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I'm Shelly
Cat Sitting in Broomfield, CO
Cats have been an integral part of my life since I was very young. I have had the privilege of being a cat parent my entire adult life. All of my cats I have been named after my Italian ancestors—since cats are family.
Currently, my husband and I have two lovely female felines: Gia (gray short-hair) and Giulia (brown tabby). I also have three grand-kitties: Elle, Fara and Kip (little black kitten).
I cherish all cats and their wide range of personalities and needs. Each cat I have had the pleasure of raising or caring for holds a special place in my heart and has added value to my life... Welcome! I’m Shelly, a Colorado native. When I’m not cat sitting I enjoy hiking, paddle boarding and painting. As a newly retired person, I’m ready to dedicate my time to cat-sitting, which combines my love for cats with my commitment to service.
Cats have been an integral part of my life since I was very young. I have had the privilege of being a cat parent my entire adult life. All of my cats I have been named after my Italian ancestors—since cats are family.
Currently, my husband and I have two lovely female felines: Gia (gray short-hair) and Giulia (brown tabby). I also have three grand-kitties: Elle, Fara and Kip (little black kitten).
I cherish all cats and their wide range of personalities and needs. Each cat I have had the pleasure of raising or caring for holds a special place in my heart and has added value to my life. Connecting with cats seems to be my super power!
When taking on a new cat-sitting reservation, I like to meet my new feline friends at the meet & greet and give them the chance to warm up to me while their cat-parents are present. I make this a priority if the cat is open to it. I like to sit on the floor and let the kitty approach me first. I believe cats know when they are in the presence of a cat-lover.
Cat-parents know their babies best; therefore, I am committed to listening attentively and taking detailed notes during the meet and greet as I ask about the kitty’s routine and care instructions.
As a retired teacher, I have the time and flexibility to offer my compassionate care and love to your fur-babies.
When I travel, I want to feel reassured I have left my cats with an attentive cat-sitter. I know how hard it is to leave our pets when we are away from home. I strive to ease that anxiety for the cats, as well as, their humans.
I have 30 years experience communicating with my students’ parents, and feel that skill is paramount to being a cat-sitter. I am confident in my ability to communicate clearly and with transparency.
I look forward to the opportunity to care for your cats. Thank you for your consideration.
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
For the past 20 years, I have been cat sitting for friends and family. Most of these are multiple cat homes.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love meeting and building rapport with cats and their humans. I find joy in playing with cats, showing them affection and helping them feel secure when their humans are away.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
I have loved each and every cat sitting experience. The most rewarding was when I sat for female tabby who lost her back leg to cancer. She was still in her recovery phase when I stayed with her. I adminstered her medications and followed the detailed instructions for her special care. This was over a year ago now and she is thriving.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
As both a cat parent, who regularly relies on great cats sitters, and as a sitter myself, my advice is to choose a sitter who provides daily updates with photos, communicates clearly and spends quality time with your precious pets. Also I want a sitter who follows Meowtel policies which are in place to protect both the cat parent and the sitter.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I take great care in ensuring the home and cats are safe. I double check that all doors are locked properly or that the garage door closes completely before I leave. I follow all directions about locks, lights and security systems. In the winter I will monitor temperatures and communicate with the homeowner to help prevent frozen pipes during a cold snap. In the summer I will monitor the indoor temperature and contact the homeowner if there are any concerns.
Are you usually available during holidays?
I am available during the holiday seasons, but I do limit the number of reservation I accept during holidays. If a day you need is blocked out please message me I may be able to work it out depending on location.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
With a shy kitty I proceed slowly and offer a soothing voice. I sit on the floor and wait for the cat to come to me. I will try blinking and offering a treat if permitted.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Shelly is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Kyla
March 30, 2026
After moving to a new side of town and having a family emergency, I was fortunate to find Shelly. Upon the first interaction with her and my cat, I knew she was the right fit. -Truly a precious and surprising moment, as my cat got up and went to Shelly as if she knew her. Witnessing that comfort between them was impressionable. Shellys communication from booking through my return was outstanding and professional. Her care for my feline was above and beyond. - I know this because my cat told me in her own way. (I recognize when my cat is stressed from my absence, and she was a very happy girl when I returned) For me, this solidified excellence and I will be utilizing Shelly many times over. I could not be more pleased and grateful for the care and service received.
