional, reliable pet care services for our community. We keep our radius small so we can accommodate our pet clients in a timely manner. Contact me to find out if you're within our service area. References available upon request.