Heart Center Cat Sitting
Serving Collingswood, NJ & the surrounding towns
Heart Center Cat Sitting is a local cat mom & pop small business based in Collingswood, NJ. We offer feline care services to cats in the comfort of their own homes. We believe cats are amazing companions & are very loved members of your family.The name “Heart Center” is a nod to our shared love of yoga and our intention to provide services based on openness, caring, kindness, love, and community building with other cat lovers.
Heart Center Cat Sitting
Serving Collingswood, NJ & the surrounding towns
About Us
Hello, we’re glad you found us! We are Matt & Jess Richman and we are professional cat sitters from Collingswood, NJ. After cat sitting for 3 years with a nationwide cat sitting platform & with over 150 five star reviews between the 2 of us, we’ve decided to open Heart Center Cat Sitting to continue providing high quality cat care in our community.We’ve always been animal lovers & officially became a cat loving couple after adopting our first cat together 20 years ago. Since then, we’ve welcomed 3 amazing rescue kitties into our lives. We have experience with kittens, adults, and senior cats through our work as professional cat sitters, experience as cat parents and by volunteering & fostering for local shelters & rescues.Why choose us as your cat sitters? First, we know that cats are your family members & you want to know your cats are safe & well cared for while you’re away. You want to ensure they are being provided with love, food, water, clean litterboxes, playtime, and companionship. We pride ourselves on providing plenty of updates & pictures from each visit to provide you with total peace of mind while you’re away.Whether you are a first time cat parent or you have a seasoned senior (or if your cat is somewhere in between these life stages), we’ve got your back and can provide the appropriate care to best meet you and your cat’s needs.Want to learn more about us? Keep reading…
We have been a dynamic duo since we fell in love as high school sweethearts. Twenty years ago, Matt was living in West Philadelphia and a super friendly, affectionate, stray cat stole his heart. We decided to rescue him & named this young boy, Sammy. This was the animal who forever changed their lives.Our dear Sammy cat lived to be 17 years old. He has since crossed the rainbow bridge & passed away peacefully in 2023. We are forever grateful for our sweet old man cat. Sammy had a very dog-like personality and was super outgoing with everybody. He is our inspiration for all of our work with cats & the people who love them.We currently have 3 amazing kitties, who we love dearly. Their names are Ralphie, Georgie, and Missy. They’re all adult cats & each of them are a ton of fun & playful in their own ways. They range from a little shy to super shy around strangers. So we understand shy kitties very well!
Outside of caring for our own cats & other peoples’ cats, we've fostered 10 kittens over the years through both the Animal Orphanage and the Pennsylvania SPCA. Our own kitties, former fosters, and each of our clients’ cats have very distinct purrsonalities, which has taught us a lot! From snuggly cuddle bugs to shy standoff-ish kitties to spicy cats, we've experienced them all and are happy to meet each cat where they’re at in terms of how they want to interact.We both love volunteering with cats, supporting community cats & are proud supporters of local TNR efforts. Our favorite organizations to volunteer with and support are: Tiny Life Rescue, Barrington TNR, Animal Orphanage in Voorhees, Community Cat Club, Pennsauken Community Cats, and the Pennsylvania SPCA.To learn more about us individually, click on our links below.
