Mateusz S.
Mateusz S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced pet care
Animals have been a constant in my life since childhood. Growing up, I shared our family home with German Shepherds and various crossbreeds, so I'm very comfortable around larger, more energetic dogs as well as smaller companions. My wife and I recently spent time travelling across Canada and the USA, where we house-sat and cared for pets as a way of truly living in the places we visited. That experience gave us a real breadth of hands-on care: rescue dogs being rehomed from Mexico to Vancouver, high-energy Huskies, elderly dogs requiring regular medication, and cats of all temperaments... including very shy ones who needed patience and a gentle approach to come out of their shell. Until recently we also had our own cat Ollie, a Ragdoll we adored, so we know what it means to be on the other side of this relationship and how much trust you're placing in someone when you hand over the care of a beloved pet. I'm currently in a flexible period of work, which means I can genuinely accommodate most schedules and be present in the way pets need. We live in Westbury Park, just a short walk from Durdham Down. I think...one of Bristol's best open spaces! giving me plenty of room to walk dogs freely, as often as they need. No children at home, no other pets.
Cat care experience
Mateusz also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Mateusz was great with Suki, she came back super happy! Great communication throughout the whole process, thank you!
Mateusz was very professional, reliable and friendly. He followed the instructions for our cat Bean really well.
Rafa had a lovely time
Amazing sitter. It was clear Tokyo was super happy with him and had a great time. All instructions were followed well and I got lots of photos. Would definitely book again.
Matt was amazing - very punctual, polite and professional. I went to London knowing that Wooster was in good hands. Super good at communicating and sending photos. Wooster was very happy too. Highly recommend
Matt was brilliant with Rafa! We did a meet and greet before and Matt listened to what Rafa likes and needed so that on the day Rafa had a great time. He walked him and played with him and even had him a little longer than expected. I would definitely use Matt again to look after Rafa and recommend him to others.
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Schedule
I'm currently in a flexible period between roles, which means pet care genuinely sits at the centre of my day rather than being fitted around a 9-to-5. I don't have a rigid routine that animals need to work around — I can structure my days around their needs, whether that's regular medication times, multiple walks, or simply making sure a nervous pet isn't left alone longer than they're comfortable with. My wife and I are often both home, which means there's usually someone around.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have hands-on experience with pets that need a little more attention, including dogs on regular medication, rescue animals that may be anxious or have unknown histories, and shy cats that need space before they warm to someone new. Whatever the situation, I'll always keep owners updated with messages and photos, and I'll flag anything that seems off straight away. I'd rather over-communicate than leave someone worrying about their pet.
A typical day
For dogs, the highlight of the day is almost certainly going to the park, we're a short walk away from one of Bristol's best open green spaces (Durdham Down), with plenty of room to roam, sniff, and burn off energy. I'll typically do at least two good walks a day, adjusted to the dog's age and needs (a Husky and a senior dog need very different things). Beyond walks, I'm happy to just be present, playing in the garden, practising basic commands, or simply giving a dog the company and calm they need. For cats, I know how much it matters to respect their space. I'll always let them come to me, offer playtime when they're in the mood, and make sure they have quiet, comfortable spaces if they'd rather keep their distance.