I'm Shasta

Friendly Cat Lady

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13 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

Shasta is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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Friendly Cat Lady

I'm Shasta

Cat Sitting in Rockville, MD

I adopted my first cat, Emma, at the age of 15. I loved her more than anything and since have adopted and raised four other cats as family… Tiger, Budgy, Mickey, and our new kitten, Mabel Roo. I loved them all dearly and each cat had/has their own personality and special health needs. I had to become confident in applying topicals and ear drops, using an inhaler and spacer, providing assistance with mobility, being mindful of hearing loss challenges, grooming, and giving pills regularly.

I have seven years of professional pet sitting experience and 25+ years of personal cat care experience...
I adopted my first cat, Emma, at the age of 15. I loved her more than anything and since have adopted and raised four other cats as family… Tiger, Budgy, Mickey, and our new kitten, Mabel Roo. I loved them all dearly and each cat had/has their own personality and special health needs. I had to become confident in applying topicals and ear drops, using an inhaler and spacer, providing assistance with mobility, being mindful of hearing loss challenges, grooming, and giving pills regularly.

I have seven years of professional pet sitting experience and 25+ years of personal cat care experience. I still take precautions like masking to avoid illness and will always keep your cat’s health and safety top of mind. I am calm, patient, and reassuring and like to let cats come to me to respect their comfort level and build trust. I will love and care for your cat like they are family and will always be prompt with communication and send as many photos and videos as you would like.

A couple things to know and consider, my 5th grader/miniature aspiring cat lady tags along with me to some of my jobs, mostly on weekends. She’s great with cats and super respectful of my clients’ homes. Also, we still mask to avoid illness. I ask my clients to let me know before our meet & greets if anyone in their home is sick or has any new symptoms pop up so we can reschedule or do a video chat and no contact key pickup instead.

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love spending time with cats. I am fascinated by their quirks and individuality. Gaining their trust and sharing affection gives me so much joy.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

We recently adopted our new kitten, Mabel Roo. She is amazing and we are totally in love with her <3

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I enter their home calmly and say hello in a friendly tone. I wait for them to come out and say hello again. Once they see me, I speak to them in a kind and reassuring tone. I will usually sit on the ground in an open area and extend my hand in a welcoming gesture to invite them to smell me. If I pass the sniff test, I pet them gently while talking in quiet, soothing tones and pay close attention to their body language and sounds. If they don’t want pets, I continue talking to them as I clean and fill their bowls and check their litter boxes. I also patiently try to coax them to play with their favorite toys. Most importantly, I respect what they want and don’t push interaction if they aren’t receptive. I build trust.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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Natasha

Natasha

September 14, 2025

Shasta was so amazing with my elderly cat, Tigger. She administered meds and performed the many tasks associated with caring for an aging cat. Tigger seemed so happy when I got home from a brief trip out of state.

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Sharon R

Sharon R

July 5, 2026

Shasta was fantastic. She took great care of my cat, was totally teliable, followed instructions to the letter, was always responsive, left the area super clean, sent wonderful pictures, and did extra tgings like brushing my cat. I would hire her again anytime!

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Hannah

Hannah

June 29, 2026

Shasta and her daughter were incredible! They took great care of our senior cat and sent great updates with adorable photos. They also kept our home incredibly clean and tidy while we were away, which was great to come home to. I would definitely recommend them and book them again :)

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Besith

Besith

June 29, 2026

Great first visit with Shasta. She accommodated an in person meet and greet to meet Princess, which I really appreciated. Very responsive to all communications and the visit pics were awesome. Highly recommend.

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Addison

Addison

January 4, 2026

Shasta was fantastic. She got my two shy boys to come out and took amazing pictures. She was responsive and helpful with all of our requests during our trip!

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Ruth Kristen

Ruth Kristen

This week

We were gone for over two weeks and Shasta took excellent care of our kitties, sent pictures every day, and made us feel reassured.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$25.00 / 20min
$38.00 / 45min
$48.00 / 60min
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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.

Rockville cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $28.00. 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!

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