I'm Shelby

Clayton Cat Lady

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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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Clayton Cat Lady

I'm Shelby

Cat Sitting in Clayton, NC

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 eleven years.
The last four years have been on the foster team, so I usually have a few extra kittens at home too.

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...
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 eleven years.
The last four years have been on the foster team, so I usually have a few extra kittens at home too.

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 more than 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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Cheryl

Cheryl

This week

Shelby arrived for her visits with my two senior cats on time each day, and administered oral medication to one of them without issue. She communicated with us daily about how they were doing, and included lots of pictures, which was great!

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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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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
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$46.00 / 45min
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Schedule Constraints

I work four days a week at an animal shelter and am generally available mornings before 8am and evenings after 6pm. Some midday visits may be available depending on my work schedule.

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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.

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Featured Cat Sitters Near Clayton, NC

  • Stephany in Garner, NC welcomes new clients and is available for most holidays. She knows how to keep routines steady, gives medication including injections, and can care for special needs cats. Active today, she also sends visit photos 🐾

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  • Ash D.
    (135)

    Ash is a professional cat sitter with over 4 years of experience, and they care for Jasper and Toulouse too. They handle oral meds, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments, plus special feeding instructions. Usually available on weekends and holidays, with very fast replies 🐾

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  • Taylor is a fast-responding Raleigh sitter who welcomes new clients, stays overnight, and is often available on weekends and holidays. With 16 years in animal care, they handle pills, eye or ear drops, injections, and inhalers, plus share photo updates 🐾

    Trusted Cat Care, Fast Reply 🐾
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  • Jazmine is a vet assistant in an animal shelter who brings patient, attentive care to kittens, shy cats, and seniors alike. She handles medications, often responds very fast, and is usually available on weekends and holidays 🐾

    Gentle Care, Fast Replies 🐾
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  • Shelby, a Clayton sitter with four cats of her own, brings 11 years at an animal shelter and more than 15 years of professional pet care. They can handle medications, including injections and fluids, welcome new clients, and reply very fast. 🐾

    Medication-savvy cat care 🐾
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  • Ari is a cat-loving sitter in Apex with over 10 years of experience, caring for shy, senior, and special-needs cats with medications like pills, inhalers, eye and ear drops, and topical ointments. They accept new clients, usually take weekend and holiday visits, and reply very fast 🐱

    Gentle Care, Fast Replies 🐾
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  • Rachel, a background-checked Sitter on Meowtel in Clayton, NC, is known as a cat whisperer who loves winning over shy cats with patience, treats, and slow blinks 🐱. They accept new clients, respond very fast, and can give oral medication or topical ointments.

    Cat Whisperer With Heart 🐱
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  • Rachel in Clayton, NC brings almost 20 years of cat-sitting experience and a true cat-whisperer touch. Background-checked, she accepts new clients, usually fits weekends and holidays, and can help with oral meds, eye and ear drops, and ointments 🐱

    Cat Whisperer in Clayton 🐾
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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 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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