Dog Sitting Matthews
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About: I had two labs growing up and now have my own English Bulldog. I have cared for several breeds over the years! My dog is stubborn and has many needs so nothing scares me. I work from home during the week so I have plenty of time during the day to check on your good boy or good girl. I live in an apartment complex that has plenty of green space and a doggy play area. I have one 7 year old pup who can keep your doggo company.
“My Maverick enjoyed having Denice drop in to let him out. Denice sent me pictures of Nacerick and answered all of my questions. She took my request for a dog sitter at the last second and I was very grateful.”
About: I’ve been trusted to take care of dogs ranging from puppies to senior aged. Also I have experience with all sizes and various breeds so I feel confident and comfortable I would be able to adequately care for your pet! I make sure I set aside time to play with/give the attention to your pet that they deserve while they are missing their owner. I have plenty of experience from just walking to home sitting care. I am currently getting my doctorate in physical therapy so my time is limited during the week. I would only be able to make visits after 5pm on most days, however I am sometimes done early afternoon. My weekends however are usually wide open! I will do whatever you need to feel comfortable! I don’t mind letting a dog sleep with me or crating at night for example. Just let me know what your routine is and I’ll accommodate since your pet’s comfort is my priority!
About: Hi, I’m Stephanie a lifelong pet owner, you can trust me to care for your pet as part of the family, just as you would. I want to take the stress of leaving them and leave you assured that they will have all the love, walks, park trips and whatever else your family member we needs to feel comfortable while away from home. I have experience with dogs as small as chihuahuas, as large as pitbulls, cats, guinea pigs and more! Being available and attentive will never be an issue. I am available to answer any questions you may have, I want to make sure you are 100% comfortable that you have left your precious furchild in the right hands. I'm currently working part-time, so I'll have plenty of time to play with your pups! I'm available for boarding on 24/7 and aspire to make it my full time gig. I live in a very quiet neighborhood, it’s great for walks, have a dog tie and cable in the yard to enjoy outdoor time if they like that, and very close to William Davie Dog Park. I can easily crate your dog if needed but not necessary, whatever you and your fur baby prefer.
“Alina is an amazing sitter, as always! This is the first time I’ve trusted someone else with my cats, and she was the best choice. She gave all their medications on time, fed them, played with them, and brushed everyone. My cats absolutely adore her. I think they might even like living with her more than with me 😂 but for now we’ll stick to visits. Thank you for being so caring and reliable. I’ll definitely book with you again and again! ❤️”
“Averi is AMAZING!!! She was sooo great with my two little guys! She arrived exactly at the scheduled time and spent the entire hour playing with them every visit. I watched the cameras and I could see their little tails wagging the entire time and both of them followed her around everywhere.”
“Gabrielle was awesome! Dogs really seemed happy even when we were gone. And her updates .... well she had me laughing and picturing everything that happened. Attention to detail, Yup. Timely visits, Yup. Would I recommend, You bet.”
About: I have dog sat for several friends and family for many years. I'm very active and love walking, running, and hiking. Your dog will get lots of exercise! I have a Chihuahua and love taking care of her. I always have treats and a tennis ball on me. I currently live Uptown, but my kids go to school in Matthews M-F. I'm looking for a flexible gig that will pass time in the area, so I can be around for my kids, and not have to go back and forth from Uptown to Matthews. I regularly take walks at Squirrel Lake Park for the Greenway, and Colonel Beatty Park for the trails. Having the company of your pooch would be wonderful! I take my dog, Callie, on 2-3 mile long walks daily. She is very healthy and happy and your dog will be too. I'm happy to walk your dog with her if they need company, or solo.
