Matthew & Emma-kate P.
Victoria, BC
Services
Matthew & Emma-kate can care for
Availability
We both work in forestry on a seasonal basis, so most of the year we have a lot of freedom and flexibility. This makes on-going and repeat clients a joy to work with! Matthew is a semi-professional rock climber and Emma does some remote work from home. Our schedules are very flexible, so we will be able to take care of your fur babies, or just your house, anytime 👍 When we are house sitting, we are with your pet consistently and offer a lot of one-on-one attention and care. Your pet will only be alone when stepping out for groceries or errands. If your pet requires 24 hour care and can not be left alone due to illness or extrme seperation anxiety, an additional rate may apply for overnight sits. We genuinely love spending time with animals, and our prices reflect the premium quality of our service, attention and care. The time you pay us for is for your pet, and we intend to spend that time snuggling, walking, playing with, feeding and enriching their lives while we are together.
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About Matthew & Emma-kate P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Matthew: Safety is a core value of mine in any aspect of my life. I will employ any safety measures required to take care of your pets. Emma: I believe in attunement and meeting your animals where they are at. Communication is a strong value of mine, and I try to lead with transparency, even around small mistakes or mishaps. I'd rather loop pet parents in than guess what to do when life inevitably happens! I'll likely blow your phone up with pictures and updates unless you specifically tell me -not- to.
Information Matthew & Emma-kate P. would like to know about your pet
Matthew: Please let me know anything your dog or cat might need! I am more than happy to accommodate any special care or attention needed to make your pet happy while you are away. Emma: Please let me know if your pets are in tact! I've worked with anxious, reactive and fearful dogs, big voices and verbal pets, and seniors with mobility issues. I'm patient, calm and compassionate with your speciality dogs.
A typical day
A typical day really depends on the needs of the dog/cat in question! Food, walks, cuddles, play. We will do our best to keep your typical routine in mind.
Location
Victoria, BC
Your home and pets, in good hands.
Pet care experience
Matthew: I've been around dogs and cats my whole life. Most recently I trained a dog to mush. She is now living with my mother as a service dog for her social anxiety. My friends often lean on me to house and pet sit. I have a lot of experience with dogs who don't play well with other dogs or have some other kind of triggers.
Cat care experience
Matthew & Emma-kate also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
We had a last minute request for drop-in sessions for my brother’s Big Bully Baby, Benny. My brother was away snowboarding and Benny was staying with my father, but was just too much dog for my father to exercise as he is having health problems. I’m on the mainland and couldn’t help out but luckily found Emma here, and she was able to go out and walk Benny and play with him two days in a row to get Benny out in the fresh air and get some energy out of him. She really saved the day and Benny loved his time with her. I wasn’t sure if I would find someone comfortable with Benny’s size and breed (even though he’s a big softie) so to have her come play and be comfortable with him was an extra blessing. Thank you so much!!
Emma was great! She was super communicative and my shy cat warmed to her very quickly!
Emma did a great job caring for my cat and home. Trustworthy and a great communicator. She sent me frequent updates and photos of my cat which I appreciated. Would definitely book again and recommend to others!
Matthew and Emma-kate were good communicators. The dogs were well cared for and the house was neat and tidy.
About Matthew & Emma-kate P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Matthew: Safety is a core value of mine in any aspect of my life. I will employ any safety measures required to take care of your pets. Emma: I believe in attunement and meeting your animals where they are at. Communication is a strong value of mine, and I try to lead with transparency, even around small mistakes or mishaps. I'd rather loop pet parents in than guess what to do when life inevitably happens! I'll likely blow your phone up with pictures and updates unless you specifically tell me -not- to.
Information Matthew & Emma-kate P. would like to know about your pet
Matthew: Please let me know anything your dog or cat might need! I am more than happy to accommodate any special care or attention needed to make your pet happy while you are away. Emma: Please let me know if your pets are in tact! I've worked with anxious, reactive and fearful dogs, big voices and verbal pets, and seniors with mobility issues. I'm patient, calm and compassionate with your speciality dogs.
A typical day
A typical day really depends on the needs of the dog/cat in question! Food, walks, cuddles, play. We will do our best to keep your typical routine in mind.
Matthew & Emma-kate P.
Victoria, BC