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Matt R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Matt R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $42 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Animals are Beautiful People

I can't remember a time in my life when I didn't have a dog, a cat, or some kind of critter as a pet. Or should I say friend? Animals are put here for so many reasons; joy, laughter, love, comfort, companionship, etc. Life just would not be the same without these wonderful species! I am currently in between jobs at the moment, but I do give some in house guitar and bass lessons here and there, yet, very rarely. I am almost ALWAYS free! Speaking of free, I live on 1.2 acres of land so your fur babies will have a TON of fun romping around! As I said, I am on an acreage; very wide open spaces and neighbors with friendly dogs as well. No fence but a leash of course will be used for obvious safety reasons. Not many people in this secluded old neighborhood either so there is no traffic, VERY great for walks! I have 2 cats. One is afraid of new things and hides, the other is incredibly outgoing. Their domain is in the basement though, as that is where their litter box/food/water is, so if I even suspect conflict I can simply keep the kitties down there and they will be happy as a clam.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
73% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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1 rating
Tiffany C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 19, 2020

I Was Very Skeptical Using Rover And Leaving My Dogs That Are My Babies With Someone But Matt Was Great! My Dogs Are A Handful & He Kept Me Updated About Them And Made Sure They Were Taken Care Of Perfectly!

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Ted R.
Jan 14, 2020

Matt has always had pets. He loves and cares for them deeply. He has always had hamsters, cats and dogs. Every one is special to him. The animals love him in return. The cat he has now follows him everywhere. He is gentle and loving to every animal he has ever had.

Shawn R.
Jan 14, 2020

Matt has always been an animal lover. He grew up in a home with many pets, and cared for them all equally. He treats them well, cares for them if they are needing attention, and enjoys snuggling with them. Dogs tend to like him a lot and always go to him for attention and pets. He has 2 cats which he enjoys playing with and taking care of.

Kristi N.
Jan 13, 2020

Matt has had experience caring for fish, amphibians, reptiles, rodents, other small mammals, cats, and dogs. He always treats animals with love and respect and they respond in kind. I treasure my pets as part of my family and would not hesitate to put them in his care. In fact, he has adopted animals from myself and others I know. I think this would be a great fit for him!

R B.
Jan 12, 2020

I have known Matt R. for over 15 years. Matt is detail-oriented, attentive, accommodating, and has the utmost respect for animals. He has had family pets for the entire time I have known him, and speaks of them often. Matt thoroughly enjoys spending time with animals, and would be an excellent caretaker.

Rosalie H.
Jan 11, 2020

I have known Matt and his family for many years. They have always had a variety pets in the home so I believe Matt would be a very good sitter or caretaker for any type of animal. He's kind and loves all animals.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Pets

A typical day

I will walk here, I will walk there, I will walk anywhere! I have not lost my inner child, because if you do then you become bitter. I will take your dog(s) to the park and run around with them, play fetch, tug of war, scratch their bellies, you name it. I have always been an animal lover since I was just a little feller. Wherever the block takes us!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Matt can host up to 2 pets per night
I absolutely love dachshunds, bulldogs, labradoodles, pugs, golden retrievers, labs...well, any dog really. How can you dislike a dog? What I would like to know about them though is the obvious; are they aggressive and do they have any fears that will pop up and make them scared and cower or cry. I do not want to put your best friend in any harms way.
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.