About: Animals have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up with five dogs, and I got my first cat about 10 years ago. I originally had allergies to cats, but over time I was able to build up a tolerance, and cats have been a huge part of my life ever since! I’ve cared for all different kinds of cats, including cats with special needs, so I understand that every animal has their own personality, routines, and individual needs. I’m patient, attentive, and happy to take the time to make an animal feel comfortable and safe. I also have experience caring for chickens and other animals, and I’ve cared for a Husky who was on a raw-meat diet. I’m comfortable following specific feeding instructions and routines, and I understand how important consistency is for pets. One of my favorite experiences was caring for that Husky and taking her on trails every day. I genuinely enjoy being active with dogs and making sure they get the exercise, stimulation, and attention they need. Whether your pet is energetic and adventurous, shy and takes some time to warm up, or needs a little extra care, I’d love to help. My goal is for your pets to feel safe, loved, and comfortable while you’re away—and for you to have peace of mind knowing they’re in good hands. 🐾 I currently work online, which gives me a flexible schedule and allows me to care for your pets without being tied to a traditional work schedule. I’m happy to work around your pet’s routine and make sure they receive the same care, attention, and consistency they’re used to at home. I love keeping pets in their normal routine and following a clear plan for meals, bathroom breaks, medications, and any special dietary needs. I’m happy to give them plenty of walks, playtime, cuddles, and attention so they feel comfortable and cared for while you’re away. I also have experience helping puppies with leash walking, crate training, and learning not to jump when guests arrive. For cats, I’ve cared for both indoor and outdoor cats, kept litter boxes clean, and made sure their space stays clean and comfortable. Tell me their favorite toys, activities, routines, and little quirks—I’m happy to keep them happy and cared for just the way they’re used to. 🤍
“Brittany has made my travels so much easier, and gone above and beyond to make me feel like my kitten is getting the care she needs. She always sends photos and leaves notes for anything important. She has been available for me on such short notice and really puts my mind at ease knowing my kitten is in good hands. I will definitely be asking Brittany to watch my pets next time I travel!!”
“Mia is an enthusiastic animal lover who did a lovely job taking care of my geriatric Maine Coon cat. She is conscientious and kept me informed while we were away. I would hire her again.”
“Elena did such a fantastic job watching our dog while we were gone for over a week. She sent very detailed notes and I felt so good knowing that our pup was well cared for while we were gone. 100% recommend and would definitely hire Elena again in a heartbeat :)!”
“Emily was a joy! During our meet and greet, she took interest in my entire pack, their history and their special needs. That day I had a temp shelter foster and a Rover customer at my house as well. She was patient, kind and attentive - taking a lot of time to learn about my pack and my needs. She was flexible and easy to talk to. She followed instructions and delivered updates and pictures in a positive, upbeat manner. Rather than providing a service, she enthusiastically enjoyed her Rover visits. I have already recommended her to others and will continue to do so!”
About: Animals are my full-time career and my passion! I currently work in a grooming salon and have years of hands-on experience with all sorts of pets. I am completely comfortable handling dogs of all shapes and sizes. You can travel with total peace of mind knowing your baby is safe with me—I am fully Pet CPR and First Aid Certified. ✨ Free Spa Perks Included! Because I’m a professional stylist, I can easily handle basic grooming services while I care for your precious babies. • Nails & Brushing • Ear Cleaning & Teeth Brushing Whether your baby is a high-energy puppy or a sensitive senior cat, they will be treated like absolute royalty in my locked, secure home sanctuary. Can’t wait to meet the fur babies!!! I work full time in a grooming salon and normally I am free after 3-4pm during the weekdays but I am completely free on the weekends. Any rules or limitations that the pet parent gives me I will follow, I’ll follow the pets feeding and watering schedule, any medications they need to take I can be sure it is administered, pets will be taken out as often as requested or as I see the pet needs to be taken out for their business. I am also willing to do any basic grooming needs such as brushing, nails, teeth brushing, and ear cleaning (as long as it is safe to do so) I am pet cpr and first aid certified so in case of an emergency I am ready to act. If any pets are to spend time in my home my own will be put away completely.
About: I’ve been dog sitting for years, and every dog I care for becomes my little best friend. I have a special soft spot for golden retrievers, but I love pups of all kinds! I’m active and enjoy walks and playtime just as much as lazy couch cuddles. I’m flexible and happy to follow your dog’s routine, whether they’re full of energy or prefer taking it easy. My goal is to make them feel comfortable, loved, and at home while you’re away. I love puppies. I can also do senior care giving them medication doesn’t bother me at all. Anything that makes them feel comfortable. I work full-time hybrid. My current schedule I am off until November 30 so I have full-time flexibility. This allows me to spend all my time caring for a dog. Lots of outdoor time I live across from four Mile Creek so I do a lot of walks. My parents have a huge fenced in yard. I have taken dogs there to be able to play awful leash. I’m very active in group fitness other than that. I’m pretty much a homebody but any dog that’s usually with me. Is my best friend and comes with me everywhere or I just spend all my time with them.! I live in a one bedroom apartment and most Dogsitting that I do is in the owner’s. However, I recently had a friend bring her Lab to stay with me at my apartment while she had some day trips and he absolutely loved it. I was able to take him on a walk to the Greenway. We had easy access for potty brakes and I live very close to my parents that have a fenced in yard on 1 acre! My parents have an Australian Shepherd, but I don’t introduce dogs unless the owner is OK with it. This past situation he loved having a friend to play with so I was able to introduce them and then they had a big play date and I was also able to take them to my parents yard just one on one and by the time he got home, he was exhausted!
