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Matthew R.

Tampa-Bayshore Gardens, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•197 reviews
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Pets are such a cool lifestyle :) !

Pet care experience

Hi my name is Matthew and I have been in the dog walking and pet sitting business for about six years now. I used to work as a manager at a doggy daycare and since then have worked for two dog Walking companies. My wife and I foster pups with a dog rescue. They are anything from puppies to adults, large or small, blind or deaf. We love all animals from birds to fish or the cats to dogs! We have a three bedroom townhouse just to ourselves. There is a nice backyard fenced in tall fences. I have four Australian shepherds and a little Frenchie of our own. They are like my babies. They all Get along with other dogs. I am certified in Pet CPR! We are very felixble with times. Our family also includes and African Grey Parrot so I have many different experienced skills! If for some reason my profile says I'm unavailable please message me it does not hurt to ask (:

Reviews

Daniel C.
Dog Boarding • Feb 05, 2024
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Have boarded my dog with Matt multiple times over the last couple years. After this most recent stay of 9 days, my dog was returned to me visibly thinner. Weighing her confirmed she had lost 4lbs while in his care, which is 10% of her total body weight. When I reached out to understand if there was any issue with her appetite during her stay, his responses were short and dismissive. Fist time having any concerns and he showed he really couldn’t care less about the well being for my dog. Will never use his services again.

Andrew W.
Dog Boarding • Jan 05, 2024
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Matt was great with Max. I got several updates while I was away and felt comfortable that Max was in good hands. Max also seemed very comfortable around Matt which made me feel confident he had a good experience while I was gone. Would definitely book with Matt again!

Dog Boarding • Dec 05, 2023

Matthew R. cancelled a booking 3 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Terry A.
Dog Boarding • Aug 09, 2023
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Took excellent care of our pup! Great communication. Would definitely recommend!

About Matthew R.

Communication

71 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$32per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$14per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$24per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Matthew can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Matthew can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Matthew R.

Communication

71 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Location

Tampa, FL

Matthew R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Matthew R.

Tampa-Bayshore Gardens, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•197 reviews