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Melissa
December 30, 2025
Firstly, I have been a Rover cat sitter for 4.5 years and so I know both sides of the sitter/pet parent experience. Shelly treated my cats just I would have with any petsitting client I've had, like her own cats! She came over at a consistent time every morning while I was on Christmas vacation, so I never worried what time she would arrive. Shelly took care of all the basics and then some, including giving my cat Tiger her ear meds. She always sent a nice little report with photos. When I came back, she had washed all the wet food bowls, taken out the trash (used litter bags), and left a welcome back card. She was very responsive to any questions/concerns I had about my kitties and most importantly, my cats love her and were very well taken care of. I would kitty l highly recommend her for your cat sitter needs!
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Alyse
December 1, 2025
Shelly did a fabulous job taking care of my two kitties during the thanksgiving holiday this year. She gave my attention hog Randall the love he needed while I was gone, and carefully provided attention and medication to my senior kitty. They were in good hands when I was out of town!
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Carolyn
December 30, 2025
When Shelly met my kitty, it was clear how caring, attentive, and genuinely great with cats she is. This reassured me as this was the first time I have hired a cat sitter. Shelly took the time to build trust and made sure my kitty felt safe and loved while I was away. I received regular updates, photos, and thoughtful notes that gave me a peace of mind my kitty was doing well. Everything was great when I returned, and most importantly, my kitty was relaxed and happy—always the best sign of excellent care. Reliable, kind, and truly dedicated, Shelly goes above and beyond. I would book again and recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch cat care.
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Carolyn
April 12, 2026
Shelly takes wonderful care of my kitty. She spends quality time with him—playing, giving him affection, and sending me photos of him playing, eating, receiving attention every visit. She also provides thoughtful updates about their time together, including the little details, which I truly appreciate.
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Sarah
September 18, 2025
Shelly was excellent caring for my cats while I was out of town! One of my cats is very skittish and she warmed up quickly to her. The daily photos and updates on their wellbeing brought peace of mine while I was away. Especially with my shy cat! It’s been rare for her to be spotted as frequently in the past. I highly recommend Shelly!
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Drop in visits rates
Shelly's is 10%
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
Shelly's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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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.
Broomfield cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $29.00. 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
Kyla
March 30, 2026
After moving to a new side of town and having a family emergency, I was fortunate to find Shelly. Upon the first interaction with her and my cat, I knew she was the right fit. -Truly a precious and surprising moment, as my cat got up and went to Shelly as if she knew her. Witnessing that comfort between them was impressionable. Shellys communication from booking through my return was outstanding and professional. Her care for my feline was above and beyond. - I know this because my cat told me in her own way. (I recognize when my cat is stressed from my absence, and she was a very happy girl when I returned) For me, this solidified excellence and I will be utilizing Shelly many times over. I could not be more pleased and grateful for the care and service received.
Melissa
December 30, 2025
Firstly, I have been a Rover cat sitter for 4.5 years and so I know both sides of the sitter/pet parent experience. Shelly treated my cats just I would have with any petsitting client I've had, like her own cats! She came over at a consistent time every morning while I was on Christmas vacation, so I never worried what time she would arrive. Shelly took care of all the basics and then some, including giving my cat Tiger her ear meds. She always sent a nice little report with photos. When I came back, she had washed all the wet food bowls, taken out the trash (used litter bags), and left a welcome back card. She was very responsive to any questions/concerns I had about my kitties and most importantly, my cats love her and were very well taken care of. I would kitty l highly recommend her for your cat sitter needs!
Alyse
December 1, 2025
Shelly did a fabulous job taking care of my two kitties during the thanksgiving holiday this year. She gave my attention hog Randall the love he needed while I was gone, and carefully provided attention and medication to my senior kitty. They were in good hands when I was out of town!
Carolyn
December 30, 2025
When Shelly met my kitty, it was clear how caring, attentive, and genuinely great with cats she is. This reassured me as this was the first time I have hired a cat sitter. Shelly took the time to build trust and made sure my kitty felt safe and loved while I was away. I received regular updates, photos, and thoughtful notes that gave me a peace of mind my kitty was doing well. Everything was great when I returned, and most importantly, my kitty was relaxed and happy—always the best sign of excellent care. Reliable, kind, and truly dedicated, Shelly goes above and beyond. I would book again and recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch cat care.
Carolyn
April 12, 2026
Shelly takes wonderful care of my kitty. She spends quality time with him—playing, giving him affection, and sending me photos of him playing, eating, receiving attention every visit. She also provides thoughtful updates about their time together, including the little details, which I truly appreciate.
