Matthew

Matthew D.

Identity Verification
Police Check
Online Training
Fenced garden
Administering medication

Work from home experienced and loving pet-sitter in South Melbourne

2 repeat guests
16 reviews
Accepts Repeat Weekly Bookings for:
House Visiting, Pet Day Care
Response rate: 94%
Last seen 1 week ago
About Matthew
I absolutely love animals, and I would be delighted to take care of your loved one whilst you are away.
I have been around dogs and many other pets all of my life; from our family flat-coat retriever and cats, to my uncle's dogs on the farm, to my dad's black labradors. I have cared for many dogs through Mad Paws over the years so I know that they can be very different from one another. Although I have mostly cared for dogs, I am an animal lover so I can care for other pets too (apart from cats sorry).
I would love a dog of my own, however for now I am super keen to look after yours. I work from home (no kids) so your pet will have plenty of company and care throughout their stay with me. I live in a large-ish apartment in South Melbourne with secure balcony. My apartment is located only a short 5 min walk to Eastern Reserve, a fully enclosed dog park, the Shrine of Remembrance (3 mins) Albert Park (10 mins), so I am ideally placed to provide the best possible stay for your four legged friend. I have plenty experience walking dogs of all sizes on and off the lead.
I would love to meet you and your pet and to show you our home. During their stay with me I will send photos to keep you updated on how they are enjoying their stay.
If you have any questions please ask away.


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Children at home
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Owns pets
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Police Check
Pets Accepted
Small Dog
Medium Dog
Large Dog
Giant Dog
Puppy
Cat
Bird
Rabbit /
Guinea Pig
Matthew's Home
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Apartment
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Small backyard
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Fenced backyard
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Household
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Pets sleep indoors
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Pets sleep outdoors
Policy
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Flexible
Full refund up to 1 day before the booking at 12pm. After which you will pay 50% of the booking.
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Accepts last-minute bookings
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Accepts long-term bookings
Reviews & Testimonials
16 reviews
Tina A.
Pet Hosting - Apr 23, 2022
Can’t thank Matt enough for the amazing care of our groodle Popcorn! He reads her so well and gave her plenty of long walks and cuddles. Gave us such piece of mind to know she was so well looked after. Thanks Matt!
Kriszta D.
Pet Hosting - Feb 19, 2020
Thank you Matthew for caring for Sari!
Kate C.
Pet Hosting - Feb 8, 2020
Teebo had a great stay! He came home very relaxed. Matt was excellent at communicating everything and sent updates. Will definitely have Teebo stay with them again!
Melissa R.
Pet Hosting - Jan 10, 2020
Matthew took the time to get to know our dogs.Within a few hours of leaving our dogs, we had photos & messages on how they were settling in & frequent updates on their stay. Took the dogs to his local dog park twice a day as well. Just Awesome!
Service & Rates
Overnight Pet Services
Pet Hosting
At Sitter's Home
$ 40 / night
Pet Sitting
At Pet's Home
not offered
Daytime Pet Services
Pet Day Care
$ 34 / day
House Visiting
$ 17 / visit
Dog Walking
$ 17 / walk
Dog Grooming
not offered
Dog Training
not offered
Transport
Pick Up - Drop Off
$ 10 / journey
Emergency
Transport
Available