Timothy Lindstrom grew up in Macomb County and graduated from Oakland University in 1984 in the field of medical technology. Tim worked as a medical technologist at Detroit Receiving Hospital from 1984 until 1992. Timothy Lindstrom attended the Macomb Police Academy in the winter of 1992 and became a police officer for the New Baltimore Police Department that same year.  In 1999, Timothy Lindstrom became a K9 handler and partner with Cubby.  In 2003, he lost his partner, Cubby, to cancer.

Timothy Lindstrom is the author of The Adventures of Cubby.  According to the book description, “this children's book is based on a true story of a police canine. The story begins with the early struggles of Cubby whose excited personality does not allow him to fit in. Because Cubby is so energetic, he fails a test to become a guide dog for the blind. Cubby is brought to the Humane Society where he's discovered by a police canine trainer. The trainer tests Cubby for police work and due to his energetic personality, passes all the initial tests. The trainer takes Cubby to K-9 school and teachers him to become a narcotics dog; sniffing out illegal drugs for the police. Cubby is teamed up with a canine unit in the city of New Baltimore, Michigan. Cubby’s adventure continues as he works with the police taking illegal drugs and criminals off the streets. Due to Cubby's awesome personality and endless energy, he becomes loved by his department, community and family.”