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Thomas S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Thomas S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Warm, caring Dog friendly home

I've been a dog household for 30 years. I want to provide your dog a relaxed atmosphere, but give them the room to run around out in our fenced yard, or to take a nice cozy nap in the middle of the day. Having watched others loved ones for years, I know that each pet has unique needs. Your pup will feel right at home. I can provideg daily walks (weather permitting), and have a dog friendly (fully fenced) sized yard for them to play and run around in. I also have a mid/large crate available which I can bring out should your loved one need that kind of secure place to hang out in. It's important for me to know how your dog behaves around other dogs (on or off leash). Dogs get stressed in new environments, and when going on walks it's important for me to be prepared for their reactions.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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4 ratings
Roseanne S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 19, 2025

Thomas was wonderful. He took our dog for walks and played in the backyard with him. When our dog got home he was fine like he never left and we could tell he was very well taken care of

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Susan F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 13, 2025

Thomas and his family welcomed our dog Yogi with open arms. They were able to accommodate us on short notice which we really appreciated. Yogi was very well cared for and we would highly recommend him.

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David S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 02, 2025

Thomas was very welcoming to my Toby and very patient with his antics and my semi-helicopter dog parenting. A great first experience with Rover for my shepherd and for me. Would book again when I am in need in the area.

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Barbara G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 05, 2025

We just had our first booking with Thomas and couldn’t be more grateful for his excellent care of our dog Harley.He sent messages and photos daily reassuring us that she was doing well. She had plenty of playtime, walks and attention which she loves. Thomas will definitely be our go to for Harley!

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Nate S.
Sep 12, 2024

Watched my dog Toby. Toby is very picky about people so I was a little concerned at first, but when I came back 2 days later, Toby didn't want to leave. 10/10 gave me regular updates with pictures, and walked Toby 3 times every day, even went to the dog park.

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Schedule

I work from home so I'm home most of the day with them (barring an appointment, errands, etc.). If the weather's nice, we'll get out for time in the yard, or get a nice mile long walk in our cozy neighborhood.

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 not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard (Chain link), plenty of grass for them to roll around in, lots to sniff. I'm conscious of things like only having sharable toys out for the dogs to play with, and only giving your pet the type of treats you're ok with. I definitely don't want to give your dog digestive or other stress- they'll be stressed enough being away from home.

A typical day

My dog enjoyed his evening after dinner walk daily. He also has a regular routine of wandering the yard. When able, yours would get walks thru our neighborhood. since I'm home, I can get your pup out in the yard throughout the day, especially on the weekend. I'm conscious of heat in the 🌞 summer too.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Thomas can host up to 1 pet per night
Your dog must be non-aggressive, well behaved and house trained (deal breaker). If they have some aggressive tendencies, please let me know that ahead of time so I can exercise caution when out on walks. I have several dog beds, but don't allow ours on the furniture. If yours jump on the furniture, I'll politely bring them back down to the ground. If they need a special toy, blanket, etc. you're welcome to bring it along. I like to do a meet and greet ahead of time to ensure everyone is a fit for one another. If you have your own food bowls, that's great. I have water bowls for inside and out. Please let me know if your dog is a digger. Just helps me to block off plants in my yard. Nothing dangerous but I know some dogs get bored and I get chipmunks, bunnies and squirrels hiding out, so it's helpful to know what I need to be mindful of.
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.