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Matthew S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
79 repeat clients
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Matthew S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
79 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $29 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
18 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Love dogs of all breeds and sizes!

Thank you for taking the time to consider me to be the one to watch your fur baby! My name is Matt and I have worked with dogs and other animals for over 18 years. I am deeply committed to taking care of animals, and not just my own dogs. They are all current on their vaccinations, as well as spayed/neutered. I love all breeds and sizes, as well as all ages, though I have a soft spot for senior pets. I can also dispense medications when needed, and am familiar with most pet medicines. I have dog training experience, and I also can handle dogs with anxiety issues and separation issues. Never met a dog that did not love me. I do not give grooming services for free, so if you wish they get a bath or nail trim during their stay that will need to be communicated and I will charge the booking appropriately.

Qualifications

79 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
179 ratings
Demonte D.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

My German Shepherd did not have the best stay with Matthew. Not sure what the issue was but I’ve used Rover well over a dozen times & never had a single problem. He’s complimented for his behavior. Matthew told me my dog has bad anxiety and caused damages to his property and had to be picked up early. I asked for photos of the damage but was not provided any. My dog is 89lbs and is showing signs of being placed in a kennel for long periods of time that’s too small for him. He has joint pain in his legs. His testicles are now scarred up. And he smelled horrible. His mouth his scarred up from trying to bite his way out of the crate (he is very much crate trained). And he smelled horrible from obviously sitting in his own waste. Also placed in the bathroom while he was out to run errands. I’m sure Matthew is fine with other animals as his reviews state, but my pet did not have a great experience.

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Chiason
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

This was Chuba’s third stay with Matthew, and he took great care of him as always. I’m so happy I found such a reliable sitter nearby, it makes everything so convenient. I’ll definitely continue booking with Matthew in the future. I even had flight delays, and he was incredibly flexible and accommodating with my late pickup. Highly recommend!

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Brian H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2026

Took care of my pug. When on a family emergency 5 stars

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My L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2026

Matthew genuinely loves dogs and I can tell that my baby had a good time with him. I forgot to bring her bed but she still got herself set up nicely with her own blanket provided and treats ❤️

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Ina J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 30, 2026

I rebooked with Matthew and my dog was excited to see him! She didn’t even look back after I said good bye to her during drop off lol She definitely had fun this time too, and Matthew took care of her well. He was also flexible with dropoff and pickup times, which I appreciated!

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Meghan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 26, 2026

My pup came back tired and happy! Matt is an expert at taking care of dogs and dealt with my pups happy tail better than I will!

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Schedule

I do work full time, however between me and my roommate there is someone here typically 21 out of the 24 hours in a day. Depending on drop off and pick up times, it will be one of us handling it.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard that they can run and play in. Also I do crate when not home, but for the most part there is someone here 21 out of 24 hours of the day.

Pets

A typical day

There are several parks nearby my home that I can take the four legged buddies out for a walk. I also have dogs of my own that love other dogs, so if your dog is friendly as well then they will have several new friends to play with during their stay with me. If house sitting, just tell me what their favorite activity is and I will make sure they get plenty of it.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Matthew can host up to 4 pets per night
Their age and any medical conditions I should be aware of. These are not deterrents to watching them at all, I just wish to be informed beforehand. No breed preferences at all.
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.