I'm Shaun
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Shaun is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Shaun
Cat Sitting in Emeryville, CA
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:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Shaun is experienced with 3 types of medications
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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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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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Ashley
December 17, 2025
Shaun was an amazing cat sitter, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was incredibly gentle and attentive with our older cat, making sure all of his needs were met while we were away. Shawn sent regular updates and photos, which gave us peace of mind during our vacation. He took detailed notes, followed all of our instructions perfectly, and truly went above and beyond — even helping by taking care of our garbage cans while we were gone. It was clear he genuinely cares, and we felt completely at ease knowing our cat and home were in such good hands. We would absolutely book Shaun again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter.
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Sienna
July 17, 2025
Shaun was awesome! I was out of town and a panicked because I had to book someone last minute, but Shaun was super communicative, friendly and made me feel at ease. I have a kitty that takes meds (only on his own terms) and Shaun went above and beyond to make sure his “terms” were met and he got his meds. Highly recommend!
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Ana Celia
June 12, 2025
Finding a great cat sitter is so important, and Shaun exceeded all my expectations. It was my first time booking him, and he was fantastic with my shy cat, Bielo. The fact that Bielo warmed up to him so quickly is a true testament to Shaun's calm and caring nature. The pictures he sent were absolutely precious and a clear sign that Bi was content and well-cared for. Shaun's responsiveness and reassuring updates were a game-changer, giving me the peace of mind I needed to during my time away. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any pet tutor!
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Jennifer
June 30, 2025
Shaun has watched my cat a few times now, and I'll happily rebook with him. He pays attention to detail, captures very cute pictures, and manages my cat's liquid meds. Most important, kitty likes him!
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Drop in visits rates
Shaun's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Shaun's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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 $38.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
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!
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!
Ashley
December 17, 2025
Shaun was an amazing cat sitter, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was incredibly gentle and attentive with our older cat, making sure all of his needs were met while we were away. Shawn sent regular updates and photos, which gave us peace of mind during our vacation. He took detailed notes, followed all of our instructions perfectly, and truly went above and beyond — even helping by taking care of our garbage cans while we were gone. It was clear he genuinely cares, and we felt completely at ease knowing our cat and home were in such good hands. We would absolutely book Shaun again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter.
Sienna
July 17, 2025
Shaun was awesome! I was out of town and a panicked because I had to book someone last minute, but Shaun was super communicative, friendly and made me feel at ease. I have a kitty that takes meds (only on his own terms) and Shaun went above and beyond to make sure his “terms” were met and he got his meds. Highly recommend!
Ana Celia
June 12, 2025
Finding a great cat sitter is so important, and Shaun exceeded all my expectations. It was my first time booking him, and he was fantastic with my shy cat, Bielo. The fact that Bielo warmed up to him so quickly is a true testament to Shaun's calm and caring nature. The pictures he sent were absolutely precious and a clear sign that Bi was content and well-cared for. Shaun's responsiveness and reassuring updates were a game-changer, giving me the peace of mind I needed to during my time away. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any pet tutor!
Jennifer
June 30, 2025
Shaun has watched my cat a few times now, and I'll happily rebook with him. He pays attention to detail, captures very cute pictures, and manages my cat's liquid meds. Most important, kitty likes him!
Leena
July 15, 2025
Shaun was great! He sent lots of pictures each day, and gave our cat lots of attention and play. He also kept everything very clean.
Momo
March 2, 2026
Shaun took great care of our kitties while we were away for a family vacation =) His detailed updates with cute photos of our fur babies made our day, and gave us peace of mind. Thank you so much Shaun!
Simona
August 16, 2024
Shaun was amazing with our kitties! This was our first experience with a cat sitter outside our friend circle, and it exceeded our expectations. Shaun visited us ahead of time to pick up the keys and get familiar with the cats' routines and needs. His updates during our honeymoon were fantastic, with lots of beautiful pictures and entertaining narrations of each visit - we looked forward to these every day! Even our shy kitty warmed up to Shaun quickly and made sure to perform some croissants on the floor for him. It was such a peace of mind to know that we had someone coming every day who genuinely loves cats and was able to give them all the love, cuddles, and treats when we couldn't. Our kitties were much happier and more relaxed when we came back compared to other trips. Needless to say, we already have Shaun booked for our next trip!
