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Matt's Cats

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78 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Matt is experienced with 6 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

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Matt's Cats

I'm Matt

Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

Hi, I'm Matt, and like you I'm absolutely obsessed with cats.

I'm an artist, dad, and huge cat lover! I have nearly 20 years of experience caring for cats of all ages from kittens to seniors. From raising my own kittens through adulthood to fostering and socializing semi-feral cats, I'm skilled at gaining the trust of cats with a wide variety of personality types and love meeting cats on their own terms...
Hi, I'm Matt, and like you I'm absolutely obsessed with cats.

I'm an artist, dad, and huge cat lover! I have nearly 20 years of experience caring for cats of all ages from kittens to seniors. From raising my own kittens through adulthood to fostering and socializing semi-feral cats, I'm skilled at gaining the trust of cats with a wide variety of personality types and love meeting cats on their own terms. I also have extensive experience administering a variety of medicines and treatments ranging from the relatively simple (pills and ointments) to the more intense (insulin injections, asthma inhalers and subcutaneous fluids). If your cat needs any kind of special care I'm more than happy to provide it. It’s my goal to make sure your cats are as loved and comfortable while you’re away as they would be if you were at home.

As an added bonus I've been a photographer for over 25 years, so I pride myself on the quality of photos I include with my updates from each visit 📸 😹.

I look forward to meeting you and your cats and providing them the loving care they deserve!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

Skills:

Foster Parent

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Gli

Gli

This week

Matt is truly an amazing cat sitter! He took the time to come meet Moncha before the appointment, which immediately gave us peace of mind. One thing that really stood out was how he gently introduced himself—he let Moncha smell his hand first before petting her. That’s when we knew he really understands cats. 😻 He was very thoughtful about her routine and explained how important consistency is for cats, which we really appreciated. During his visits, he sent us photos along with little updates and stories about how everything went. It made such a difference. Knowing that our cat is being so well cared for allows us to actually relax and enjoy our time away. We’re so grateful to have found Matt and would absolutely recommend him!

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Deb

Deb

October 20, 2025

Matt! I would give him 6 stars if I could. I have two elderly cats with different temperaments and requirements (including twice-daily insulin injections) and he was incredibly attentive, patient and reliable. He really takes the time to get to know individual cats and what they need, and he provided just the right amount of information and photos promptly after each visit. Book Matt whenever you can, your cats will thank you :)

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Emma

Emma

May 31, 2025

I can’t say enough good things about Matt. He was incredible—extremely communicative, thoughtful, and clearly experienced with animals. Both of our cats loved him instantly, and that’s saying something—our female cat usually gets so stressed when we’re away that she ends up with blood in her urine. This was the first time that didn’t happen, which speaks volumes about how calm and well cared for she felt in Matt’s presence. He sent detailed, reassuring updates every day, which helped us relax and enjoy our time away. It’s such a relief to know our pets were not only safe, but genuinely happy while we were gone. Matt took wonderful care of them, and we felt totally at ease knowing they were in such good hands. We absolutely loved him and will be booking again without hesitation!

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Gisele

Gisele

June 20, 2025

Matt was phenomenal in his care for our 3 cats. He was communicative, prompt and timely with his visits, he took gorgeous photos of our cats, hw played with them, and followed our instructions to a tee. I’ve truly never felt more comfortable leaving my cats in someone’s care. Matt is fantastic and we will rehire him as often as we can!

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth

December 28, 2025

Matt was a pleasure to have in our home! He managed to befriend our shy, skittish cat over a short sit and sent us great photos of her along with comprehensive updates on how things were going.

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Jennifer

Jennifer

July 4, 2025

This was our first time using Meowtel, and Matt was excellent! He came to our home for a meet-and-greet to get the lay of the land and meet his charges - four cats. Matt was kind, professional, and clearly experienced with cats. His daily updates and photos of our pets and eventually anticipated his visits. Highly recommend, we'll call Matt for any future cat-sitting as well.

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Drop in visits rates

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$45.00 / 45min
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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:


  • More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
  • 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
  • Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.

All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.

Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.

If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.

Chicago cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $28.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.

Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with your sitter before you leave.

Cats are territorial animals and don't do well in new environments. The presence of other cats, dogs, and even birds in kennels or animal hotels cause an immense amount of stress. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!

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