I'm Shirley
C'mere Little Kitty
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Shirley is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Shirley
Cat Sitting in Martinez, CA
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been watching pets for friends for years. In the past couple years I’ve worked on multiple platforms for pet sitting and walking.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I enjoy meeting a new cat! Most cats are so sweet and funny at times. They are very chill animals.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I currently have 2 cats. I have Lew, he is a beautiful black cat that is almost 17 years old. And then there’s Scruffy. She is 2 years old and just a tiny scruffy looking black cat. Most of my cats have been from feral litters.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Shirley is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Ieva
July 27, 2025
Shirley was wonderful and gave us a peace of mind while we were away. She was punctual on our first meeting, came and left while we were away in the agreed upon timeframe, did everything that was asked AND more! She even sent us a picture of our cat while she was checking in on her! We highly recommend and will be utilizing her services in the future!
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Em
July 14, 2025
We were incredibly lucky to find Shirley as a last-minute cat sitter, and wow—she was amazing! From the moment she came by for a walkthrough the day before we left, we knew our home (and fur babies!) were in great hands. Shirley messaged us every day with adorable updates and photos of our cats, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. She even went above and beyond by watering our plants, making sure everything was just as we left it—or better! Our cats absolutely adored her and clearly miss her already. It’s not easy to find someone who is so reliable, communicative, and genuinely caring, but Shirley is all that and more. We can’t recommend her highly enough and will absolutely be reaching out to her again for our next trip!
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Kathleen
December 30, 2025
Shirley was wonderful with my two cats and very communicative with me, with lots of pictures. I highly recommend her.
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Nicholas
January 2, 2026
Shirley did a great job, and definitely went above and beyond in helping take care of our home and kitties while we were away!
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Kathleen
January 31, 2026
Shirley did an outstanding of caring for my two babies. She stayed in touch and sent pictures regularly.
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Kathleen
May 5, 2026
Shirley was great! she kept me informed with pictures and comments about how my sweet cat was doing.
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Shirley's is 15%
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
Shirley's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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.
Labor Day is coming up soon (September 7th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Martinez cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $41.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Ieva
July 27, 2025
Shirley was wonderful and gave us a peace of mind while we were away. She was punctual on our first meeting, came and left while we were away in the agreed upon timeframe, did everything that was asked AND more! She even sent us a picture of our cat while she was checking in on her! We highly recommend and will be utilizing her services in the future!
Em
July 14, 2025
We were incredibly lucky to find Shirley as a last-minute cat sitter, and wow—she was amazing! From the moment she came by for a walkthrough the day before we left, we knew our home (and fur babies!) were in great hands. Shirley messaged us every day with adorable updates and photos of our cats, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. She even went above and beyond by watering our plants, making sure everything was just as we left it—or better! Our cats absolutely adored her and clearly miss her already. It’s not easy to find someone who is so reliable, communicative, and genuinely caring, but Shirley is all that and more. We can’t recommend her highly enough and will absolutely be reaching out to her again for our next trip!
Kathleen
December 30, 2025
Shirley was wonderful with my two cats and very communicative with me, with lots of pictures. I highly recommend her.
Nicholas
January 2, 2026
Shirley did a great job, and definitely went above and beyond in helping take care of our home and kitties while we were away!
Kathleen
January 31, 2026
Shirley did an outstanding of caring for my two babies. She stayed in touch and sent pictures regularly.
Kathleen
May 5, 2026
Shirley was great! she kept me informed with pictures and comments about how my sweet cat was doing.
Fran
December 1, 2025
Shirley is delightful. My kitties were well taken care of and I will definitely hire her again!
Andrey
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Dana
July 12, 2026
Shirley is the best!!! my Miss Olive just loves her!💕
Nicholas
May 16, 2026
Ieva
April 1, 2026
Dana
March 25, 2026
Nicholas
February 8, 2026
Landrith
August 15, 2025
Carrie
June 9, 2025
Shirley is an amazing person and loves all animals! She treats my pets as her own! I have always felt safe leaving them with her. I highly recommend Shirley as your cat sitter!
Jimmy
June 9, 2025
Shirley loves animals. She treats them as family.
Meowtel
June 9, 2025
Shirley is a background-checked cat sitter in the Martinez area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)