Heart Center Cat Sitting
Serving Collingswood, NJ & the surrounding towns
Jess
Hi folks! My name is Jess and I am a proud cat mom & cat welfare advocate. My journey to cat motherhood started with a love for dogs. I had dogs growing up and when I met Sammy for the 1st time, I thought he was amazing and fully supported Matt in his decision to rescue him.I felt so much joy and happiness in my life from having Sammy and hoped to love more cats one day. During the pandemic, we all welcomed Ralphie, a 6 month old kitten, into our family. I felt very inspired by this baby boy and his foster mom. So a few weeks after adopting Ralphie, I was signing up to volunteer at the Animal Orphanage in Voorhees.I learned so much in the cattery at the Animal Orphanage. I found it rewarding to socialize shy, scared kittens and loved giving gentle pets and providing care to friendly adult cats. I also found it important to respect the boundaries of upset & confused cats, who were noticeably unhappy about being at the shelter.I have developed more of a curiosity about cats and their behaviors. I am a big fan of both Jackson Galaxy & the Kitten Lady. Both cat advocate celebrities have such great information available to cat lovers and I often watch their YouTube videos for fun.6 years later & after welcoming 2 more rescue kitties into our home, my passion for helping cats in need is still going strong! Nowadays, my time volunteering with cats is mostly spent as an adoption counselor with Tiny Life Rescue. My love for my own cats guides my practice of vetting potential adopters and finding good homes for kittens and mama cats.Outside of my love for cats, I have many other interests. I enjoy yoga, walking, bike riding, reading, meditation, listening to music, crafting, playing Stardew Valley, and I love nature.While I love helping cats, helping people is really important to me too! I am a licensed social worker & spent 15+ years working in nonprofits & social services. I'm also a certified end of life pet doula and find the experience of pet grief and loss to be a very common amongst pet lovers.I have the ability to connect with diverse groups of people & am very open minded, flexible, and understanding. I believe that cat guardians are the experts on their cats and I’d be delighted to support you and provide care to your feline family members!To learn more about my husband, Matt, click the link below.
Heart Center Cat Sitting
Serving Collingswood, NJ & the surrounding towns
Matt
Hi there, my name is Matt and I’m a cat dad and all-around animal lover. The first cat I adopted (or adopted me) was when Sammy sauntered into my house in 2006 and decided to stay. Since then, my wife and I have adopted 3 more cats and I have experience with kittens, adults, and senior cats for over 20 years with our own cats, and through several recent years of volunteering & fostering for local shelters.I’m currently a volunteer with Barrington TNR where I care for two feral cat colonies every week. I also regularly volunteer with Tiny Life Rescue in Haddon Heights and Community Cat Club in their adoption center at PetSmart Cherry Hill.In addition to my love for cats and years of experience with all their quirks and behaviors, I am highly organized and a clear communicator from 15+ years I spent in a corporate role managing complex global projects. In 2025, I left my corporate career behind to become a dedicated cat sitter!In my prior career, I had to travel quite a bit around the world and know what it’s like to be away from my cats. It’s important to have someone you fully trust caring for them. As your cat sitter, I will ensure that each detail for their care is covered before you leave. On your trip, I will provide you with plenty of updates & pictures from each visit so you can have peace of mind and enjoy your trip.Also ask me about clicker training cats! I'm currently using a clicker to teach my own cats some tricks like high fives and ringing a bell. I'd be happy to try to begin training your cats during my visit! So far I've had success in teaching tricks to cats for multiple clients!Outside of my love for cats, I enjoy practicing yoga and jiu-jitsu, reading (mostly history, philosophy and sci-fi), and playing Magic: The Gathering and old-school video games. I'm also involved in a social justice-focused scholarship program at my undergrad alma mater, TCNJ.I look forward to meeting you and your cats!To learn more about my wife, Jess, click the link below.
Heart Center Cat Sitting
Serving Collingswood, NJ & the surrounding towns
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Fees
20 minute visit = $25
• Best for 1 or 2 cats in NJ• Includes: feeding, litterbox scooping, essential care, at least 1 photo or video, and possible playtime
45 minute visit = $40
• Best for 1 to 4 cats• Includes: feeding, litterbox scooping, essential care, photos or videos, and extra playtime and/or cuddles
60 minute visit = $45
• Best for 1 or more cats• Includes: feeding, litterbox scooping, essential care, photos or videos, and lots of extra playtime and/or cuddles
We have a holiday surcharge of 15% during busy holiday times throughout the year. Dates that include the surcharged are marked with a star on our booking calendar.
Heart Center Cat Sitting
Serving Collingswood, NJ & the surrounding towns
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Heart Center Cat Sitting
Serving Collingswood, NJ & the surrounding towns
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Heart Center Cat Sitting
Serving Collingswood, NJ & the surrounding towns