Thomas S.
Lakewood, OH
Services
Thomas can host
Thomas can look after
Availability
After 13 years in the corporate world--during which I became one of the youngest executives at a local Fortune 500 company, leading three teams totaling over 40 employees--I've decided to pivot back to my passions. I've never been happier than when I spent my days fostering dogs, so pet care has my full attention!
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About Thomas S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard and I live a hop and a skip from a number of parks, including Lakewood Park, Webb Park, and the Rocky River Reservation (and dog park)! I'm very active, and I love taking pups around town (or simply hanging out, for our elder statesmen). I want to provide individual care to any pups staying with me, so I only board one dog/family at a time (I am happy to take multiple pups from the same household)! So, your dog(s) will have my full attention and you won’t have to worry about any socialization issues.
Home
Information Thomas S. would like to know about your pet
I'll provide a brief questionnaire, but I'll be interested to know about preferences regarding treats, socializing with other dogs/humans, crating, allergies, leash training, typical forms of exercise, etc.!
A typical day
Every dog is different and I love to work with owners to establish what works best for their pups! Generally, I like to fill the day with the types of activities that are most fulfilling to the individual--whether that be trips to the dog park, hikes, long walks, or just staring out the window at the squirrels in the backyard. And I like to share all of that with owners by frequently sharing pictures and videos!
Location
Lakewood, OH
Thomas S. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter programme highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet owners to find the best care for their pets.
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Pet care experience
*I offer private pet sitting, meaning that I only host one family's dog(s) at a time, so that your pup has the best experience possible. I started fostering dogs in grad school, where I was an active member of the local APL and formed an advocacy group to create and sustain the local dog park (an abandoned baseball field that we turned into a puppy paradise). On my foster journey, I quickly became the cliche and officially adopted my dog of 14 years, Rufio, after only a few hours. I found Ruf--a Rottweiler/shepherd mix--wandering down by the river, and we were best buds by dinnertime. Over the years, I continued to foster dogs and Ruf and I loved sharing our home with a revolving cast of characters. Sadly, Rufio passed away this past year, but the love is still there, and my partner, Hannah, and I are thrilled to fill our days with doggos.
Reviews
Thomas was polite, punctual & communicative! Will rebook again as needed.
Thomas was absolutely awesome ! I am so thankful that we were able to find him. I have a 2 year old intact German shepherd and my husbands work closed on short notice for 2 weeks so we decided to take a vacation. I was scrambling to find some boarding for him but if you have a large power breed who isn’t neutered than you know it can be difficult to find places that accept them. The only boarding option I could find was a no contact facility where he would have been in a kennel the WHOLE time except for 3 30-1 hr potty breaks which were on a LARGER kennel area. Totally unacceptable to me. That’s when I started looking on Rover and was so glad to find Thomas. Not only does he care for your pet he also puts in the time and energy to exercise them which is so SO important to me. He was super flexible, gave me a ton of updates and still took Bear on walks/runs during this insane 95 degree heatwave we had. I totally trusted that he kept Bear safe during that time (walking in hot weather wise). This is a person who truly cares about animals and takes care of their physical, mental and emotional needs. I don’t know how to add pictures here but if I find out how to I will. Can’t say enough good things.
Thomas was exceptional with our boy Clyde. Thomas took great care of him and exceeded our expectations. We received daily updates and pictures. It truly gave us peace while on vacation to know our dog was with someone so caring and loving to our dog.
Thomas is amazing! Your pup will be in great hands with him! His love for dogs is very apparent and he was attentive to all of my dogs many needs lol. Thomas was also great at communication and Abner could not have asked for a better stay! Highly recommended!
About Thomas S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard and I live a hop and a skip from a number of parks, including Lakewood Park, Webb Park, and the Rocky River Reservation (and dog park)! I'm very active, and I love taking pups around town (or simply hanging out, for our elder statesmen). I want to provide individual care to any pups staying with me, so I only board one dog/family at a time (I am happy to take multiple pups from the same household)! So, your dog(s) will have my full attention and you won’t have to worry about any socialization issues.
Home
Information Thomas S. would like to know about your pet
I'll provide a brief questionnaire, but I'll be interested to know about preferences regarding treats, socializing with other dogs/humans, crating, allergies, leash training, typical forms of exercise, etc.!
A typical day
Every dog is different and I love to work with owners to establish what works best for their pups! Generally, I like to fill the day with the types of activities that are most fulfilling to the individual--whether that be trips to the dog park, hikes, long walks, or just staring out the window at the squirrels in the backyard. And I like to share all of that with owners by frequently sharing pictures and videos!
Thomas S.
Lakewood, OH