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Thomas Rooney B.

4.8 out of 5 stars
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Thomas Rooney B.

4.8 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Husky parents

I have years of experience working with dogs of all sizes. I have a husky at home that is full of energy. We average around 2 miles daily. She is 8 years old and loves to play with other dogs. I work with her every day. I can work on basic obedience training but I am not a certified or professional dog trainer. I just bought my house in Joliet and can’t wait to get it ready for business. I currently work as a machinist in Romeoville Monday through Friday. On the weekends I am available for dogs. My girlfriend Camille is always going to be available for care. She works a different schedule, so one of us will be available for the dogs at most times. She has 5+ years of dog ownership and a lifetime of loving animals. We operate as a team and always love to have extra dogs around.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

4.8
stars
4 ratings
Sarah R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mai 15, 2023

Really came through for me when I needed a sitter last minute. Kept me really well updated with pics and videos of my dog while in his care. My dog and his dog have gotten along great, really kept him entertained!

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Haley M.
avr. 07, 2023

Thomas is the best dog owner I know! From frequent walks, trips to the dog park, and special treats, he is an extremely dedicated pet owner and always makes his dog a huge priority in his life. He treats every animal he encounters with this amount of compassion!

Aaron W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • avr. 03, 2023

That's for helping out so I could get married. Thomas did a wonderful job and did everything and more than asked. Would book again.

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Julie B.
mars 13, 2022

Thomas has had his Husky for four years now. He has trained her and continues to work with her. She is good around other dogs.

Steve S.
mars 10, 2022

I strongly recommend Thomas as a dog walker. He has years of experience with animals. We lived on the same street about 10 years ago and he always walked our dog named Winston. We were not physically able to keep up with the exercise requirements of our border collie. With the help of Thomas we were in good hands on a daily basis. 5 star recommended. I’m glad that Thomas has found this app to allow him to do what he loves to do and that’s care for animals.

Rooney B.
mars 10, 2022

Thomas has been a pet owner for the last 4 years to a husky named Nala. Even before he got Nala, he researched several dog breeds to see which would fit his lifestyle and make a good decision.

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Schedule

I currently work as a machinist in Romeoville Monday through Friday. On weekends I am fully available for dog sitting services. Every day, no matter the weather I take Nala for a walk. I always make time for the dogs and make sure their needs are met. Tons of attention and treats.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in back yard that will ensure safety of any dogs while in the back yard. It is a 4.5 foot chain link fence.

Pets

A typical day

When I watch dogs we go on walks (depending on how many I am watching). If there is a lot of dogs then we will play in the fenced in back yard. We have ropes and balls to play fetch. Some good places to go on walks are meadowbrook park. There’s a nature walking path there. Or other local trails, as long as the dog can handle the distance, and has flea/tick preventative.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
Crate-trained dogs only
Thomas Rooney can host up to 3 pets per night
It is very important to know about details about a dog ahead of time because of many reasons. You need to know their temperaments and personalities. If they are comfortable being around other dogs is very important. You don’t want to put a dog in a uncomfortable situation and have it feeling cornered and act out because of it. You also need to know about any veterinary records or special needs of a dog as well. This will you keep it safe and healthy when in your care. The last reason would be for the sitters reasoning. It’s good to know about a dog ahead of time to ensure you can handle them. If the sitter has dogs of their own you don’t want to have a large breed with a toy breed playing unsupervised. Also having male and female unfixed dogs around each other without the owners knowing about that. I personally have a husky and I did a lot of research before deciding to get my fur baby. I knew I wanted a dog with a lot of personality and great companionship. When you get a husky you get a lot of other things with the breed that some owners would not want in a dog. For example, high energy, stubborn, a lot of shedding, sassy, and they can be destructive if they’re left alone without proper training. So doing your research ahead of time about a dog is of thee upmost importance.
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.