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Tom F.

Cheshire, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
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Services

Tom can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Tom can care for

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

Availability

My wife and I work from home, so our schedules are very flexible. We're also homebodies, so there's always someone home to keep your pet company. I also have two daughters (ages 13 and 11) that are extremely helpful and loving with animals. It simply comes natural to them. So, they'll certainly spend all of their time interacting with your pets in a gentle, trusting manner. Long story short, your pet will be the center of attention.

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About Tom F.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have 3 cats in my home that are indifferent to most dogs, and tend to go about their business. We have a spacious home for your pets to roam around in, including a finished downstairs and an unoccupied bedroom if they need some time to themselves. I also have a fenced in backyard for your dogs to get some fresh air and play fetch. My neighborhood is also very dog-friendly, with so many families walking their dogs on a daily/nightly basis. So, if your dog is social they'll have a friend to walk with. It's a nice little tucked away neighborhood with minimal traffic flow, making for a peaceful atmosphere.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Tom F. would like to know about your pet

Any important information communicated to me well ahead of time would be greatly appreciated. My goal is to make sure your pet is comfortable in my care.

A typical day

If your dog(s) love the outdoors then you chose the right sitter! My neighborhood is jam packed with energetic dog walkers who all know me by first name (it's a dog community lol), so I’ll certainly be joining them every few hours (and it's always better when your dog has a companion to keep him/her company). An added perk is that the Cheshire trail is less than a mile from my home, so we'll do long walks if your pet is up for it. I have plenty of frisbees and fetch balls, so your dog will get plenty of reps playing fetch in my larger back yard. Or, if your dog would rather just lounge around I have a fenced in yard (shaded areas).

Location

Cheshire, CT

Tom F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

In our family pets are family

Pet care experience

My family and I have had pets our whole lives, and we’ve developed a tremendous love for them. Showing love for all animals is something my wife and I wanted to display to our children, and based on the compassion we see them we must have done something right. So, it's safe to say that your pet will be receiving love and attention from all different angles. And my family and I like to be active with the animals we watch - walks, outside play and quality time will always be provided.

Reviews

Shannon O.
Boarding • Aug 23, 2025
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Tom & his family took great care of my particularly picky dog Ronan!

Regina G.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2025
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Tom and Family are flexible, caring and genuinely wonderful humans who take the care of your Pet family seriously, with kindness and good humor. Wonderful, wonderful people.

Marc M.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 04, 2023
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Tom and his oldest daughter took excellent care of our 2 cats when we were out of town! They quickly became comfortable with them which is a testament to how much they love animals. We will certainly be using them again in the future!

Skye Z.
Dog Walking • Aug 14, 2023
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Tom took amazing care of our 2 puppies.

About Tom F.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have 3 cats in my home that are indifferent to most dogs, and tend to go about their business. We have a spacious home for your pets to roam around in, including a finished downstairs and an unoccupied bedroom if they need some time to themselves. I also have a fenced in backyard for your dogs to get some fresh air and play fetch. My neighborhood is also very dog-friendly, with so many families walking their dogs on a daily/nightly basis. So, if your dog is social they'll have a friend to walk with. It's a nice little tucked away neighborhood with minimal traffic flow, making for a peaceful atmosphere.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Tom F. would like to know about your pet

Any important information communicated to me well ahead of time would be greatly appreciated. My goal is to make sure your pet is comfortable in my care.

A typical day

If your dog(s) love the outdoors then you chose the right sitter! My neighborhood is jam packed with energetic dog walkers who all know me by first name (it's a dog community lol), so I’ll certainly be joining them every few hours (and it's always better when your dog has a companion to keep him/her company). An added perk is that the Cheshire trail is less than a mile from my home, so we'll do long walks if your pet is up for it. I have plenty of frisbees and fetch balls, so your dog will get plenty of reps playing fetch in my larger back yard. Or, if your dog would rather just lounge around I have a fenced in yard (shaded areas).

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Tom F.

Cheshire, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews