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Thom I.

5.0 out of 5 stars
150 repeat clients
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Thom I.

5.0 out of 5 stars
150 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $40 per visit

Highlights

Thom has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Doggie Heaven

New to Arizona and back in service after an absence during the Covid-19 pandemic. Your pups and or fur babies will get the best care here when they are with me, hands down and I’ll treat them like they are mine and part of the family! We can do a meet and greet or if your in a pinch I can do a last minute booking, both have turned out to be great experiences so never worry either way both have worked out great. Can’t wait to meet you and your pup!!! I can take care of dogs, cats, chickens or other pets. Rover isn't set up for chickens, but we can make it work!!

Qualifications

150 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I don’t have a dog currently as my dearest Benson passed away that is in these pictures in May 2020. I did everything to save his life, and sadly he passed away in my arms after several weeks of veterinarian visits and surgery(s)/medical procedure(s). I’m now ready to love on your dog, or other fur babies - based upon your request, but my heart is still healing from the loss of my Benson, and that simply is why I’m back!, I’ll treat your dog like my own when they are in my care.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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297 ratings
Mitch A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 26, 2026

If you want someone to stay over, Thom is the perfect sitter. He won’t leave your pets more than a couple hours and he constantly plays with them and cuddles them. Our boxer had a history of abuse and isn’t a fan of new guys for a while and he ran up to Thom immediately. I had to leave earlier than expected and arrive later than expected and Thom accommodated my schedule without issue to ensure the dogs didn’t have more than a few hours without someone at the house. Can’t say how highly I would recommend him as he goes above and beyond.

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Melinda F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 10, 2026

Always communicates well, very thorough, and goes above and beyond. Highly recommended!

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Melinda F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 23, 2026

Always goes above and beyond. Wonderful sitter!

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Melinda F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 10, 2026

Went above and beyond for my cats. Followed directions perfectly and sent plenty of pictures. Very happy with the service!

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Sandra C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 20, 2019

I have used Thom’s services twice now and was impressed with his professionalism. He is obviously very experienced and loves dogs! I’ll definitely be booking him again. Thanks Thom!

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David M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 13, 2019

Thom was a great fit for watching our energetic puppy. His place allows for others to play outside and burn energy instead of being kept inside and crated. He seems to be very knowledgeable of different dog behaviors and can work with them as needed.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Regarding staying at your home, I only do one client at a time unless you request drop-in or drop-by services and it works with my schedule and the client I'm house sitting at the time. I service the following areas: Eager, Springerville, Heber, Overgaard, Greer, Alpine, Pinetop, Lskeside, Show Low, St. John's, Taylor and Snowflake. Please do understand that I work as well, so I would be away for a normal work day when I'm in the office or at a client site. However I do work from home when I'm not in the office or at client sites. Again, I do have experience with other pet or animal care like Chickens, hamster - so please know I can accommodate other pets for a minimal or nonimal additional cost that I'll adjust in the system after we meet.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Thom can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Just be up front about the do’s and don’ts with your dog and please tell me about any dietary restrictions or separation anxiety so that I can accommodate that during a service being provided. If you don’t want a lot of updates or do want a lot of updates let me know so I can accommodate accordingly. Finally please be up front on medication and why your dog takes it and any medical conditions that he/she has so I’m fully aware and can ensure I provide the best care possible when I’m with them in the service I’m providing. If you don’t want pictures don’t check the box, internationally we can use WhatsApp (not run up your data plan) and finally updates are done in the evenings and or as my schedule permits, so if you must know how they are just ask or you can request a picture. Thanks!!
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.