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Tom V.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews
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Athletic grandpa, loves to play

Pet care experience

I love running and playing with dogs. I regularly go play with the big dog of my neighbor, who is too old to give her dog exercise. My own dogs recently died at age 17 and I'm not ready for new ones yet, but I miss being around dogs. I've had big athletic dogs that play frisbee and little dogs who sing to my harmonica. I'm a grandfather and former Marine. I am spending a lot of time helping my elderly mom and am attuned to the needs of seniors (both dogs and humans). I have a 2017 van with a wheelchair ramp--in case anyone needs help getting a big, older dog to the vet or such. I live near the woods and can take energetic dogs on long walks. I can pull nasty things out of a dog's mouth. I can play fetch and take dogs swimming in the summer.

Reviews

John B.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 20, 2018
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Mattie did well under Tom's care. Tom was also able to handle a problem with my apartment door effectively. I would contact Tom again if I have need for a sitter for Mattie in the future.

Carol V.
Feb 25, 2018

Tom has been taking care of family and friends' dogs for years. He loves dogs. He talks to small dogs in sweet, sing-songy voices. He goes and plays with neighborhood dogs just for fun.

About Tom V.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour

Skills

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

Home

Has no pets

Information Tom V. would like to know about your pet

Age, size, breed, any issues when walking on leash, whether they are an escape risk, commands they know, whether they act aggressive to people or dogs.

A typical day

Walks, hikes, play catch, frisbee, play harmonica for dogs who like to sing

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Tom can host

Tom can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Tom V.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour

Skills

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

Home

Has no pets

Information Tom V. would like to know about your pet

Age, size, breed, any issues when walking on leash, whether they are an escape risk, commands they know, whether they act aggressive to people or dogs.

A typical day

Walks, hikes, play catch, frisbee, play harmonica for dogs who like to sing

Location

Des Plaines, IL

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Tom V.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews