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Thomas D.

Venice, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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Services

Thomas can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work full time but I work remote so I am able to take time during the day for stop ins. Weekends are open and if I am caring for your pet in your home I can stay so long as I can use internet for work.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Thomas D.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your fur baby’s like they were my own. I am comfortable crating if required. I can handle whatever tasks your pets need.

Information Thomas D. would like to know about your pet

It is important to understand the unique behaviors of your dog and their likes and dislikes. Do they prefer slow meandering walks or jogs? Do they interact well with other dogs / animals? Are they a runner?

A typical day

I will play with your dog for exercise of the mind and body. I don't rush and will let your dog explore their world on walks.

Location

Venice, FL

Thomas D.'s Neighborhood

Animal lover who will love yours!

Pet care experience

I have been around and cared for animals my whole life. I have also taken care of friends' pets while they were away. Walking, feeding, giving medications and cleaning up after all kinds of pets is in my wheelhouse. Coming back to Rover after a less than year absence.

Reviews

Nancy B.
House Sitting • May 15, 2026
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We can't say enough about how wonderful Tom was with our pups. Sasha and Reggie are 100 lb Bernese Mountain Dogs. Our vacation was planned for a year and Tom was booked for a month. Just before we left they developed pretty severe GI issues. Tom was OK with staying even with the issues. We started them on home cooked Bison and potato on the advise of their vet. Tom cooked potatoes and bison for each meal. Gave them their new meds and did the slow change to include the new kibble they were eventually started on. We were gone for 17 days and never could have enjoyed our European trip without knowing that Tom was taking such good care of our babies. Additionally each needed to be walked separately since they are too much to handle together. We don't have a fenced in yard so every 4 hour walks is their norm. Tom kept us updated regularly about the state of their poops and overall health, sent lots of pictures and loved our babies. I can't recommend him more highly. He is amazing.

Lisa E.
House Sitting • Aug 24, 2025
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Tom and Tommy (dog) did great together! Our boy is a bit difficult, food aggressive and territorial..and 16 yrs old. Tommy re-developed an ear infection while we were gone, and Tom took care of that with eardrops that we had at the house. We appreciated not having to worry about our dog or our house while we were gone. Would definitely use him again.

Charles S.
House Sitting • Jun 22, 2025
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Can't say enough good things about Tom. He's a great person and we trust him completely.

Cindy S.
Dog Walking • Apr 23, 2025
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Thomas and Cody get along great. Thomas helped Cody get a stick out of his mouth, as it was stuck across the roof of his mouth. Great job!

About Thomas D.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your fur baby’s like they were my own. I am comfortable crating if required. I can handle whatever tasks your pets need.

Information Thomas D. would like to know about your pet

It is important to understand the unique behaviors of your dog and their likes and dislikes. Do they prefer slow meandering walks or jogs? Do they interact well with other dogs / animals? Are they a runner?

A typical day

I will play with your dog for exercise of the mind and body. I don't rush and will let your dog explore their world on walks.

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Thomas D.

Venice, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews