Meet the Locals

Local Laps Owner Tara Lamar with her dogs Ona and StanLee. Trust the Pet Pros.

Tara Lamar

CEO & Chief Petting Officer

Tara believes every animal deserves kindness, patience, and plenty of love. Whether she’s caring for your beloved pets or sharing her knowledge of the animal world, her heart is always in it.

For 16 years, she has volunteered for Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, sharing her love of wildlife by educating children, leading tours, and managing the emergency line. Her dedication to animals and their well-being shines through in everything she does at Local Laps.

Smiling woman wearing glasses and a colorful floral blouse, seated in a garden surrounded by white flowers.

Lana Sandvig

Director of Snuggles & Snacks

Lana knows firsthand the unconditional love, joy, and companionship pets bring into our lives.

As a third-generation Fountain Hills resident, she is proud to continue her family’s connection to this wonderful community.

Caring for animals has always held a special place in her heart, and nothing makes her happier than making sure your furry family members feel safe, loved, and cared for.

Specializing In:

Groceries and dog supplements arranged on a kitchen counter, including spinach, carrots, apple, zucchini, eggplant, blueberries, ground meat, bone broth, and seaweed wraps.

An inside look at the fresh, intentional choices we make for our own four-legged family members.

A pot of green curry sauce simmering on a stovetop with browned meat and a spatula.
Assorted vacuum-sealed packages of raw ground meat arranged on a kitchen countertop.

Care Above and Beyond the Daily Kibble.

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