Matthew W.
Matthew W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Responsible, gentle, & experienced
I've cared for dogs and cats most of my life since age 10, including a bonded pair of terriers I adopted and loved until they unfortunately passed in 2022. Since then I've done dog/cat-sitting, dog walking, and dog boarding for a variety of friends and clients, and have always had a wonderful experience. I really appreciate the opportunity to get to know individual pet's personalities and quirks, spend quality time with them, and figure out the sweet spot for pets and scritches.
Cat care experience
Matthew also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Matt is new to Rover but not new to our family. He has been serving us for over a year and his service is reliable, warm and consistent. Really, just hire him - you don’t need to scroll further. Matt always shows up when he says he’s going to, is a clear communicator and will text with questions. He has been creative with my dogs personality (a tad stubborn), was fantastic at jumping in when I left town on a family emergency and my dog loves him. Finally, Matt is an unusually good listener. He gets it. And is so willing to accommodate. I’m honestly bummed he’s now on Rover as he has been so available for us, but good people deserve a turn with other good people.
Matt took such good care of Otis! You can tell how much he loves animals and it was so nice knowing my dog was in great hands. Will definitely be booking Matt in the future. We are fortunate to have found him.
Matthew is punctual, responsible and communicative. My dog loves spending time with him! Will definitely book again.
Matt was excellent to work with. He's a good communicator, and assertive enough to ask questions regarding how to navigate with Millie. 100% I would recommend anyone to him!
Matthew has a talent for working with animals. Our dog and our cats all love him. They clearly get a lot attention and care when they are with him. He has always taken good care of our home and our pets, and I would highly recommend him!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I'm currently going back to school and many of my classes are asynchronous so my schedule is generally pretty flexible and will work around your pet. As a result I am able to spend a lot of quality time with them and meet their unique, individual needs. Also if they want they can help me study to become a therapist!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a small apartment on a beautiful property near downtown Ojai. I can unfortunately only board small dogs though. In a client's home I do my absolute best to respect your space as well as your pet. Let me know what you need to feel comfortable. I'm receptive to feedback and value open communication!