Matthew R.
Matthew R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
$34 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Caring/Efficient Animal Buddy💜🐾😺
I grew up with cats, dogs, and more. I mused about becoming a veterinarian as a child. I’ve always seen our pets as family, and I treat animals that way—like I would anyone—with respect and consideration. I’ve felt an innate responsibility to care for my fellow creatures as long as I’ve lived. I’ve had experience housesitting, petsitting, farmsitting, and caring for all sizes of animals. I have experience with rats, mice, ferrets, rabbits, turtles, geckos, snakes, fish, chickens, horses, and more! I also travel across the continent for work! I’d be happy to help!
Cat care experience

Matthew also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Your family deserves a good person to do the good job they are hired for—and to go above and beyond to ensure both pet(s) and owner(s) feel comfortable and satisfied with the service they hope for! My aim is to provide diligence, comfort, and a friendly demeanor while making sure your animal feels almost as loved as they do when they are by your side. Simply, I’ll make sure your pet receives the walks, food, treats, pets, and talks you might wish for :) And I’m no pet psychic, but I’ll give anything a try! I have taught children across BVSD, mentor all ages across Boulder County, and serve several of your neighbors on and off this platform in various other ways. I’ve got loads of experience in patience, care, responsibility, and living on the Front Range! I cannot host dogs in my home, but I perform all other services. Note: A housemate owns a cat which is kept separately. For housesitting, I need to be aware of any individuals’ visits to the property during our booking (housemates, contractors, family, friends, property associates, guests, etc.) to ensure security and safety. I do not accommodate guests for myself, your animals, or your property unless approved between us. I’d prefer to know before the booking as opposed to having to question you or a stranger about their business at your home. I have studied parvoviruses via AVMA, Cornell’s Baker Institute for Animal Health, and AKC web resources. Your dogs’ health is my top priority. Please inform me if your pup has not been vaccinated, but know I will efficiently sanitize myself between each and every visit I have to maximize safety. I offer custom care for pups who need full-time supervision, a required wakeup mid-sleep, or have frequent overnight needs. These situations may come with a different rate based on the level of care required. Also, please note: I collect mail and collect trash to the curb as an extended service, free of charge. I will also take care of a few houseplants. I may assess an additional fee based on the level of gardening or other unordinary tasks you require. Please communicate with me prior to meeting what services other than petcare you will need.
Ratings and reviews
Matt was great! He communicated regularly, which was very reassuring. The house was well cared for and Scooby was happy!

Matthew is a great pet sitter. We travel frequently and never have to worry about our cat's care. He's communicative, reliable, follows all care instructions, and our cat loves him. Highly recommend!

Great job as always!!

Matt always does a spectacular job caring for Barney

Thanks Matt!

Thanks Matt!

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Schedule
Customized bookings and deals available to all! All clients I’ve served may inquire about locking rates! I am very flexible—ask me about any changes in schedule, and I will do my best to accommodate you! If my schedule shows I’m unavailable, please reach out to see if I can still help. If Rover shows I do not have housesitting availability, be sure to ask! In the case I already have a housesit for the day in question, there is a legitimate method to hold two on the same day (if one client doesn’t have overnight needs that day—ending and starting different sits on the same day,). If it works for both owners and me, I can make it happen! I’m happy to serve your family! I’m available at most hours of the day and will always try to respond promptly—even in an emergency!
