Sheryl Matthys

Sheryl Matthys is the founder of FetchaDate, a dating app connecting single pet lovers, and the creator of Fetch Love, a dating coaching and media platform for pet lovers seeking meaningful relationships. A media personality, author, speaker, and Pet Lovers Dating Coach, Sheryl focuses on how a pet lovers lifestyles and values play significantly in relationship compatibility. Matthys is the author of the Amazon best-selling book Leashes and Lovers and has appeared on ABC News Now, Bravo, E!, SiriusXM, and Animal Planet. Her work and expertise have also been featured in national media, including The New York Times, USA Today, and Entrepreneur. Through fetchadate and fetchlove, she has built a brand for pet lovers to connect, date more intentionally, and pursue lasting relationships.

Indiana’s Own Local Matters Interviews FetchaDate Founder

Featured on Local Matters: Sheryl Matthys, FetchaDate On this episode of Local Matters interviews, Mel McMahon chats with FetchaDate founder Sheryl Matthys about the new dating app years in the making, what makes her app unique, and the importance of finding the right team to get the job done. On this episode of Local Matters […]

Dating with a Service Dog

September is National Service Dog Month! Pets are an important part of our well-being. Some – service dog – go the extra mile to care for their humans as much as their humans care for them. Here at Fetchadate, we love celebrating the good that pets bring to our lives. From a listening ear to […]

Best Hotels on Any Budget for Your Pet-Friendly Getaway

Whether you’re considering traveling with your pet for the holiday season or just looking to escape with your WingPet™ by your side, we’ve fetched you the best pet-friendly hotels across the United States. From budget-friendly to splurging, you won’t be the only one drooling over the thought of a pet-friendly getaway! Read: Your First Trip […]

Fetching Dates

Fetching dates and new friendships with your dog: “How your dog can influence your relationships” The Big Bark dog podcast is Ireland’s Number 1 dog-related podcast. With new episodes each week, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno and Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with […]

When Their Pet Is Just Not That Into You

Two in five singles admit to swiping right on a profile because they wanted to hang out with the pet pictured. However, what happens when sparks fly with the owner but not with their pet? What do you do when your partner’s pet doesn’t like you? Pets are family An astonishing 91% of pet owners consider […]

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Five Ways Your Cat Shows Affection

Does my cat love me? Many believe dogs are man’s best friend while cats are aloof. Despite common stereotypes and your cat’s facade of being an independent lioness, cats are actually strongly bonded to their human caregivers. According to a recent study, humans have been underestimating the secure attachments our feline friends form with us. […]

Podcast BarkCast – Puppy Love

BarkCast – Podcast – Puppy Love Imagine the scene. You’ve met someone new, started a new relationship, and it’s been going great. They’re fabulous. You click. You’re amazing together. But then it happens: You find out they like cats. So how do we handle that situation where we’re not only trying our own new relationship […]

The Best Dating Websites and Apps for Dog Lovers

Finding love (or even just a date!) courtesy of your canine cupid So you’ve tried regular dating sites like Plenty of Fish and Match.com, and eyed doggie parks looking for the perfect match among dog lovers datings. However, you’ve had ruff luck. It’s not easy to find a soul mate who is also compatible with your […]

4 Tips for a Fetching 1st Virtual Date

Fetch – Match – Date! More and more people are flocking to online dating sites to chat and match with like-minded singles. On FetchaDate, we know pets are the secret sauce to a successful relationship. That’s why we know dating app tips to connect you with singles that love pets too! So, you’re on FetchaDate […]

Pet-Friendly Fall Date Ideas

Fun things to do on a date with pets Turn up the heat on your go-to pumpkin spiced latte date with these fresh pet friendly date ideas during this fall! Whether your summer fling has lasted another season or you’re planning the perfect first date, here are five date ideas for a day of adventure […]

Pet-Friendly Hotels Across the U.S.

Whether you and your significant other are planning your first trip together or one of many, there is no better third wheel than your WingPet. If you thought traveling with your four-legged companion was going to be rough, start packing your bag because we found four pet-friendly hotels that will make any tail wag! Choosing […]

Love Is Wild: Three Monogamous Relationships in Nature

Some animals mate for life Did you know that humans aren’t the only species in the animal kingdom looking for their special someone? Out in the wild, there are monogamous animals: beavers, river otters, wolves, seahorses, and barn owls are just some of the adorable animals that mate for life.⁠ As you know, finding that […]

How to Throw a Pet Birthday Party

Birthday pawty If your dream partner is someone that will sing the “Happy Birthday” song with you to your beloved pet, then you’ve come to the right place. At FetchaDate, we don’t just encourage you to bring your pet along for dates, we understand when you want to spotlight what happens in your pet(s) lives […]

The Science Behind a Pet in Your Profile

In my book Leashes and Lovers, I explore the secrets to relationship success — secrets that are influenced by the ball of fur at your feet. That’s right, your dog or cat is the secret to better relationships. But your pets don’t just help you sustain a great relationship; they and their pet photos help you […]

Including Your Pet in Your Wedding

Here at FetchaDate, we’re all about experiencing dating with your WingPet at your side. From your very first trip together to that awkward time in the bedroom, your furry companion has seen it all! So when it comes to tying the knot, will your guest list include your pet? Your pet shares all of themselves with you. Why not […]

Who Gets the Pet in a Breakup?

At FetchaDate, we’re all about helping pet lovers find a long-term relationship for both humans and pet(s). But sometimes it doesn’t work out. And, when it doesn’t, a breakup might be messy. Breaking up when there is a pet involved can make it an even bigger nightmare. We know how complicated, frustrating, and disheartening a breakup […]

The Process of Moving On from a Breakup

No matter the reasons behind the end of a romantic relationship, heartbreak is painful, especially if breakup with pets. Regardless of whether walking away from the relationship was undoubtedly right or it was a choice you begged your partner not to make, losing the person who was your most intimate confidant and closest support system […]

Adopt a Pet: Good Idea to Find and Keep a Relationship?

In March of 2020, the national rescue dog adoption rate was a stunning 58%. By the end of that same month, adoption rates soared to 85%! It’s no surprise that couples and singles alike are flocking to shelters and adoption events. Pets are downright good for our health. They make us happier, get us out […]

Dating App Profile Picture Tips

After a long year of quarantine and needing to be tested before even touching another human being, singles are ready to mingle like never before! Are you ready for this Hot Vax Summer? More than ever, people are flocking to online dating. We’re thrilled about that. And pets are showing up in singles’ online dating profile […]

Millennials Seeking Pet Lovers

Millennials are known for a variety of things: lovers of avocados; killers of the housing market (along with diamonds, napkins, and American cheese); seekers of instant gratification; addicts to social media; and unfazed by laziness. In fact, Millennials have been labeled so consistently and, quite often, negatively, that many try to reject the Millennial label […]