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Kathleen & Matthew Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Kathleen & Matthew Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
11 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Just like home!

We’re a small, dog-loving family—Kat and Matt, plus our sweet 3-year-old—who truly enjoy welcoming pups into our home. For 11 wonderful years, we cared for our beloved dog, Freddie, who was a huge part of our lives. Losing him was heartbreaking, but the love and joy he brought us every day is something we still carry with us. Opening our home to other dogs has been a beautiful way to honor his memory and keep that love alive. When your dog stays with us, they’re treated like part of the family. We offer a warm, comfortable home, plenty of playtime, and lots of affection. Kat works from home full time and Matt is a SAHD so there's always someone to snuggle up to! We know how important your pup is to you, and we’re committed to giving them the same level of care, patience, and kindness we gave Freddie.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
86% bookings with photo updates
11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Alex G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2026

Kathleen was excellent! She sent photos of our dog and treated him extremely well.

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Dillon P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 18, 2026

We love, leaving our golden doodles with Kathleen and Matthew, knowing that they’re in good hands!

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Sai N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 05, 2026

We had a wonderful experience with Kathleen and Matthew. They were thorough during our initial meeting to understand Bingo’s routine and needs, and kept us updated with prompt photos throughout his stay. The family was warm and welcoming, and Bingo clearly had a great time with them. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for caring and reliable dog sitters.

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Dillon P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 09, 2025

We had a wonderful experience with Kat and Matt! They took great care of our two dogs over the weekend and made sure we always felt connected by sending regular photo updates. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our pups were happy, safe, and well loved. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and would absolutely book with them again!

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James T.
Nov 21, 2025

Kathy and Matt are both great pet caretakers! They were wonderful pet parents of their dog for his whole life, and I trust them to handle my own fur baby with care and love

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Kat works at home full time and Matt is a SAHD so someone is always available for snuggles and potty breaks! While we do not have a yard, we live in a walkable area and love to go for 1-2 mile walks together.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We will only accept dogs whose needs we believe we can meet and will feel safe and comfortable with our family. We do have a lot of stairs, but can carry older dogs up/down as needed. Our schedules are flexible to adjust for potty breaks as needed with a set schedule of first thing in the morning, lunch break, afternoon, and again before bed. Walk is either in the morning or late afternoon, depending on weather. We'll do our best to preserve your dog's routine! Proof of up to date vaccinations are required before a booking can be confirmed.

A typical day

A typical day is relaxed with lots of snuggles and play time at home. We try to get out for a walk either in the morning or afternoon, as weather allows, even if it's cold!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kathleen & Matthew can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know your pet's routine and any special needs or quirks to look out for. We have baby gates to section off the house and locked cabinets at dog height for safety.
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.