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Tom R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Tom R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Professional Reliable Pup Play!

Hello! I am the proud pet father of Castle, a 4 year old German Shepherd and Bogey, a Pitt/Shepherd mix! I also am always fostering puppies through a local rescue organization. Growing up, I helped train and care for our family pup, Nellie. I run a small business specializing in behavioral training but love my time walking and caring for pups here! My best bud Castle is a hard working and high energy German Shepherd that loves to go on hikes and play with his Chuck-it ball! Castle and I have even competed in multiple 5k runs together coming in 2nd place most recently! Bogey is the cuddly energetic puppy you would imagine with the mix he is! I accept pups of all breeds, sizes, temperaments, and disabilities. I have experience with puppies as young as 8 weeks as well as the elderly. I have experience with aggressive and high energy dogs as well as our couch potato friends. I can assist in training, walking, and feeding your furry best friend. With my full time job being in public service, I am fully equipped to provide professional and safe services to you and your pets!

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

In my home, I have a large fenced in yard and my best bud Castle is always eager to invite new friends to play. I can keep your best friend crated or out and about to your preference.

Ratings and reviews

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7 ratings
Yasmine K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 21, 2025

Tom was great! He was flexible and went above and beyond!

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Jill S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 10, 2023

Tom was great, very responsive and attentive to Finn.

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Kate N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 16, 2023

I can’t recommend Tom enough! He is communicative, timely, dependable, and my dog loves him. Tom walks my dog often when I travel for work and has earned mine and my pup’s trust. My dog is sometimes reactive to other dogs and cats, so it’s a big deal (and relief) to trust someone to take care of him.

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Kelsey H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 28, 2023

Tom was great with our boys!

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Meredith S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 24, 2023

Tom was incredible! Great communication. We needed a last minute sitter and Tom came through in a big way. He was great with check ins and tons of pictures! Our dogs looked very healthy and happy upon our return!!

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Christie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 09, 2023

Tom was so great with our Bernese mountain dog! Our pup has a ton of energy and isn’t the best trained, and Tom was so good with her! We were anxious to leave her, but after seeing what a great job tom did we were so happy! Definitely recommend having Tom take care of your pet!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My job offers lot of scheduled days off on the weekends and during the week. Therefor, I am available to assist at all different times of the week. Because of my schedule, my hours and days of availability change on a weekly basis.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tom can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
Let me know anything I can do to make you and your best friend more comfortable. Prior to our first session, I’d love to meet with you and you pup to get a better understanding of each other and our expectations.
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.