Sarah
September 18, 2025
Shelly was excellent caring for my cats while I was out of town! One of my cats is very skittish and she warmed up quickly to her. The daily photos and updates on their wellbeing brought peace of mine while I was away. Especially with my shy cat! It’s been rare for her to be spotted as frequently in the past. I highly recommend Shelly!
Mischa
September 24, 2025
Shelly was amazing with our kitty! I really appreciated her genuine care and enjoyment during her visits with him. The daily photos and updates were a lovely bonus!
Beth
July 30, 2025
Shelly did a fantastic job cat sitting for me. I have a new kitten, who has a lot of energy, and Shelly not only played with him, but she also kept me informed about how he was doing both physically and emotionally. I appreciate the thoughtful messages and pictures through the app. Shelly’s great care of my little Luke made me feel so much better about leaving him alone.
Melissa
This month
Shelly has been my petsitter a few times and I never worry about my cats while I'm away. She does such a great job of taking care of them and playing with them. She even brought her own laser toy to make sure they get playtime & even my less playful cat was super into it. She also takes really good photos!
Erin
February 6, 2026
Shelly was great! She's very friendly and polite, and was patient with my shy girls. I appreciated the photos and thorough details of her visit. Would ask her to watch them again!
Libby
July 28, 2025
Shelly was great! She spent quality time with my cats and got some super cute pictures of them! She followed all directions well, and the cats clearly love her!
Beth
August 31, 2025
Once again, Shelly was amazing. I so appreciate her thoughtfulness and looking after my kitten Luke! The updates on how he was doing while I was gone was so reassuring, and the picture she took of him are incredible and will probably make it on the Christmas card this year.
Melissa
January 5, 2026
Shelly did an amazing job with my two cats! She sent lots of great pictures and communicated really well. I have a timid kitty that seemed to warm up to her right away. Shelly also took this as a very last minute job so I'm so appreciative!
Porter
October 20, 2025
Shelly, was a great cat sitter. Her pictures were very good and we were regularly updated after each visit. Would definitely use her again.
Beth
September 2, 2025
I so appreciate Shelly taking this last-minute reservation. Knowing that my pets were taken care of when I had to be gone all day made me so at ease. The pictures of my pets happy were great to see!
Ryan
This month
Shelly was great as always! On time, took tons of photos and has really taken time getting to know my cat.
Ryan
March 12, 2026
Shelly is amazing. Very communicative and put all my anxiety to rest with how well she cared for my cat.
Mark
This month
Melissa
This month
Brian
March 25, 2026
Ellie
March 22, 2026
couldn’t ask for anyone better to catsit!
Grace Ratliff
March 8, 2026
Shelly is great! Very attentive and caring
Beth
February 7, 2026
Ellie
January 7, 2026
Shelly never fails to amaze me as the best cat sitter ever!!!!
Meg
January 2, 2026
Shelly was kind, professional, and communicative. I would absolutely choose her to watch my kitties again in the future!
Beth
December 4, 2025
Ellie
November 29, 2025
Shelly was the kindest and most caring cat sitter ever! So thankful for her!
Jennifer
November 28, 2025
Beth
November 9, 2025
Once again, Shelly came through clutch! Not only did she take care of kitten with everything, but she was also so fastidious about keeping me updated and giving me all the information I needed to feel at ease with being gone. she’s amazing!
Beth
October 5, 2025
Once again, Shelly did a fantastic job watching my kitten, Luke! I cannot speak enough about what a great cat sitter Shelley is. She’s attentive, thoughtful, incredibly communicative, and simply loves on my kitten for me when I’m gone.
Cindy
August 2, 2025
Jennifer
July 22, 2025
Shelly was great with our cat Kay Kay. Thank you Shelly! We will definitely reach out for future visits.
Libby
July 6, 2025
Shelly cares for pets with attention to detail and compassion. As a retired school teacher, she knows how to problem solve and navigate challenging situations. She is an expert in cat care, and has experience with administering medications and helping pets feel comfortable!
Beth
July 6, 2025
Shelly is the ultimate cat lover and professional. She has taken care of my cats over the years and has not only made sure that their needs were taken care of physically, but she also spent the time to make sure they were loved and engaged while I was gone. I recommend her highly and won’t use anyone else!
Meowtel
July 6, 2025
Shelly is a background-checked cat sitter in the Broomfield area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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