Annika & Matthew H.
Redwood Heights, CA
Our lives revolve around dogs :)
Pet care experience
Hi! First of all, thank you for considering me and my family to take care of your dog(s). I've always been a huge animal lover, I grew up with dogs and cats and have rescued my own cat (who's no longer with us, sadly) and dog as an adult. My partner is the same, and we have 2 daughters (10 and 13) who LOVE animals and would be thrilled by the prospect of having more around. I myself have worked professionally with animals for years, both at farm animal sanctuaries and animal shelters. I currently am a volunteer at the Oakland Animal Shelter. We live in a spacious home in the Oakland Hills with a fenced in yard, and our lives revolve around our beloved rescue dog, Logan. He's a 5-6 year old golden retriever who LOVES other dogs and could use some playmates! We take him hiking and/or running everyday and would love to have your pup join us on our outings, if that's something that they'd be interested in. My partner and I are also both vegan, and compassion for animals is what guides our lives, and our approach to your furry friend would be no different. Both of us have used Rover countless times, so we understand what it means and how it feels to trust somebody else with your family member, and would not take this responsibility lightly.
Reviews
Another wonderful experience for our dog Josie! Annika, Matthew (and family) all really embrace Josie and share in making her feel right at home. Thanks so much for opening your home to our girl and for taking such good care of her!
Our dog, Josie (a 2+ year old black lab mix), had been w/ us for only a few months. This was the first time she was going to stay away from home, so see were unsure of what to expect. It turns out that we had nothing to be concerned about. Annika and Matthew (and sweet dog Logan) are a young, active family who warmly welcomed our girl into their home for the duration. As both work from home, there was plenty of love and attention to go around. Josie was treated to ample play time, multiple daily walks and family social interaction. They also kept us informed daily of Josie’s stay, with texts and photos that went a long way toward easing our initial worries. Josie, we found, adapted nicely and even thrived under their expert care. We are so happy and grateful to have found them and wholeheartedly recommend!
Thank you, Annika & Matthew for taking care of Fuji! He was simply exhausted from all the play time with Logan and his friend! Your backyard must be paradise to Fuji, and he hopes to see you again! Loved and truly appreciated all the photo updates!!
Annika and Matthew are responsible, reliable, and incredibly kind. We are so grateful to have such loving, sweet people to watch our doggy when we’re away. We’ve known this couple for years - because they are our neighbors! And I share that because we get the true daily experience of knowing just how authentic and good these folks are. They truly love animals & they have the perfect home and yard to host our fur babies.
About Annika & Matthew H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
As I mentioned earlier, our lives, quite frankly, revolve around our dog, Logan! We've trained him through the East Bay SPCA, and he enjoys learning new tricks for treats. My partner and our kids are all very calm, loving, kind people, and we work hard to create a safe, comforting, relaxing place for us (humans and animals alike) to thrive).
Home
Services
Annika & Matthew can host
Availability
Both of us work from home, and so we would be available to care for your dog(s) all day/all night! I would love to take them on my morning hikes with Logan, and my partner would love for them to join in on his evening runs. If that's not something your dog would enjoy, our backyard is spacious and fenced in and they'd have access to snuggles and the outdoors 24/7.
About Annika & Matthew H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
As I mentioned earlier, our lives, quite frankly, revolve around our dog, Logan! We've trained him through the East Bay SPCA, and he enjoys learning new tricks for treats. My partner and our kids are all very calm, loving, kind people, and we work hard to create a safe, comforting, relaxing place for us (humans and animals alike) to thrive).
Home
Location
Oakland, CA
Pets
Annika & Matthew H.
Redwood Heights, CA