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Mateo I.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Mateo I.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $21 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog & Cat loving teacher

Availability: Open availability - All requests welcome for the summer! I’m a teacher with my summer off and lots of free time. I’m comfortable caring for a wide range of animals and I believe care and comfort is best achieved through maintaining consistency for your pet and providing them with plenty of attention, making sure they get fed on time, have their daily walks, and most importantly got some affection and playtime from me as well. I moved over to Rover from TrustedHouseSitters where my partner and I house/pet sit for others. I have housesit for 9 different hosts for a total of 90 nights, caring for both cats and dogs, and we had a 5-star review from all of our hosts which you can see in my pictures. My experience as a teacher has prepped me for taking care of people’s little ones at the same time and I hope to bring that experience with me when I get to know you and your pet! I enjoy running, so if your have a very active dog that would enjoy going on a run with me, I would be happy to take them with me in the morning or evening.

Cat care experience

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Cat sitter and teacher!

Mateo also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

With my experience housesitting, I'm used to caring for pets and a host's home! I'm communicative and love sending updates/pictures of how everyone is doing. I prioritize maintaining a clean space, a set feeding and walking schedule, and spending time with the dogs to give them good company. I'm careful when it comes to walks and stick to the sidewalks, quiet roads, and parks. I am male, so if your dog is aggressive around men, please keep my safety in mind as well.

Ratings and reviews

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7 ratings
Jordan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • sie 13, 2025

Mateo was lovely and he managed to get my super suspicious cats to come out from under the bed. Highly recommend.

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Elizabeth A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • lis 10, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of working with Mateo as my dog sitter, and I can’t recommend him highly enough! Mateo is truly exceptional. From the moment we met, his warmth and natural ease with animals were evident, and my dog instantly took to him, which is rare. Mateo went above and beyond, providing regular updates, including pictures which kept me reassured while I was away. He not only followed my care instructions meticulously but also added his own touches, like spending extra time playing and ensuring my dog got plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. Mateo treated my dog like family, giving him all the love, attention, and care he needed, and it was clear that he genuinely enjoys what he does. His professionalism, kindness, and reliability make him stand out. I returned to a very happy, relaxed pup, and I will definitely be booking Mateo again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an exceptional dog sitter!

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Keith L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • paź 14, 2024

Mateo is responsible and patient. He was Able to win over my very shy dog . Mateo responded to my text messages in a timely matter. I plan on using Mateo in the near future to take care of Chaos ( dog ) .

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Megan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • paź 13, 2024

Mateo was great with my cat. He sent pictures every day I was away and provided updates. I would use Mateo again as a pet sitter

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Summer is here so I am happy to take care of anything during my free time! I have open availability and can be fairly flexible with timing throughout the day with advance notice!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Mateo can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors to look out for. I am happy to care for old or anxious dogs, or dogs with special diets. If you have multiple dogs, please let me know their feeding routine and if they need to be kept separate during feeding. Any and all details about your dog are welcome (they don't do well in storms, or with loud noises, they find their way to food if you take an eye off your plate for a second). Knowing the commands you use with your dogs would also be very helpful! If your dog has a history of aggression with new Male sitters, I may not be the best fit (spoken from experience)
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.