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Matthew H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Matthew H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $32 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Home full time

Pet care experience

Kitties welcome!

Experienced cat sitter! I've had cats in my home most of my life. All the years of my childhood plus my years at grad school and my working years too. We've been on Rover for about 2 years and have cared for about 50 cats so far!

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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33 ratings
Nick P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 23, 2026

Matt provides fantastic care for our cat!

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Nancy W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 07, 2026

Matthew was great with our cat Arlo who was a newbie in terms of boarding. Arlo was apparently very comfortable in Matthew’s home. Excellent communication and daily pics and videos. We would highly recommend Matthew and his family as pet sitters and will definitely contact him again if the need arises.

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Ronnie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 23, 2025

Upon researching and reading the excellent reviews of Matthew’s care in lodging cats i decided to book my little guy with him. Matthew took care of my car for nine nights and prided daily communication and pictures. He kept me apprised of my cats adjustment to his “vacation home” and he did just fine. He was able to enjoy looking out the windows, he found a place to nap in one of the bedrooms and watched tv at night with Matthew and family. He was provided the same environment that he is accustomed to at home. I was very unsure of boarding my cat as this was my first time going on an extended trip and not have a family member available to take care of him. Without hesitation I would send my cat to Matthew in the future. He was very happy and content when I picked him up; not nervous or anxious as he can get if he is with someone else. Thank you, Matthew, so much. You put my mind at ease and allowed me to relax knowing my cat was in good hands and a pleasant home environment.

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Nick P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2025

Matt is a wonderful caregiver and takes excellent care of our little fur baby, Erebus. Looking forward to our next pet sitting with Matt.

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Alexandria A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2025

Matthew is great! We were able to enjoy our 2 week trip with no worries about Duchess. Would highly recommend

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Valerie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 01, 2025

Matthew took great care of Dory, communicated the right amount, and was easy to deal with. Will book again!

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Schedule

I work from home so I am usually around during the day to keep your furry friend(s) company. We've boarded cats many times and we have a box of toys for felines who love to play.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a 3 bedroom apartment in Jersey City Heights, NJ with plenty of spots to lounge and plentiful sunbeams shining into our windows, which are perfect for basking. Pets that reside with us are always well cared for and relaxed. Our home is a peaceful one.

A typical day

Don't worry, your furry friend will get plenty of attention and exercise. We also have two gentle, loving, and attentive teenaged adult humans to pet and feed and tend to them.

Cats
Matthew can host up to 2 pets per night
We live in a 3 bedroom apartment, so we will take care of your kittie(s) with care and attention. We've cared for many cat and have never had an issue.
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.