About: Pet host by day, dog-walker by… later that day. Hi, I’m Deila! Not only do I care for dogs daily as a pet host supervisor at a doggie daycare, I’m also a full-time mom to my puppy Benito! Working towards enriching and nurturing animals gives me a sense of purpose and during our appointments, I will treat your furbaby as my own. I wake up to my pup and end the day with my pup. In between, I’m trusted daily to ensure other’s dogs are well taken care of as they run their own errands. I can adapt to your own personal routine of taking care of your fur baby. Every pup and kitten is unique and I want them to feel as comfortable with me as they are with you!
“We absolutely loved Avia! She did an amazing job with the drop-in visits for our pup and gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. She was always on time, had excellent communication, and sent us pictures with every visit! It was clear that she genuinely cared about our pup and made sure he was happy and well taken care of. We felt completely comfortable knowing he was in her hands. It’s an amazing feeling having someone you trust taking care of your pup - and we found that in Avia. We won’t hesitate to use Avia again and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable, communicative, and caring! Thank you Avia!”
About: I have worked in the animal field for a very long time I have worked with boarding animals as well as playing with daycare dogs, I have 2 shepherds of my own! I used to foster puppies and kittens and loved it! Attending to my own animals needs is a daily routine that I love doing I love playing with them and feeding them and giving them baths and I love training them I wouldn’t be who I am today if I wasn’t able to be with animals! I like to earn every animals trust before I make any move to love and take care of them, I have taught and fixed resource guarding and worked on food aggression with my dogs and I always separate to feed if needed to
The median cost per visit for dog sitting in Matthews is $20
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Matthews
Darby is the best!! She is so kind and loving. Our pets adore her and she takes so much time to update and send pictures. It’s hard to leave your pets but Darby made it so easy. She is responsive and communicates well. She took the time to meet our fur babies and went over the care instructions with care. Honestly, because of Darby this experience has been great.
Christina was great, she wasn’t scared away by my one dog’s less than warm welcome. I felt completely comfortable with her caring for my dogs in my home. Christina is very quick to respond. It was a great comfort to know she was there for them in the middle of a workday. I’ve already rebooked Christina for later this week!
Natalie went above and beyond for my pets! My dog has a sensitive stomach and had some issue while we were gone and she took such great care of her. I can tell she genuinely really cares for animals. It’s so hard to trust your pets with someone new, but you can trust Natalie!
Laura was AMAZING. This was our first time using rover for a sitter and i was super nervous leaving our babies. She did drop in visits for our two dogs and kitten. She went over and beyond! After the first drop in visit, my nerves were put to ease and I knew we picked the right person to check in on our fur babies. They all loved her and she loved all of them. Recommend 1000 percent!!
Reagan was amazing. This whole experience having a pet sitter through Rover and choosing Reagan to come take care of our babies was so worry free. Our pets absolutely loved her and she gave excellent updates on them while we were gone. We will definitely be booking Reagan again!
Sarah was absolutely incredible! My situation was a little unique, but she followed all of my instructions perfectly. She kept me updated each time she was on her way to my house and was always quick to answer any questions I had. I highly recommend her and will definitely be using her again in the future if her schedule allows!
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FAQs for Dog Sitting - Matthews
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The average cost of Dog Sitting in Matthews is $21 per visit as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $16 and $29 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of November 2026, there are 5,250 sitters on Rover offering Dog Sitting across Matthews. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.
Before booking, confirm:
- the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
- the care instructions the sitter should follow;
- which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
- how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.
Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Matthews choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
While Rover doesn’t offer traditional subscription services, some sitters offer recurring bookings for services like home visits and dog walking. Recurring services come with their own perks, such as flexibility to modify services (up to five weeks in advance), automatic billing, Rover Card updates, and same-day cancellations.
To find sitters in Matthews with recurring or weekly availability, select "Repeat Weekly" and which days you’d like them to care for your pet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Matthews. On Rover:
- 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
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