Martina
December 31, 2025
Shaun was an excellent cat sitter. Very quick in communication, extremely kind, helpful, and attentive to details. I’ve been back from three days of vacation and found my cats happy and relaxed. I’m happy to have met him!
Kathleen
January 2, 2025
Shaun provided great care to our friendly cat. We appreciated the time he took for play and petting sessions, and he followed all our requests. He watered plants and removed litter to outdoor can so it was a nice fresh return from our holiday. Highly recommend!
Andi
December 28, 2024
Shaun was a catastic caregiver for our spicy cat. He gave great reports with lots of photos. We will be booking him again (and again).
Sarah
October 18, 2024
Shaun was a wonderful playmate and caregiver to my two very needy kitties. He sent me descriptions of his time with my cats as well as photos, which put my mind at ease. I would absolutely book with Shaun again.
Sara
September 30, 2024
Shawn is very responsive to all communications and takes the cutest photos! He takes the time to find my hiding kitty so he can say hi, even if she isn't much in the mood, and let's us know about his visit.
Trung
August 2, 2024
Shaun’s very detailed with photos and updates, and he was very friendly with both our cats, even got the shy one to come out at some points. Our kitties were very happy in his care.
Nikki
July 10, 2024
When my original cat-sitter unexpectedly couldn’t cat-sit 2 days before my trip, Meowtel paired me up with Shaun as a replacement. He was super responsive and communicative, easy-going, and was able to get my shy kitty out from under the bed and giving aggressive head boops, cuddles, and kisses. I’m very thankful I was able to get a such great alternate sitter on such short notice and highly recommend Shaun. :)
Marsha
June 13, 2024
Shaun was great with my senior kitty! He sent detailed daily updates and prepared and gave my kitty her daily meds. He is dependable and quick to respond to messages. Knowing that Kiki was getting cuddles and love from him while I was away put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend him!
Frank
December 13, 2023
My cat, Abu, has simply avoided previous sitters, but he took to Shaun immediately. Instead of dashing out the cat door, he would hang out with Shaun and allow petting and chatting. Shaun also was completely responsible in feeding Abu and taking care of the mail.
Sara
November 25, 2023
Shaun was so responsive and caring of our kitty's needs. He asked about litter and when I said my order hadn't come, he brought some to top it up. Sent amazingly cute photos! Definitely recommend.
Kavita
September 10, 2023
Shaun did an exceptional job caring for my senior cat Chupa. She recently had a decline in health and required multiple medications and special attention to food and litter box care. Shaun's attention to detail, affectionate snuggles and timely/comprehensive communication left us feeling at complete ease. He even made sure to close windows in our home to make sure we were safe and secure. I highly recommend booking him!
Meagan
June 11, 2025
So grateful to have found Shaun! We needed a last minute sitter and reached out because of his great reviews. Quick response, lovely in person meet and. he was so attentive and caring. Highly recommend and will be our new go to!
Sara
December 27, 2024
Shaun always sends updates with humor and great photos (if Pepper allows). He's responsive and has never let us down!
Amy
This month
Shaun worked hard to connect with shy Elsyana and got some lovely photos.
Megan
September 6, 2025
My first reservation with Shaun went very smooth and I found him to be great to work with. He sent detailed updates from his visits that helped put my mind at easy while I was traveling!
Sara
December 29, 2025
Shaun is great at communication and very responsive and goes above and beyond to placate my grumpy cat.
Trung
September 4, 2025
Shaun was great at taking care of our two kitties! They were very happy 😃 I’d highly recommend Shaun.
Stephanie
December 2, 2024
Shaun took such good care of our older tabby, sent us photos and detailed updates, responded to messages quickly, and is all around an amazing catsitter!!!
Kathy
January 5, 2024
Shaun was responsive, thoughtful and kind. He sent pictures daily so we could see how the kitties were doing. Great cat sitter!
Stephanie
June 14, 2025
Shaun takes such good care of our elderly guy, Elliot! We appreciate his great photos and updates a ton.
