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Thomas A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Thomas A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Naperville, IL

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Welcome Dogs!

I have had dogs most of my life. I have done pet sitting for family and friends. One unique experience I have is that I would drive dogs down to Florida for "Snow Birds" who would travel to the Sunshine state for the winter, and then I would fly back home. In the Spring I would fly down to Florida and drive the dogs back to their home. In both cases I was with the dogs for several nights. My Son who is 23 in College also assists and is available for drop in visits/walks for you dogs.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
10% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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14 ratings
Yuliana Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 08, 2026

Deborah and Tom are so kind and patient with my elderly dog (16.5 years old). Thank you so much!

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Molly C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 09, 2026

Deb & Thomas were amazing! They were quick with responses. They sent videos of my dog & looked so happy & looked like he was having the time of his life!

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Paul R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 23, 2025

Great care and great communication. Next time we need a sitter, this is who we will choose.

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Abigail W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2025

Our dogs are a little needy (like attention, get nervous around other dogs) but Tom and his family made them feel right at home!

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Yuliana Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 14, 2025

Our pup stayed with the wonderful Deb and Tom again. We loved the consistent updates and seeing how happy Beya was in her “summer camp”. Beya is older and has special needs, but we will always feel confident in having Deb and Tom watch over her. Thank you again!

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Connor D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 02, 2025

Great experience! Dogs were well cared for.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am recently married and my wife Deb has been watching dogs on Rover as well so we have now joined forces. We are both home during the day as I'm a remote worker and she watches dogs as her main job. My 23 year old Son also assists, and he is in college and does online school is also available for drop in visits/daily walks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard in a quiet suburb with a nice size back yard. The dogs are allowed on the furniture and I only use crates if requested by the owner.

A typical day

I like to throw a ball with dogs, or take them for a walk. Being a remote worker I have a lot of free time.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Thomas can host up to 5 pets per night
The dogs I take must get along with other dogs, as I board a few dogs from time to time, especially on the weekends and holidays.
Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night

Not accepting new customers.

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.