Matt S.
Matt S.
Contact for Boarding
from $40 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal Care & Rescue Experience
I have 20+ years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats of all ages, personalities, and needs. I also run a nonprofit animal sanctuary, so animal care is a major part of my everyday life. I have experience with rescue animals, seniors, shy and anxious pets, medication routines, mobility limitations, and animals who simply need a little more patience and understanding. Senior and special-needs pets are especially welcome. I’m comfortable helping with stairs, mobility support, medications, slower-paced walks, and adjusting care to whatever helps your pet feel safest and most comfortable. I’m home full-time, which means your pet gets plenty of supervision, companionship, enrichment, and one-on-one attention rather than being left alone for long stretches. Most importantly, I treat every animal as an individual and try to keep their routine as familiar and stress-free as possible while they’re in my care.
Cat care experience
Matt also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I’m home full-time and animal care is already a major part of my daily routine through my nonprofit sanctuary and rescue. That gives me a very flexible schedule for feeding, potty breaks, walks, playtime, medications, enrichment, and plenty of one-on-one attention throughout the day.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Safety and comfort always come first. I follow each pet’s normal routine as closely as possible and take introductions slowly when other animals are involved. I’m experienced with rescue animals, seniors, anxious pets, and animals who need extra supervision or their own space. I’m also comfortable with medications, mobility assistance, crates, gates, and keeping pets safely separated when needed.
Pets
A typical day
Every day is tailored to the individual pet. We’ll have regular potty breaks, meals on their normal schedule, walks or outdoor time, play and enrichment, and plenty of affection and downtime. Senior or lower-energy pets can enjoy a slower pace, while younger or more active pets can get extra exercise, games, and mental stimulation.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyMatt can host up to 3 pets per night
- I’d love to know as much as possible about your pet before their stay, including their routine, personality, medications, feeding schedule, mobility needs, fears, triggers, and favorite activities. Please also let me know about any history of reactivity, resource guarding, separation anxiety, escape attempts, or issues around other animals. There’s no judgment at all—the more I know, the better I can keep everyone safe and help your pet feel comfortable. The same goes for pop-in visits - the more I know, the better.