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matt w.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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matt w.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$54 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

matt has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Decades of experience and care!

I grew up with dogs and cats and have been taking care of them since I was very young. Attended agility training classes and obedience trainings with the family dog. Family and friends have used me as a pet sitter for their dogs and cats with various needs

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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19 ratings
Owen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 13, 2026

Made great friends with my cat and kept him company while I was away. Exactly what I wanted, and some great pictures too!

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Akshay J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 22, 2026

Simba loved his stay! Thank you Matt for looking after him while we were away. I appreciate it.

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Suzie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 22, 2025

Great communication. Easy to work with!

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Ran W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2025

Matt is very responsive on communication. He shares photos daily and keeps you updated on how the pet is doing. He is a great pet sitter!

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Sharon R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2025

Matt is a wonderful dog sitter. He has cared for Willow several times and I will definitely book with him in the future.

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Caroline L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 02, 2025

Matt and family were wonderful. Coco was well cared for and seemed so happy with them. We wished we lived closer so Coco could stay with them more often. Caroline

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home Monday through Friday. Depending on the distance of your home to mine quick drop ins during the day may be possible. After 5pm my schedule opens up

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Formally living with a dog with severe anxiety taught me the skills for safe leash walking, crating and care. I currently live and care for a senior cat as well as guinea pigs

A typical day

Plying fetch, taking walks around the neighborhood. I have some experience with agility running if the family already has an agility course setup. Any type of activity

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
matt can host up to 1 pet per night
If the dog is reactive or has any kind of social anxiety. We are unable to board dogs that are reactive to children or other animals. If the dog needs medication or special equipment for being walked. If the dog has any serious medical needs or needs to be given medicine
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.