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Matthew & Samantha H.

Star Sitter

fort myers, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Services

Matthew & Samantha can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

Dog boarding is our main priority and we are accepting dogs 24/7. Pet care IS our routine. We are Currently working on installing a new facility on our property which will increase our capacity for boarding.

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Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Matthew & Samantha H.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a spacious 6 Acre fenced property to provide endless enjoyment, keep your dog safe and two of our own friendly labradors to keep them company. Dogs enjoy access to our home as well as lots of outdoor space(pastures, front yard, fenced pool area) for playing, walks, and relaxing. We have crates available when your dog needs separation for eating, sleeping, or they just need a break from the fun. Due to the cage-free environment we provide, WE CANNOT offer services for violent dog breeds or any dogs who are known to be violent around unknown dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Matthew & Samantha H. would like to know about your pet

Let us Know your pet's special needs or routines. We aim to accommodate your dog in any way possible and provide a safe enjoyable and worry free experience for your pet and you.

A typical day

Everything we do is catered to the dogs needs and the type of dog. Each dog is very different so the activities we do range from small dog activities to large dog activities, and from puppy training, to pampering your oldest and most loyal companion. We go for walks around the 6 acre property or on nearby trails. We have a wide variety of durable toys, our dogs love to play all games like fetch, tug of war, exploring, running laps around the pond, or the yard(with ~2 year old Kauia), or often relaxing in the shade/sun (with 11year old Kona) or cooling off inside after playtime. Depending on the dogs or owners preference, we occasionally splash in a dog pool or swim in the pool or more rarely the pond.

Location

fort myers, FL

Matthew & Samantha H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Matthew & Samantha H. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

6ac. Dog Retreat Experienced Owners

Pet care experience

Welcome to Calusa Kennels and Dog Retreat. We aim to be the last dog boarding service you will ever need in the Fort Myers, Estero, Corkscrew area. Both my wife, Samantha, and I have owned dogs our entire lives. We each have decades of experience caring for dogs of all sizes, including our own dogs and other people's. Aside from providing any necessary care, I am experienced with training, including obedience and training bird dogs. Samantha is a nurse in the Trauma ICU and we both have experience providing basic medical care to pets.

Reviews

Kayla S.
Boarding • May 09, 2026
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Provided last minute care for my two dogs. Had no issues (or health issues) and loved the pictures I got of them. Will definitely return to them for future boardings, my dogs were in heaven!

Vicki H.
Boarding • Mar 29, 2026
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Milo came home happy and exhausted. Great communication and lots of pictures. Thank you so much!

Alexis H.
Boarding • Dec 29, 2025
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Sunny had a wonderful time. He experienced a medical emergency and Matthew and Samantha did a fantastic job of keeping us informed and taking care of Sunny's recovery needs. They were so professional in keeping us up to date and providing the confidence of what was happening so our vacation was not interrupted. We are so happy with our decision to choose Matthew and Samantha for the care of our older dog. Thank you so much!!

Miguel z.
Boarding • Dec 28, 2025
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We had a great experience with them this weekend. They were responsive, easy to coordinate with, and kept me updated with messages/photos. Most importantly, my dog seemed comfortable and happy in their care. Highly recommend, we’ll be repeat clients.

About Matthew & Samantha H.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a spacious 6 Acre fenced property to provide endless enjoyment, keep your dog safe and two of our own friendly labradors to keep them company. Dogs enjoy access to our home as well as lots of outdoor space(pastures, front yard, fenced pool area) for playing, walks, and relaxing. We have crates available when your dog needs separation for eating, sleeping, or they just need a break from the fun. Due to the cage-free environment we provide, WE CANNOT offer services for violent dog breeds or any dogs who are known to be violent around unknown dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Matthew & Samantha H. would like to know about your pet

Let us Know your pet's special needs or routines. We aim to accommodate your dog in any way possible and provide a safe enjoyable and worry free experience for your pet and you.

A typical day

Everything we do is catered to the dogs needs and the type of dog. Each dog is very different so the activities we do range from small dog activities to large dog activities, and from puppy training, to pampering your oldest and most loyal companion. We go for walks around the 6 acre property or on nearby trails. We have a wide variety of durable toys, our dogs love to play all games like fetch, tug of war, exploring, running laps around the pond, or the yard(with ~2 year old Kauia), or often relaxing in the shade/sun (with 11year old Kona) or cooling off inside after playtime. Depending on the dogs or owners preference, we occasionally splash in a dog pool or swim in the pool or more rarely the pond.

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Matthew & Samantha H.

Star Sitter

fort myers, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews