I'm Shaun

Shaun's Pawsitive Cat Sitting Services

4.97
138 Reviews
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31 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

Shaun is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Shaun's Pawsitive Cat Sitting Services

I'm Shaun

Cat Sitting in Emeryville, CA

I’m a customer of Meowtel as well and my times away have been that much better knowing that my cats are in great hands. The twice daily pictures and updates I've received have made me feel fantastic, and I would love to make other cat owners feel the same way when they're away. I often take care of my friends pets (cats and dogs), and I would love to do it for folks within my neighborhood and community (North Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley area). Willing to also travel to other areas of the East Bay, North Bay, and San Francisco.

Obvious services that I will provide are:
- Feeding cats as instructions demand
- Cleaning litter boxes and appropriately dispose of old litter
- Cuddles and...
I’m a customer of Meowtel as well and my times away have been that much better knowing that my cats are in great hands. The twice daily pictures and updates I've received have made me feel fantastic, and I would love to make other cat owners feel the same way when they're away. I often take care of my friends pets (cats and dogs), and I would love to do it for folks within my neighborhood and community (North Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley area). Willing to also travel to other areas of the East Bay, North Bay, and San Francisco.

Obvious services that I will provide are:
- Feeding cats as instructions demand
- Cleaning litter boxes and appropriately dispose of old litter
- Cuddles and playtime
- Lots of pics of the cats from each visit
- Text updates from each visit

Also happy to water plants, bring in mail or packages, take our garbage, recycling, etc... and other things you might need.

I have two cats of my own who I love dearly and who keep me highly entertained! They're named Elle and Bea and are named after two characters from the Kill Bill movie series. When I got Elle as a wee kitten from the shelter, she only had one eye (still does) and was already named Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah's character in the movie). I followed the theme and the other kitten name who was in the same room at the shelter is now named Beatrix Kiddo (Uma Thurmans character). They're adorable little punks :)

I work in product development and am pretty much fully remote these days, so I am flexible enough to be able to easily stop by and look after your cats! Happy to work with anyone regarding COVID safety and what works best for them. Looking forward to meeting y'all and your lovely fur babies!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

4.97
138 reviews
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Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
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Tidiness
Anika

Anika

June 17, 2026

I have booked Shaun before but this reservation, their litterbox and water was not even checked on once. Litter was completely saturated in pee and they went outside the box unable to use it. water fountain had no water for it to flow

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Rosemary

Rosemary

May 28, 2026

Shaun helped step in when we had to ask a previous sitter to leave in the middle of our travels. We had never booked Shaun before and it is always difficult to vett someone new, but he requested a call to discuss the situation and asked a lot of great questions to ensure that he was going to be the right person to help out. His attention to detail helped us feel comfortable handing over our cats and home remotely. Shaun followed our instructions and gave daily updates, and even helped to clean up some puke caused by the previous sitter not following our guidance. He stayed and made sure our younger cat was not stealing all the food from our senior renal cat so that these kinds of issues could be avoided. He only covered for a few days but sent plenty of daily updates so we could rest assured and enjoy the remainder of our vacation.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Leslie

Leslie

This month

Shaun was such a dream while I was away. He provided regular (and hilarious!) updates and sent the cutest photos of my cats silly antics. I’m a nervous traveler especially after one of my cats had a major health scare earlier this year, and I felt very reassured by Shaun’s care. You can tell he really loves cats. He was even so kind to spend extra time with them so they were able to stick closer to their usual routine which is reliant on my work from home schedule.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Jennifer

Jennifer

July 7, 2026

Shaun has watched my medically complicated cat multiple times over the past year. My grumpy old boy likes him well enough, and I very much appreciate Shaun's attention to detail with his medications and monitoring. My most recent trip was after a cat health scare, but Shaun's updates gave me all the information I needed to know kitty was doing fine.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Gillian

Gillian

December 31, 2025

Shaun was amazingly patient and attentive with my shy/spicy cat while my partner and I were traveling for the holidays. He gave her plenty of space while making sure she was eating and comfortable while we were away. He even helped deal with our perennial ant problem during the heavy rains. I would definitely recommend him for cats of any temperament — he keeps thorough notes on their needs and routines and provides great care and peace of mind no matter how willing your cat may or may not be to interact with him. Thank you Shaun!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Tara

Tara

December 27, 2025

I recently adopted my cat and hadn’t yet left her alone. Shaun understood she was a shy gal and did a great job caring for her on her own terms. She started my time away by hiding under the bed and ended it by allowing pets and belly rubs. Shaun is highly communicative, sending great photos and little updates, and is very knowledgeable about cats. I appreciate his great care of her and would hire him again!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$34.45 / 20min
$53.10 / 45min
$68.65 / 60min
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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.

Emeryville cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $40.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!

4.97
138 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)