Thomas H.
Normal Heights, CA
Kind - Caring - Thoughtful
Pet care experience
Dogs see something within us that we ourselves cannot. While I would be curious to know exactly what that is, I must admit that their cute expressions, deep & knowing eyes, and their Big Little personalities steal my heart every time. Growing up we had a pack of tiny to medium sized dogs and two cats. The tiniest thought he ran the roost, the two middle sized were complete opposites (one sad & mopey, the other a constantly energetic Houdini) and the largest played the Mother role to a tee and was my hiking buddy. Of the cats, one was a lover: always purring and giving kisses, and she LOVED ice cream. The other was his own man and was hardly ever seen except when food was served. Sadly, they have all passed on, and I miss their snuggles, playtimes and walks. Currently, we cannot have pets as our apartment does not allow them, but I am so thankful for the Pup Friends I have made through my clients.
Reviews
First time using a sitter and it went fantastic! My dog is a senior rescue dog and has never been alone overnight. It was a big step leaving him in the care of another. Not only was Thomas H. a hit with the pooch, my apartment looked better when I came home than the day I left. Thomas even fixed a stubborn vertical blind!
Thomas was great. He was very prompt in response in scheduling a meet & greet with our pack. He communicated thoroughly throughout his stay house sitting and provided updates throughout the day with adorable photos of our pups. I would definitely recommend his services and we will absolutely be using him again.
About Thomas H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Each and every pet is different. Let me know what they require, and I'll take it from there: What order do they need to be Let-out/Fed/Walked? Playtime: whats their favorite toy/game? How long is their walk? Will they need to be carried for that last half of the walk? You are their parent, you know them best!
Information Thomas H. would like to know about your pet
If there are any special needs or behaviors I need to be attentive to, please let me know! Do they have a strict schedule? Do they give specific cues? How do they like to play? Long walks/Short walks? How freely do you give a T-R-E-A-T? Etc...
A typical day
We can start with snuggles or quiet-time with cuddles, let them out/take them out to do their business. Feeding is whatever time you set for them. We'll get a walk in before it's too warm out, and play inside during the warmest parts of the day. If it's a nice day, we can just head to the park! Love a good evening walk too, before it's dark. And we'll end the day with more quite time and snuggles. Advise me on what your dog likes!
Services
Thomas can watch in your home
Availability
I own my own floral design and seasonal decor business, which I started in 2022 after 15 years in the industry. My schedule is currently very flexible.
About Thomas H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Each and every pet is different. Let me know what they require, and I'll take it from there: What order do they need to be Let-out/Fed/Walked? Playtime: whats their favorite toy/game? How long is their walk? Will they need to be carried for that last half of the walk? You are their parent, you know them best!
Information Thomas H. would like to know about your pet
If there are any special needs or behaviors I need to be attentive to, please let me know! Do they have a strict schedule? Do they give specific cues? How do they like to play? Long walks/Short walks? How freely do you give a T-R-E-A-T? Etc...
A typical day
We can start with snuggles or quiet-time with cuddles, let them out/take them out to do their business. Feeding is whatever time you set for them. We'll get a walk in before it's too warm out, and play inside during the warmest parts of the day. If it's a nice day, we can just head to the park! Love a good evening walk too, before it's dark. And we'll end the day with more quite time and snuggles. Advise me on what your dog likes!
Location
San Diego, CA
Thomas H.
Normal Heights, CA