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Tom R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Tom R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$17 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Experienced walker and sitter!

I've had dogs and cats for over 30 years. All different breeds and temperments. I am able to handle dogs large and small for walks and sits... I understand proper leash etiquette. I also love cats and can handle all breeds and temperments.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have many years of experience with taking care of pets and houses. I would be able to make your pet comfortable while you are away.

Ratings and reviews

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Mike E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 04, 2026

Tom was super flexible with our changing needs for house sitting ,walking two adult dogs and a 12 week old puppy. His sensitivity and understanding of puppy training progress was remarkable.

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Mike E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 26, 2025

Thanks for being super flexible as our original booking was shortened.

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Mike E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 06, 2025

Tom was awesome as always, taking great care of two large dogs, home, plants, mail and packages while we were gone for 1 week. Daily updates and pics from Tom are the norm for his open communication style. Highly recommend Tom!

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Mike E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 05, 2025

Tom always goes above and beyond to make sure all is well with our dogs and home!

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Mike E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 06, 2025

Tom always takes great care of our pups and home. He is very accommodating to changes and very capable of walking two, 100 lbs dogs at same time.

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Mike E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 16, 2025

Tom was able to accommodate a last minute request and really stepped up to make a great experience for our dogs.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home and have a very flexible schedule. I can accommodate almost any time needed for care. I have administered all sorts of medications over the years and am comfortable helping your pet with any special needs.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Tom can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I love to know any quirks or behaviors that your dog has before I sit or walk your dog. Is your dog aggressive on walks? Does your pup have anxiety with storms. Any other traits and behavior that would help your dog to be more comfortable.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.