I'm Shelby

Shelby's Cats In Clayton

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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

Shelby is experienced with 6 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

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Shelby's Cats In Clayton

I'm Shelby

Cat Sitting in Clayton, NC

*November 2025 update: My work schedule has changed to 8am-6pm, four days per week. Visits would be before or after work but I can be available for midday visits occasionally. Current clients, feel free to reach out if the date you need is unavailable, and I'll see what I can do to help!

My name is Shelby and I would love to catsit for you! My full time job is at an animal shelter and I have four cats of my own! I've worked at the shelter for ten years.
The last three years have been on the foster team, so I always have a few extra kittens!

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*November 2025 update: My work schedule has changed to 8am-6pm, four days per week. Visits would be before or after work but I can be available for midday visits occasionally. Current clients, feel free to reach out if the date you need is unavailable, and I'll see what I can do to help!

My name is Shelby and I would love to catsit for you! My full time job is at an animal shelter and I have four cats of my own! I've worked at the shelter for ten years.
The last three years have been on the foster team, so I always have a few extra kittens!

Saying I love cats is an understatement!

I'm experienced with all ages of cats (newborn to super seniors!) and with many different health and behavior conditions. (CH, kidney disease, thyroid issues, IBS, and diabetic kitties, etc) Your kitty will be cared for exactly how you ask! No request is too much. I'll feed, play with or talk to your babies just like you would :) updates after every visit are always included. I also do Feral/community cat care. I can even water your plants, bring out your trashcan to the curb and check the mail!

I have been petsitting and working with animals professionally for 15 years. I am available most mornings and evenings, and some mid-days. I mainly petsit in the Clayton/Garner area but feel free to ask about other locations!

Reliable and experienced!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

Skills:

Animal CPR Trained Foster Parent T-N-R Shelter Volunteer

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Hollie

Hollie

December 28, 2025

Shelby was wonderful! She sent messages to us everyday with updates and tons of pictures. My children especially appreciated the picture updates. We will definitely ask Shelby to watch our kitty in the future!

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Rebecca

Rebecca

October 15, 2024

I was so nervous to leave our pets behind, and was instantly reassured and relaxed on our first day away with Shelby’s very sweet check in with me about them. She seems to really care about the cats that she looks after, and made sure that our fur babies got clean food, water and boxes—as well some bonus play time and pets! She sent me multiple adorable and goofy photos of my cats which had myself and my husband cracking up at dinner on our vacation viewing them. I have some pretty shy cats and Shelby was able to make friends with them and she quickly figured out which toy they like best. One of our cats gets a daily med as well, and she had zero issues giving it to him. She is not only a great caregiver to the pets that she looks after, but also is a wonderful, kind and understanding human as well. Thank you so much to Shelby ❤️

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Michelle

Michelle

July 1, 2025

Shelby was fantastic! She had a creative method for administering medication for my kitty who doesn’t always behave during meds time, and she was attentive to messes or anything out of order. She followed all instructions and took great care of my babies.

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Calli Jon

Calli Jon

March 18, 2024

Shelby was a wonderful cat sitter! I loved the in-depth updates I received and the above and beyond care she gave my kitties. One of my cats got sick while Shelby was cat sitting and she cleaned it up no problem, while also easing my mind as a cat mom that he had likely just eaten too fast (which was definitely the case). Shelby was kind, thorough, and caring to my sweet babies. I 12/10 recommend!

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Shelby

Shelby

February 20, 2024

Shelby did an AMAZING job taking care of our two cats! We have a diabetic cat and then one with three legs so both come with unique needs. Shelby was great with updates, communication, and being reliable! Our cats felt right at home with her! Absolutely will be booking with Shelby again!!!

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Brady

Brady

July 7, 2023

Shelby was a huge help for us on our trip out of town! Our cat Flo is diabetic and requires an insulin injection each morning so we have always been apprehensive to have cat sitters help us given the diabetic care needed. Shelby was very comfortable with the injections and removed any stress we typically have when leaving town with making sure Flo gets the correct care! She sent update images each day and overall was super nice and easy to work with.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$29.00 / 20min
$42.00 / 45min
$60.00 / 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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Featured Cat Sitters Near Clayton, NC

  • Jaiden, a Speedy Sitter in Wendell, NC, brings quick responses, accepts new clients, and usually stays available on holidays. They care for cats with oral meds, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments, plus share updates, photos, and videos. 🐾

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  • Alison, a background-checked sitter in downtown Raleigh, brings very fast responses, accepts new clients, and uses a flexible remote-work schedule for daytime or evening visits. She can give oral meds, eye or ear drops, and topical ointments 🐾.

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  • Ashley is a popular, background-checked sitter in Fuquay Varina who brings over 4 years of cat care experience, overnight stays, and usually holiday or weekend availability. She’s skilled with meds, including oral pills, topical ointments, and subcutaneous fluids 🐾. With Jasper and Toulouse at home, she understands vocal, playful cats and keeps care detailed, clean, and cat-focused.

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  • Jazmine is a background-checked vet assistant with animal shelter experience, bringing gentle, attentive care to shy or anxious cats, seniors, and kittens. She handles meds, welcomes new clients, usually takes holiday visits, and responds very fast 😺

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  • Shelby, a shelter pro in Clayton, cares for cats of every age, from newborns to super seniors, plus tricky health needs like diabetes, thyroid issues, and IBS. With very fast response time and 22 repeat clients, they send photo updates after every visit 🐾

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  • Eric is a Raleigh cat dad with a calm, attentive style that helps shy or social cats settle in quickly 🐾 He welcomes new clients, usually takes holiday bookings, and responds very fast. He also handles pills, inhalers, eye or ear drops, and topical ointments with ease.

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  • Madison is a cat-obsessed sitter in Raleigh who welcomes new clients, responds very fast, and brings medication skills with oral pills, eye and ear drops, plus topical ointments. With Milo at home, they’re especially thoughtful with shy kitties 🐾

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  • Brooke, a fast-responding cat lover in Garner, cares for shy kitties or attention-seekers with ease. She lives with Max and Chester, offers overnight stays, is typically available on holidays, accepts new clients, and gives oral meds or topical ointments 🐾

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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.

Clayton cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $24.00. 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!

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