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Tom S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Tom S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $54 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Loving home for friendly pets

NOTE: We are not taking any new pets and will no longer take any pets after April 1, 2026. My dad (Tom) and I started this service in February of 2022. We’ve had over 55 different pups 🐶 stay with us since then. We are a smoke-free home and pet loving family (I also have two 13 year old twin brothers). We lost our 20 year-old kitty and 16 year-old chocolate lab in 2021; so there are no other pets in our residence. We focus on caring for your loved one. We provide lots of love and interaction in hopes our home best soothes pet anxieties. We reside on three acres, so there is plenty of room to potty and play! Also live in a great neighborhood to walk your furry friend. Please no mean or aggressive dogs; we want this to be a pleasant experience for everyone (both two legs and four). We are able to provide care where your dog will not go unattended for more than four hours. We provide plenty of walks and always leash your pet(s) while outdoors. We also have a large crate if you feel that is a more comfortable environment for your pet while we are away from the home. We are very respectful regarding pet owners instructions. We are extremely pet-safety oriented (crate, gated rooms, free roam, etc) based on your preferences. We believe it will be a staycation for your pup while you are away.

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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57 ratings
Danny L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 13, 2025

Tom and family took such great care of our two dogs. Never doubted for a second they were in caring hands.

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Beth L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2025

Another great stay! Thanks for taking such great care of our dog!

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Paul H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 21, 2025

Tom and his family are the best! This was our second time leaving our pup – we’ve only left him twice in the past five years, and both times have been with Tom (and both for long stays). He is reliable, takes amazing care of our Jack Russell, and he sends excellent updates. Everyone in his family is so nice, and honestly Tom is the only person we’ve found that we trust to leave our dog with. (Oops, maybe we shouldn’t leave such a good review, since we don’t want him to book up and not be able to leave our pup with him for future trips. Ha!). We feel really lucky to have found this family.

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Claudia H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 19, 2025

Tom and family did a fabulous job of taking care of my labradoodle! I was nervous to leave my baby, but they sent me photos every day and I could see she was happy. I plan to use them again in the future!

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Kathleen & Nathan Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 11, 2024

We have used Tom and his family multiple times to watch our Labradoodle and I’m not sure we would pick anyone else to watch her! They do such a great job and are very intentional.

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Lindsay B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 30, 2024

Second time Tom and family watched our dog and everything went smoothly. I feel confident in the care and attention Tom and family provide. We're lucky to have found them!

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Schedule

Available for boarding 7-days a week. We try to adapt drop-off and pick-up times to best fit your needs. We routinely update the Rover calendar regarding availability.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We only take one dog (or multiple dogs if from one family) at a time. We always leash walk pets while outside. Large, quiet and safe yard/neighborhood for walks/potty/exercise. Crate available if owner wishes. Rooms and stairs can be gated off per owners request.

Pets

A typical day

Our family will adapt to your dogs activity level. If your furry friend wants to run and play, we will definitely accommodate that. If your dog just likes to chill and relax we can also provide that setting. A lot of walks possible if the owner wishes.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Tom can host up to 3 pets per night
Definitely want family-friendly pets who are not aggressive. As much information about your pet is sincerely appreciated. We want to do our best to keep your dog on it’s schedule.
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.