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Matthew H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Matthew H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
14 years of experience

Pet care experience

Been Loving It for Years!

I grew up in a busy household with seven siblings, along with two cats and two dogs, so caring for animals was part of my everyday life from an early age. As one of only two boys in the family, I often took on the responsibility of handling the more hands-on tasks, like feeding, cleaning, walking, and making sure our pets stayed happy and healthy. Neighbors quickly noticed how comfortable and reliable I was with animals, and I began helping them with pet care and housesitting as well. What started as helping out around the neighborhood turned into a steady source of income throughout high school and college. Over the years, I’ve cared for a wide variety of pets and situations, and I genuinely enjoy the responsibility. Pet care never felt like a chore to me — it’s something I’ve always loved doing, and I take pride in making sure every animal feels safe, comfortable, and well cared for while their owners are away.

Cat care experience

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Son of a Cat-Mom!

Matthew also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
14 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced-in backyard, I love going on walks, and I have years of experience giving cats or dogs medicine. Whatever your animal needs, I'm sure I can do it!

Ratings and reviews

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Mary M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 26, 2026

Matthew was fantastic! Great communication and he took wonderful care of our Mastiff. :)

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Cristina R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 15, 2026

Matthew was great to our two pups. He was diligent and professional giving me updates of the dogs. He kept our house clean and organized. He took excellent care of my schnauzer that was limping. I will definitely book him again in the future!

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Carolyn C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 06, 2026

Matthew was awesome. He came on short notice, was willing to come and meet my Doberman in advance and took great care of him while we were away. We are so glad we were able to have Matthew watch our dog! He was great at communication, walked our Shadow Bear (who is huge) and showed him extra love when it was stormy out. We are so thankful and hope Matthew is available in the future if we need a dog sitter!

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Donnie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 27, 2026

Matt was an excellent sitter for our three dogs. He stayed at our home and was incredibly respectful, adaptive, and easy to work with throughout. He left the house spotless, and most importantly, our pups clearly enjoyed his company. We felt completely comfortable knowing they were in good hands. Highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful sitter.

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Lora R.
May 24, 2024

Mathew is an incredible young man. He is very responsible and dependable. For years he took good care of our Golden Retriever even when she was elderly and blind. I would highly recommend him to take care of your beloved pet!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

As a college student, I crafted my schedule around Tuesdays and Thursdays. I don't have anything on Mon-Wed-Fri. Plus, weekends are off. I work 6-8 pm Mondays through Thursdays.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Matthew can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.