Jennifer
This week
Sarah
This week
Shaun went above and beyond, as usual :)
Caleb
This week
Sarah
March 17, 2026
Very responsible kitty sitter! Shaun takes great kitty photos too!
Matthew
March 1, 2026
Everything went great from start to finish and my cats were well taken care of.
Sarah
February 3, 2026
Kathy
January 30, 2026
Shaun is very reliable and communicative and does a great job taking care of our cats. We always feel comforted to know he will be watching over them well.
Sarah
January 26, 2026
Jennifer
December 31, 2025
Michelle
December 28, 2025
fantastic!
Sarah
December 25, 2025
Stephanie
November 29, 2025
Monica
November 20, 2025
Kathy
October 26, 2025
Stephanie
October 17, 2025
Frank
October 11, 2025
Jennifer
October 7, 2025
Stephanie
September 15, 2025
Stephanie
September 2, 2025
Sarah
August 31, 2025
Sarah
August 30, 2025
Shaun is an amazing kitty sitter. I feel at ease leaving my babies in his care.
Jennifer
August 26, 2025
Stephanie
August 25, 2025
Kathy
August 23, 2025
Shaun always does a wonderful job watching our 3 cats. We always feel secure when leaving them in his hands. He’s an awesome cat sitter!
Jennifer
August 18, 2025
Stephanie
August 15, 2025
Justin
August 13, 2025
Shaun was reliable, communicative, and took great care of our kitties!! He was calm and thoughtful at each step of the process. Thank you, Shaun!
Monica
August 11, 2025
Great service as usual from Shaun!
Meagan
July 26, 2025
Shaun is wonderful, highly recommend! Great communication and care, very happy we found him!
Stephanie
July 12, 2025
Nikki
July 10, 2025
Monica
July 10, 2025
Shaun is the best! Great communication, photos, and goes above and beyond to support the whole household!
Jennifer
June 26, 2025
Sarah
June 24, 2025
Jennifer
June 24, 2025
Caleb
June 14, 2025
Sarah
June 9, 2025
Sarah
June 9, 2025
I always feel confident that my kitties are well cared for with Shaun!
Caleb
June 2, 2025
Jennifer
June 1, 2025
Frank
May 24, 2025
Monica
May 12, 2025
Anika
April 28, 2025
Anika
April 7, 2025
Veronica
February 25, 2025
The perfect sitter. Caring, attentive nd communicative!
Rob
February 19, 2025
Breck
December 31, 2024
Mark
December 30, 2024
Good communication and kept my fur children fed and happy.
Amber
December 12, 2024
Doron
November 29, 2024
Sarah
November 10, 2024
Veronica
October 20, 2024
Shaun was so amazing! You can tell Shuan really cares for each insividual kitty. I could not have asked for better for my Bama and Fuzz!
Jennifer
September 21, 2024
Simona
August 29, 2024
Jennifer
August 20, 2024
Sarah
August 6, 2024
Jennifer
June 13, 2024
Sarah
May 13, 2024
Shaun was great! He sent daily updates and photos of my cats who warmed right up to him. I’ll definitely be hiring him again!
Frank
April 28, 2024
Shaun took good care of my cat, Abu, as he has in the past.
Jennifer
April 2, 2024
Fisola
March 20, 2024
Erin
March 4, 2024
Caleb
February 27, 2024
Dan
February 21, 2024
Dan
February 12, 2024
Dan
February 12, 2024
Jennifer
January 28, 2024
Caleb
January 7, 2024
Jennifer
January 6, 2024
Amber
December 11, 2023
Shaun was the perfect sitter for my fur babies! He sent such great photos and videos each visit. I absolutely recommend! 😊
Caleb
December 11, 2023
Dan
December 7, 2023
Shaun was excellent - responsive, caring, very thorough, appreciative of my cats' different feeding needs. I will book him again and recommend him to others.
Caleb
November 28, 2023
Shawn was very kind to come by on short notice and did everything as suggested and sent updates. no complaints!
Jennifer
November 1, 2023
Jennifer
October 28, 2023
Jennifer
October 9, 2023
Sean is truly top-notch. Sybil very nearly deigns to recognize his kindness! Five stars.
Meowtel
December 22, 2022
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